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Two Scarborough friends are waging a war on waste – and raising funds for Saint Catherine’s at the same time. Claire Howard and Meshell Heelbeck, who work together and are both social workers, have set themselves a challenge that by January 1, 2021, they will pick their combined bodyweight of 132kg in litter. Claire came […]

A brave Scarborough woman is taking on a skydive for Saint Catherine’s – six years to the day that she lost her mum to breast cancer. Ashleigh Middleton, of Eastfield, wanted to raise funds in memory of her beloved mum, Jacqueline Dalby, who died in February 2015 at the age of 49. Ashleigh said: “The […]

Saint Catherine’s is marking Hospice Care Week 2020, which takes place from Monday October 5 to Sunday October 11. Every year, Hospice UK – the national charity for hospice and palliative care – organises the event to help raise awareness of the incredible work carried out at hospices and in the community throughout the UK. […]

A Saint Catherine’s volunteer – who may well be the oldest volunteer in the country – is retiring from the role as she celebrates her 100th birthday. Edna Bates, of Hunmanby, has volunteered at the hospice’s charity shop in Hunmanby for the past 21 years. She will step down officially from the role on Friday […]

Saint Catherine’s is asking people to join together in remembering loved ones by watching a special online Remembrance Service. Each year, the charity invites families and friends of loved ones who have passed away during the past 12 months to attend a service, which normally would be held in Scarborough and attract over 100 people. […]

This is Daisy, who last week was absolutely amazing and cut 14 inches off her hair to donate to The Little Princess Trust and raise money for patient care at Saint Catherine’s  Daisy said: “I wanted to raise money so the lovely people who looked after my grandad can look after more people in the […]

Saint Catherine’s has launched a big cash raffle in aid of patient care – with a top prize of £2,500! The raffle will be drawn on Thursday October 22 and the prizes are as follows: First prize – £2,500 Second prize – £250 Third prize – 5 x £50 Richard Barwick, fundraising operations team leader, […]

Saint Catherine’s is delighted that the Harbour Bar in Scarborough will once again be supporting the Sunrise Walk by offering free refreshments to all participants. The business in Sandside has supported the event for well over a decade – and this year is helping in a slightly different way. Susan Stephenson, communications and marketing manager […]

Saint Catherine’s ever-popular calendar featuring photographs by local supporters is now on sale for 2021. The calendar features images from all four seasons, showcasing the stunning area covered by Saint Catherine’s, which stretches from Whitby down to Bridlington and inland to Ryedale. The pictures were chosen from hundreds submitted following an annual appeal from the […]

We are delighted to announce that our annual Sunrise Walk event will still be going ahead this year – albeit in a slightly different fashion to usual. This year, as we are unable to host a physical event due to the pandemic, we are asking that you go and take in a sunrise – however […]