Julia's House - The Dorset Children's Hospice
| Published: 11th March 2008 18:54 |
Julia's House has been set up to provide a much needed care for life-limiting and life threatening illnesses in children throughout the county of Dorset. The majority of these children are not expected to live into adulthood, which means that their families are coping with their enormously complex medical needs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and often for many years.
This was highlighted by Julia Perks who recognised these needs as well as raising awareness of the needs for more respite for the families of the children.
Care for the Child, there for the Family
In 1997, Julia a talented and dedicated paediatric nurse sadly lost her battle with cancer. Her family, friends and colleagues knew of her dedication and commitment in helping these children and their families and set up the Julia Perks Foundation, now known as Julia's House - The Dorset Children's Hospice.
The charity concentrates in three main areas of support:
- Due to the lack of funding, the charity chose to help children and families in there own home. This allowed them to provide dedicated care where it was needed much sooner, 2 appointed children's community nurses headed up the team in 2003.
- In March 2006, Julia's House was completed and officially opened; this facility provides day care for up to ten children at a time. The house can give the children a sense of security offering them a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Parents can leave their children at the hospice knowing that they are receiving the best possible care.
To help with the above, there are 90 care nurses and 150 volunteers with 6 charity shops around Dorset.
Julia's House Charity Shop in Poole is located in the High Street selling a variety of goods ranging from clothes, books, music, films, electrical goods and furniture and much, much, more!
Opening Times: - Monday to Saturday 09:00 a.m - 05:00 p.m
Easter Holiday: - Friday 21st and Monday 24th March 09:00 a.m - 05:00 p.m
The shop has been organised to allow items to be easiely viewed as well as being easily accessable for pushchairs and wheelchair users.
Furniture can be picked up by appointment or delivered
Driver needed to drive the new Julia's House van to collect donations in and around the local area. One day a week required 'Friday'. Lifting is involved with this post. Please contact Angie Howes on 01202 672033.
Some of the items that the Julia's House Charity Shop cannot accept are knives, baby seats, crash helmets, monitors and computers. All electrical appliances must be in full working order.
So What Can You Do To Help?Well, as with most charities, Julia's House relies a lot on the local community to help make a big difference to help support these children and their families.
Before throwing items away, please consider if someone else could benefit. Your donation to Julia's House, no matter how big or small it is, makes a difference!
To donate or find out more about this charity, please contact Angie Howes on 01202 672033 or visit http://www.julias-house.org
Registered Charity No. 1067125
Bargain items, Charity Events, Raffles,etc are periodically being advertised within the shop. These points of interest will also be displayed on the AboutMyArea website, monthly newsletters, quick guide and the calendar. So don't miss out on ‘What's Going On', there are bargains to be had, sign up today so you will not be left out!
A Special Fundraising Day - A fundraising day was arranged by inspectors and bus drivers at Wilts & Dorset in Poole has raised £673 for Julia's House, the Dorset Children's Hospice. The money was raised by collections by the drivers in fancy dress in six hours.
Competitions
No competitions at present
Events
- Tuesday 11th March - Ladies Team Coffee Morning at Lyme Regis Golf Club [10.00 a.m - 12:00 a.m]
- Thursday 13th March - Grease Night at Rubyz in aid of Julia's House [7:00 p.m]
- Saturday 15th March - Who Killed The Headmaster - Murder Mystery Evening at The Exchange in Sturminister Newton - Come and solve the mystery! [7:30 p.m]
- Good Friday - Daddyfit - Calling all you dads, Come and join in a Charity Buggfit Run on Good Friday at Queens Park Golf Course. [09:30 a.m]
- Wednesday 19th March at 7:30 p.m - George Hamilton IV will be appearing in concert at the Carrington House Hotel in Bournemouth.
- Friday 4th April - Brass Band Concert at the Regent Centre. The Hyde Band based in Fordingbridge are putting on a brass band concert for charity. [7:30 p.m]
- Thursday 10th April - Saturday 12th April - Francis Durbridge play - 'Deadly Nightcap' at the Tivoli Theatre. Churchill Productions are putting on a 3 day production. [7:30 p.m, 2:30 p.m on Saturday 12th April]
- Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May - Craft Fair at Kinston Lacey - 10:00 a.m
- Friday 16th May - A Concert for Julia - A concert for Julia will be held at The Layard Theatre, Canford School Presented by Tim Daykin from BBC Radio Solent. [19:30]
- Saturday 24th to Monday 26th May - Craft Fair at Chettle House
- Saturday 24th May - Friday 8th June - Dorset Art Week - Exhibition. Local artist, Joan Lilley will be opening the doors of her studio to the public.
- Monday 26th May - Special Tea in aid of Julia's House - Village Hall in Wimborne St. Giles - 2.00 p.m
- Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th August - Craft Fair at Kingston Lacey - 10:00 a.m
| Address | 97a High Street | |
| Poole | ||
| Dorset | ||
| BH15 1AN | ||
| Tel: | 01202 640402 | |
