June is Hospice Awareness Month and the Pasque is having a big push to raise its profile - and funds for its new £2.6 million building appeal.

According to chairman John Maddox, the project will totally transform the service they offer. The new wing will house eight en-suite bedrooms with a quiet space for patients and better facilities for the bereaved.

Many of the staff have worked at the hospice since it opened 17 years ago. They include nurse Jenny Kawalit who says they try to provide a home-from-home for patients and their families and catering manager Liz Bradley, who claims it's the most rewarding and worthwhile job she's ever had.

Bereavement care manager Jeff Lewcock was working in the quality control section of the motor industry when he decided to change direction and train as a counsellor.
He says it's "an honour and a privilege" to be able to help people through the most difficult time of their lives.

There is also a happy ending for two members of the charity's Silver Lining group for bereaved partners. Sue Bond and Alan Fairless of Dunstable will say 'I do' on June 14 after meeting at the group six years ago. Both were resigned to being single but are now looking forward to a new life together.

Chief executive David White wants people to come up the winding road from Bramingham and see for themselves what the Pasque has to offer - why don't you take him up on his invitation?

Click here to link to the Pasque Charity online.