THE hospice in Durham first opened its doors on 22 September 1988 at its home at the historic Park House, where it remains to this day.
It followed six years of work, including the purchase of Park House, for £150,000 from Durham County Council.
It was officially opened by the Duke and Duchess of York on April 10 the following year.
Past expansions have included an extension in 1999, which was opened by hospice supporter Kate Adie, who was already familiar with the building as she worked there when it housed Durham Radio, and the opening of an in-patient unit in 2006.
That unit, which provides 24-hour care to patients, was officially opened by the Countess of Wessex the following year.
Other moments in the hospice’s 30 years in the community have included the creation of a network of charity shops, opening a cafe in 2008, and a living well centre, for day patients, which opened in 2017.
The hospice now has more than 400 volunteers and cares for around 1,400 people every year, while many more fundraise to keep it going.
HOSPICE:The Colourama run, held in Durham in aid of St. Cuthberts Hospice. Picture Paul Norris.
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