Forest Holme Hospice Charity

Forest Holme Hospice Charity Raising £1.1m per year to provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care in our hospice, in hospital and at home.
📍Poole, Wimborne & The Purbecks

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness. Forest Holme is part of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust but still needs to raise £1 mill

ion each year so that the team can deliver the highest level of care, when and where it counts. Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in its dedicated hospice facility. The Charity works together with Macmillan Caring Locally to support the provision of Palliative and End-of-Life Care across the geographical remit of University Hospitals Dorset. The hospice has a team of specialist doctors, nurses, counsellors, complementary therapists and specialist care teams who provide practical and emotional support for adults of all ages and their families in a variety of settings, such as their own home, nursing home, care home, in hospital or in the hospice itself. Forest Holme also offers counselling and bereavement support to both newly diagnosed individuals and family members, as it understands that care extends beyond physical treatment of symptoms, as the emotional, psychological, spiritual and social needs of patients, their families, children and carers all need to be considered. The demand for palliative and end-of-life care is ever increasing as people are living longer and have more complex illnesses, so the Charity relies on local support from individuals, companies and groups to help continue the provision of excellent palliative and end-of-life care to patients and their families during the most difficult time of their lives. For more information visit www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

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11/08/2026

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Thank you so much to Bournemouth School for raising £328 through their fantastic sports day, in loving memory of their b...
11/08/2026

Thank you so much to Bournemouth School for raising £328 through their fantastic sports day, in loving memory of their beloved teacher, Richard Cook 💚

"Not only was the weather perfect, but the students' contribution to the day was outstanding. It was particularly touching to see how determined so many students and staff were to either complete laps of the track or row in memory of our former colleague and friend, Richard. The target of collectively rowing 23 miles and running 23 miles (corresponding to Richard's years of service to Bournemouth School) was easily exceeded."

What a lovely way to honour Richard's life and time at the school. Thank you so much for your support 👏

These cakes are not ones to miss! 🍰Pop along to Wimborne St Giles Village Hall on August 23rd to treat yourself to an in...
10/08/2026

These cakes are not ones to miss! 🍰

Pop along to Wimborne St Giles Village Hall on August 23rd to treat yourself to an incredible selection of homemade bakes, all whilst supporting Forest Holme Hospice! 💚

Special thank you to our wonderful volunteer, Jan, and her team of helpers for all their hard work and always making this annual event such a fantastic success! 👏

🪩 And just like that… our Strictly Extravaganza 2027 has officially LAUNCHED! 🪩The sequins are out, the dancing shoes ar...
08/08/2026

🪩 And just like that… our Strictly Extravaganza 2027 has officially LAUNCHED! 🪩

The sequins are out, the dancing shoes are on and all 10 of our fabulous Strictly stars have now been revealed! 💃

We brought our contestants together for our official launch party, where they finally discovered the all-important song and dance they'll be performing in January!

Now the real work begins as our stars get ready to Cha Cha, Tango, Waltz, Samba, Foxtrot, Jive, Rumba and Quickstep their way towards the glitterball trophy, all while raising funds for Forest Holme Hospice 💚

A HUGE thank you to our Strictly headline sponsor, Colten Care, for once again getting behind this very special event and hosting a beautiful launch party for us all. We really appreciate your wonderful support! ✨

We are SO excited for the months ahead – bring on the rehearsals, the fundraising, the fabulous outfits and, of course, plenty of sparkle!

🎟️ Want to be there when our stars finally take to the dancefloor? Tickets for our Strictly Extravaganza 2027 are available now! Grab yours and join us for an unforgettable night of glitz, glamour and fundraising:
https://forestholmehospice.org.uk/events/strictly-extravaganza-2027/

07/08/2026

And completing our sparkling line up… it’s Amanda! 💃

After losing her husband, Amanda received invaluable bereavement support from Forest Holme and since then, she’s been paying it forward as one of our wonderful Ward Volunteers. Now, she’s taking it one step further by Jiving her way onto the ballroom floor. Let’s give her a big cheer! ❤️

Find out more: https://forestholmehospice.org.uk/events/strictly-extravaganza-2027/

07/08/2026

Next onto the ballroom floor (with a little push)… it’s Brad! ✨

Despite being signed up by a very persuasive friend, Brad is all fired up for his energetic Jive! And knowing the amazing work our hospice does, he’s ready to do his bit to support Forest Holme ❤️

Find out more: https://forestholmehospice.org.uk/events/strictly-extravaganza-2027/

🕰️ Our very own Antiques Roadshow is coming to Wimborne! 🏺Have you got an interesting antique, a treasured family heirlo...
07/08/2026

🕰️ Our very own Antiques Roadshow is coming to Wimborne! 🏺

Have you got an interesting antique, a treasured family heirloom or a mystery item tucked away in the loft that you've always wondered about? Now's your chance to find out what it's worth!

Join us for our Charity Antiques Valuation Day on Wednesday the 7th of October, where the wonderful Max Beaumont Fine Art & Consultancy will be offering professional valuations on antiques, jewellery, artwork, silver, ceramics, collectibles and much more. Best of all, it's just £5 per item, with 100% of the valuation fees going to support Forest Holme Hospice.

Why not make a morning of it?
☕ Enjoy a delicious cream tea in the beautiful surroundings of James' Tearooms at Wimborne Model Town with an incredible 50% of all cream tea proceeds also being donated to Forest Holme Hospice Charity.

🎟️ Take your chance on the charity raffle!

A huge thank you to Max Beaumont and James' Tearooms for their generosity and support in making this fantastic event possible. We can't wait to see you there!

Who knows... you might just discover you've been sitting on a hidden treasure all these years! 🤩🏺💎

06/08/2026

Next to step into the spotlight… it’s Louisa! ✨

Louisa will be taking on the lively Cha Cha, in loving memory of her aunty, who was cared for by Forest Holme. They absolutely loved watching Strictly together, so taking to the dance floor is the perfect way to celebrate her life! 🪩

Find out more: https://forestholmehospice.org.uk/events/strictly-extravaganza-2027/

06/08/2026

Bringing plenty of sparkle... it’s Carrie! 💃

Carrie will be taking on the wonderful Rumba, in loving memory of her husband, who also had a passion for dancing! This is the perfect opportunity for her to honour his life, whilst giving back to Forest Holme Hospice ❤️

Find out more: https://forestholmehospice.org.uk/events/strictly-extravaganza-2027/

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