Press Release
May 2007
Sponsored Walk Raises £11,030
Following an extremely successful fundraising effort by Jill Stevenson, she was delighted to present the Hospice with the fantastic sum of £11,030.00. The money was raised from a Sponsored Walk in Peatlands Park and a Country and Gospel night in Annaghmore Parish Hall on Saturday 17th March. Jill thanked everyone involved by saying, “I want to let everyone know how grateful I am for all that they did to help me raise this money for Southern Area Hospice. I could not have done this without the help of so many people like the caterers (Price’s, The Cookery Nook and the Fosters) and Dean Gray for all the milk he gave us! The support for this Cross Community event was fabulous and it really was so enjoyable. I cant thank everyone by name so if you were involved by taking part in the walk or you helped in any other way, please accept my sincere thanks and appreciation.”
Kerry Quinn, speaking on behalf of Southern Area Hospice Services thanked Jill, Eileen and Dorothy, “I am delighted that these two events were such a success for Jill and her team of helpers as they really put so much effort in to the whole thing. Their efforts have helped us so much in our goal of raising £1.79 million in 2007. Without the help of our local community, we would not be able to remain in operation and continue to care for all the people who need our help. Thanks to everyone who supported her so generously.”
For further information on your local Hospice, visit
www.southernareahospiceservices.org
Press Release
May 2007
Dump Trailer Raffle raises Fantastic Funds for the Hospice
Mr Robert McDowell and Son of Tandragee Road, Newry, agents for McCauley Trailers, would like to thank everyone who helped them with the sale of raffle tickets for the Dump Trailer. The brand new McCauley Dump Trailer was raffled at the Mullahead Ploughing Match on Saturday 24th February and Hugo Duncan drew the winning ticket. The winner kindly donated the trailer back to the Hospice, which meant that even more money was raised. In total, £11,600.00 was raised and will go directly to providing Hospice care to those in our community who need it. The cheque for £11,600 was presented to the Blue Dove Hospice Support group on Friday 9th March.
Press Release
March 2007
Adele’s Magic House raises vital funds for
Southern Area Hospice
Adele Johnstone & Jack Troughton presented their cheque of £3711.00 to Kerry Quinn, Regional Marketing Officer for Southern Area Hospice Services. The money was raised through Adele’s annual Christmas illuminations at her home in Ahorey, Portadown. Adele and Jack would like to thank all the people who visited their home throughout the month of December & gave so generously to support the Hospice.
Kerry Quinn, speaking on behalf of the hospice said,
“We are so grateful to Adele and Jack for doing this every year and raising such a fantastic amount of money for our very worthy charity. People came from near and far and were amazed at how fabulously decorated the house was. Getting to visit Santa in the comfort of his own home and wander around his garden filled with twinkling lights really was a fabulous experience. It really had to be seen to be appreciated.”
Adele and Jack hope to continue their display for Christmas 2007 and this will be the ninth year of running the event. A tremendous amount of work goes into the organisation of this display so keep an eye out for the adverts and give her home a visit this year!
Press Release
January 2007
Raising funds for Hospice can be a Walk in the Park
At 1pm on Saturday 17th March, come and join us for a Sponsored Walk/Run in Peatlands Park, 33 Derryhubbert Road, Dungannon and help us to raise much needed funds for our local Hospice.
Jill Stevenson, who is organising the walk, urges everyone to support this very worthy cause. She Said,
"The walk is 3 miles long and is suitable for men, women and children of all ages and fitness levels. The Hospice does such fantastic work and I want to do my bit to make sure that they have enough money to stay in operation. When my friens was a patient in the Hospice, the care he received was second to none- absolutely faultless. I was so grateful to the staff who supported me at that difficult time when I needed them."
Everyone will meet at 12.45pm on Saturday 17th March at the Education Centre in Peatlands Park and then the walk will take place through a guided area. Everyone should be finished around 3pm and refreshments will be provided back in the Education Centre. To register to take part and request a sponsor form, call Jill on 07881878931.
Press Release
December 2006
Adele's Magic House
The 8th Year of Adele's Christmas Illumination Display
In aid of Southern Area Hospice Services
December has arrived and in Ahoney, Portadown, Santa has been busy getting his house decorated for all the children who will be coming to visit him in the next few weeks. Although most children don't know how to find ehere santa lives, his magical wonderland isn't actually that far away. For on the Marlacoo Road, hidden among the trees is a house called 'The Hollow'. This magical place is a little gem in the heart of County Armagh and it is here that Santa will be waiting by his turf fire to greet children and receive their Christmas Letters.
Adele Johnston and her family open up their winter wonderland to the public for the full month of December. This fabulous Christmas Display has been taking place for eight years now and has become ever more popular with the passing years. It is a delightful experience for parents and children alike and is the perfect way to get you in the festive mood.
This display runs from Friday 1st December until the twelth night (6th January). However, the house opens to the public from 7pm-10pm every evening from Wednesday 13th December to Sunday 24th December (Christmas Eve). It is situated on the Marlacoo Road, off the main Markethill to Portadown Road.
Adele has been delighted with the amount of support she has received over the years and thanks everyone who has given so generously. She also explained:
" I started decorating the house in memory of my husband and putting up the lights helped to cheer me up. Over the years it has continued to grow and now it wouldn't be Christmas if I didn't have my Magic House. I wanted people to know that they can come in and wonder around the garden as we have so many little treats to be seen and they just can't appreciated from the road. We also have a Dummy Tree where the children who are getting older can leave their dummies for Santa".
Speaking on behalf of Southern Area Hospice Services, Kerry Quinn thanked the family for all they do every year:
"I want Adele and Jack to understand just how much we appreciate everything they do for us. Because of their kindness and dedication, we are able to provide Hospice care in our community. Please make all their effort worthwhile and come to visit their beautiful display this year and make a donation to Southern Area Hospice Services".
Where? 226 Marlacoo Road, Ahorey, Portadown
(off the main Markethill to Portadown Road)
When? Outside display: 1st December to 6th January
Open House from 13th to 24th December, 7pm-10pm
Why? Making Christmas that little bit more special, while raising
money for Southern Area Hospice Services
Press Release
December 2006
Peggy's House Brightens up Christmas for the Hospice
Christmas is upon us again and people are busy in their preparations for Christmas. However, for Peggy Savage of Castle View in Gilford, preparations are in full swing already to get their house and garden lit up like the proverbial Christmas tree. This is because Peggy will open up her winter wonderland to the public for the full month of December. This exciting Christmas illumination has been taking place for 5 years now but this is the first time that she will have done it for Southern Area Hospice Services.
Speaking on behalf of Southern Area Hospice, Kerry Quinn thanked Peggy for choosing to support the Hospice this year:
"We cannot express how grateful we are to Peggy for lighting up her home for Christmas in aid of the Hospice. A tremendous amount of work is put in to make sure everything is perfect for the month of December. I hope that people will make all the effort worthwhile and come to view her display. By making a donation you will be helping to provide care for the terminally ill in the Southern Health Board Area and the money they raise will go a long way in helping us reach our £1.7million target for 2006."
Come along and make Christmas that little more special while raising money for Southern Area Hospice Services, your local Hospice.
Press Release
September 2006
Car Park Party raises £1200 for Local Hospice
On Saturday 16th September, during the annual "Country comes to Town" fair in Portadown, the car park of John.P.Hagan Solicitors was transformed into a party zone in aid of Southern Area Hospice Services.
Joanne Gibson, J.P.Hagan Solicitors, would like to thank everyone involved in making the day such a success:
"We could not have done this without the help of local businesses, clients, friends and family who provided us with the food free of charge. We are delighted that everyone loved the wet sponges- soaking staff and clients proved to be a big hit and we are so glad that everyone enjoyed the craic and got in to the spirit of things on the day".
Kerry Quinn, speaking on behalf of Southern Area Hospice Services said,
"I would like to thank J.P.Hagan Solicitors for the amount of effort that they put in to making the day such a success. The £1200.00 raised will go directly towards helping families from our local community who need the help of their local Hospice. We could not survive without the support of the local community and therefore I thank you all for helping your local hospice. Everyone who supported this is helping to provide care for the terminally ill in the Southern Health Board Area."
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