Bereavement Volunteer Visitors required (Jan 09, 2012)
 We are looking for volunteers to join our team offering bereavement support to relatives and carers ...
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Lottie gives Birth! (Dec 20, 2011)
 Border Terrier Lottie produced her first litter of a baby boy and a baby girl ...
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Etonian Lodge Freemasons donate £500 (Dec 07, 2011)
 Etonian Lodge Freemasons donate £500 ...
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Centreline Gig at Fox and Hounds (Nov 23, 2011)
 Centreline gig at the Fox and Hounds in Theale ...
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Charity Zumbathon! (Nov 23, 2011)
 Charity Zumbathon and Belly Dancing Event burns lots of calories and raises £1000 ...
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Global Clinical Research Organisation supports Loc (Nov 09, 2011)
PRA, a leading Clinical Research Organisation has donated £1050 to Duchess of Kent House Charity. ...
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Sponsored silence at St. Edwards School (Nov 23, 2011)
 St Edwards sponsored silence raises an amazing £2600! ...
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DoKHC launches a new fundraising initiative (Sep 28, 2011)
 Last week, seven participating local Chartered Financial Planners and Duchess of Kent House Charity (DoKHC) staff got together to officially launch Financial Planning Month. ...
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Light Up A Life 2011 (Nov 03, 2011)
 Light Up A Life - 6.30pm on Friday, 2 December 2011 ...
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Global company supports local hospice charity (Sep 16, 2011)
 Staff at Cisco and Duchess of Kent House Charity along with volunteers got together this week to mail out the Charity’s latest newsletter. ...
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Santa's Grotto (Sep 07, 2011)
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Registration Open for Mizuno Reading Half Marathon (Sep 02, 2011)
 The organisers of the Reading Half Marathon are pleased to announce Mizuno as headline sponsor for 2012, and they have also confirmed that registration is now open for the popular race. ...
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The Football League Pitches in for Hospice Care (Aug 31, 2011)
 Reading football club supports Duchess of Kent House Charity. ...
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3 Peaks Challenge (Aug 26, 2011)
 A team of colleagues from Reading Borough Council's Emergency Response Team are joining together to raise money for two local charities by trekking up three of the largest mountains in the UK. ...
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Fashion Show 2011 (Aug 03, 2011)
 Charity Fashion Show in aid of Duchess of Kent House Charity On Friday 14th October 2011 ...
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Spooktacular 2011 (Aug 03, 2011)
 Join us for a truly spooky evening at Purley Barn, Purley, RG8 8DR on Sunday 30th October 2011 ...
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Local resident wins £5,000 on BHL (Jul 22, 2011)
 Tilehurst based Tina Millard is celebrating after scooping the £5000 rollover jackpot in last week’s Berkshire Hospice Lottery (BHL) draw. ...
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eBay for Duchess of Kent House Charity (Jul 18, 2011)
 Do you buy or sell on eBay? Now you can do both and raise money for Duchess of Kent House Charity! ...
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Former Mayor raises money for DoKHC (Jul 12, 2011)
 Last week, former Mayor of Reading, Councillor Gul Khan presented a cheque for £2445.71 to George Solly, Director of Fundraising at Duchess of Kent House Charity. ...
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Reading Transport Open Day in aid of DoKHC (Jul 08, 2011)
 Reading’s Mayor, Councillor Debs Edwards, welcomed visitors to the fourth annual Reading Transport open day at their Great Knollys Street headquarters on Sunday, 3 July 2011. ...
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Reading’s first Zumbathon was a great success (Jul 05, 2011)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity (DoKHC) would like to say a huge thank you to all those who attended and helped organise Reading’s first Zumbathon® charity event. It was held on Saturday, 2 July at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Lower Earley. ...
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2011 Charity 5-a-Side Football Tournament (Jun 29, 2011)
 Congratulations to Galaxy High (pictured) - winners of the 2011 Duchess of Kent House Charity 5-a-Side Football Tournament. ...
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A marathon effort! (Jun 24, 2011)
 Reading Bus Driver, Peter Adams raised an amazing £550 for Duchess of Kent House Charity by rowing 26 miles on a Rowing Machine! ...
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Pangbourne Village fete and Dragon Boat Race (Jun 20, 2011)
 The Pangbourne Rotary Club held their annual Dragon Boat Race on the Thames as part of the Pangbourne Village fete on Saturday 11th June 2011. ...
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Bangers for cash! (Jun 06, 2011)
 We’ve teamed up with Giveacar, a UK based fundraising organisation that specialises in donating unwanted and scrap vehicles, including motorbikes, to charitable causes. ...
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In loving memory (Jun 01, 2011)
 Budding artist, Paul Whiting, is selling limited prints of his painting ‘Sun Bather’ in memory of his late wife and donating the proceeds to Duchess of Kent House Charity. ...
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Present from Reading District Oddfellows (May 27, 2011)
 A cheque for £3000.00 was presented to George Solly, Director of Fundraising at Duchess of Kent House Charity by Debbie Jex, Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master of the Reading District Oddfellows. ...
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Take Teddy on Holiday (Mar 30, 2011)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity is holding its annual Teddy goes on Holiday Competition. ...
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Berkshire Hospice Lottery jackpot hits £5000 (Jun 27, 2011)
 The Berkshire Hospice Lottery rollover has not been won for 49 weeks and next Friday’s (1 July 2011) it reaches the maximum - an amazing £5,000! ...
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Join the Zumba party! (Jun 14, 2011)
 Have fun, burn calories and raise money for Duchess of Kent House Charity all at the same time by joining us for Reading’s first Zumbathon® charity event! ...
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The Lions Club of Reading donate to DoKHC (May 25, 2011)
 The Lions Club of Reading has donated a special urine testing machine to Duchess of Kent House. This is the second urine analyser that has been given to the hospice this year, transforming the way in which urine tests take place. ...
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Income put at risk by proposed abolition of cheque (May 12, 2011)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity (DoKHC) is concerned that the proposed abolition of cheques will have serious implications for the Berkshire based charity. ...
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Charity 5-a-Side Tournament (Apr 15, 2011)
 Following the successful launch last year, this year's DoKHC 5-a-Side Tournament will take place on Saturday, 25 June. ...
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On the buses! (Apr 06, 2011)
 As part of our Charity of the Year partnership with Reading Buses we have been given the opportunity to ask our supporters to name the six new yellow buses on route 26, in return for a donation. ...
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Staff and volunteers before 1 April (Mar 29, 2011)
 Staff and volunteers at Duchess of Kent House and Duchess of Kent House Charity before the unit transfers from NHS to Sue Ryder on 1st April 2011. ...
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Englefield Charity Walk (Mar 28, 2011)
 2.00 p.m. Sunday, 22nd May 2011.
Join Duchess of Kent House Charity on this beautiful gentle 3 mile walk ...
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Reading Half Marathon 2011 (Mar 28, 2011)
 On Sunday 20 March over 70 runners completed the 29th Reading Half Marathon for Duchess of Kent House Charity. ...
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Reading College students to play at RHM (Mar 11, 2011)
 As an official charity of this year’s Reading Half Marathon, Duchess of Kent House Charity (DoKHC) and its volunteers will once again be operating the water station at Liebenrood Road. ...
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Berkshire Hospice Lottery jackpot hits £3400! (Mar 04, 2011)
 Next Friday’s (11 March 2011) Berkshire Hospice Lottery rollover is an amazing £3,400! ...
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Lanterns For Loved Ones 2011 (Feb 24, 2011)
 On Sunday 13th February 2011, over eighty people turned out in the rain for our second annual Lanterns for Loved Ones service. ...
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Charity Casino Night (Feb 14, 2011)
 Grosvenor Casino will be holding a V.I.P night out in support of Duchess of Kent House Charity. The event will take place on Saturday, 12th March 2011 at 7:00 p.m. ...
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Hospice Memorial to Lion (Feb 08, 2011)
 Members at Goring, Woodcote & District Lions Club have donated a special urine test machine to Duchess of Kent House in Reading, in memory of a much respected Lions Club member, Brian Godley. ...
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Cisco staff enhance Duchess of Kent House grounds (Feb 07, 2011)
 Once again, on a cold but sunny October morning, Duchess of Kent House Charity (DoKHC) welcomed a team of volunteers from Cisco. ...
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DoKHC Gets Thumbs Up From Reading Transport (Jan 26, 2011)
 Charity workers at Duchess of Kent House Hospice have given a warm welcome to Reading Transport’s decision to make the hospice their charity of the year for 2011. ...
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Duchess of Kent House Charity welcomes new Patron (Jan 14, 2011)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity is delighted to welcome its new patron; the Lord Lieutenant of The Royal County of Berkshire, the Honourable Mrs Mary Bayliss JP. ...
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2nd Annual General Meeting (Feb 28, 2011)
 You are cordially invited our AGM in the Green Room at Duchess of Kent House, 22 Liebenrood Road, Reading, RG30 2DX ...
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The friends of Dee Faithfull (Feb 01, 2011)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity would like to thank the friends of Dee Faithfull who have been raising money in her memory. ...
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Berkshire Hospice Lottery rolls over to £2900! (Jan 31, 2011)
 This Friday’s (4 February 2011) Berkshire Hospice Lottery Rollover is an amazing £2,900! ...
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We are looking for Bereavement volunteers (Jan 14, 2011)
 We are looking for Bereavement volunteer visitors to work with the Duchess of Kent House Family Support and Bereavement Team covering West Berkshire Specialist Palliative Care Directorate. ...
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Inglewood Day Nursery raises money (Jan 10, 2011)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity would like to thank the staff, children & parents at Inglewood Day Nursery for raising £2400. ...
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Community fundraise for local hospice care (Dec 21, 2010)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity would like to thank all those that have been fundraising for the Charity over the past few months. Here is a selection of some the events that have taken place in aid of Duchess of Kent House Charity. ...
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Grand Christmas Draw 2010 (Dec 20, 2010)
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Morrisons helps raise money for local hospice care (Dec 14, 2010)
 Last week Christmas shoppers at Morrisons raised £2700 for hospice care in the Berkshire West area. ...
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Annual Appeal Raises £12,000 for Hospice Care (Dec 07, 2010)
 Hundreds of people braved the cold to see the Duchess of Kent House Charity Light Up A Life ceremony on Friday (3rd December) evening. ...
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Morrisons helps hospice patients this Christmas (Dec 06, 2010)
 This week, Duchess of Kent House Charity (DoKHC) is urging Christmas shoppers at Morrisons to spare some change for their local hospice, which will help provide care for patients suffering from life-shortening diseases. ...
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Help the Hospices (Nov 18, 2010)
 Help the Hospices, the leading charity supporting hospice care in the UK, has been short listed to be the Football League’s charity of the season 2011/12. ...
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Ex-Reading FC Players vs. Thames Valley Police (Nov 18, 2010)
 Ex-Reading FC Players take on the Thames Valley Police in a charity football match. ...
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Spooktacular (Nov 09, 2010)
 On Sunday, 31st October 2010, more than two hundred people had a 'spooktacular' time celebrating Halloween. ...
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Light Up A Life (Nov 09, 2010)
 Friday 3rd December at 6:30 p.m. at
Duchess of Kent House
22 Liebenrood Road, Reading RG30 2DX ...
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Remembering Caroline Murphy (Oct 25, 2010)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity would like to thank all the friends and family of Caroline Murphy who have raised over £12,800 so far in her memory. ...
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Spooktacular (Oct 21, 2010)
 The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer and Halloween is upon us once again. Scores of adults and children are getting very excited about our new Spooktacular event to be held at Purley Barn, Purley, RG8 8DR on Sunday 31st October 201 ...
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Reading Family Church Christmas Carol Concert (Oct 21, 2010)
 Carol Concert, on Sunday 5th December, 5.30-6.45pm. Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, RG1 1QH ...
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In memory of Susan McGoun (Oct 13, 2010)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity along with Phil McGoun would like to thank all the friends and family of Susan McGoun, that have helped to raise £2235.00 in her memory. ...
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Teddy goes on holiday 2010 winners (Oct 05, 2010)
 George Bear won best dressed; 'Boris' of Tilehurst won furthest travelled for going to Vancouver, Canada; and the most unusual place award went to Benedict Bear for going on pilgrimage to the Bavarian region of Germany. ...
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Reading Half Marathon (Sep 30, 2010)
 We are pleased to announce the 2011 Reading Half Marathon is now open for entries. Once again Duchess of Kent House Charity (DoKHC) has been chosen as an official charity, and we have guaranteed places available. ...
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Fashion Show 2010 (Sep 29, 2010)
 On Friday 24th September we held our annual fashion show at Purley Barn, Purley on Thames. ...
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Autumn Gift Fayre (Sep 17, 2010)
 Finchampstead Support Group will be running the Autumn Gift Fayre in support of Duchess of Kent House Charity on Wednesday Oct 6th 10.30 - 4PM ...
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Duchess the Cat (Sep 07, 2010)
 It is we great sadness we announce the death of Duchess the Cat. Duchess died on Monday, 6 September, after a long illness. ...
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Concert by East Woodhay Silver Band (Sep 03, 2010)
 Concert by East Woodhay Silver Band and the Downland Choristers. Saturday, 16th October, 2010 at 7.30pm ...
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A compact evening of entertainment (Sep 02, 2010)
 Three plays, one night. Well...I didn't expect that! 9th, 10th & 11th September. 8pm at Sulhamstead Village Hall, Sulhamstead, Hill, Reading, RG7 4DT. ...
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Ex-Reading Royals v Ex-Arsenal Football Match (Sep 02, 2010)
 The match is to be held on Sunday, 12th September 2010 at Reading Town Football Club, Scours Lane, Reading. Kick-off will be at 2pm. ...
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Charity Fashion Show (Aug 27, 2010)
 In aid of Duchess of Kent House Charity. Friday 24th September 2010
7.00 p.m. for 7.45 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Purley Barn, Off Beech Lane, Purley on Thames RG8 8DR ...
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Blandy & Blandy nominate DoKHC as COTY (Aug 25, 2010)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity (DoKHC) is delighted to have been chosen as Charity of the Year by Reading law firm Blandy & Blandy LLP. ...
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Mortimer Art Show 2010 (Aug 25, 2010)
 Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th November, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. John’s Hall, West End Road, Mortimer Common, RG7 3TF ...
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Mac's Cafe Custom Bike and Car show (Aug 24, 2010)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity would like to thank all those involved in organising Mac's Cafe Custom Motorbike and Car show on Sunday 22nd August. ...
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Morrisons store raises money for DoKHC (Aug 20, 2010)
 From the 9th to 14th August 2010, the Morrisons supermarket store in Reading held a Charity Week to raise money for Duchess of Kent House Charity (DoKHC). ...
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7 year old raises over £6K for DoKHC (Aug 17, 2010)
 We would like to say congratulations and a huge thank you to Benjamin Withers, who has raised an amazing £6000 for Duchess of Kent House Charity. ...
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Max Cafe Custom Bike and Car show (Aug 17, 2010)
 On Sunday 22nd August, a Custom Bike and Car show is being held at Max Cafe from 12 noon onwards, in aid of Duchess of Kent House Charity. ...
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Befriending Service volunteers (Aug 16, 2010)
 If you are a good listener and available to offer regular commitment and would like to make a difference to these patients and carers in their own homes click here. ...
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There’s still time to take Teddy on holiday (Aug 12, 2010)
 Even though the summer holidays are in full swing, there’s still time to take Teddy on holiday. Duchess of Kent House Charity is holding its annual competition and all you have to do is take a photo and submit it by 30 September 2010. ...
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Reading Mayor to drive No. 17 bus (Aug 11, 2010)
 Reading Mayor, Councillor Gul Khan will be driving a No. 17 Reading bus on Friday 27 August, raising money for his chosen charities; Duchess of Kent House Charity and Age UK. ...
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The Dorset Dash (Aug 04, 2010)
 We would like to say a big thank you to Andrew Newsham who has raised over £1000 for Duchess of Kent House Charity. Andrew, along with some friends, took part in the Dorset Dash; a 100 mile cycle ride from Oxford to Bournemouth, on 30th and 31st July. ...
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Spooktacular (Aug 02, 2010)
 Join us for a truly spooky evening at Purley Barn. We welcome all types of Ghouls, Witches and Vampires - both young and old! ...
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Reading woman wins hospice lottery rollover (Jul 28, 2010)
 Reading based Natalie Allen is celebrating after scooping the £2,900 rollover in last week’s Berkshire Hospice Lottery. ...
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Jewish Congregation Sofas (Jul 23, 2010)
 Reading’s Jewish Community hand-over of the two sofa beds they fundraised for. ...
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Launch of Befriending Service (Jul 20, 2010)
 Funded by the Duchess of Kent House Charity and Wokingham District Cancer Care Trust, Wednesday, 14th July 2010, saw the launch of the new Befriending Service. ...
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New Marketing & Communications Manager (Jul 20, 2010)
 Before joining DOKHC, Ritu Arora was the Marketing and Events Manager for an environmental consultancy. ...
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ASICS British 10K London Run (Jul 19, 2010)
 Five staff from Audi Reading ran the ASICS British 10K London Run on Sunday 11th July 2010, raising money for the Duchess of Kent House Charity. ...
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Existing Lottery Players can Win Even More! (Jul 07, 2010)
 To celebrate the Berkshire Hospice Lottery's first anniversary and the awarding of over £50,000 in prizes, there is a great special offer to all existing players. ...
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KPMG (Jul 03, 2010)
 Meanwhile KPMG via Help the Hospices continues to support the hospice movement in general and us in particular, through the personal involvement of Nicola Gladwell and her team. ...
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Football Tournament Great Success (Jun 30, 2010)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity’s new 5-a-Side Football Tournament got off to a flying start with 12 teams from all over Berkshire, as well as London & Worcester competing ...
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DOKHC Boat Wins Dragon Race! (Jun 26, 2010)
 The Annual Dragon Boat Race held in Pangbourne on Saturday 26th June was another tremendous day with the added benefit of a win for the DOKHC boat. ...
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Lottery Rollover rises to £2500 (Jun 12, 2010)
 The Berkshire Hospice Lottery Rollover prize has now risen to £2500. A £1 ticket could win it for you! ...
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Dr Annabella Marks to retire (May 13, 2010)
 Dr Annabella Marks is to retire from her role as medical consultant and clinical director for the Berkshire West PCT Specialist Palliative Care Service. ...
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Live Music (May 11, 2010)
 30 May - Hot Buffet Lunch with Live Music, The Officers’ Mess Bramley, Reading ...
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Visit Caversham Court Gardens (May 09, 2010)
 Caversham Court Gardens, refreshments served by DoKHC Volunteers. Open to see dates. ...
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Englefield Charity Walk (May 09, 2010)
 16 May, 14.00 - Englefield Charity Walk. Meet at Englefield Social Club ...
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Harris Gardens Charity Open Day (May 09, 2010)
 9 May, 14.00 - Harris Gardens Charity Open Day, University of Reading ...
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5 a Side Football Tournament (Apr 30, 2010)
 A new venture for the Charity is this 5-a-Side Tournament open to 24 teams of 8 players each aged 18 and older (eight players includes three reserves). Each team will have several games in this knock-out competition to be held at
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Make a Will Fortnight - May 10-21 (Apr 26, 2010)
 Take control of your affairs with the help of DOKHC. Make A Will Fortnight allows you to get a professional will drawn up from participating solicitors with the option to bequeath a donation to DOKHC ...
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Reading Half Marathon 2010 - Photos (Apr 03, 2010)
 Some photos of DOKHC runners in this years Reading Half Marathon. ...
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St George on the run (Apr 01, 2010)
 You won’t miss Terry on marathon day as he will be dressed as St George with the charity’s logo on his shield and sword. ...
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Lanterns for Loved Ones Special Event 2010 (Feb 14, 2010)
 Valentine’s Day can be a romantic day for many but a sad day for those who have lost a loved one. ...
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West Berkshire Scrabble make donation (Feb 02, 2010)
 West Berkshire Scrable donate £600. ...
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9Lanterns for Loved Ones Special Event (Jan 31, 2010)
 Valentine's Day can be a romantic day for many but a sad day for those who have lost a loved one. Come and remember them at this special event on Sunday 14th February. ...
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New Trustee takes up the reigns (Jan 14, 2010)
 We are pleased to welcome Helen Childs as our newest trustee. ...
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Lottery Winner (Jan 08, 2010)
 Natasha Murray, who works for Waitrose in Bracknell, has become one of the latest first prize winner of the weekly Berkshire Hospice Lottery. ...
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Big Yellow offers storage space (Jan 07, 2010)
 Those of you who have visited the fundraising/charity office will know how cramped for space it is. ...
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Help the Hospice by Volunteering (Jan 05, 2010)
 Why don't you help the hospice by volunteering ...
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Kate Knollys (Dec 01, 2009)
 ‘’My gratitude to staff, volunteers, fellow-patients, fundraisers and generous donors is wholly beyond expression. But, believe me you are appreciated.” Kate Knollys, patient ...
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Beaverbrooks support DoKHC (Oct 14, 2009)
 Staff at Beaverbrooks, Reading hand George Solly of the charity a cheque for £600 ...
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Dragon Boat Racing (Aug 05, 2009)
 Duchess of Kent House Charity is one of the beneficiaries of this Dragon Boat event. ...
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Guess The Number of Teddies (Jul 04, 2009)
 Guess The number of Teddies at the Oracle in Reading ...
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John (May 06, 2009)
 “John was a confused frightened man when he arrived at the House just after Christmas 2008. ...
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Timberland Support (Jul 29, 2008)
 Seven members of Timberland’s UK HQbased in Wexham, Slough
came to Reading’s local hospice Duchess of Kent House for the
second time this year to blitz the garden. ...
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Building Funds for Local Hospice (Jul 23, 2008)
 Local members and friends of the Reading & County branch of the Federation of Master Builders held a 31-team Charity Golf Day at the Calcot Golf Club last month, and are pleased to donate the proceeds of £2,500 to The Duchess of Kent House Charity. ...
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Police Rehabilitation Centre (Jul 22, 2008)
 Four staff members of the Police Rehabilitation Centre in Goring raised over £1600 in memory of Anne King who was a patient at Reading’s Hospice, Duchess of Kent House from May last year until April. ...
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Simply Health Bike Ride (Jul 04, 2008)
 Reached us at Reading, Friday 4 July originally from Leeds and Bristol and now off to Bournemouth. ...
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The George (Jun 28, 2008)
 The George at Loddon Bridge, Earley raised over £1000 for us at their May Bank Holiday Fun Day. ...
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RAF Walk into Action (Jun 28, 2008)
 Wing Commander McApline and colleagues entertained a small group of us at RAF Odiham and presented us with a cheque for £500, the result of a sponsored South Downs Challenge Walk. ...
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David Wilson Homes (Jun 28, 2008)
 Employees of David Wilson Homes in Hungerford (we are their Charity of the Year) ran in the Newbury 10K on 1 June to raise funds for us. ...
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Reading Lions Fun Day (Jun 28, 2008)
 On Saturday, 21 June, Reading Lions held their annual Fun Day at Prospect Park opposite the hospice. ...
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Shire Hall Rugby Club (Jun 21, 2008)
 On Saturday 21 June Berkshire Shire Hall Rugby Club raised £1036 for us at their 50th Anniversary Ball at the Calcot Hotel. ...
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Call Centre Rings the Right Numbers (May 29, 2008)
 Debbie Mumford’s team at The Royal Bank of Scotland’s Call Centre in Theale chose Duchess of Kent House as its charity of the year. ...
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Fashion Show at The Barn (May 23, 2008)
 A big thank you to all our supporters and volunteers who made the Charity Fashion Show at Purley Barn, such a success with over £1000 raised! ...
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Audi of Reading (May 14, 2008)
 Dave’s Ices sponsored by Audi and Dave himself (whose wife was treated here 18 months ago) popped into the unit on the last sunny day of the recent hot weather to provide patients and staff with free ice creams, much appreciated by all. ...
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Sandford Springs Golf Day (May 13, 2008)
 Andy Wild, Manager of the Sandford Springs Golf Club, presenting George Solly, Fundraising Manager of the charity Duchess of Kent House Charity with a cheque for £7500. Golf club owners Jennifer & Paul Gibbons are ardent supporters of the charity and thr ...
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Englefield Walk (May 12, 2008)
 119 walkers participated in our Annual Charity Walk in the Englefield Estate on 11 May, raising a creditable £800 (so far). ...
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Rabbits Vehicle Hire (Apr 30, 2008)
 Graham Dore of Rabbits in Caversham, kindly let us have a free van to help with our removal of stock and fittings from our charity shop in Tilehurst which closed at the end of April. ...
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DOKHC Charity Shop Closure (Apr 24, 2008)
 Sadly despite the considerable efforts of our shop manager, volunteers and supporters
we have not been able to make the shop financially viable. The Trustees have therefore
decided that our shop will close and the last full day of trading will be 24th ...
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DOKHC donates £200,000 to Duchess of Kent House (Apr 01, 2009)
 DOKHC donates £200,000 to Duchess of Kent House ...
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The Three Horseshoes (Mar 07, 2008)
 The 3 Horseshoes pub at Brimpton have been raised over £600 in support
of Duchess of Kent House over the past years. ...
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Sally Leaver (Mar 04, 2008)
 Relatives, friends and work colleagues of Sally Leaver, who lived in Yattendon rallied round to raise considerable funds for two charities in her memory. ...
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Light Up A Life 2007 (Dec 22, 2007)
 On Friday last, Duchess of Kent House (the hospice for west and central Berkshire) held its annual carol service. ...
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Bulmershe School Year 10's (Dec 01, 2007)
 Year 10 Subject Support students at the Bulmershe School last year made Christmas cards and gift boxes to raise money for the charity having democratically voted to support us raising over £105. ...
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Reading & Wokingham Lions (Nov 12, 2007)
 Suzanne Dore (President of Reading Lions Club) Andy Slay (President of Wokingham Lions Club) and Alex Woollard present George Solly of the Duchess of Kent House Charity with a cheque for £1,166.90. ...
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St. Mary's, Upper Woolhampton (Sep 24, 2007)
 Parishioners of St. Mary's Upper Woolhampton raised an incredible £7624.55 during their charity year, just ended. Very well done to all concerned. ...
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15th Anniversary Summer Ball (Jul 07, 2007)
 Christine Pickett, her husband and a group of dedicated helpers staged another Summer Ball in July in memory of Barbara Pickett. ...
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Green Park Challenge (May 08, 2007)
 Doreen Baker (2nd right) lost her husband Roy at the end of last year.. ...
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Broad Street Collection (Apr 28, 2007)
 Another collection involving over 30 volunteers in Broad Street on Saturday 28 April netted the charity £1026.04. ...
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Running For Us (Mar 18, 2007)
 The last Reading Half Marathon has been the most successful for the
charity financially with over £15,000 in so far, and still counting. ...
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Reading School (Mar 12, 2007)
 West House chose us as their nominated charity and raised over £1000 in their charity week last week. ...
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Freemasons (Mar 12, 2007)
 Two Freemason lodges have just donated £1500 to help the unit. ...
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KPMG (Feb 28, 2007)
 Longstanding supporters KPMG donated over £10000 to us last week in celebration of 30 years of their Theale office. ...
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Peking to Paris (Jan 15, 2007)
 The doctors Marks (Annabella and Nick)successfully completed their very gruelling 12,214 km drive over 35 days to support us and another charity, dear to their hearts. ...
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Hadrian's Wall (Jan 06, 2007)
 Louise Marshall wrote, ‘My husband Bob, a keen fundraiser and accomplished trekker had already decided to walk Hadrian’s Wall in aid of Duchess of Kent House Charity. ...
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John Lewis (Jan 01, 2007)
 Local partners (staff) of John Lewis(Heelas as was) have adopted us as their charity of the year. ...
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The Oracle (Dec 30, 2006)
 We were chosen by The Oracle, Reading as its regional charity of the year, 2006 and the 5 fundraising weeks achieved an incredible £26,628! ...
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Woodley Winter Extravaganza (Dec 03, 2006)
 On Sunday 3 December we ran our now traditional stand in the Precinct and sold over £520 worth of merchandise! ...
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Light Up A Life 2006 (Dec 01, 2006)
 Another successful carol service was held on the 1st December with over 350 attending despite the rain. ...
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Royal Mail (Nov 14, 2006)
 As part of the Help the Hospices partnership, RM employees have raised £800 for us with the company promising to match the same amount next year. ...
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The Fox & Hounds (Nov 01, 2006)
 The Fox & Hounds, City Road, Tilehurst held 2 events which raised a staggering £3269.90. ...
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John Lewis Partnership (Oct 01, 2006)
 JPL staff led by Day-Therapy patient
Micky Forde raised £1708.05 from the sale of furniture during the closure of their Windsor store, Caleys. ...
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Finchampstead Gift Fayre (Sep 30, 2006)
 The ladies of the support group have again surpassed themselves and raised a confirmed £11,500, helped by sponsorship from Michael Hardy, the estate agents. ...
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