November Spotlight 2025
Tuesday 9th December 2025
Spotlight
This month reminded us that when volunteers come together with heart, incredible things happen.
Our supporters have reminded us once again that not all meaningful gifts come wrapped – they come from the heart.
November was a month filled with community, connection, and a touch of festive fun! Drawing closer to the holidays, our determined volunteers brought their energy and creativity to every moment. We are always thankful for all that they do, as we couldn’t do it without them.
Shining through November
- On 28 November, Newbury Building Society had their very first… “Wrap It Forward” event – wrapping customer’s Christmas gifts, as well as Black Friday (28 November) with wrapping volunteers from Exertis.
We are thrilled to share that they will also be doing this on 3 Friday’s – 5, 12, and 19 December.
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I had a brilliant time taking part in the Wrap It Forward experience alongside some truly lovely ladies. It was incredibly heart-warming to see the generosity of the public, whether they were having gifts wrapped or simply stopping to chat and make a donation, every gesture of support was genuinely appreciated and I’m sure it will make a real difference to the hospice.
- On 1 November, Gerrad Adams held a fantastic music gig in Silchester, raising an incredible £2,500
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Putting on the music gig for St. Michael’s Hospice was an amazing experience. The acts, Ben Marwood, Band of Hope and ZED, who gave up their time for free, were amazing and the atmosphere in Silchester Village Hall was buzzing. Seeing the community of Silchester come together to help me put on the gig, and buy all available tickets for such a vital cause made the whole effort worthwhile. I cannot thank everyone enough. I’m incredibly proud we could contribute such a brilliant amount to the hospice’s essential work
- On 4 November, Portsmouth Arms in Hatch Warren, part of Hall & Woodhouse, had a charity day and games evening, raising a brilliant total of £3798
Community Fundraising
- On 1 November, our volunteers attended the Basingstoke Football Club with collections on the gates
- On 15 November, our volunteers also attended the Charity Dinner and Dance to support and help make the evening smooth-running, raising a brilliant £2,500
- On 15 November, Oakley Methodist Church hosted a Christmas Fair, and our volunteers yet again joined again with their own stall, selling our Christmas Cards and various festive merchandise
- On 22 November, Aldermaston RFC hosted an annual quiz
- On 29 November, St Bedes Advent Fair took place, a joint fundraiser for the Church and St. Michael’s Hospice
Corporate Support
- We are ever so thankful for Newbury Building Society yet again for their annual donation of £3,821.21
- Chennai Express celebrated their seventh anniversary celebration, and £7 from each meal was kindly donated to St. Michael’s Hospice raising £506
- We are also thankful for a new supporter, Colt Technology, who held a “Better Bake Than Never” event and raised £195
- Not to mention, as the festive season gets busy, we are always thankful for a helping hand; BNP Paribas volunteered to sort donations in our donation centre.
