Saying thank you to a building that has served Heald Green for 54 years
Emotions ran high as St Ann's paid tribute to their 54 years within the current hospice building as the completion of the new site approaches
St Ann's supporters and volunteers at the Thank You Event on Saturday
On Saturday, we held a Thank You event for our current Heald Green site, which has served us incredibly well over the course of 54 years.
Staff, volunteers, and supporters turned out at St Ann’s Hospice on Saturday, September 13 for two thank you events to share memories and be together as we near the closure of the current St Ann’s Hospice building.
Chief Executive of St Ann’s Hospice, Rachel McMillan welcomed attendees at the event.
This building, though not purpose-built as a hospice, has been home to so many moments of love, laughter, courage, and of course, sadness. It has been part of the care and support of thousands of patients, families, and friends. It has stood as one of the oldest and largest hospices in the country. And it has inspired all of us with its resilience — just as our staff and volunteers inspire us daily with their unwavering commitment to care Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive, St Ann's Hospice
A plant sale was held on the hospice grounds, where those in attendance had the opportunity to buy and repurpose plants from the current hospice gardens, as they will not be moving over to the new hospice.
A memory exhibition was held in the Being You Centre that showcased the memories and history of the 54 years of St Ann’s in Heald Green. Those in attendance were also invited to share their personal memories on the day on our very own memory wall.
Jackie Oldham, Chair of the Board of Trustees, said the day marked an emotional but positive milestone in the history of St Ann’s.
Today is a moment of gratitude and reflection, as well as one of great anticipation. For 54 years, this building has been home to St Ann’s Hospice. It has stood solid, welcoming, and full of heart — wrapping its arms around patients, families, staff, and volunteers at the most important times of their lives Jackie Oldham, Chair of the Board of Trustees, St Ann's Hospice
The new St Ann’s Hospice building is due to be opened for operation in the new year.