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Forres Shop Volunteer Knits Pipe Band
One of our lovely Forres shop volunteers has been busy knitting her very own pipe band in preparation for the European Pipe Band Championships which take place in Forres in... Read more »
Successful Strictly Inverness 2013 Hopes to Hit £100,000 Mark
Well, this year’s Strictly Inverness is done and dusted – and what an event it was! We always use the word ‘extravaganza’ when describing this... Read more »
Generous Local Builders and Architects Come to the Rescue of Inverness Hospice Shop
Highland Hospice’s charity shop on Queensgate in Inverness is about to undergo an essential major refurbishment operation, enabled by the generosity of two local firms - Compass... Read more »
Refurbished Highland Hospice Shop Opens in Fort William
Highland Hospice opened the doors to its upgraded Fort William shop on Saturday 4 May 2013, after undergoing a major refurbishment. Local lady Margaret Simpson, a long term supporter of the Hospice,... Read more »
Kevin Gears up for Bristol 10K
Good luck to Kevin Leighton who is running the Bristol 10K this Sunday (5th May) in memory of his dear friend Colin Gordon. Kevin says, “I'm just an... Read more »
Tesco Kindly Donates Crisps for Strictly Inverness
Thanks so much to the Tesco stores in Inverness for generously donating a supply of crisps for our four day Strictly Inverness event, which is fast approaching! Pictured are Shona... Read more »
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Thanks and Well Done to the Gumbrell Family!
Our thanks and congratulations to the fantastic Gumbrell family, who took part in their second Walt Disney World Marathon & Half Marathon earlier this year raising £1500 for the Hospice. ... Read more »
Nicola and Raymond’s Portree Fun Day
We would like to thank Nicola and Raymond Lamont for their family fun day and bake sale which took place in the Portree Community Centre on Friday 5th April. ... Read more »
Make a Will Month 2013 Launches
We will be running our popular Make a Will Appeal throughout the month of May. Teaming up with local solicitors, our hope is to raise vital funds whilst... Read more »
Sea to Sea 24 Challenge Raises Over £2,000
Well done to Chris Ostler & Mike Dunthorn who completed their Sea to Sea 24 Challenge last June, canoeing the length of the Caledonian Canal in 24 hours and raising £2,196... Read more »
Highland Hospice Bags Generous Donation from Tesco
An 25th anniversary shopping bag appeal had a brilliant silver lining for Highland Hospice. Shoppers, who bought 10,000 hessian bags at Tesco stores in Inverness, Tain and Dingwall helped raise... Read more »
Register now for our Superhero Walk!
Dress as a Superhero and Support Your Hospice on Saturday 29th June. Put on your cape and mark this date in your diary! We are all very excited... Read more »
Calling Our Skye Supporters!
If you live in Skye and would like to help us form a volunteer fundraising group in the area, please come along to our open day in Portree Community... Read more »
Get On Your Bike for the Hospice!
Join us for a day of fun on the Black Isle! Our Black Isle Cycle Challenge, which has once again been generously sponsored by Ord Industrial and... Read more »
Bert and Mary Mackenzie’s Diamond Celebration
Bert and Mary Mackenzie of Inverbreakie Drive, Invergordon, celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on 25th March 2013. The couple hosted a meal for 45 family members and close friends at... Read more »
Love to Lose 2013: The Results
The winners of Love to Loose, a weight loss challenge in aid of Highland Hospice, have been announced! 1st Prize- Magnus Houston-- lost 14.43% (28lbs) of his body weight and... Read more »
Red Sock Laundrette in Grantown Support Highland Hospice at Christmas
The staff of the Red Sock Launderette recently celebrated their Christmas night out and chose to participate in buying a secret santa gift to the value of £5.00 from the... Read more »
Marybank Primary School
Marybank Primary School managed to raise £72 for Highland Hospice at their wear tartan day for St Andrews Day on Friday 30th November. We would like to thank everyone at... Read more »
Ellie’s Ben Nevis Swim
Eight year old Eillie MacDougall completed an incredible 54 lengths of the Inverness swimming pool- the equivalent height of Ben Nevis!- to help raise funds for Highland Hospice. Ellie did... Read more »
New Chairman for Highland Hospice
After two successful yet challenging years as Highland Hospice Chairman and after a total of 7 years on the Board, Peter Swanson is due to step down from his position on 2... Read more »
Ride to the Hills
Lairg GP Dr Slator has managed to raise over £3,500 for Highland Hospice and Assynt Care with the help of 6 other family members. The group took on an incredible challenge... Read more »
Sainsbury’s launch their partnership with Highland Hospice
To launch Sainsbury’s local charity of the year nomination to Highland Hospice, the Nairn supermarket held a special family fun day on Saturday 7 July. Highland Hospice mascot Bobby... Read more »
Herbie’s retirement raises £1,940 for Highland Hospice
To celebrate Herbie Robson’s retirement from Baird Maltings, a party was held in Invergordon on Saturday 30 June. Herbie asked for donations to be made to the Hospice in... Read more »
Bobby the Bee celebrates Highland Hospice 25th Anniversary with brand new collection cans
Highland Hospice is excited to announce that their brand collection cans are now ready to be distributed throughout the area! Bobby the Bee and Shelley Waters, from the Clydesdale Bank... Read more »
Aviemore Shop Now Open Five Days a Week
Highland Hospice is delighted to announce that its Aviemore shop is now able to open from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Shop Manager Susan Cooper said, “Since the shop opened... Read more »
Get Your Tickets Now for the Hottest Show in Town!
Strictly Inverness Launch Night with Fashion Show takes place on Thursday 10 May at 730pm. Ticket price is £10 which includes a glass of wine and nibbles. Concessionary and children... Read more »
Eilidh and Beth raise over £4,000 in memory of mum Denise
Eilidh and Beth Ross recently presented Highland Hospice with a cheque for £4280 which was raised through a dance, in memory of their mother Denise. The family would like to extend... Read more »
Highland Hospice Launches Local Hospice Lottery
Highland Hospice has announced an exciting new fundraising initiative in the form of a weekly lottery. Local Hospice Lottery, which has been introduced as part of the Hospice’s 25th... Read more »
Team Focus Get Into Gear for Black Isle Cycle Challenge
Three members from Focus Vehicle Rental in Inverness are continuing to show their support for Highland Hospice by gearing up for their next cycle challenge. Ali Davidson, Christine Robertson and... Read more »
Calling all Babes!
Highland Hospice Announces New Route for Ladies-Only Walk, ‘Babes in the Wood’ Highland Hospice has announced that its popular ladies-only sponsored walk, Babes in the Wood (formerly known as the... Read more »