HRH Princess Anne
opens our new Hospice

Monday 7th July 2008, was a Great Day for Hospice; we were honoured that Her Royal Highness, The Princess Anne, opened our New Hospice, Strang, Isle of Man.

Share the Care are proud to be part of the Hospice Family, working through our Shops and Salerooms to raise money for patient care within Hospice and in the community and are very pleased to present a page of photos, with descriptive captions, recording this very special day.

Welcome and Introductions

HRH Princess Anne arrives at Hospice Introductions and greetings
Princess Anne, escorted by His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir Paul Haddacks KCB, and Lady Haddacks, arrives at Hospice. Introductions and welcome. Hospice Chairman, Mr. John Quinn and Mrs. Nadene Crowther MBE, President of Hospice welcome her Royal Highness.
Patients’ Entrance – presentation of flowers bouquet to HRH – by Connell Tebay, Rebecca House Patient. ...and a further bouguet of flowers to Lady Haddacks from Evie Sansbury, granddaughter of Mrs. Nadene Crowther MBE. Introductions to Mrs. Margaret Simpson - CEO, and Dr. Ben Harris, Clinical Director
At the Patients’ Entrance, a bouquet for Princess Anne presented by Connell Tebay, Rebecca House Patient....... ...and a further bouquet of flowers for Lady Haddacks from Evie Sansbury, granddaughter of Mrs. Nadene Crowther MBE. Introductions to Mrs. Margaret Simpson - CEO, and Dr. Ben Harris, Clinical Director
Introduction to The Venerable Brian Partington, Vice President Sir Miles Walker introduces Susan Scholl, widow of William Scholl CBE, a Hospice Governor and the first Hospice Shops Chairman, who through the generosity of the Scholl Foundation, made a huge impact on the future prosperity of both Hospice Care and Share the Care.
Introduction to The Venerable Brian Partington, Vice President Sir Miles Walker introduces Susan Scholl, widow of William Scholl CBE, a Hospice Governor and the first Hospice Shops Chairman, who through the generosity of the Scholl Foundation, made a huge impact on the future prosperity of both Hospice Care and Share the Care.
Lady Joan Smith, with Sir Miles and Lady Walker, talking to Princess Anne. Lady Smith has been very kind to Hospice - her generosity financed the Sir Roland Smith Wing. Mrs. Christine Barrett, Widow of Mezeron MD, Guy Barrett, enjoys a chat with the Princess
Lady Joan Smith, with Sir Miles and Lady Walker, talking to Princess Anne. Lady Smith has been very kind to Hospice - her generosity financed the Sir Roland Smith Wing.

Mrs. Christine Barrett, Widow of Mezeron MD, Guy Barrett, who helped us so much during the Mighty Oak Appeal, enjoys a chat with the Princess
The Venerable Brian Partington introduced members of the Board of Governors. The Venerable Brian Partington introduced members of the Board of Governors, and others involved in Hospice Management.

Left to right are: Mr. Ron Spencer - Chairman of Diana, Princess of Wales Care at Home Trust, Mr. Chris Hall, Mr. Michael Bathgate. Hidden by the Princess in Charles Crossley and on his left is HE, Sir Paul Haddacks.
 
The Princess talks to Mr. Charles Crossley, Mr. Alan Townsend, Mrs. Heather Quinn, wife of Mr. John Quinn - Hospice Chairman, and on her left Hospice Vice President, Mr. John Crellin. In this photo The Princess talks to Mr. Charles Crossley, Mr. Alan Townsend, Mrs. Heather Quinn, wife of Mr. John Quinn - Hospice Chairman, and on her left Hospice Vice President, Mr. John Crellin.

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