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Sophie Tea presents the car to raffle winner Tania Howe

TikTok star makes surprise visit to Hornchurch shop

Volunteer Pauline Obee who started the fundraising ball rolling and came up with idea of the Golden Mile of £1 coins in 1990

Volunteer Pauline Obee who started the fundraising ball rolling and came up with idea of the Golden Mile of £1 coins in 1990

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'I held a bucket at first collection - now hospice has reached its 40th anniversary'

The event is taking place at Romford Snooker Club

The event is taking place at Romford Snooker Club

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Your chance to play against world snooker champ in Romford

L-R: Pam Court will be replaced by Grazina Berry as Saint Francis Hospice's chief executive

L-R: Pam Court will be replaced by Grazina Berry as Saint Francis Hospice's chief executive

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Hospice names new boss as long-serving chief exec quits

Jon Cruddas (inset) has called for Saint Francis Hospice staff and volunteers to be exempted from paying the ULEZ charge

Jon Cruddas (inset) has called for Saint Francis Hospice staff and volunteers to be exempted from paying the ULEZ charge

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MP's bid to exempt hospice from ULEZ charge

The Saint Francis Hospice support group meets every month

The Saint Francis Hospice support group meets every month

Charity's tea and talk cancer support group inspires others

A hospice patient enjoying the festive trip to see London's Christmas lights

A hospice patient enjoying the festive trip to see London's Christmas lights

'A joy to witness so much happiness': Christmas trip put on for hospice patients

John McKernan, who supported Saint Francis Hospice for 25 years, sadly died on February 14, 2022.

John McKernan, who supported Saint Francis Hospice for 25 years, sadly died on February 14, 2022.

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'True hospice treasure': Tributes paid to dedicated philanthropist

Lesley Rogers (right), died aged 46. Pictured here with husband Dan.

Lesley Rogers (right), died aged 46. Pictured here with husband Dan.

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Tribute to Collier Row mother who could 'light up a room'

VIP HQ Essex manager Olly Murs after the match.

VIP HQ Essex manager Olly Murs after the match.

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Olly Murs leads star-studded football team to victory

Local councillors Cllr Timothy Ryan, Cllr Robert Benham and Cllr Viddy Persaud with Santa at the Rush Green Christmas Bazaar.

Local councillors Cllr Timothy Ryan, Cllr Robert Benham and Cllr Viddy Persaud with Santa at the Rush Green Christmas Bazaar.

Festive cheer at return of Rush Green's annual Christmas Bazaar

Olly Murs will lead team VIP HQ Essex in a charity football match on November 28 for St Francis Hospice

Olly Murs will lead team VIP HQ Essex in a charity football match on November 28 for St Francis Hospice

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Olly Murs and Trevor Brooking to lead football match for hospice

Jeneba Belewa, community nurse, Saint Francis Hospice

Jeneba Belewa, community nurse, Saint Francis Hospice

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How Saint Francis Hospice is helping homeless people

Christine Ezediuno is a physiotherapist at Saint Francis Hospice

Christine Ezediuno is a physiotherapist at Saint Francis Hospice

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'Having a diverse workforce can really help people under our care to feel more comfortable'

Team SEIB celebrate finishing Mission Mud. L-R Connor Haynes and SEIB employees Vicki Carson, Stephanie Ellis, Katie Oswald and Tom Hutchins

Team SEIB celebrate finishing Mission Mud. L-R Connor Haynes and SEIB employees Vicki Carson, Stephanie Ellis, Katie Oswald and Tom Hutchins

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Insurance company staff get muddy in latest fundraiser for hospice

Julie Bateman has been a nurse at Saint Francis Hospice for 25 years

Julie Bateman has been a nurse at Saint Francis Hospice for 25 years

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Saint Francis Hospice nurse on being at the frontline of the pandemic

The fundraisers wading through water for the Saint Francis Hospice.

The fundraisers wading through water for the Saint Francis Hospice.

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Daring do-gooders get muddy to raise over £11k for Saint Francis Hospice

From left to right: Peter Sanders, Paul Beresford and former West Ham player Sir Trevor Brooking who joined the golf day as an ambassador for Saint Francis Hospice. Photographer: Richard Barker.

From left to right: Peter Sanders, Paul Beresford and former West Ham player Sir Trevor Brooking who joined the golf day as an ambassador for Saint Francis Hospice. Photographer: Richard Barker.

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West Ham legend Sir Trevor Brooking supports charity golf day

Sue Charalambous by the Memory Tree

Sue Charalambous by the Memory Tree

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How hospice's Memory Tree provides comfort to grieving families

Inspired by the London Marathon, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School pupils swam thousands of lengths.

Inspired by the London Marathon, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School pupils swam thousands of lengths.

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Pupils and teachers raise over £1,000 in marathon-inspired challenge

Saint Francis Hospice is making a visible move towards inclusivity

Saint Francis Hospice is making a visible move towards inclusivity

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'Black History Month is the time to reflect on absorbed racist attitudes'

The current hospice building in Havering-atte-Bower

The current hospice building in Havering-atte-Bower

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Plans to build new hospice halted, charity boss confirms

Julie Kelly won the Saint Francis Hospice lottery

Julie Kelly won the Saint Francis Hospice lottery

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Lottery winner explains why she supports Saint Francis Hospice

Saint Francis Hospice in Havering-atte-Bower.

Saint Francis Hospice in Havering-atte-Bower.

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Charity chief calls on government to extend NHS pay rise to hospice staff

New ambassador Jack Sullivan pictured with the medical team at Saint Francis Hospice.

New ambassador Jack Sullivan pictured with the medical team at Saint Francis Hospice.

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West Ham's Jack Sullivan signs on as Saint Francis Hospice ambassador

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Rosie's legacy: 'Why I signed up to give the gift of sight'

Tahnee Howard, practice development nurse at Saint Francis Hospice

Tahnee Howard, practice development nurse at Saint Francis Hospice

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Nurse: 'I have never felt prouder of our profession'

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'I thought I’d never be happy again but I was wrong'

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'Hospice helped my wife in her last days, so I do challenges to give back'

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Saint Francis Hospice receptionist: 'I get to see how much it helps'

Saint Francis Hospice in Havering-atte-Bower.

Saint Francis Hospice in Havering-atte-Bower.

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'The hospice is an integral part of the community'

Saint Francis Hospice in Havering-atte-Bower.

Saint Francis Hospice in Havering-atte-Bower.

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'My experience as a volunteer bereavement counsellor'

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How OrangeLine helped a retired teacher diagnosed with cancer in pandemic

These NHS-themed figures were protected in their masks

These NHS-themed figures were protected in their masks

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Gidea Park woman raises thousands for hospice by knitting bunnies

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Interfaith minister on embracing diversity at Saint Francis Hospice

Saint Francis Hospice staff with Havering Mayor Cllr John Mylod before burying the time capsule.

Saint Francis Hospice staff with Havering Mayor Cllr John Mylod before burying the time capsule.

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Hospice marks anniversary by burying time capsule reflecting pandemic

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How Saint Francis Hospice works for 'game-changing' philanthropic donations

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Woman on the reality of becoming a full-time carer because of Covid-19

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Hospice HR director: 'The day job got lost and is only now emerging'

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Hospice art therapist: 'Helping people explore emotion through art'

Louise Milton-White volunteers in a Saint Francis Hospice charity shop

Louise Milton-White volunteers in a Saint Francis Hospice charity shop

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How charity shop 'snob' became a volunteer to give back

Six-time world snooker champion - and Saint Francis Hospice patron - Steve Davis cutting the ribbon at the new High Street department store.

Six-time world snooker champion - and Saint Francis Hospice patron - Steve Davis cutting the ribbon at the new High Street department store.

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Snooker legend opens Brentwood's new Saint Francis Hospice store

Sister Philomena Purcell BEM, who volunteers at Saint Francis Hospice.

Sister Philomena Purcell BEM, who volunteers at Saint Francis Hospice.

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Hospice sister on supporting patients with 'lifeline' video calls

Laura wearing her Saint Francis Hospice t-shirt.

Laura wearing her Saint Francis Hospice t-shirt.

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Romford daughter takes on 12-hour trekking challenge in dad's memory

Holly Willis is a marketing communications volunteer at Saint Francis Hospice.

Holly Willis is a marketing communications volunteer at Saint Francis Hospice.

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Volunteer on using video skills to help hospice

Adjoa Nsiah-Jennings, Saint Francis Hospice's digital educator.

Adjoa Nsiah-Jennings, Saint Francis Hospice's digital educator.

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Saint Francis Hospice working to extend reach by digital education

Saint Francis Hospice's therapies team with hospice staff taking part in a virtual walk

Saint Francis Hospice's therapies team with hospice staff taking part in a virtual walk

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Hospice's complementary therapist: 'We made changes quickly during Covid'

JJ's Allstars full, half and quarter marathon walkers met up in Raphael Park in Romford at 10.30am.

JJ's Allstars full, half and quarter marathon walkers met up in Raphael Park in Romford at 10.30am.

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Marathon walk raises £13,200 for Saint Francis Hospice

Rita Gersh volunteers on the reception desk at Saint Francis Hospice and is a founding member of the charity's choir.

Rita Gersh volunteers on the reception desk at Saint Francis Hospice and is a founding member of the charity's choir.

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Hospice volunteer on charity's choir

Tes Smith, director of quality and care at Saint Francis Hospice.

Tes Smith, director of quality and care at Saint Francis Hospice.

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Saint Francis Hospice boss on restoring services post-lockdown

Saint Francis Hospice director of retail and trading Michelle Nicholls.

Saint Francis Hospice director of retail and trading Michelle Nicholls.

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Hospice retail boss on charity shops 'bouncing back' from lockdown

Andy Furneaux, a fundraiser at Saint Francis Hospice.

Andy Furneaux, a fundraiser at Saint Francis Hospice.

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Hospice fundraiser on 'most challenging' year at charity

Saint Francis Hospice community nurse Katy Marling.

Saint Francis Hospice community nurse Katy Marling.

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Hospice nurse on significance of final goodbye to loved ones

Tina Briden outside the hospice with her son Alfie

Tina Briden outside the hospice with her son Alfie

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Romford swimmer calls for volunteers to take plunge for hospice