Berry’s Jewellers’ Newcastle branch continues its support for Lanchester-based Willow Burn Hospice, sponsoring the charity’s 35th anniversary gala dinner at Beamish Hall Hotel on Friday, 21 March 2025. The jeweller has donated an 18ct White Gold Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Square Halo Pendant worth £3,000 as the main raffle prize, pushing their total donations past the £25,000 mark.
David Nicholson, the Newcastle store manager, expressed his personal connection to the hospice, praising the care his late mother received there. He emphasized the importance of supporting the hospice’s work across Derwentside.
Willow Burn Hospice, founded by Valerie Davison and Irene Mortimer, was officially opened 35 years ago by HRH The Duchess of Kent. The anniversary gala will feature entertainment, a drinks reception, and a three-course meal with wine.
Rachel Quince, the hospice’s Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Fundraising and Marketing, highlighted the hospice’s development over the past 35 years and thanked supporters like Berry’s Jewellers for their generous contributions.
Berry’s Jewellers, an independent, family-owned business with branches across the UK, is co-sponsoring the hospice ball alongside Walter Thompsons and KBB Interior Designs.
Raffle tickets are available for £10 each at Willow Burn Hospice or online. For gala tickets and sponsorship opportunities, interested parties should contact Rachel at rquince@willowburnhospice.org.uk.
