May 10th, 2013 by Events
The popular RG Falla Quarter Marathon is aiming to raise thousands of pounds for Les Bourgs Hospice. The six mile run from Vazon to L’Eree and back again is now in its 12th year and has raised previously raised money for Save the Children and Help a Guernsey Child. “RG Falla was privileged to be [...]
April 27th, 2013 by Richard Lord
Guernsey cyclists wearing bright orange jerseys congregated at St Emilion Restaurant on the St Peter Port waterfront at 8 am on 27 April 203 to begin Ian Brown’s Cycle Shop 30in30 Cycle Challenge in aid of Les Bourgs Hospice. Ian Brown began by asking for a moment of silence in memory of David Allison, who [...]
April 23rd, 2013 by Ian Brown
The sixth Ian Brown’s Cycle Shop 30in30 Challenges will be taking place again starting on Saturday 27 April 2013. Most participants will ride their bikes for one hour each day over 30 consecutive days raising money for Les Bourgs Hospice, although some riders have stated they will cycle 30 miles per day, and rider who [...]
April 6th, 2013 by The Heritage Group
The 2013 Rock to Rocque Bike Ride takes place on Sunday 26 May 2013. This annual event raises much needed funds for Les Bourgs Hospice. There are three different starting points: North Beach car park at 8.45 am (23 miles) Rocquaine at 9.45 am (15 miles) Grande Rocques at 10.45 am (9 miles)
April 2nd, 2013 by The Heritage Group
The Heritage Group is sponsoring the 2013 Rock to Rocque Bike Ride, with all the proceeds going to Les Bourgs Hospice. The annual bike ride, now in its 20th year, has become a key event in the local fundraising calendar and last year attracted over 600 cyclists raising an impressive £20,000 for the Hospice. This [...]
March 21st, 2013 by Events
La Grande Mare Charity Golf Day 2013 on Friday 26 April 2013 will benefit Young People Guernsey and Les Bourgs Hospice. The event includes dinner with a UK entertainer and an auction in the evening. The cost is £300 for a team of 4 players. There are two times for the golf competition – either [...]
March 18th, 2013 by Les Bourgs Hospice
Paintings by a Guernsey doctor have raised hundreds of pounds for Les Bourgs Hospice. Petra Palmeri, who is a doctor at Cobo Healthcare Centre, paints using oils and pastels and specialises in still-life and Guernsey cows. Her work is displayed in the surgery waiting room. She gives 30% of every sale of the originals and [...]
March 7th, 2013 by Lloyds TSB Offshore Ltd
Nine charities will benefit from the Lloyds TSB celebrations for the 120th birthday of its Smith Street branch in St Peter Port, Guernsey. The building was opened on 4 March 1893 and to celebrate the anniversary, Lloyds TSB ran a completion for 12 customers to win £120 to give to the charity of their choice. [...]
March 6th, 2013 by Butterfield Bank Guernsey Ltd
The Guernsey Investment Funds Association’s annual dinner guest speaker slot was regarded a success after four local personalities took to the stage for a stand-up comedy performance raising £8,000 for local charities in the process. The four contestants, dubbed “The Alternatives” to reflect the investment fund theme of the dinner, each had a five minute [...]
March 3rd, 2013 by Les Bourgs Hospice
Les Bourgs Hospice has a Royal Patron. Clarence House has officially confirmed that The Prince of Wales has become Patron of Les Bourgs Hospice – his first Patronage in Guernsey. “We are absolutely delighted that His Royal Highness has very kindly agreed to become our patron for the next five years,” said chairman Mike Tanguy [...]