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Get Egg-cited for the Big Chick Knit! Craft Smiles This Easter
Spring is in the air, and at Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, we are thrilled to launch this year’s Big Chick Knit! This egg-citing campaign brings together crafters, families, and communities to raise vital funds to support children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
Thank You to the Phoenix Ukulele Band for Their Generous Donation
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Phoenix Ukulele Band, with members from Wokingham, Woodley, Reading and surrounding areas, for their generous donation of £500 to Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service.
Christmas Shop Sale: Stock Up on Festive Cheer at Unmissable Prices
Our Christmas Shop is now offering incredible discounts on a wide range of festive items. Do not miss your chance to grab these seasonal treasures while stocks last. Visit our shop today at this link.
Join Our Fundraising Team: Corporate and Community Fundraiser Roles Available
Ready to make a difference? Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service is hiring! We are looking for passionate individuals to join our dynamic fundraising team. Apply now for our Corporate Fundraiser or Community Fundraiser roles and help us provide vital support to families who need it more.
Join Us for Alexander’s Curry Night on 14th February 2025
This Valentine’s Day, Friday 14th February 2025, Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service invites you to a special evening of culinary delight and community spirit: Alexander’s Curry Night. Set against the warm and welcoming backdrop of our hospice, this event promises an unforgettable experience for couples, friends, and families alike.
Join Fiona Devine MBE on the Camino de Santiago Trek in 2025
We are thrilled to invite you to an extraordinary adventure led by our Founder and CEO, Fiona Devine MBE. From 14th to 21st September 2025, Fiona will guide a group of dedicated supporters along the historic Camino de Santiago, traversing the picturesque landscapes of Portugal and Northern Spain.
New Year, New You: Take on a Fitness Challenge for Alexander Devine
As the New Year approaches, many of us reflect on what we want to achieve in the months ahead. For some, it is the opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle, push personal boundaries, or tick something off the bucket list. What better way to start the year than by setting a fitness challenge and raising vital funds for a great cause as your New Years Resolution?
Lighting the Way: A Shining Success for the Devine Lights Trail
This Christmas, our surrounding communities such as those in Maidenhead, Windsor, Ascot, and Slough came together to create something truly magical – the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service ‘Devine Lights Trail’.
12 Days of Christmas: The Gift of Hope
As we approach the final days of the festive season and the final countdown towards the big day reaches its crescendo, we reflect on the incredible journey that has been our 12 Days of Christmas series.
A Magical Day at Alexander Devine: Santa’s Grotto and Sensory Story
Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service transformed into a festive wonderland, as children and families gathered for our annual Santa’s Grotto and Sensory Story event. It was a day filled with joy, creativity, and magic, bringing smiles to the faces of all who attended.
12 Days of Christmas: Eleven Gardening Club Activities
With just two sleeps to go until Christmas, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible support that helps Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service thrive. Today, on day 11 of our 12 Days of Christmas series, we want to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary efforts of our Gardening Club.
12 Days of Christmas: Ten Staff Success Stories
Each day at Alexander Devine is a testament to the love and dedication of our team. Today, for day 10 of our 12 Days of Christmas series, we hear from (at least) ten of the people who make our hospice a place of hope, joy, and support.
12 Days of Christmas: Nine Sibling Days
As we continue our festive journey through the 12 Days of Christmas, we arrive at Day 9, celebrating the joy and togetherness of our Sibling Days at Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service. These special days are all about bringing brothers and sisters together for fun-filled adventures, creating memories, and building bonds that last a lifetime.
12 Days of Christmas: Eight Families Supported
As the festive season approaches, we are reflecting on the incredible families who are at the heart of everything we do at Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service. On day eight of our 12 Days of Christmas series, we celebrate eight families who have shared their experiences and the unique ways we have supported them this year.
12 Days of Christmas: Seven Fundraising Campaigns
In this seventh instalment of our ‘12 Days of Christmas’ series, we are shining a festive spotlight on seven amazing fundraising campaigns that have helped make a difference to the children and families we support.
A Festive Triumph: Christmas Pop Up Shop Raises an Incredible £21,300!
A Festive Triumph: Our Christmas Toy Popup Shop Raises an Incredible £21,300! As the festive season sparkled with joy and generosity, we are thrilled to celebrate an amazing achievement for Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service.
12 Days of Christmas: Six Music Sessions
Whether it’s tapping out a rhythm, singing our hearts out, or simply listening to soothing melodies, music has a magical way of bringing people together. At Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, music isn’t just background noise – it’s a source of connection, comfort, and creativity for the children and families we support.
12 Days of Christmas: Day 5 Five Hydrotherapy Sessions
At Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, our hydrotherapy pool is a place of calm, comfort, and joy for the babies, children, young people and families we support. As it’s day five of our 12 Days of Christmas, we want to shine a light on this wonderful facility and five incredible benefits it brings, particularly for children with mobility issues or muscle and skeletal problems.
Join Our Team: Exciting Opportunity for a Nursing Associate (Band 4)
At Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as their families. Every day, we strive to make a difference by creating a warm, supportive, and caring environment where children and families can find comfort, joy, and relief.
12 Days of Christmas: Four Hours of Respite
For many families facing the challenges of caring for a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition respite care isn’t just a break – it’s a lifeline. At Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, we provide vital respite care that allows families to recharge, spend precious time together, and have quality time for themselves or with their other children.
A Christmas Party to Remember: Celebrating the Joy of Our Children
On Saturday 15th December 2024, the spirit of Christmas came alive for the children and families of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service at our annual kids’ Christmas party. Held at the stunning De Vere Beaumont in Old Windsor, the day was filled with laughter, magic, and unforgettable moments.
Need our help?
The word hospice should not seem scary and getting support from us doesn’t have to mean a child’s death is imminent. Helping to enrich the lives of the children and their families is at the heart of our service, our end of life and bereavement support is just a part of what we do.
Our children’s hospice service covers the whole of Berkshire and into surrounding counties. If you think your child may be eligible for our services, please do get in touch.
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