3030 Cycle Challenge Quiz
17/04/2018

Easter Egg Penguin Donated by winners
04/04/2018

The winner of the Chocolate pengiun Kirsty Queripel raffled the choclate treat again and it was won by Fiona Jackson and Phil Le Cras who kindly donated it to Les Bourgs Hospice where it was thoroughly enjoyed by all!  Thank you.

Phoebe's Easter gifts raise £160
04/04/2018

On Monday at the Walk 30 ways in 30 Days launch photo we were delighted to receive a cheque for £160.00 from Phoebe Smart who, for the last week, has been selling Easter items that she has been making. She has set up a little shop at lunch times at her school, Hautes Capelles Primary. She has made bunny lollies, chocolate filled eggs and Easter bookmarks.



Cakes from Les Beaucamps High School
27/03/2018

Charlie Bodsworth Donates Birthday money
13/02/2018

CI Student Business Challenge Support Les Bourgs Hospice
30/01/2018

We are honoured and delighted to have been chosen by two teams this year as the Charity they support as part of the CI Student Business Challenge.

CSEN -Rachael and Naomi - are making fabulous looking cakes both for sale at events and to order 

The girls say: "Naomi and Rachel welcome you to their temporary business page. News of upcoming sales will be advertised here . **100% profits will be donated to the excellent Les Bourgs Hospice !**
Feel free to place an order if you have an event or a craving for some local bakes!
Future plans include selling traditional gache melee in the market, plus many opportunities to purchase a variety of cakes." 

See their Facebook page CSEN Guernsey for more information

HOME CYCLE - Phoebe, Izzy and Pip from the Grammar School

The team say:  "As a group we have come up with the idea of recycling old items, such as: newspapers, sea glass, pebbles, tins and wrapping paper. With these items we have created a wide range of eco-friendly products, that are susceptible for all ages. Together we have named our business HomeCycle, which links to the fact that we recycle. The kind of products that we will be selling are : Newspaper coasters, Newspaper baskets, Stationary holders made out of tins, Picture frames with maps of Guernsey and a message in them, painted pebbles and  Sea glass necklaces."



Petit Train Guernsey Donation
09/01/2018

We are delighted to have received a donation of £250 from Petit Train Guernsey from their fun Christmas Lights trips during December.  This is an amazing achievement and we thank them so much for their support and to everyone who took the train.



Christmas Biscuits
02/01/2018

We would like to say a huge Thank You to Aimee and Elise for making Christmas Biscuits and selling them to make £270.00 for Les Bourgs Hospice over the Christmas period, they are really cute.

Edward Le Page Nuffield 345Tractor
20/12/2017

We are delighted to have been the beneficiaries of 1/3rd of the sale proceeds of a Nuffield 345 tractor and rear loader sold by Edward Le Page.  Mr Le Page states that this tractor and 2 other restored tractors have been shown at the West Show and other events.  Mr Le Page has entered the West and Island Garden competitions many times entering pot plants, cut flowers and vegetables and about 10 years ago he had over 100 entries!  Now he manages just a few entries, mainly Gladioli, but he is still winning trophies.

We thanks Edward for his support and generous donation.

30 bays launch swim Vazon 1800hrs
29/06/2017

The launch swim for the 30 bays in 30 days event will be held on Saturday at 1800hrs at Vazon bay next to the Surf school.  We will be issuing caps to registered swimmers that day, will be selling the Guernsey Beach Guide and accepting registrations (please arrive a little early to register).

We hope to see you all there

30 bays launch swim Vazon 1800hrs



The Pootelists return from Les Bourgs
23/05/2017

Friends Andrea Nightingale, Tim Loveridge, Mark Torode and Richard Freeman ride together every week.  They call themselves "The Pootleists".  This May, they have decided to ride from Les Bourgs to Les Bourgs for the cause.  The destination was easy.  That wonderful haven in St Andrew that has provided solace and comfort to so many Guernsey families at the most difficult times.  The origin was more difficult.  France was the obvious choice.  There are many Les Bourgs in France.  And so, to make the ride a real challenge, and confirming the slightly wonky nature of these four Guerns, they chose a tiny hamlet called Les Bourgs in Mezilhac, located deep in a valley between France's mountainous Massif Central region and the Alps.  What's more, the day before the challenge proper, the Pootleists will be warming up with their very own Prologue, by cycling up the iconic Mont Ventoux.

The ride back to St Malo will be more than 600 miles.  The aim is to cover around 100 miles each day.  The route planner suggests over 35,000 feet of climbing, which is the cruising altitude of a Boeing 747.  They will be supported by Les Bourgs fundraising stalwart and Rock to Rocque sponsor Mira Domaille and her husband Phil in a van kindly provided by Bougourd Ford, and Den McKane driving the support car.  Between them, they will be sourcing sustenance and shelter over the journey.  The riders are particularly looking forward to eating as much as they like without putting any weight on.

They returned to Les Bourgs Hospice on Sunday 21st May looking way too bright eyed and bushy tailed considering their amazing achievement, well done to them all - fabulous effort - what will they do next I ask myself??

Jodie London completed Great Wall of China Marathon
23/05/2017

Following a huge amount of training to run 26.2 miles with 5164 steps in 30C plus heat for Les Bourgs Hospice and the Sarah Groves Foundation Jodie completed the Maraton in a mere 7hrs 16 minutes coming in 171st out of the 364 female runners and 461st overall from 818 starters which is incredible.

You can still sponsor her at: www.justgiving.com/companyteams/jodiegreatwall

  A huge THANK YOU and well done from us at Les Bourgs Hospice

Dave Birch Epic Challenge
25/04/2017

Winter Sale and Summer clothes now out at Charity Shops
04/04/2017

We are delighted to be decorated up in time for Liberation day with some great displays.  The good news for our customers is that we have put away our winter clothes and restocked our shelves with summer clothes and accessories.  We also have a winter sale area in our conservatory where everything is on sale for just £1.  Pop along for a bargain.

Dragonflies Poi Team
30/03/2017

Les Beaucamps Secondary School Poi team did a demonstration of their skills this afternoon for parents and friends introducing most of us to the art of Poi - followed by a 'teach us' session, which proved more complicated than I imagined!  Poi is the art of dancing while spinning ribbons and nets attatched to strings - without getting them tangled up!

The girls have challenged themselves to a '30 swings in 30 days' Poi challenge where they will Poi for 15 minutes a day for 30 days and get sponsored to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice.

Vice Admiral Sir Ian and Lady Corder visit the Hospice Shops
06/02/2017

We were delighted to entertain Vice Admiral Sir Ian and Lady Corder at the Charity shops this morning, we were able to show them the Childrens Shop and the main charity shop, the good inwards and to introduce them to the amazing staff and many of the volunteers who keep the shops running so well.  It was really lovely to hear that we are the 'Smartest Charity shop' that the Lieutenant Governor has ever visited. 

Les Bourgs Hospice Shortlisted for Charity of the Year
01/11/2016

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Guernjsey Community Foundation Charity of the Year in our 25th year of operation in Guernsey, we have strong competiton from 2 other great charities, the GSPCA and Guernsey Mind, but we are really excited about the awards evening on Thursday at St James.

We thank our volunteers, supporters and everyone  who helps to make Les Bourgs Hospice as great as it is, offering services to the public with life limiting illnesses free of charge, without the volunteers and supporters who help at fundraising events and at other times we would be unable to offer care to patients and families at their time of need.  You are all amazing.

Thank you to the Foundation and also to the sponsors for their support.

Fabulous Final Run for 30 runs event
01/11/2016

Sunday morning the seafront was awash with Yellow T-shirts where around 75 people took part in the final run for the 30 runs in 30 days challenge for Les Bourgs Hospice.  We had an amazing take up this year with around 375 runners taking part in Guernsey, Jersey and Sark and further afield including Turkey, Paris, Isle of Man, Utah, Gran Canaria and Italy. 

We want to give huge thanks to our sponsor Appleby Global who sponosored the T-shirts and the Breakfast making it a more successful event than ever.

2017 Calendars for sale at Hospice and Shops
21/10/2016

We are delighted to have taken delivery of our 2017 Calendars created by Handmade for the Hospice on our behalf from photos which won the Photography competiton in March.  Photos to follow.

Each Calendar is £8.00

The Robert Brothers Book now available
31/08/2016

We are delighted to be both selling and beneficiaries of a book has been written by Graham (Bonnie) Robert about his time as a performer in Guernsey from the 1940s until the 1990s, he introduces the book as follows:

"I was pleased to put pen to paper, so that islanders, in future years, will remember what went on from the forties through to the nineties in Guernsey"

These books are available via our website in the gifts section, at the Les Bourgs Hospice Charity Shop and the Hospice main reception at £10.00 each.  Profits are coming to Les Bourgs Hospice

Jim and Kirsty Complete London to Brighton Ride
15/08/2016

Jim and Kirsty completed the London to Brighton Bike Ride this weekend cycling 54 miles from London, across Surrey and Sussex to finish on the Beach at Brighton.

They have raised £460.00 for Les Bourgs Hospice to date.

Greenman and Millards Charity Bike Night raises £530.00
15/08/2016

We are delighted that the Greenman and Millards Charity bike night held on 10th August on the White Rock raised an amazing £530.00 for Les Bourgs Hospice.  There were around 100 bikes there that night to see and we thank everyone who turned up with their bikes, to see their bikes and who donated to their collection.

Greenman & Millards Charity Bike Night
20/07/2016

The Greenman Motorcycle is once again holding a Chairty Bike Night for Les Bourgs Hospice on 10th August starting at 1900hrs until 2100hrs outside the White Rock Cafe.  There will be a large amount of very beauiful bikes on display and it is well worth a visit even if you are not a bike fan as to see this many great bikes in one place is a rare occurrance.

I have attached photos from the last event to whet your appetite a bit.

Thank you to Greenman & Millards Charity Bike Night's Inc Sidi. Spada. Shoei for supporting Les Bourgs Hospice once again.

The Tempest at the Castle
20/07/2016

This production by the American Drama Group is being staged at 50 Castles across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, France. Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Jersey and Guernsey during this summer and will be in Guernsey on 25th and 26th July at Castle Cornet.

The production team have chosen to support Les Bourgs Hospice (and Jersey Hospice Care and the Isle of Man Hospice) with this production and we will be getting some income from Programme sales and will also be present with bucket collections at the end of the production.

Chris, Peter and Nick cycle 162 miles non stop for Les Bourgs Hospice
06/06/2016

Two years ago Chris Dyer, Peter Lucas and Nick Whalley cycled from St Malo to the Eiffel Tower. That ride was approximately 250 miles over one weekend, covering 122 miles on our longest day. Thanks to our generous sponsors we raised £2,104 in aid ofLes Bourgs Hospiceand theGuernsey Alzheimer's Association.

This time we'd like to try something bigger and better. On Saturday 11th June, we're cycling 162 buttock-blistering miles in one day, from St Malo to Pointe De Corsen - the most westerly point in Brittany.

25th Birthday event at Castle Cornet
06/06/2016

A fantastic night was had at the 25th Birthday Celebration of Les Bourgs Hospice on Friday Night, this event was to thank the Staff, Ex Staff, volunteers and people who had gone above and beyond the call to support Les Bourgs Hospice in the last 25 years.

Rock to Rocque Success
01/06/2016

We are delighted to have had another hugely successful year at Rock to Rocque with already over £16,000 raised for Les Bourgs Hospice.  Thank you to everyone who cycled, marshalled, registered and sponsored, every single person helped us raise this money.

Date for next year is 28th May.

Tim Lowe completes his challenge
25/05/2016

Well last night I completed it! All public roads (and some other bits) are now colored in black.

Phew. I climbed 18,333 ft (2/3rds Mount Everest), covered over 400 miles riding pretty slowly at times and was moving for over 38 hours. I spent a long time checking my maps and taking some photos too for evidence.

Alternative Solutions Sponsor T-shirts for Rock to Rocque
24/05/2016

Tim Lowe Cycles the whole island...... for 3030 challenge
24/05/2016

Tim Lowe is one of the 3030 Cycle Challengers this year and decided to set himself a target of cycling the whole of the island - not round it, but along every single road, lane and public highway.  Thanks to the Traffic and Environment department he has found all the lanes and needs to complete his challenge 3 days early as he is away for the European Swimming Masters the last weekend!  Busy man....

Charity Spinning Class for 3030 Cycle
12/05/2016

The 3030 Cycle challenge participants are holding a Charity Tour De France Spinning Class at Kings Premier Health Club on Sunday 22nd May from 0915 until 1015am in aid of Les Bourgs Hospice. Minimum donation £5 to attend and all riders will be entered into a draw to win a months free membership at Kings.

Open Afternoons at Les Bourgs Hospice
14/04/2016

To celebrate 25 years of Les Bourgs Hospice in Guernsey we are offering an opportunity for the public to come and visit the Hospice, to see the facilities you all help us maintain and, subject to availability, a patient room to see all aspects of the Hospice.  These sessions will be limited by numbers to respect the privacy of the in-patients at the time.  We will be having 15 people at a time to come to the Hospce between 2pm and 5pm (last trip at 430pm) on each Sunday in June.  

Liberation at the Shop
11/04/2016

To celebrate the upcoming 76th Anniversary of the Liberation of Guernsey we have a display at the shop, pop in and have a look.

Visit from the Royal College of Nursing
08/04/2016

We were delighted to have a visit from Cecilia Amin the President of the Royal College of Nursing and Julie Lewers the Senior RCN Officer Berkshire, North Hants and Guernsey, last week who met with Jo Boyd MBE, Letishia Vermeulen and Beccy Thomas.

'Something Sweet' CI Student Business Challenge
07/04/2016

Something Sweet are a team of Year 8 girls from St Sampsons High School who have taken part in  The Channel  Islands Student Business Challenge which has been sponsored by: EY, Ogier, Barclays, and Sure.  The team were given a school and business mentor, which we EY for this team, and they worked to sell and create/ organise a product or service from Jan - March 2016.  There were 10 groups chosen from 43 entries in a Dragon's Den style format and these were then whittled down to 10 groups who were successful in being offered the opportunity to become part of the challenge.

Road works around new Charity Shop
25/08/2015

This is a message for anyone who may be visiting the new Les Bourgs Hospice Charity Shop in the next 6 weeks - currently the Brigade Road is closed in sections for 6 weeks, this week to access the Shop you need come in from St Martins and when you leave you will be direct down Rue des Huriaux - YOU CANNOT TURN RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE as the junction is closed.

30 bays final swim
31/07/2015

A huge thank you to the 400 people who took part in the 2015 30 bays in 30 days event during July, we are so extremely grateful for your support.  When we have a final total we will let you know.

Bailiff opens the New Charity Shop
28/07/2015

We were delighted, after a fantastic day on Saturday, to have Sir Richard Collas officially open the New Charity Shop on Monday afternoon. 

£312 from Geocache donated by Le Murier School
17/07/2015

I was delighted to attend the start of the Leavers Assembly at Le Murier today to collect a cheque for £312 from Mrs Storeys class for money raised for the Hospice doing a Geocache, they did a fabulous job and, with the rest of the school, are very supportive and welcoming when I visit.  Thank you all.  Also there is another £103 to come from the School Tuck Shop, what a great school with fantastic students.

Open Garden at Charente, La Rochelle Road
29/06/2015

We are delighted that Paul Buckle has agreed to open his beautiful garden for us again this year, the garden is totally packed with beautiful unusual flowers, orchids and rare plants and is well worth a visit.  Please come along betwen 1400hrs and 1700hrs to see one of the most amazing garden for of unusual plants in Guernsey.

MBE for Hospice Director Mrs Jo Boyd
15/06/2015

We are delighted that Jo Boyd has been awarded an MBE in the Queens Birthdays Honours list this year, this award is a great achievement and well deserved for all the work that Jo has done for the Hospice locally and also at other Hospices in the past.  The team here at Les Bourgs Hospice are very proud.

30 Bays in 30 Days registration now open
09/06/2015

We are delighted that due to popular demand we are holding another 30 bays in 30 days event this year, starting on 1st July until 30th July.  Registration is now open and can be made online by pressing the Sign up for an Event button to the right of this screen.

Happy swimming.

30/30 Cycle Challenge total amazing again...
09/06/2015

Thank you once again to the amazing group of cyclist who find an hour a day of their time to cycle for Les Bourgs Hospcie for 30 days and ontop of that find more time to fundraise.  This year they have raised £63,263.33 to date and more money is coming in. - a HUGE thank you to you all.

The event also relies on the fantastic team at Ian Browns Cycle Shop, Ian, Curly and Paul spend a huge amount of time on this event and also underwrite the costs making sure all the money raised comes to Les Bourgs Hospice, we are extremely grateful to them for all their work and support.

Framed Manchester United Shirt Signed by current team
24/04/2015

We have been very generously donated a Framed and Signed Manchester United Shirt which is framed in 3D with a wide frame.  It is signed by the current team and has been framed by Manchester United as a gift for Valerie Edwards who has donated it to us.  The framed item has a seal of authenticity and is approx 72cm wide by 150cm high and is a true collectors item.

Registration open for Rock to Rocque 2015
24/04/2015

We are delighted to let you know registration is now open for the 22nd Annual Rock to Rocque cycle ride which is to be held on Sunday 24th May.

Over 70 riders for 3030 cycle challenge
24/04/2015

This year we have over 70 riders registered for the Ian Browns 3030 Cycle Challenge which starts this weekend.  The riders will be in distinctive purple shirts this year and will be cycling for 1 hour each day to raise money for the Hospice. 

30 Makes Finale Sula Galleries
25/03/2015

We have been overwhelmed by so many beautiful items being donated for the 30 Makes in 30 days event that we are having a Gallery showing on April 10th at 1900hrs until 2130hrs at Sula Galleries at L'islet Crossroads.  Parking is available at L'islet Food Hall and everyone is welcome to see what we have been given and to purchase any items before they go to the Pop Up shop - WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CARD PAYMENT SO PLEASE COME WITH CASH OR CHEQUE BOOKS.

104 registered for the 30 makes event
10/03/2015

We are delighted that we have 104 people registered to take part in the first non-active 3030 event which is open to crafters, photographers and anyone else for the month of March.  The registration fee is just £5 and all donated items will be shown at Sula Gallery and then sold at the Pop up Shop to raise money for the Hospice.  We know people are knitting, sewing, making jewellery, rag dolls, cushions, quilts and much more already.  We are excited to see what comes in at the end.

30 runs - amazing update
24/09/2014

We are delighted to announce that we have now got over 350 registered runners for the 30 runs event, thank you all so much.  Thank you to Applebys who have also sponsored T-Shirts to a large number of these runners!

Those of you who missed out on T-shirts can still purchase them from the Hospice at £10.00 each, which is cost price and we will call you when they arrive - please email you size to trish@lesbourgs.com

James Machons 30 bays photos now available to buy
13/08/2014

For the next few months only we are offering the 30 best photographs taken by James Machon each day of the 30 days challenge for sale in 3 formats.  A Medium sized unframed print for £25, a large unframed print for £35 and a ready to hang canvas for £75.00.  These are all available to purchase through this website by clicking on gifts above and following the link to James Machons photos.

30 bays in 30 days raises £30,000K - Amazing
13/08/2014

We are delighted to announce that over £30,000 has been raised from the 30 bays in 30 days event, we had such a great time and so did everyone else it seems,  Thank you all so very very much.

Sophie sells Loom Bands for the Hospice
08/08/2014

We are delighted that a young lady called Sophie who is 11 has, with her friends Olly and Caroline, been making Loom band bracelets and is going to sell them this Sunday in town for Les Bourgs Hospice. 

30 bays photos from James Machon
01/08/2014

We now have the best 30 photos from James Machons Photo challenge alongside the 30 bays swim -  they are beautiful.



30 bays final swim a huge success
01/08/2014

We were delighted to see over 400 orange hatted swimmers down at Cobo on 30th July completing the 30 bays challenge.

Carol retires after 19 years with the Hospice
23/07/2014

Carol Robinson has retired after 19 years with the Hospice as a Nursing Auxilliary.  We wish her much happiness in her retirement.

513 people swimming for Les Bourgs Hospice
15/07/2014

Wow I have just had the final list and we have 513 keen and eager people launching themselves daily into the sea to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice.

506 swimmers raising funds for Les Bourgs Hospice
08/07/2014

We are overwhealmed that there are now 506 people swimming each day for 30 days to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice. 

More Cook Books have arrived
03/02/2014

We now have the Cook Book back in stock, its been selling really well so pop in and see what they are all buying!

Hospice Cookery Book has arrived
24/12/2013

Our new Cookery Book has now arrived and is packed with great things to cook and eat from Tony Leck, Jason Hamon, Fenella Maddison plus staff, volunteers and supporters of the Hospice. 

Friends of Les Bourgs Hospice win Fundraising award
07/11/2013

We are delighted to announce that at the Guernsey Community Foundation Community Awards yesterday the Friends of Les Bourgs Hospice Committee won the title of Fundraising team of the Year.

Old bridge for sale
23/10/2013

We are selling our old bridge from the garden and would love to find a loving home for it. This bridge will look amazing in any garden with or without a stream. 

World Hospice Day Dinner and Dance
14/10/2013

A great time was had by around 140 people on Saturday 12th OCtober at St Pierre Park for the annual World Hospice Day Dinner and Dance.

Afternoon Tea which was held on 14th July
14/07/2013

We are delighted to have raised £1400 on Sunday at the afternoon tea at St Pierre Park, the food was incredible, the entertainment from GADOC was sensational

John Nettles visited Les Bourgs Hospice
01/05/2013

After being fog bound last Wednesday, we were delighted to welcome John Nettles into Les Bourgs Hospice this morning, where he had coffee with the Day Hospice patients and Hospice staff and also signed copies of his book Jewels and Jackboots for us - we sold out of books!

Michael and Tom reach Mongolia

We made it to in MONGOLIA!!!!

it's absolutely beautiful but utterly insane, here's what happened on our first day:

We woke up to find everything frozen and one of our tyres was flat. After changing it we set off. After hitting one rock too many ( a very familiar sound by this point ) the engine cut out. Oh dear. After a rigourous check out turned out the fuel pump has just been shut off as it thought we'd crashed. Phew