Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice

Seven marathons, three charities, one incredible week for Bedford’s Sue Pearson

Most people would call running one marathon a year a major accomplishment, but Bedfordian Sue Pearson has completed seven in just seven days, clocking 184 miles across Bedfordshire to raise money...

Sue Ryder volunteer to celebrate 75th birthday with charity skydive

There aren't many people in their mid-70s who would celebrate a milestone birthday by jumping out of an aeroplane, but maybe Geoff Gaylor, a volunteer at Sue Ryder St John's Hospice...

Golf pro to walk 14-mile charity hike in tribute to childhood friend

A golf professional from Ampthill is set to lead a heartfelt 14-mile charity hike for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice in memory of his childhood friend and fellow golfer, Morgan Darnell this weekend (12 April)...

Putnoe Scouts raise nearly £4,500 for Sue Ryder in memory of former leader

Young people from Putnoe Scout Group in Bedford have raised just under £4,500 for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice after completing a series of heartfelt fundraising challenges in memory of...

Letters: “A heartfelt thanks to the Bedfordshire community” from Sue Ryder

I am writing on behalf of national healthcare charity, Sue Ryder to express our heartfelt thanks to the Bedfordshire community for their incredible support in recent weeks. Sue Ryder...

Sue Ryder launches Christmas Treecycling scheme for Bedfordians

We know that it's a bit early to be thinking about taking down your Christmas decorations, but you can recycle your real tree and benefit a local charity this year - all in one go...

Letters: Thank you to Bedfordshire’s Sue Ryder charity shop teams and supporters

As Service Director at Sue Ryder St John's Hospice, I wanted to get in touch this Hospice Care Week to share our huge thanks with our Sue Ryder charity shop teams and volunteers in...

Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice to appear on BBC Lifeline Appeal

Sue Ryder, the charity who operate Sue Ryder St John's Hospice in Moggerhanger, is due to appear on a BBC show this weekend (18 August) in order to raise awareness of the growing difficulties...

‘Cuddle therapy’ ponies help bring joy to patients and staff at local hospice

The patients and staff of Sue Ryder St John's Hospice in Moggerhanger were excited to be greeted by two very special guests recently, when Teddy and Mouse, a pair of ‘cuddle therapy ponies’ came for a visit...

Bedford business renews pledge to support Sue Ryder Hospice in memory of colleague

A Bedford business has renewed its pledge to support the local charity that cared for their colleague in 2022. Assure Consulting Ltd will fundraise for the palliative and bereavement support charity Sue Ryder...

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