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Meet our new What do you like to do in your
spare time?
chief executive I’m a keen gardener and have a small
vegetable patch. I also do yoga and
Zumba and I love going on long walks
Our newly appointed chief executive Lynn Kelly in the countryside or on the beach.
has worked at St Catherine’s for nine years, most
recently as Director of Knowledge and Technical Favourite film
when she managed a number of essential areas of The English Patient – beautiful story,
the hospice’s work including education, training, amazing photography and superb acting.
volunteering, IT, maintenance, and clinical administration.
Following an external recruitment process, she succeeded Favourite TV show
Stephen Greenhalgh as chief executive when he retired in September. I like lots of foodie programmes that
combine a bit of travel, like Rick Stein.

What are your proudest training made me a potential as the role seemed What type of music do you like?
fairly similar, albeit in a different field.
accomplishments during your I’ve always really loved soul music so
people like Aretha Franklin, Otis
time at St Catherine’s What do you enjoy most about Redding, Marvin Gaye, and Al Green.

Hospice so far? working at St Catherine’s?
Favourite holiday destination
I love going walking, especially places
It’s down to working with a great team of Working here is enjoyable because it’s fun,
like the Lake District. My husband
talented individuals that there are lots of challenging and at times unpredictable. You
and I walked Hadrian’s Wall a couple
projects I’m proud to have worked on, such can be writing a document one minute, then
of years ago to raise money for St
as the creation and development of The Mill, being pulled away to take part in a photo
Catherine’s – 84 miles! The scenery
helping to introduce electronic prescribing opportunity or you could be getting involved
was stunning.
on our Inpatient Unit, Dying Matters Awareness in the preparations for a patient’s wedding,
Weeks, our national conferences, followed by going to a presentation at a school! Favourite St Catherine’s
Compassionate Communities and many more. It’s the people that make St Catherine’s so
I also feel proud of the progress we have made special – the staff who go the extra mile every fundraising event
through education, training and knowledge day; the volunteers who work tirelessly and They are all brilliant! Always so much
exchange. We recently provided training to give their time for free; and the amazing fun – fantastic entertainment, great
the North West Ambulance Service and one of supporters with boundless amounts energy hospitality and delicious food. And
the paramedics told us soon after that he was who do all manner of activities to raise Light Up A Life is such a special
called out by a family who were frightened for much-needed funds. And of course it’s the evening. This year we will be doing a
their father who was dying. He said the training patients and families who are at the heart of special virtual version of the event but
gave him the confidence to recognise what was everything we do and why we do it. I feel so still bringing people together.
happening and to not take the gentlemen to lucky to work for an organisation that is held in
Accident and Emergency. Instead he died at such high regard by so many people. Favourite food at The Mill
home with his family around him, as he wished. The cakes are amazing, and I especially
For me, it is the impact the training has on What are you most looking love the Christmas Afternoon Tea.
patients and families as well as other
professionals that is so important. forward to in your new role as
chief executive? Win big in our
What other jobs have you had?
Christmas Raffle!
I am absolutely thrilled to be taking on this role.
My very first job was working in a care home There has been so much development in terms ‘Have yourself a Merry Little Cashmas’
from the age of 16, which helped me of clinical services, income generation and in all with the return of the St Catherine’s
understand how important it is to see the other areas of the business already, and I’m Christmas Raffle!
person behind the illness, frailty and old age. excited to be looking at how we further that
It’s the people, their personalities and their path of progress and innovation – we must Be in with a chance of winning an
interests that I remember most 30 years on. ensure that the hospice continues to be there incredible £4,000 and other cash prizes
just in time for the festivities, all whilst
After University, I joined BBC Radio Bristol as for local people in a way that is right for them. helping to raise much-needed funds for
a researcher and then completed a Post To do that we must work and connect with local your local charity.
Graduate in Broadcast Journalism. I then people in a whole host of ways whether it’s on
worked at various radio stations including BBC social media, through our bereavement groups, Simply fill in and send back the stubs of
Radio 1 before becoming a Training Manager volunteering, speaking at school assemblies the enclosed raffle tickets, or you can
for North West Vision and Media. It was through or community events and groups, through enter online at www.stcatherines.co.uk or
this role that I came to learn about training and business connections and much more. For me, by calling 01772 629171.
development alongside project management it’s about making sure that this very special
and business development. So, in 2010 when organisation remains right at the heart of the Tickets are just £1 each, and the winners
I saw the job advertised at St Catherine’s, I felt community it is here to serve. will be announced on 16th December.
that my recent background in education and The closing date for postal entries is
11th December. Good luck!
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