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Free wellbeing drop-in sessions offering support in the Five Towns area

Residents across the Five Towns area of Wakefield District are invited to attend free wellbeing drop-in sessions hosted by our Hospice.

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30 Oct 2026
Ackworth PramFest raises over £16,000 for local hospice care

Ackworth PramFest has raised an incredible £16,170 for our Hospice, with hundreds of people coming together for another day of racing, fundraising and community spirit.

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28 Oct 2026
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Patients enjoy a special horse visit at our Hospice

Patients at our Hospice were delighted to welcome Nico, a retired racehorse, and Poppy, a Shetland Pony, from New Beginnings for a special visit on Thursday 8 October.

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26 Oct 2026
Ella’s kindness kits bring joy to young visitors

7-year-old Ella’s thoughtful idea is making hospice visits brighter for children.

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16 Oct 2026
Five people outside The Prince of Wales Hospice hold a £10,000 presentation cheque and a Sigma fundraising banner.
Sigma team raises £10,000 for our Hospice after Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge

Sixteen employees from Sigma Group took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge and raised more than £10,000 for our Hospice.

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14 Oct 2026
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Fundraising highlights: September’s fantastic community support!

From sponsored walks and running challenges to cycling adventures and community events, September brought together people with a shared aim: raising vital funds for The Prince of Wales Hospice.

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13 Oct 2026
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Centenary Walk raises £8,685 for The Prince of Wales Hospice and Castleford Tigers Foundation

Castleford Tigers supporter Glyn Jepson has raised an impressive £8,685 through his Centenary Walk, a 100-mile fundraising challenge celebrating 100 years of Castleford Tigers.

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05 Oct 2026
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A 190-mile challenge for the Hospice – Tour De HMP

For Richard Gunther, taking on a 190-mile bike ride through Yorkshire and Humberside was about much more than the challenge itself. It was a way to give something back to The Prince of Wales Hospice, after his family experienced the care and support of our team during one of the most difficult times in their lives.

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21 Sep 2026
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Fundraising highlights: August’s amazing community support!

August was another brilliant month of fundraising and community support for The Prince of Wales Hospice. From fundraising challenges and charity events to grants and long-term partnerships, there were lots of different ways people supported our Hospice throughout the month.

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15 Sep 2026
Gifts in Wills could help secure the future of hospice care

We are urging people to consider leaving a gift in their Will, as new figures highlight the growing pressure on hospice and end of life care.

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