Great Oaks Hospice Events

15 hours ago

💚 WHAT A DAY. WHAT A COMMUNITY. £3,300 RAISED! 💚

As we share this video and look back at our Great Oaks Summer Fayre, there really is only one thing left to say…

THANK YOU.

This wonderful day didn't just happen. It was the result of weeks of hard work from our staff, volunteers, supporters and some truly brilliant people who gave their time to make it happen.

And we have to start with Carol. 💚

A volunteer with our fundraising team, Carol was the driving force behind the whole day. She planned, contacted, organised, answered questions, kept everyone updated and, when the big day finally arrived, seemed to be everywhere making sure it all came together!

Carol, quite simply, we couldn't have done it without you. Thank you.

Our wonderful Great Oaks shops in Newent, Lydney, Mitcheldean and Coleford brought their enthusiasm to the Fayre too, running stalls and helping create the fantastic atmosphere throughout the afternoon.

Then there were Vicky and family, our unmistakable Human Fruit Machine operators! 😂🍒🍋 The arms were rolling and the voices could be heard right across the grounds — exactly as they should be!

Thank you for throwing yourselves into it and giving everyone such a laugh.

Everywhere you looked there was something happening. Talented stallholders filled the grounds with beautiful crafts, our games kept children and plenty of competitive adults entertained, while the kitchen team somehow kept everyone fed and watered throughout a very hot afternoon.

Our choirs filled the Fayre with music and had people joining in, while Magic Martin spent the afternoon leaving people completely baffled with trick after trick. 🪄 We watched closely, Martin... and we STILL haven't worked out how you did it!

Our Wellbeing and Complementary Therapy teams gave visitors the chance chat and enjoy some wonderful therapies, and our maintenance team provided plenty of muscle behind the scenes with all the lifting, moving, setting up and clearing away that an event like this requires.

And to every single person who volunteered, ran a stall, performed, helped, donated, bought something, played a game, enjoyed some food or simply came through the gates and spent the afternoon with us — you were part of it too.

And now we can finally reveal what all that effort achieved…

🎉💚 AN AMAZING £3,300 WAS RAISED FOR GREAT OAKS HOSPICE! 💚🎉

That is something everyone involved can be incredibly proud of.

The video captures the smiles, the laughter and the fun, but what it really shows is something we're very lucky to have here in the Forest of Dean:

An amazing community that comes together for Great Oaks.
From all of us, thank you. 💚

And after a day like that, there's really only one question left…
Same time next year? 😉💚 ... See MoreSee Less

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