Current Events
Skydive for our Charity
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Whether you choose 10,000 or 15,000 feet, your skydive will be an unforgettable experience - and a powerful way to support patients and staff at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals’ Charity.
Previous Events
Little Roo Legends Picnic and Laps for Legends Walk
The Little Roo Legends Picnic is back on 14th June 2026. Bigger and better - now including the Laps for Legends walk. Bringing our NICU community together!
Celebrating International Nurses Day 2026
Each year, we celebrate International Nurses Day on 12 May, which is also Florence Nightingale’s birthday. This year’s theme, Our nurses. Our future. Empowered nurses save lives, highlights the vital role nurses play in delivering safe, high quality care and the importance of investing in and celebrating the profession.
PSA Testing Event at Burhill Golf Club
Sunday 8 March saw our second, successful, annual PSA Testing Event, bringing together Burhill Golf Club, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals’ Charity and our Urology Team to deliver 90 PSA blood tests, testing for potential prostate cancer.
Liz's Marathon On Ice for the Bradley Unit
This festive season, visitors to Guildford Spectrum may catch a glimpse of Liz Amini, Activities Co-ordinator from the Bradley Unit at Woking Hospital (part of Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals), gliding across the ice.
Marathon On Ice for the Bradley Unit
Visitors to Guildford Spectrum this festive season may spot Liz Amini from the Bradley Unit taking to the ice in her Christmas gear.
Neonatal Unit Recognised as Positive Outlier in National Audit
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) has been recognised as a positive outlier in the National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP), achieving outstanding results across four key measures of neonatal care.
The Juliet O Foundation becomes our new Hospital Charity Partner
We’re delighted to welcome the Juliet O Foundation - established by acclaimed British rapper Dave and his mum Juliet Omoregie - as our newest hospital charity partner this week with their first delivery of discharge care bags.
Aspen Team Raise over £5,000 for the Room to Recover Appeal at Guildford 10k
#TeamAspen made it round the Guildford 10k course on Sunday morning to raise an AMAZING £5324 for our Room to Recover Appeal. Massive congratulations to everyone who took part, especially those who battled injuries and patchy training for a great cause.
Final London Marathon Place Available
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals’ Charity is offering the chance to take up one final place in the 2026 TCS London Marathon and they are looking for a runner with a personal connection to the hospital to take it on.
The Twilight Runway Challenge is a fun, family-friendly event which takes place along the airstrip of Blackbushe Airport after flights have finished for the day.
Little Roo Legends Family Picnic
Little Roo Neonatal Fund is delighted to be hosting its third Little Roo Legends Family Picnic on Sunday 29th June 2025, at Greenfield School.
VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations at ASPH
On Thursday 8 May, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) hosted a range of activities to mark 80 years of Victory in Europe, including Victory Celebratory Ceremonies held at both Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals. Children on Oak Ward produced beautiful artwork and patients were served afternoon tea on the wards. Visitors, patients and staff were also treated to a wartime music performance, themed catering at the trust’s staff restaurants and a charity cake sale at St Peter’s gave everyone a chance to buy a sweet treat.
Local Veterans Support ASPH Charity with 80km Cycling Challenge
In honour of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8 May, two local Armed Forces veterans of 30 years will be taking on a challenging 80km cycle ride from St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey to fundraise for activities that support ex-servicemen and women at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
New Sensory Garden at Ashford Hospital Opened by Mayor of Spelthorne
Staff, patients and visitors at the Ashford Hospital site in Surrey are benefiting from a new sensory garden, thanks to a kind donation to the Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals’ Charity from Cllr Med Buck, Mayor of Spelthorne and volunteers from the SMP Alliance M4 project, Balfour Beatty and Mway Comms, who donated resources and their time to create the garden.
Neonatal Nurses Run in Support of their Tiny Patients
On Sunday 6 April, two neonatal nurses will take part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon to support the babies and families they care for on the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at St Peter’s Hospital.
Urology with Burhill Golf Club Collaboration
On the 8th March, the Urology team partnered with Burhill Golf Club, PSA testing 87 of their members during National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
New Exhibition at Chertsey Museum Honours St Peter's Hospital and NHS Heroes
A project that celebrates St Peter’s Hospital's history and the invaluable contributions of local NHS heroes has been completed, by Chertsey Museum working with people from across the hospital itself.
Former NICU Dad Supports Coffee Mornings for Families of our Smallest Patients
A parent whose son spent roughly 100 days being cared for by the incredible team on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) based at St Peter’s Hospital, is supporting other parents to come together to share similar experiences of having a baby who has received or is receiving care on the NICU.
New Sensory Interactive Projector
When developing the new Children and Young Person’s Outpatient department at Ashford Hospital, we wanted to create a space that provided a calming environment that eases any anxieties felt by our younger patients.
Book Donation Will Help Families to Create Meaningful Moments
Reading to babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can positively influence language development, it can also help families to create special memories and form bonds with their baby.
Staff Photography Competition Winner Announced!
As part of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week in May, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s staff and volunteers were invited to enter a photography competition with the theme of nature.
ASPH in Bloom Staff Garden Competition Continues to Grow
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) welcomed an expert judge from RHS Wisley to help decide the winners of the second annual ASPH in Bloom competition.
Cheers to 76 Years of the NHS!
On Friday 5 July the Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals Charity hosted it’s NHS Big Tea event to mark 76 years of the NHS, whilst raising funds to improve patient experience and staff wellbeing at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
St Peter’s Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has received over £12,000 in donations from two grateful patients and their families.
Frimley Health Charity Donation
Earlier this year, St Peter’s Hospital’s (SPH) Little Roo Neonatal Fund went out to local NHS Hospital Trusts to request their support in contributing to the purchase of a new milk pasteuriser for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit’s (NICU) human milk bank.
A new piece of artwork has been unveiled in the Cardiology Department at St Peter’s Hospital, which will help to improve the waiting area for patients, their family and staff working in the department.
Congratulations to 74 inspiring and tough team members of our ASPH NHS staff and friends who took on and completed the Tough Mudder challenge in Henley-on-Thames this past weekend.
New Waiting Room Chairs
We would like to say thank you to the Ashford Hospital League of Friends for donating funds which has allowed us to buy new waiting room chairs for the Ashford Hospital X-ray department. The chairs were delivered last week and are a welcome addition to department and patients while they wait for their treatment.
Fundraiser for our Palliative Care Team
The Butler family are doing the Middlin March, a sponsored walk, in memory of their amazing father and grandfather, Ron Butler, who they sadly lost last year after a tough battle with vascular dementia. They would like to give thanks and raise donations for our Palliative Care Team and Willow Ward, which is now May Ward.
Half Marathons for the ASPH Charity
Congratulations and thank you to our 14 runners who completed the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday, 7th April 2024. We are so incredibly proud of you and thank you to Nuno Pina for arranging.
Mike's Running for St Peter's ITU
On the 2nd of June 2023, I headed out for my afternoon run. This was very usual for me - I was fit, healthy and unaware of any underlying health issues. Little did I know, this run would be life changing ...
The London Landmarks Half Marathon
Coming up this Sunday, 7th April 2024, we will have 15 runners in the fun and fabulous London Landmarks Half Marathon! It takes place through central London and passes by some of our capital city’s most iconic landmarks.
Cassie’s Half Marathon for St Peter’s Intensive Care Unit
On 21 December 2023, my Dad suffered a major heart attack followed by cardiac arrest. After nearly an hour of CPR and 11 shocks to the heart, Dad finally had a regular heart rhythm and was rushed to a specialist cardiac unit at St Peter's Hospital.
New Matrix Treadmill for Patient Rehabilitation
ASPH Charity are delighted to have supported the purchase of a new Matrix treadmill for patient rehabilitation for the Ashford Hospital’s Physiotherapy Gym. Our Physiotherapy technician has said that "The new treadmill will make a massive difference to our patient’s recovery, to their health and well-being."
Brooklands College Students Support our Senior Patients
We received a visit from three 2nd year students from Brooklands College last week. They brought with them gift bags filled with presents for our senior patients who will spend Christmas Day in hospital.
New Room for Rowley Bristow Unit Appointments Team
The Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Appointments Team at Rowley Bristow Unit had their office room refurbished this Autumn. Another project made possible with charitable donations.
United Living Supports ASPH Staff Initiative
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals (ASPH) received a kind donation of £1,500 from United Living, to support the Trust’s “Here 4 You Champions” initiative.
Smiths Group Volunteers and Donates to Ashford Hospital
In partnership with Employee Volunteering CiC, a not-for-profit organisation, we were joined by a group of 20 volunteers from Smiths Group, the engineering company, on 31st October keen to spruce up the front of Ashford Hospital ready for Community Day.
Blanket Prize Draw for Ashford Hospital Community Day
This beautiful hand-knitted 3-D blanket was donated to us by the Byfleet Knitting Group. We are offering it to our community in a prize draw. There will be 1 lucky winner. It will be on show at the Ashford Hospital Community Day on Saturday, 25th November. Entry into the prize draw is a £2 (or more) donation to our charity.
Mr Vivek Thadhani (Vivek Thadhani Real Estate) is raising money for us for the new cancer support unit in Ashford Hospital. He is hosting an afternoon tea at Foxhills Hotel and Country Club, Surrey on November 19th, from 2 to 5pm. CommuniTea invitations are open to all but limited by numbers. There is no cost, but a donation is requested. Please follow the link and register (and donate something) to join. Donations are welcome irrespective of event attendance.
Experience a delightful afternoon with your family:
- Entertainment for the little ones with a fun movie.
- Exciting prize opportunities, including luxury hotel stays and a Valentina’s hamper.
- Cash bar to quench your thirst.
Support Dennis Hammond, support St Peter’s Hospital’s Paediatric Oncology!
The wonderful Dennis Hammond will be raising money for St Peter’s Hospital’s Paediatric Oncology Department this winter. He will do a fastest skyride in the world in North Wales early next year. All funds raised will go to this amazing department and support our beautiful sick children. Read his story here, and watch out for his touching radio interviews with BBC Surrey, Radio Jackie, Radio Wey and Radio Woking to name a few. Please spread this challenge amongst your friends and family.
Neonatal Unit Charitable Fund celebrates 20 years of supporting families
The Little Roo Neonatal Fund, formerly known as The Early Births Fund, is celebrating 20 years since it was first set up to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Peter’s Hospital, part of Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH).
Local Charity Donates Funds to Purchase Equipment for our Cardiology Department
The Cardiology department at St Peter’s Hospital has received a fantastic donation! HeartBeat Support Woking has generously donated funds to purchase a much-needed bladder scanner which will aid the staff working in the department to monitor bladder function in cardiac patients. This is particularly important when using strong diuretics (water tablets) to treat heart failure.
Tough Mudder - South West London - May 2024
Run, crawl and climb at the Tough Mudder while raising money and awareness to support the incredible care at Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals.
Ashford & St. Peter’s Arts and Design Manager, Cat Cooke, is cycling 10km in the Twilight Runaway Challenge with her family to raise funds for and awareness of our Trust Healing Arts Programme..
NHS75 - Meet Clare and Claire! Fundraising for our Children’s Unit
July 2023 marks the NHS 75th Birthday and we have another fantastic team who joined us on our celebrations! Dr Claire Mitchell and Dr Clare Hill are both paediatric consultants and joined forces and enthusiasm to grab their bicycles and fundraise for our Children’s Unit.
Hospitals receive over £1,000 from Salesian School to celebrate NHS 75th Birthday
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Paediatric Team were delighted to receive £1,160 from local Chertsey school, Salesians as part of their celebrations for the NHS 75th birthday. Influenced by Ashford and St Peter’s Charity NHS75 campaign, the students organised a Mufti Day for the whole school.
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Be part of London’s Most Iconic Half Marathon, while raising money to support the incredible care at Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals.
NHS75 - Dr Thakur and Geetanjali Academy Team
Part of our NHS75 celebrations, Dr Alka Thakur, one of our paediatric consultants is leading a Fundraising campaign with the Geetanjali Academy of Fine Arts from London.
New A&E Drugs Preparation Room
We are so proud to have supported the installation of a new Medication Preparation Room in A&E at St Peters Hospital, funded by charitable donations.
Mike, Charlotte, Ruth, Naren and Megan are doctors, nurses and managers who work in the Paediatric Department, and they are one of our fantastic teams using the ASPH NHS75 fundraising campaign.
Over £1,000 Donation for St Peter’s Children’s Wards from Footprints Day Nursery
Charlotte Michael and Emma Ross from Footprints Day Nursery recently visited St Peter’s Hospital to present the Trust with a cheque for £1,084 for our paediatric wards to refresh their garden and outdoor space.
Kelly, Sam, Kamla, Clare, and Jane work at Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals and they are the first team to join our NHS 75th Birthday campaign to fundraise for our Charity!
Noah recently performed for staff, patients and visitors on the piano situated in the main entrance of St Peter’s Hospital. His performance has been described by our staff and patients as truly amazing.
Our beloved NHS is celebrating 75 years on 5 July 2023 and we would like to invite you to join us on the celebrations by fundraising for our children’s unit.
The Duchess of Gloucester opens new staff garden at St Peter’s Hospital
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester joined staff from Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to officially open a new staff garden, The Queen Elizabeth II Staff Covid Recovery Garden, at St Peter’s Hospital today [Friday 12 May 2023].
Parents Raise Over £21,000 for Neonatal Unit at St Peter’s Hospital
In June 2019, Helen and Chris welcomed their beautiful daughter Ruby to the world, Ruby was born at full term at another hospital after a textbook pregnancy and labour.
Trust Celebrates the Relaunch of its Healing Arts Music Programme
A large crowd were able to watch the first performance on the Trust’s newly purchased Baby Grand Yamaha piano in the foyer at St Peter’s Hospital to mark the relaunch of the Healing Arts music programme on Wednesday 30th November 2022.
Please visit our Trust news pages for archived articles.
Healing Arts
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health and Wellbeing’s report titled Creative Health: The Arts for Health and Wellbeing gave evidence of the positive impact creative and cultural activities can have on health and wellbeing. Find out what we’ve been doing in this important area.
