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At this time of year, St. Joseph’s Hospice, in Thornton, is usually launching its Summer Garden Party, Teddy Bears Picnic and Summer Remembrance event.

This week is Volunteers’ Week and even though events have been cancelled up and down the country, due to coronavirus, St. Joseph’s Hospice didn’t want to let this week slip by without saying a really big thank you to its incredible team of volunteers.

Sadly, we have to announce that we have cancelled our Volunteers' Evening, Midsummer Ball and this year's Garden Party due to the current restrictions on social distancing.

Pupils and teachers from four Crosby schools have joined forces and taken on some incredible fundraising challenges to raise money for St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Times are tough and many charities are experiencing a significant drop in income as events are cancelled, charity shops are closed and collection boxes are redundant.

St. Joseph’s Hospice is joining with charities across the UK for the Two Point Six Challenge THIS Sunday (26 April), the day that should have been the London Marathon.

St. Joseph’s Hospice was due to host its annual Spring Ladies Day at Formby Hall on Sunday (19th April), one of the biggest events in its fundraising calendar.

This May, the St. Joseph’s Hospice Will Month will be a little different to previous years due to the current restrictions in place but, thanks to one local solicitor, the annual campaign is going full steam ahead.

St. Joseph’s Hospice has appealed to the local community across Merseyside for help so that it can continue to care for patients living with life-limiting conditions across our community.

Over 200 generous volunteers give up their own time all year round to provide vital support to the hospice and we are incredibly grateful for everything they give to the hospice. Now it is our turn to support them.