This August, I’ll be celebrating a special milestone — my 70th birthday.

Instead of gifts, I’m asking for donations to a cause very close to my heart ❤️ St John’s Hospice. I was privileged to spend 7 of my 70 years working there, and during that time, I witnessed the dedication, compassion, and sheer brilliance of the entire team — nurses, doctors, and support staff alike.

St John’s Hospice provides exceptional, round-the-clock care to patients and families of North Lancashire, South Lakes and parts of North Yorkshire, both within the hospice and out in the wider community. Their work is truly amazing providing care, compassion and support 24/7, 365 days a year.

If you’re able, please help me mark this milestone by supporting their incredible work. A donation — no matter how small — to my fundraising attempt on 17th August (doing St John’s Hospice Cross Bay walk) via my JustGiving page will go directly towards helping St John’s continue delivering their world-class care and support to those who need it most.

Thank you so much for perhaps celebrating my 70 years with me in this way. I’d be truly grateful.