Photographer’s picture perfect tribute

21 July 2025 | View all news

Dennis Bates, a local award-winning photographer, has donated some of his work to our charity as a thank you for the care his wife received and to honour her memory.

A fitting tribute to Sandra

Sandra, Dennis’s wife, was cared for in the community and as an outpatient at our Motor Neurone Disease (MND) clinic for a year before being admitted as an inpatient in spring.

“The end of her life was perfect, I couldn’t have wished for anything else,” said Dennis.

 “I like to think that these photographs are a fitting tribute to her.”

Dennis’ nature-based photos have been framed and mounted throughout our Therapy & Wellbeing Centre.

Brightening our hospice

“It was so kind of Dennis to donate these beautiful photographs.

“The photos have brightened up our centre, just like Dennis and Maddie (Dennis’s faithful companion) brighten our day when they pop in,” said Cathy, our Outpatient Lead.

Cathy helped care for Sandra and maintains a close relationship with Dennis and, of course, Maddie.

“They always come as a pair!” she commented.

You can see Dennis’s photography in our Chestnut room, the Family Support room and in the café area.