Think green. Think glam. Think party-ready surprises… Pilgrims Hospices’ Mystery Bags at the Margate Discount store have taken the town by storm, and the results are nothing short of amazing.

Hundreds of supporters took part in Pilgrims Hospices’ brand-new Miner’s Way Challenge on Saturday 28 March 2026, raising funds for local hospice care.

Participants chose from a range of distances to suit all abilities...

Every bargain, every bag donated, every volunteer shift – it all adds up to something extraordinary.

Across east Kent, Pilgrims Hospices’ 33 shops are more than stores; they’re vibrant community hubs wher...

Photograph: Mandy Timms, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, who leads on a delirium project at Pilgrims Hospices

Did you know that delirium affects around one in three people when they are admitted to a hospice or palliative care unit? A further third may develop it during their stay.

Delirium can cause confusion, drowsi...

At Pilgrims Hospices, caring for people at the end of life is about more than treating illness – it’s about comfort, dignity, emotional support, its about helping patients and their families feel less alone.

One of the ways we make sure we are giving the best possible care is by listening carefully to the people we support and learning from their experiences...