A HOSPICE in St Asaph is to host a “winter fayre” at its premises next month.

St Kentigern Hospice, on Upper Denbigh Road, will hold what it promises to be a “family fun day” on Saturday, December 9 from 10am – 3pm.

It will include appearances from favourite Christmas characters, as well as festive activities, and various craft stalls.

Proceeds raised from the event will go towards supporting the hospice’s work.

St. Kentigern Hospice provides specialist palliative care services, completely free of charge, for adults with life-limiting illnesses and their families across North East Wales.

In 2023, the annual hospice running costs will exceed £2.6million, which equates to more than £7,252.37 per day.

Just 28 per cent of this will come from the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, which is only enough funding to support the hospice for 93 days a year.

As a result, the hospice relies heavily on the generosity of the community to raise the additional funding needed for the remaining 272 days of the year.

Its services are delivered through its 12 bed inpatient ward and day therapies such as bereavement support, outpatient clinics, occupational therapy, complimentary therapies, and art and music therapy.