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Beaver News Contact Us
We have 4 beavers leaving us If you would like to know more about the work of the Wildlife and Environment
for cubs at the end of the Group or to be included on our mailing list, please contact:
summer - all have achieved their
Chief Scout Bronze Award - the Tony Bates at tonybates19@gmail.com / 01929 471563 or
highest award a beaver can
earn - well done Jess, Rio, Ethan Mike Gee at mike.n.g@outlook.com / 0775 988 4942.
and Lilly - we will miss you! We
also have 4 joining our colony
and they have already had
WELDMAR HOSPICECARE

some taster sessions to see what they are in
for! The final Beavers of term is Watersports
at Knoll Beach - powerboat, paddleboards Weldmar Hospicecare forecasts a significant increase in
and kayaks - and a hotdog from the demand for its services by patients and families across
barbecue after! Dorset
We had a trip to Safewise in Bournemouth
to learn about safety in a hands-on and The charity provides high quality care, love and support to terminally ill people
exciting way - well worth a visit on their during the last year of their lives, and to their loved ones. This care is provided
summer open days. We also went to the completely free of charge in the comfort of patients own homes, through the
theatre at Weymouth Pavilion to see "I Am wellbeing services such as family bereavement support, or as inpatients at Joseph
Turtle" an inspiring puppet show with a Weld Hospice in Dorchester.
valuable message about plastic pollution in
our seas. Alongside all that we have harvested some of our garden produce - With only a fifth of income coming from the NHS, Weldmar still needs to raise
courgettes and beans, with many thanks to Di and Ian Ventham who "did" the around £18,000 a day to keep providing these services.
gardening badge with us.
Last year Weldmar supported and cared for 2,833 patients and family members.
Next term is Skills Challenge, Music, Health and Fitness, International and lots of This year we expect to help an additional 128 people, equating to an extra cost of
fab activities! just over a quarter of a million pounds.
Caroline Sweetland, Director of Nursing at Weldmar says, “Each and every year,

Events we are hearing from more patients who need our care and support. On average,
there is an increased demand of 4.5% more people who are facing one of life’s
Thank you to everyone who has supported us by attending most difficult times and are asking for our help. We are determined that we will
the Borneo Breakfasts, the Duck Race, the Craft/Cream Tea always be here for them throughout the final part of their lives and to be there for
afternoon and the Village Garage & Table Top Sale. We really their loved ones too.”
do appreciated your kindness and we would not be able to
offer the fantastic opportunities to our young people without Estimated extra demand on services is estimated as follows:
putting on these events. We are taking a break for the
summer but will be back in the autumn with the Borneo

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