Great Oaks Hospice

Who we are

Great Oaks Hospice is in Coleford in the heart of the Forest of Dean. We provide a range of services for adults with life-limiting illnesses, and their families and carers.
All our services are free of charge and provided by experienced staff, supported by trained volunteers.

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Great Oaks Hospice

Great Oaks Hospice

Great Oaks provides supportive, palliative and end of life care programmes according to the ongoing and changing needs of our community, All of our services are free of charge and provided by experienced staff, supported by trained volunteers.

💚 A day of learning, connection and collaboration at Great Oaks 💚

On Wednesday, more than 30 members of the Great Oaks team came together for a brilliant Staff Training Day, bringing colleagues from across the organisation into one room.

The day included:
✨ A valuable catch‑up with our CEO
🧘‍♀️ Self‑Care with Ali Armishaw
🧠 Learning more about Parkinson’s with Jane from Parkinson's UK Parkinson's UK South West
🌍 An inspiring afternoon on Carbon Literacy, led by Emma and Don from Lighthouse_sustainability

We were delighted to welcome our Chairperson and Trustees, alongside clinical and non‑clinical staff, charity shop managers and volunteers — a real reflection of the whole Great Oaks community.

A huge thank you to Karen and family at Caption Catering for keeping us fuelled with a delicious lunch 💚

Days like this remind us of the strength, compassion and shared purpose of our Great Oaks team 💚

Thank you to everyone who made this day such a success 🌟

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🗓️Don't forget, February's Coffee Morning at Great Oaks is cancelled as our team are training
💚See you in March when we will be back to normal
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The Wellbeing team are at Newent Community centre on the 3rd February 10-12, pop in for a coffee and chat 💚 ... See MoreSee Less

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Great Oaks Hospice Events

It is the aim of Great Oaks Hospice to offer care and support to adults with a life limiting illness.

🌸🐰 GREAT OAKS HOSPICE 🐰🌸
ANNUAL EASTER CHOCOLATE BINGO! 🍫🎉

🍫🥚 HELP US FILL THE HAMPERS! 🥚🍫
We’re on the hunt for Easter Eggs and ALL kinds of chocolate to create our amazing prize hampers.

If you can donate an egg (or two… or five 😄), we’d LOVE your support!

🎉 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT:
✨ Chocolate hamper prizes
✨ A buzzing atmosphere
✨ One of our most popular events every year

⚠️ Seats go fast – don’t miss out! ⚠️

Make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.
📞 Call: 01594 811910
📧 Email: events@great-oaks.org.uk

Bring your friends, bring your lucky dabber, bring the chocolate vibes 🍀

Let’s make it an egg-stra special night for Great Oaks Hospice🐰

Thank you for all your support, our community is so special 💚
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✨🏇 Great Oaks Hospice Cheltenham Ladies Day 🏇✨

📍 Bells Hotel & Country Club, Coleford
📅 Wednesday 11th March

Get ready for a fabulous day of fashion, fizz, food and fun — all in support of Great Oaks Hospice 💚

🥂 Prosecco on arrival from 11:30am
🍽️ Delicious 2-course meal served at midday
🍰 Traditional High Tea at 4:30pm
🕺 Disco from 6–8pm to dance the evening away
👗 Dress to impress!

There’s a prize for Best Dressed, and why not find your outfit at Great Oaks Hospice’s amazing pre-loved dress collection on the top floor of our Coleford shop — beautiful dresses and accessories waiting to be discovered 💃✨

💷 Only £44.95 for this wonderful all-day experience — with every ticket helping to support the vital work of Great Oaks Hospice in our community.

📞 Book now: 01594 811910
📧 Email: events@great-oaks.org.uk

Gather your friends, dress up, sip some fizz, & enjoy a truly special Cheltenham Ladies Day, all for an incredible cause 💚🥂
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