Sue and Jamie attended a fascinating one day conference in Oxford on the 23rd September, organised by Palliative Care Works, another UK registered charity that HE UK works closely with. Two of the delegates who gave presentations had been taught by Sue and Jamie in Addis Ababa in March. Sister Emebet & Dr Aklilu have received bursaries from St Christopher’s hospice to attend their 5 day international palliative care course. Sister Emebet and Dr Aklilu gave a wonderful presentation about Ethiopia and their role in promoting palliative care in their country. 
Preparations Being Made for Hospice Ethiopia Visit in October 2017
In late October Sue and Jamie Mumford will be going back to Ethiopia along with UK volunteer Tim Morgan. Sue and Jamie will be spending time teaching healthcare professionals from other NGOs about providing community palliative care, and further promote the work of Hospice Ethiopia. They will also meet with the HE director Ephrem and his accountant, to look through their accounts and see how money raised in the UK has been spent, as well as looking into future financial planning.
On Sunday November 26 at 3pm the three amigos will give a talk on the trip at Aylsham Catholic Church, White Hart Street, Aylsham. Do come along – the talk will cover the latest developments and there will be the usual superior offerings of tea, homemade cakes and the chance to buy interesting artefacts and Christmas cards. For more information email info@hospiceethiopia.org.uk
Masked Ball Raises £12,000 for Hospice Ethiopia!
Everyone had a ball at the much anticipated ‘Wolterton Extravagant’ masquerade last Saturday! Plenty of eating, drinking, dancing, and fundraising went on and we raised an astounding £12,000 for Hospice Ethiopia. Very many thanks to all those who so generously gave their time and money – it couldn’t have happened without you.
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Trump signs up for the Wolterton Extravagant
On September 16 2017 one of Norfolk’s great country houses, Wolterton Hall, will open its doors for the Wolterton Extravagant – a charity fundraiser in aid of Hospice Ethiopia. Alongside a champagne reception, a three-course feast and lots of live entertainment, there’s the chance to win some exclusive prizes. And Wolterton’s very own Trump is looking to bow-wow guests in a special prize draw.
Trump is a rather beautiful pug. He had a traumatic start to life but was rescued, as was his sister Coco, by the Hall’s new owners, Peter Sheppard and Keith Day. Now, as befits the top dog at a magnificent country house, he lives a rather more urbane lifestyle, rubbing shoulders with the great and the good and not above taking a nap on an antique sofa, surrounded by portraits of the Walpoles, who built the Hall back in 18th century.
Fittingly, Trump cuts a magnificent figure. Guests at the Extravagant will be invited to guess just how magnificent – with the chance to win an exclusive weekend break on the Wolterton Estate for whomever gets closest to his real weight.
The prize weekend promises to be special. Peter and Keith are restoring the Hall and its grounds to their former glory. As part of the project, they are converting a selection of the outlying buildings into luxury holiday cottages – the winners will be amongst the first to visit and will be able to enjoy the rambles through one of Humphrey Repton’s finest landscape designs.
“Trump is an absolute cutie, a real gentleman – certain other Trumps would be much more popular if they took their cue from him,” says Sue Mumford, chair of Hospice Ethiopia UK. “The Extravagant is going to be fabulous – it’s all about having fun while we raise funds for this truly amazing cause. We’re hoping the ‘Guess the Trump’ game will tickle everyone’s funny bone – and encourage them to put their hand in their pocket, of course!”
The Wolterton Extravagant takes place on September 16 2017, 7.30pm till midnight, and tickets cost £50, which includes champagne and food. There will also be a cash bar, dancing and an auction of promises including holidays, artwork and jewellery. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.hospiceethiopia.org.uk or contact Clare Glenn, 01263 734853 or info@hospiceethiopia.org.uk
Lent Appeal 2017
The Diocese of Norwich’s Lent Appeal 2017 to raise funds for a new car for Hospice Ethiopia has raised over £40,000! This will pay for a new Toyota Rav 4 car and several years’ of running costs. This will allow for continued expansion of their community care programme, resulting in more people receiving vital palliative care in their own homes.
Many thanks to all those who donated so generously to the appeal.
The Wolterton Extravagant
The ‘Wolterton Extravagant’ In aid of Hospice Ethiopia
Saturday September 16 2017, from 7.30pm. Carriages at Midnight
In the Marble Room, various adjacent chambers & the grounds, of Wolterton Hall, by kind permission of Mr Peter Sheppard & Mr Keith Day. In the presence of The Lady Dannatt MBE, Patron.
Tickets: £50 (limited numbers) – early bird discount £45 (book before July 1)
Tickets available from Clare Glenn; 01263 734853; info@hospiceethiopia.org.uk
Or
Note surcharges apply to online sales.
To include:
A Champagne Reception
Monsieur Huvier’s boutique champagne, 2013, direct from Villiers St Denis*
A Masked Dance
With a splendid prize for the best mask
A Buffet of Elegant Sufficiency
Embracing Nibbles of assorted varieties; Wolterton Lamb Shepherd Pie; & a Fruit Compote. Vegetarian option available. The food being prepared by Ms Hindry and her munificent epicurean brigade.
A Delightful Harmoniousness
A Classical Ensemble: accompanying the early evening entertainments
The Gentlemen Gits: rollicking minstrels playing rock, roll and suchlike, for your dancing jollification
A Privilege of Promises (by Auction)
The esteemed Mr David Robinson will wield his gavel on bids for, amongst other extravagances:
- A flight in an aircraft (piloted by Noel Bartram Esq.)
- A garden sculpture, to be designed and crafted by Gentleman Blacksmith Mr Barron Tremain
- Your pet’s portrait, painted by Ms Alice Mumford
- & sundry other munificences, to be added in good time for the event
PLUS a multitude of diverse indulgences for your delectation including
| Guess the Trump
How much does Wolterton’s little Trump weigh? |
Raffle
Extravagant Prizes Galore |
Photobooth & games & perambulations
Instruction (a brief history of the hall past, present & future)
Wine Bar
Serving a selection of reasonably priced wines and sundry soft beverages
Note that the Wolterton Extravagant is a cash-only event. Credit Cards not accepted.
Tickets: £50 (limited numbers) – early bird discount £45 (book before July 1)
Tickets available from Clare Glenn; 01263 734853; info@hospiceethiopia.org.uk
Or online through Eventbrite, surcharge applies.
| *up to three glasses per ticket | Dress to Impress – smart /smart casual |
Hospice Ethiopia Report, Spring 2017
This report details the clinical visits made, meetings held, and teaching carried out during a three week visit to Addis Ababa in March & April 2017. These were conducted on behalf of Hospice Ethiopia UK (the newly registered UK charity formerly known as the Norwich group supporting Hospice Ethiopia) and the International Consortium.
The visit was planned and carried out by Sue Mumford (SM; Community Specialist Palliative Care Nurse and Chair of Hospice Ethiopia UK) and Dr James Mumford (JM; General Practitioner, UK) who funded themselves. The overall aims of the trip were accomplished although some plans had to be deferred to a later visit, for example teaching nurses at Cancer Care Ethiopia, and visiting a Palliative Care hub. However in addition to activities planned JM and SM were delighted to attend Hospice Ethiopia’s General Assembly meeting
Tim & John do the Swimathon
Congratulations to Tim and John Morgan who have raised a massive £2765 (as of the 16th April 2017) for Hospice Ethiopia!
This is extra impressive given that the pool turned on the wave machine half way through…
Many thanks to those of you who have been so generous – this money will make a huge difference in Ethiopia. Just to give a rough idea, the amount raised is sufficient to fund the salary of a senior nurse for a year.
Donations accepted until 7.7.2017 so please donate if you haven’t already!
Spring 2017 Update Talk
Come and hear about the extraordinary work that your help is funding.
An illustrated talk by Sue Mumford (palliative care nurse) and Dr Jamie Mumford (GP).
Monday 8th May, 5.30 for 6.00pm
Priscilla Bacon Lodge, Colman Hospital,
Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2PJ
It’s not just about direct action: even more important is the training of doctors, nurses and medics in palliative care (care for the dying), a specialty that is little understood and not yet taught in medical schools in Ethiopia.
Sue and Jamie will also talk about their trip to Hospice Africa in Uganda, the flagship hospice for sub-Saharan palliative care, where they stayed with the Nobel Prize nominee Professor Anne Merriman.
Entry is free but, of course, we hope you will be able to give us a donation.
There will be teas, cakes and a raffle.
More information: Sue and Jamie Mumford (01263 768699) or Wendy Smith at Priscilla Bacon Lodge (01603 255720) or email susan.mumford@hotmail.co.uk
Palliative care course at the Alert Hospital, Addis Ababa
Photo of attendees at a week’s palliative care course that Sue and Jamie Mumford ran at the Alert Hospital, Addis Ababa in March 2017. 20 doctors and nurses working in anaesthetics and emergency care received training in the ethos of palliative care, pain, and symptom control including prescribing morphine and communication skills. It is important that these health care practitioners know about palliative care to prevent patients receiving inappropriate, expensive, and invasive procedures when they are nearing the end of life. The course seemed to go down well with some great discussions. The evaluations were very enthusiastic and many requested further training for their departments and colleagues across Ethiopia.
“Sue, Jamie & Nicola. You are so special. Your learning styles, materials that you used all are interesting, so please continue this work to all over the country.”
The course was jointly funded by Aylsham Rotary Club and Hospice Ethiopia UK.
Hospice Ethiopia UK 