You’re invited to join Emmerdale actor Dean Andrews and local footballing legend John Breckin for the grand opening of Wickersley’s newest shop – the Timeless Emporium by Rotherham Hospice.

When: Monday 17^th October, 11am.

Where: The Tanyard, Bawtry Road, Wickersley, S66 1AA

The Timeless Emporium by Rotherham Hospice is the place to go for high-quality, preloved treasure, including clothing, homeware, toys and more. Find the perfect Christmas gift for your loved one – or a treat for yourself! Not only are you shopping smart, but all proceeds from the Timeless Emporium go towards vital end-of-life care and support for Rotherham families.

Joining us will be Rotherham-born actor, Dean Andrews, who plays Will Taylor on ITV soap opera Emmerdale. He is also well known for his role DS Ray Carling in the BBC drama series Life on Mars and has a long resume including hit shows Ashes to Ashes, Silent Witness and Last Tango in Halifax. Dean is a lifelong supporter of the Millers, and keen to highlight the best of Rotherham.

Alongside Dean will be John Breckin, who recently became Ambassador for Rotherham Hospice, and is best known as former player, assistant-manager, and Honorary Life President of the recently promoted Rotherham United Football Club. John’s continued contribution to local charity Rotherham Hospice is one of his proudest achievements, and the Hospice is thrilled to have both John and Dean representing Rotherham at the opening of the Timeless Emporium.

Rotherham Hospice wishes to thank everyone who helped get the Timeless Emporium up and running, including our wonderful volunteers. And a special thank you to shop manager Julie Dalton, who has made the Time Emporium such a welcoming space.

Why your support matters

Rotherham Hospice cares for families experiencing an end-of-life illness, both physically and emotionally. As a charity, Rotherham Hospice needs to raise £3 million each year to fund vital end-of-life services and we can’t do it without our amazing supporters like you.

There are lots of ways you can help the Hospice. Find out at more about fundraising here. Thank you.

It is Rotherham Hospice’s aim to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients, staff, and visitors always. With the continued presence of Covid-19 we request you read the guidance outlined below:

Visiting times

• Open visiting from 1pm to 7pm. Only 2 visitors per patient will be allowed in a patient’s room at one time.
• Other visitors may use the café area whilst waiting to change over with other visitors already in the patient’s room.

End of life Care (EOLC) Patients

• Visiting time is unrestricted for EOLC patients. Only two visitors are allowed in the patient’s room at any one time, this is to facilitate social distancing and keep staff, visitors, and patients safe.
• When a patient enters the last hours of life, the nursing staff will permit up to 6 visitors in the room.
• Other visitors may use the café area whilst waiting to change over with visitors already in the patient’s room.

Safety measures in place

If you have a positive test or symptoms of COVID-19 please do not visit the Hospice.

If a member of your household has a positive test or symptoms of COVID-19 please complete a lateral flow test daily for 5 days, do the test just prior to visiting.

If you test positive for Covid, we ask that you have two negative lateral flow device tests on consecutive days from day 5 & 6 onwards before visiting again.

On entering the Hospice, you will sanitise your hands with the gel provided and you must wear a mask at all times on the inpatient unit, unless indicated otherwise.

If you are visiting a Covid positive patient, before leaving the room to go home visitors should remove all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) except the mask, wash your hands, and then leave the Hospice. Please don’t use the Café facilities.

Thank you for your support and understanding.