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Spotlight Catering– Paul Burgess& Domestic Services ManagerQAQAQAPaul tells us about his hard working team and shares his thoughts on why foodand nutrition are so important to our patients:What does your role at <strong>St</strong> Ann’s <strong>Hospice</strong> involve?I oversee all catering and domestic services at thehospice and also work closely with my manager JulieFoley who looks after all Support Services to ensurethat patients enjoy the highest standards of serviceacross the board.How long have you worked at the hospice?I’ve been here for 20 years since starting <strong>as</strong> headcook at our Little Hulton hospice site. While atcollege I did a placement at Salford Royal Hospitalwhich I really enjoyed so w<strong>as</strong> reallyple<strong>as</strong>ed when I w<strong>as</strong> able to startworking with <strong>St</strong> Ann’s.What gives you the most jobsatisfaction?I really still enjoy the day to daycooking. And knowing thatpatients really appreciatethe proper, home-cookedmeals we provide. I amalso lucky to work withan incredible, hardworkingand loyal teamwho give me so muchsupport. Every one ofthem is always preparedto go the extra mile forpatients.QAQAWhat does the future hold?We are working towards becoming recognised <strong>as</strong>a Centre of Excellence for Food & Nutrition at themoment and have recently run a very successfulpilot scheme for our new Patient Choice Menu.What do you think patients and their familiesmost appreciate about the food at <strong>St</strong> Ann’s?Knowing it is real food, cooked properly by peoplewho really care about what they are cooking. Also,we work with dietitian Rosi Pole-Evans to makesure patients are getting the right nutritionalbalance and support they need which is reallyimportant.QAWhat is your favourite food?It depends on the mood I’m in andwhere I am and what I’m doing.For yourdiary››29 January 2010, Cabaret Evening, Irlam CatholicClub – ple<strong>as</strong>e contact Margaret Beck on 0161 702 5246for more details2 February 2010, Quiz Night, Salford Suite, Salford Civic Centre - ple<strong>as</strong>econtact Margaret Beck on 0161 702 5246 for more details7 February 2010, An Evening of Music, Buile Hill Park Hall -for more details contact Margaret Beck on 0161 702 5246Ple<strong>as</strong>e contact the fundraising office for general fundraising enquirieson 0161 498 3631 or email fundraising@sah.org.ukGo to www.sah.org.uk/events for our latest event information.25 March 2010, Clarins Evening, John Lewis, Cheadle –Hundreds of pounds worth of Clarins’ raffle prizes to be won. Buffetincluded in ticket price – all proceeds to <strong>St</strong> Ann’s <strong>Hospice</strong>. Tickets£5, starts 5pm. Ple<strong>as</strong>e contact Louise Banks on 0161 498 3663 orlbanks@sah.org.uk2 July 2010, Manchester Midnight Walk, 10k fun walk from ManchesterCentral through city centre. www.manchestermidnightwalk.org.uk(0161 498 3631)18 February 2010, Bridge Night, Gatley Golf Club - Contact Louise Bankson 0161 498 3663 for more information.26 February 2010, Charity Ball, Buile Hill Park Hall - ple<strong>as</strong>e contactMargaret Beck on 0161 702 5246 for more details8-12 March 2010, Will Week - If you haven’t already done so then ple<strong>as</strong>econsider making a will during Will Week. Solicitors from across the area willbe helping people to make their will free of charge in return for a donationto <strong>St</strong> Ann’s <strong>Hospice</strong>. Ple<strong>as</strong>e see www.sah.org.uk for details of participatingsolicitors or contact Mandy Pope on 0161 498 3663 for more details.CHALLENGESIf you want to get active by running, walking, cycling or evenparachuting (it doesn’t have to be a hard challenge) we wouldlove it if you could do it for us! www.sah.org.uk/events or ring0161 498 3631. Key dates for diaries include: Liverpool HalfMarathon 28 March 2010, London Marathon 25 April 2010,Manchester 10k Run 16 May 2010, Manchester to Blackpool BikeRide 11 July 2010, Great North Run 19 September 2010 and theWilmslow Half Marathon 28 October 2010.12<strong>St</strong> Ann’s <strong>Hospice</strong>, <strong>St</strong> Ann’s Road North, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3SZ Tel. 0161 437 8136<strong>St</strong> <strong>Ann's</strong> <strong>Hospice</strong>, Peel Lane, Little Hulton, Worsley, Manchester M28 0FE Tel. 0161 702 8181Neil Cliffe Centre, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe Hospital, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT Tel. 0161 291 2912Follow us at www.twitter.com/<strong>St</strong>Anns<strong>Hospice</strong> plus www.facebook.com/stannshospice
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