Bamford & Norden March 2020

Nominations are officially open for
Springhill Hospice’s Woman of The Year 2020
Springhill Hospice’s annual event returns for its 29th year in 2020,
and nominations are now open to find the next Woman of Rochdale
Springhill Hospice is looking for nominees for the award which celebrates local women who have done
something extraordinary in and for her community. She could be part of a local community group, charity
or just carry out pure acts of kindness.
Nominations are now open and close on Monday 2nd March. Nominations should be between 200 and 500
words and describe exactly what sets your community champion apart from others.
The celebratory luncheon and award ceremony takes place on Friday 24th April at Rochdale Town Hall.
Last year saw Carole Kelly, an inspiring mother of three, become Rochdale’s 28th Woman of Rochdale.
Carole founded the charity Jolly Josh in memory of her son, Josh. She was inspired to establish the charity
after feeling there was a gap in the system that enable
families of disabled children and children with special
needs to connect with one another.
Jolly Josh has since gone on to bring families together,
share experiences, exchange information and eliminate
isolation.
Josh sadly died on 27th August 2017, just one month
before Jolly Josh was due to begin but through Jolly Josh
his memory shines through these play and stay sessions,
having become a lifeline for many local families who are
caring for children living with a disability.
Nominations will be considered by an all women
committee, made up of local ladies from all walks of life,
from lawyers to councilors, business women to retirees.
Springhill Hospice’s Rochdale Woman of The Year
Organiser, Sophie Ansley, said: “Each year it is an honor
to put together this event on behalf of Springhill Hospice,
in which proceeds raised from the Luncheon is donated.
Every nominee is deserving of this recognition but
obviously there would be no event without your
nominations and I am sure there is one woman in
everybody’s life who goes above and beyond.”
To submit a nomination please visit,
www.springhill.org.uk/womenofrochdale
Rochdale Woman of the Year 2019, Carole Kelly, with
celebrity guests, Lady Mary Peters and Antony Cotton.
Toastmaster Alan Calow at the 2019 Luncheon.
Photos courtesy of Kerry Hargreaves photography.
To get involved
Keep any eye out on social media
visit our website www.springhill.org.uk facebook/springhillhospice
email fundraising@springhill.org.uk
twitter@springhillhosp
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