There aren’t enough hospice beds in Coventry and Warwickshire to meet demand. Myton has 36 beds but can only afford to keep 25 open!

This is a very sad situation, and in order to help them raise some funds I am going to be doing something a bit different…NOT running a marathon (because there’s no way I could!)or swimming the English Channel…

Beginning on Tuesday November 3rd, and finishing on Tuesday December 8th, I shall be reading aloud the complete works of Jane Austen! I shall be in the Leigh Chapel of Stoneleigh Church, and will begin at 9am each time, aiming to finish at 3pm – six hours each Tuesday for six weeks, totalling 36 hours.

Visitors are welcome to listen to a page or two, or you could always pay NOT to listen!

I've known many people who have benefited from the fantastic care at Myton. £450 could fund an inpatient bed for one day. £545 could fund the required drugs for one patient.

I should be very grateful for any donations towards this venture.