£61,800 raised and Pashley Audience Wowed by Ben Elton and Magical Musicals
Christmas Fair South of England Showground - 3 December 08
Bridge Supper at Glyndebourne - 3 November 08
House of Lords Reception for Lord Darzi's NHS review - 23 October 08
Pashley Manor Concert an Evening of Music and Laughter - 19th July 08
Clarissa Dickson-Wright "Spilling The Beans"

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ELIZABETH ROSE SUMMER FASHION SHOW

Tues 11th & Wed 12th May 2010

Chairman Kathy Gore welcoming guests to the Elizabeth Rose fashion show, 11th May 2010

Elizabeth Rose of Tenterden kindly hosted four fashion shows in aid of Friends of East Sussex Hospices which raised over £3,000

We are very grateful to Michael and Helen Busby and everyone at Elizabeth Rose for generously hosting four fashion shows at the beginning of May on behalf of FESH.  A wonderful time was had by all who attended the shows and a marvellous total of over £3,000 was raised.

Christmas Fair

The Christmas Far at the South of England Showground 2nd December 09 - raised over £5,000 (Details to follow)

Glyndebourne Bridge Supper

The Glyndebourne Bridge Supper was held on 2nd November 09 (Details to follow)

Extremely Enormous East Sussex Supper

Over £5,000 was raised at a huge variety of events. We are very grateful to all those who hosted events and hope that many more "September Suppers" will be held later this year. Further details to follow.

A Magical Experience at Pashley Manor 18 July 09

Annabelle Marten and John Osborne	Ben Elton and Kathy Gore

Ben Elton rocked the cream of Sussex society when he compered a truly magical evening at Pashley Manor, Ticehurst on 18th July. His outrageously non-PC humour had the audience rolling in the aisles and started the show off running – a baton the cast grasped firmly and delivered spectacularly.

Ben Elton and the cast	Ben Elton

Wealden MP Charles Hendry and his wife Sallie	High School Musical
Greased Lightning

The black tie event showcased the extraordinary talents of the next generation of stars from the UK’s leading fame academy, Arts Educational Schools London (“Arts Ed”), whose president is Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber. The young cast, directed by Chris Hocking, wowed and enchanted the 500 guests with their vibrant and energetic song and dance routines from hit musicals such as Grease, Les Miserables, High School Musical and Mamma Mia!

Jim Sellick - owner of Pashley Manor	Julian Avery
Judith and Bob Ruthven	Johnny Gore, Katie Joyce, Lucy Gore, Ben Elton, Geordie Hilleary and Tom Home
The Lord Lietenant of East Sussex, Peter Field with his wife Margaret and The High Sheriff of East Sussex Bill Shelford with his wife Annette	Newhaven and Seaford Sea Cadets

The evening, which was sponsored by The Peter Stormonth Darling Charitable Trust and local accountants and tax advisors, Creaseys, raised £61,800 for the hospices serving the people of East Sussex and Brighton & Hove. Organiser and Chairman of the Friends of East Sussex Hospices, Kathy Gore, said “This is a fantastic achievement particularly in the current financial climate. It is though, a drop in the ocean compared to the £33.5 million these hospices need to operate this year. Many are currently facing cutbacks which will inevitably impact the care they can deliver to patients and their families. This wonderful result, however, reflects the massive will to support our local hospices.

Tim Page and Mark Howard of sponsors Creaseys	Pam and Alex Pincus
Phyllida de Salis and Roly Franks	Robin Marten and Sam Shipley
Steve Murphy, Chantal & Clive Wilson and Laura Murphy	The female cast from ArtsEd

For more details about the charity and the hospices it supports contact Kathy Gore on 01825 890494 email fesh@framfield.com www.fesh.org.uk

August 10, 2009

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Christmas Fair at The Norfolk Pavilion, South of England Showground, Ardingly - 3rd December -

Left to right: at FESH Christmas Gift Fair, Norfolk Pavillion, Ardingly, 3/12/08 Mrs. Sue Renshaw, Fair organiser and FESH Committee member, Cllr. Greg Szanto, Mayor of Eastbourne, Mrs David Burt, FESH Committee member, Kathy Gore, Chairman, Friends of East Sussex Hospices

Cllr. Mrs. Chantal Wilson, Chairman, Wealden District Council (opening the Christmas Fair - FESH is her chosen Charity this year) Kathy Gore, Chairman, FESH

A successful and sunny Christmas Fair was enjoyed by all on 3rd December at the South of England showground, Ardingly.  This, our 13th Fair, was formally opened by Chantal Wilson, Chairman, Wealden District Council.  Attendance was excellent and guests once more went home with perfect presents in the bag, from oils to orchids, books to boots and cashmere to cachepots.  Over £8,000 was raised and we thank everyone for their loyal and enthusiastic support.

December 18, 2008

House of Lords reception for Lord Darzi’s recent NHS review - Thursday 23rd October -

Download - Press Release
Download - Lord Darzi's Presentation
Download - Dr Peter Greene's Presentation Notes
Download - Kristiina Parkinson's Presentation Notes
Download - Shaun O'Leary's Presentation Notes
Download - Q&A's Document

On 23rd October The Baroness Cumberlege CBE DL hosted a reception at the House of Lords for the Friends of East Sussex Hospices at which Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham KBE gave a presentation on his recently published review “Our NHS Our Future” which includes for the first time a strategy for end of life care.

Kathy Gore at the House of Lords reception 23/10/08

Kathy Gore with Shaun O'Leary, CEO of St Catherine's Hospice at the House of Lords reception 23/10/08

Left to right: at the House of Lords reception23/10/08 Kristiina Parkinson, Commissioner for Community Services, Brighton & Hove PCT (and speaker) Shaun O'Leary, CEO St Catherine's Hospice (and speaker) Kathy Gore, Chairman, Friends of East Sussex Hospices The Rt. Hon. the Baroness Cumberlege CBE DL, Patron, Friends of East Sussex Hospices (by whose kind generosity the reception at the House of Lords was hosted, and speaker) Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (and main speaker) Dr. Peter Greene, Chairman & Non-Executive Director, End of Life Strategy Development Group for East Sussex PCTs and Hastings & Rother NHS PCT (and speaker)

The strategy aims to provide a more joined-up and equal delivery of “death with dignity”. This means making a commitment to increase choice for the elderly and sick at the end of their lives, irrespective of what condition brings them to that point, in order that they can live and die in a place of their choice. We hope that this signals a step change in the management of end of life care.

Cllr. Bob Lacey OBE, Chairman, East Sussex County Council Cllr. Dr. Ian Haffenden JP, Mayor of Hailsham	Cllr. Carolyn Lambert, Mayor of Seaford Cllr. Carla Butler, Chairman, Lewes District Council
Charles Hendry MP, Wealden (Conservative) Kathy Gore, Chairman, Friends of East Sussex Hospices

As Alan Johnson, Health Secretary, said at the launch of this strategy “This (end of life care) has been a relatively low priority and as a result the quality of care has been variable… We need to ensure this is a priority across the country”.

The Rt. Hon. the Baroness Cumberlege CBE DL	Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of Health (the main speaker)
Ms Kathryn Harries, Patron, Friends of East Sussex Hospices Kathy Gore, Chairman, Friends of East Sussex Hospices

The presentation highlighted the important role played by our hospices in the delivery of end of life care to East Sussex. Cross-party members from both houses with an interest in Health were invited to attend along with health professionals involved in end of life care within East Sussex. It was an excellent forum for this group to share their progressive responses and ideas formulated as a result of Lord Darzi’s review. We hope that the presentation will prove to be a catalyst for translating these ideas into action.

Our hospices specialise in end of life care. We believe that they can work together with health and social service providers to create a more joined-up and equal strategy for end of life care across East Sussex. 

We are extremely grateful to Baroness Cumberlege for having made this valuable opportunity available to us.

October 26, 2008

Bridge Supper at Glyndebourne - 3rd November -

Our third black-tie Bridge Supper was held at Glyndebourne on 3rd
November by kind permission of Mr. Gus Christie. This thoroughly enjoyable event raised just under £2,000 for the Friends of East Sussex Hospices.

September 8, 2008

Pashley Manor Concert – An Evening of Music and Laughter – 19 July 2008

Our fourth Pashley Manor Concert took place on 19th July, thanks to the generous hospitality of Mr & Mrs James Sellick, and raised £55,000. 

The prestigious black tie event was sponsored by The Peter Stormonth Darling Charitable Trust.

The concert was compèred by Robert Bathurst and featured opera singers Kathryn Harries, Victoria Joyce and Robert Poulton together with celebrated violinist Melissa Forshaw and the Acquarelle Guitar Quartet.

Prior to the performance guests picnicked in the award-winning gardens of Pashley Manor (a Grade 1 listed manor house built in 1543) with their stunning views over the surrounding countryside and during the interval sipped complimentary champagne.

The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk	Mrs. Patti Whitaker and Mrs. Alison Symondson
Raffle ticket sellers – volunteers from St Michael’s Hospice in Hastings	Lady Chelwood (centre) with Mr. Geoffrey Atkins and Ms. Ronnie Watts
Michael Phillips (standing) in the UBS hospitality tent – UBS were a major sponsor of the event	Simon Edwards
Mr & Mrs Simon Edwards	Mr James Sellick (owner of Pashley Manor)
Robert Bathurst (who compèred the concert)	Melissa Forshaw – a violinist of exceptional quality
Victoria Joyce – soprano	Kathy Gore – Chairman of Friends of East Sussex Hospices
Mr & Mrs John Penny	“Three Little Maids from School” – Victoria Joyce, Robert Poulton and Kathryn Harries

September 8, 2008

Clarissa Dickson-Wright "Spilling The Beans" -
10th April 2008

Clarissa Dickson Wright – Spilling the Beans

Two of the raffle prizes - Clarissa’s recent book “Spilling the Beans” and a cake created and donated by Gemma McFarlane www.icedgemcakes.co.uk

Mrs. Phyllida Stewart-Roberts OBE, Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex,  Clarissa Dickson Wright, Kathy Gore receiving cheque for £800 from Cllr. Mrs. Chantal Wilson, Chairman of Wealden District Council.

Penny Malloy and Patti Whitaker selling the raffle spoons

One of the nation’s favourite cooks and fiery countryside campaigner Clarissa Dickson-Wright came to Ashdown House School in April and, seated in a large, comfortable velvet wing-chair, “spilled the beans” about the cooking and encounters of her very full life in Sussex. Relaxed and obviously at ease in front of a ‘home’ crowd, she gleefully recounted tales of her adventurous and eventful life, regularly throwing in numerous outrageous stories about MPs and celebrities with obvious mischievous delight, to the great enjoyment of the audience. Guests queued at the end of the evening for copies of her recent book “Spilling the Beans”.

The evening raised £5,500 for the Friends of East Sussex Hospices and we are grateful to Robert Taylor, the Headmaster, Martin Stringer, the Bursar, and the Trustees of Ashdown House School for letting us use the school for the event. Before the talk Eifion Davies, the school chef, produced a delicious meal in the school dining room.

Earlier in the evening Cllr. Mrs. Chantal Wilson, Chairman of Wealden District Council, presented the charity with a cheque for £800 which was raised at her Chairman’s Reception.

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