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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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09 Sep 2026
Our wellbeing and incare team at our new pontefract superstore
Hospice to High Street: Bringing support closer to you

We are excited to launch Hospice to High Street, a new programme of free community drop-in sessions in our charity shops across the Five Towns area this September and October.

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07 Sep 2026
Sahar Ellis, her sister and her friend completing the York 10k in yellow tops
Sarah takes on 10K to honour her friend Helen

For Sarah Ellis, taking on the York 10K was about much more than completing a running challenge. It was a chance to remember her friend Helen, who was cared for at our Hospice, while raising money to support the care that meant so much to her.

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24 Aug 2026
The Yorkshire Broker Walk, Run, Ride Challenge
Fundraising highlights: July’s Incredible community support!

From golf days and sponsored challenges to generous grants and businesses supporting our events, July has been a brilliant month of fundraising for The Prince of Wales Hospice.

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17 Aug 2026
Pride finger print heart canvas
Celebrating Pride across our community

This August, our Hospice was proud to take part in two Pride events, bringing colleagues and members of our local community together to celebrate Pride, inclusion and being ourselves.

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14 Aug 2026
Hospice Golf Open raises £11,600 as second event confirmed for 2027
Our Hospice Golf Open raises £11,600 as second event confirmed for 2027

Our annual Ison Harrison & PWH Golf Open has raised an impressive £11,600, as businesses from across the region came together at Pontefract and District Golf Club to support local hospice care.

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13 Aug 2026
The Bigger Picture brings our Hospice community together through art

A creative project led by one of our Wellbeing Volunteers, Wendy Ronaldson, has brought patients, families, carers, staff, volunteers and community groups together to create a stunning collaborative artwork for our Hospice.

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11 Aug 2026
Toby Porter with CCEO's
The Prince of Wales Hospice welcomes Hospice UK CEO to discuss funding and future care

It was great to welcome Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK, to the Hospice again last week.

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22 Jul 2026
Northside Truck & Van Three peaks walkers
Workplace raises more than £5,500 in memory of colleague’s loved one

A team of dedicated employees from Northside Truck & Van have raised an incredible £5,556 for our Hospice after taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

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20 Jul 2026
Celebration dinner poster
Capital Yorkshire’s JoJo Kelly to host The Prince of Wales Hospice’s biggest celebration yet

For one special evening this October, the people who make hospice care possible will come together under one roof.

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