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Wednesday 22 February 2012
Sunflower appeal –In conjunction with the family of Siobhan St Lawrence we have today launched a Sunflower appeal to raise money for St Francis Special School to enable them to build an outside classroom in her memory. Please support the appeal by calling into the Stoke Road branch and purchasing a sunflower for £2.50 – with all proceeds going to the appeal. All you have to do is grow your sunflower and send in your final measurement by the end of August.
Service with a smile.We were surprised to find out today that we had appeared in the Portsmouth News Community Awards for ‘Service with a Smile’, for the fundraising that we did in memory of Siobhan St Lawrence to help St Francis Special school in Fareham to raise money for an outside classroom area.
Open day –We are having an open day on Saturday 22nd May 2010 as part of our drive to raise money for St Francis Special School, Fareham. There will be tea, Coffee and homemade cakes. We are also trying to increase awareness of the Governments ‘End of life planning strategy’ and will have a selection of alternative coffins, and other funeral related products for you to view.
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Macmillan coffee morning – We held our Macmillan Coffee Morning, as part of the ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ event. This was to raise awareness (and money) for a fantastic and much valued charity. The money we raised will be used to support local causes.
Stoke Road Logo Competition – We attended the Stoke Road logo competition, as part of our involvement in the Stoke Road traders Group. Michelle was surprised to find herself the compare for the event! Congratulations to all the 7-11 year olds who entered the event, some of the entries were amazing.
Fountain of light – Ruby Funerals staff were proud to support the Harbour Cancer Support ‘Fountain of Light’ memorial service. We felt that with our qualifications and experience working with the bereaved would be valued, but we also wanted to go in memory of Hannah, Suzy, and Thelma.
Gosport Business awards – We found out today that we have been nominated as a finalist in the Gosport Borough Council Business Awards, for Customer Service Excellence. We will find out if we have won at the Awards Presentation Evening at the Alverbank Hotel on the 25th of November, but we are looking forward the opportunity to get dressed up! Fingers crossed and thank you to all of the families that supported our application.
Presentation Evening –We were piped at the post by Langdale Care home for 1st place, but did come a close 2nd and have been given a special commendation award to mark our achievements since opening. Congratulations to all the other winners on the evening, it was a great opportunity to celebrate our 1st year in business.
Feature in Solent Life – We were delighted to be approached by Solent Life magazine, who wanted to do an article about us after reading some of our press coverage. We had a wonderful chat with the reporter David and he has become a regular visitor to our shop. It is a wonderful article which we will be proudly displaying in the shop.
Marie Curie Month – we are selling the yellow daffodil to mark the work of Marie Curie, which tries to support those who wish to die at home to do so. Please call in and support this very worthwhile charity.
Newtown Primary Careers Event – We supported a local careers event for primary school children and helped them to learn more about different industries. We were keen to play a little on gender stereotyping (not looking like your traditional ‘male’ funeral director), but Michelle was a little surprised when one of the children thought she might actually be a lollypop lady!
Renovations – We are pleased to announce that all of the renovations to the Stoke Road branch have been completed. We have added in a new private seating area for families that are visiting to use the Chapel of Rest, as well as adding climate control to the reception area.
Harbour Cancer Light a Light – We once again supported Harbour Cancer with their memorial service, which was held at the bus station in Gosport. It was an emotional affair for everyone in attendance and it was a good opportunity for us to catch up with some of our old families and see how they are progressing.
Sasha – We are pleased to announce the birth of baby Edward! So well done to all of you who had guessed she was having a boy!
New member of the team – Welcome to Leigh Bonell who has joined the team on a part time basis.
Breast Cancer Awareness month – As a subject which is close to all women (and in particular kate and her family) we were proud to raise money by doing a ‘Guess what’s next on the washing line’ game. Thanks to everyone who called in and had a go.
Revolution – We supported a local amateur dramatics group. Local poet Bill Slavin encouraged us to attend and support him. The team enjoyed catching up with him for an after show drink.
Bella – Kate is proud to show off her new arrival Bella the puppy, who is the newest addition to the Ruby family.
Remembrance Day – We have decorated our window to mark Remembrance Day and to honour all those brave people who have fallen.
Supported St Vincent’s College - by having Health and Social Care student Natasha Laverton with us for a week. Natasha has been helping to arrange a memorial service that will be held in December for anyone who has lost a baby or child. More details to follow....
2 Stoke Parade, Stoke Road, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 1QE
