December Newsletter
Dear friends of Sobell House,
At the November Trustees’ meeting it was announced that ‘Last year (April 2022 - March 2023), Sobell House provided care to two thirds of the people who died in Oxfordshire. The national average reach for hospices is 46% of people who die in their area, which means that we exceeded the national average by 20% and were able to be there for more people who needed us.’ The care the hospice team provide is absolutely invaluable to those who need it and is only made possible with your help and generosity.?
So many of you have helped in so many ways this year, through volunteering at an event, in one of our shops, maintaining the garden or helping in the office. By offering a raffle or auction prize or donating items to our shops and warehouses. Through fundraising in the office, taking part in a challenge event or joining our herd for OxTrail.? Every single act of kindness supports our patients and their families and ensures that Sobell House Hospice can continue to care for those in the community at the time they need it most.
Please get in touch about ways you and your organisation may support us in 2024 – however big or small, crazy or innovative, we would love to hear from you and share ideas of how we may continue to serve the Oxfordshire community.
As we draw to the end of the year, we want to say a huge thank you?for all of your support and help, we simply couldn’t do what we do without you.
From everyone at Sobell House Hospice, we wish you a peaceful and relaxing festive season and look forward to working together in 2024.
With my very best wishes,
Date: Thursday 29 February 2024
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Gusto Italian, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AG
Save the date for our next Business Lunch in February at Gusto Italian. It's a great way to network and keep in touch with life at Sobell House.?Join us to hear from the founder and owner of the The Oxford Wine Company , Ted Sandbach .?His latest venture - The Oxford Wine Cellar (just across the street from Gusto Italian), offers a fabulous venue on the High Street. Hear from Ted about his journey, how the pandemic changed the course of his business and his latest venture.?
Book your ticket ?? Business Lunch Tickets, Thu 29 Feb 2024 at 12:30 | Eventbrite
Christmas is a time for friends and families to gather together and create special memories, but for some local families, sadly this may be their last Christmas together.
While our services are free of charge, they are not free to provide, and that includes celebrating Christmas with all the trimmings that many of us are familiar with. ?
This year, Christmas day alone will cost ￡12,235.
Please donate now to make this Christmas special for local people who may be facing their last.
Whatever gift you can afford to give, no matter the size, will be invaluable to those spending Christmas in the hospice with their loved ones. Please help to make it a Christmas they treasure.
Make a donation ?? https://sobellhouse.org/christmas-appeal/?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=christmas+appeal+2023&utm_content=december+corporate+newsletter+2023.
We know you have ‘herd’ about OxTrail, so now we want to let you know of the many ways that your organisation can join in next year.?
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We would love you to join the herd and make a difference for Sobell House Hospice.?Let's get the whole Oxfordshire business community involved in OxTrail!???
Please contact [email protected]. about this ox-traordinary event and how you can get involved. Or sponsor an ox ?? https://oxtrail2024.co.uk/sponsors/
This year, our Christmas Coffee Morning gives you the chance to get together with colleagues and enjoy a coffee, whilst raising funds for Sobell House. Choose a date this December, and combine coffee with a quiz, or take part in a secret Santa, bottle tombola, bake off, or raffle. ??
?December 27. Registration opens at 10:30am and all runners need to be registered by 12:10pm.?
??The Tite Inn, Chadlington OX7 3NY
The Great Brook Run is a guaranteed fun-filled day out for the family. This annual festive one-mile fun run will have you charging through the brook in Chadlington to the finish line – all whilst wearing fancy dress (if you wish)!?
We’re delighted to be one of the nominated charities supported by the event this year, so make sure to save the date, even if you just come along to cheer everyone on.
Find out more information ??https://greatbrookrun.co.uk/
Dates for your 2024 Diary
Golf Day: 14 June
Our annual Golf Day is back next year for another round of fun. If you'd like to sponsor the event or register your interest, please contact [email protected].?
OxTrail: 6 July
Join us next summer for an art trail unlike anything Oxfordshire has seen before. Our herd of life-sized and mini oxen will be grazing across the county waiting for your visit.
Oxford Half Marathon: 13 October
The fast and flat Oxford Half returns on Sunday 13 October 2024, a perfect route for both new runners and 'personal best' chasers alike. Register your interest with Sobell House.
Blenheim 7k
Run a 7k around World Heritage site Blenheim Palace in Woodstock. This magical location is the perfect setting for a family-friendly fun run with a beautiful lakeside off-road section.
Thank you for reading this months Sobell News!