Tumblr (3.0; @capapp)http://blog.capitalappeal.org/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9f73554a4e5304c9ba77e0be2503a86f/tumblr_mirsqw4W6Y1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our February Coffee Morning featured a craft workshop and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/43975490407http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/43975490407Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:52:07 +0000<a href="http://mirfield-2ndlook.info/kirkwoodbuild/photos/">In-patient unit building work PHOTOBOOK</a>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/43975440461http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/43975440461Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:50:10 +0000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7f378907fb07a6fc02a7750121f5ee90/tumblr_mh6im52JCc1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The wonderful beauty & complementary therapists who gave their time & expertise at last night’s Ladies Night at Bagden Hall Hotel.</p> <p>Thank you to them all for making it such a wonderful event and special thanks to Bagden Hall Hotel for donating the venue for the evening.</p> <p>To see the pictures please visit: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kirkwoodhosp"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/kirkwoodhosp">www.facebook.com/kirkwoodhosp</a></a></p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/41433576825http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/41433576825Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:30:04 +0000<p>We would like to say Merry Christmas to everyone who has helped or supported our Capital Appeal over the last year.</p> <p>We look forward to working with you all in 2013!</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/38374609500http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/38374609500Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:57:04 +0000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/de49e11f793230b29bce7408afc3a990/tumblr_mfbpu48bN91rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Big thank you to Grange Moor Brass Band who played for us at our Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday. We had a wonderful day and raised over £400!</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/38374390630http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/38374390630Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:46:50 +0000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e0fc182327ac7646d6870cb45d7c6c23/tumblr_mfbpk3wXEl1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>PPG Industries, based in Birstall, chose the Kirkwood Hospice Capital Appeal as one of their four chosen charities this year. Last week they presented Marie Peacock, Capital Appeal Manager, with a cheque for £2000!</p> <p>Thank you to all the staff and Shadow Strategy Team at PPG for supporting our Capital Appeal. This money will really make a difference.</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/38374258011http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/38374258011Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:40:50 +0000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me55iyZi6l1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Massive thanks to Tristan & Lindsay Edgar and all at Tristan Dance Studios, Lockwood for organising and hosting the Strictly Spectacular event for us. Superstars!</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/36658337625http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/36658337625Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:08:58 +0000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me55h6JPSf1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Liz Boardall, Appeal Committee Member, with Siobhan Hooper, Capital Appeal Administrative Assistant pictured at the Strictly Spectacular event on 10th November 2012.</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/36658316297http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/36658316297Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:07:54 +0000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me55e0BWcq1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The roof trusses are going onto the extension - looking more like a building now!</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/36658278876http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/36658278876Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:05:59 +0000<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me55btSmsm1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our Christmas Breakfast event is a unique way to celebrate with family and friends!</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/36658251709http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/36658251709Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:04:41 +0000<p><strong><em>Emmanuel Immanuel (or Emmanuel or Imanu&#8217;el), Hebrew meaning &#8221;God is with us&#8221;)</em></strong></p> <p>Founder and lifelong member of Kirkwood Hospice David N Stocks has recently pledged his support for our Capital Appeal by sponsoring a brick to be laid in the new footpath in the grounds of the hospice.</p> <p>Whilst considering his personal inscription on the brick, David thought that &#8216;Emmanuel&#8217; would be the most relevant, reminding him of the church that he used to attend with his Dad, the very definition of Emmanuel is that &#8221;God is with us&#8221;.</p> <p>Emmanuel was also originally one of the proposed names for the Hospice 25 years ago.</p> <p>David thought that this inscription would be especially relevant to the hospice as Good is indeed with us at every stage of our life.</p> <p>When David&#8217;s dad sadly died of cancer in 1973, it was his passing that inspired David to get involved in the hospice movement.  He is still involved to this day.</p> <p>Kirkwood Hospice is building a future of care for Kirklees and like David; you too can help us to take the first steps by sponsoring a brick in the path in the grounds of the new hospice.</p> <p>Sponsor a brick and create your own personal inscription, leave a lasting impression and show messages of support to our patients.</p> <p>Please call Marie Peacock, Capital Appeal Manager or Siobhan Hooper, Capital Appeal Assistant 0n 01484&#160;557911 for further information</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/32934114598http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/32934114598Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:13:35 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9x9il6Z2e1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Simon Reevell MP with Boris the Builder Bug in his Westminster Office. Have you bought your builder bug yet? Available at all our shops, at reception or by calling 01484 557911.</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30988006353http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30988006353Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:39:56 +0100<a href="http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2012-09-05/kirkwood-hospice-faces-fight-to-secure-its-future/">ITV Calendar News feature - 5th September 2012</a>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30987970475http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30987970475Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:38:12 +0100<p>The rumours are true!&#8230;&#8230;.</p> <p>ITV Calendar News were here at Kirkwood Hospice today filming a news segment about Kirkwood and the Capital Appeal</p> <p>Special thanks to all who took part in particular Dr Steve Oxberry, Garry Wilkinson and Marie Peacock.</p> <p>The article may be shown tomorrow if not then definitely this week, set your tv&#8217;s to record, don&#8217;t miss the show!</p> <p>Let us know what you think&#8230;.</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30801290053http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30801290053Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:29:00 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9ok2pNbdZ1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The winning team from Riasca enjoying our Golf Day at Meltham Golf Club on 23rd August. Big thanks to them for supporting the Capital Appeal.</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30661678569http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30661678569Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:49:37 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9ok1eaJtA1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A team from Simpson Wood Financial Services enjoying our Golf Day at Meltham Golf Club on 23rd August. Big thanks to them for supporting the Capital Appeal.</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30661630530http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30661630530Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:48:50 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9ojz9BkdS1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A team from R Gledhill enjoying our Golf Day at Meltham Golf Club on 23rd August. Big thanks to them for supporting the Capital Appeal.</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30661556097http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30661556097Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:47:32 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9ojwzTrkx1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A team from The Myers Group enjoying our Golf Day at Meltham Golf Club on 23rd August. Big thanks to them for supporting the Capital Appeal.</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30661473169http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30661473169Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:46:11 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9ojvqxW2u1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A team from Bramleys enjoying our Golf Day at Meltham Golf Club on 23rd August. Big thanks to them for supporting the Capital Appeal.</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30661428460http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30661428460Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:45:26 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9ojuoAmpv1rsz3gno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Second team from Armitage Sykes enjoying our Golf Day at Meltham Golf Club on 23rd August. Big thanks to them for supporting the Capital Appeal.</p>http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30661390807http://blog.capitalappeal.org/post/30661390807Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:44:48 +0100