Blog Archives

Luke at the top of the Mount Kilimanjaro

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Martlets

Luke Westgate recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for Martlets and raised more than £1,500. He tells us about this mountainous challenge.

Making Time for Memories

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Find out why we are bringing bereaved children, teenagers, parent(s)/ guardian(s) together.

Ten ways you can fundraise for Martlets

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If you’re looking to support us, here are ten ways you can. With just 15% of our funds coming from the NHS, we are reliant on the support of our local community to continue to provide life-changing hospice care.

Charity shops can help save the planet

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Are you looking to do your part to help save the planet? Here's how shopping and donating to Martlets charity shops can help.

Why Christopher took on the iDrop for Martlets

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Christopher Spokes took on the iDrop challenge to raise funds for Martlets last year. Here's why he'd encourage you to give it a try.

Top five items you didn’t know you could find in Martlets charity shop

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We went searching through some of our Martlets Charity Shops to remind people about the amazing items you can find at charity shops!

Nigel is Taking on His Tenth Marathon for Martlets

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Need some persuasion to start running? Read our blog about Nigel who is about to run his tenth marathon for Martlets!

How do I manage Christmas?

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Jane Cato, our Counselling and Bereavement Services Manager blogs on how to manage Christmas when it's difficult for you.

Martlet’s lifted me up when things looked bleak

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Christmas is a very difficult time for anyone facing an uncertain future. You think to yourself, ‘Will this be the last one, will I ever see those Christmas decorations again?'