All events listed support Harris HospisCare, so please do come along and take part with the knowledge that you’ll be helping to make a real difference to the lives of many people.
If you are interested in organising an event in aid of Harris HospisCare, we would be delighted to help and encourage you. Call our fundraising team on 01689 825755 email fundraising@harrishospiscare.org.uk
Full details of our Open Gardens Festival can be found here
September 2010
Friday 3 September, 1pm - Southwark Cathedral - London Tours
Tickets £15 per person
This comprises two tours – the Cathedral Tour (approximately 90 minutes) followed by an escorted Bankside Walk (approximately 90 minutes).
Register your interest here
Sunday 5 September - Guy's Tower Abseil
Registration fee £25, minimum sponsorship £175
Take your place on this amazing opportunity to abseil from 469 feet, with fantastic views of our capital city. This is your last chance to abseil raising funds for you local hospice as extensive refurbishments begin to the tower in 2011. So, are you brave enough?
Register your interest here
Saturday 11 September, 7.30pm - 'Back Street Billy'
Scream Studio, 20 Southend, Croydon CR0 1DN
Tickets £5 per person
Traditional punk night in the style of Billy Karloff by top class musicians. Tickets are limited for this event, so please contact Ian Breslin on 07749 940185 as soon as possible.
Saturday 25 September, 6pm - Harvest Moon Walk
Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington BR6 9XA
Entry fee £4 per person or £12 per family of 4
Join us for our first ever family sponsored Harvest Moon Walk. A 6km circular walk from Caritas House and through the streets of Orpington. Your entry fee includes hot food and refreshments provided en route. Find out more here or register for your place now
October 2010
Saturday 9 October, 7pm - Quiz Night
St Johns United Reform Church, Lynwood Grove Orpington, BR6 0BG.
Tickets £8 per person
An evening of superb fun! Teams of up to eight people can test their knowledge to compete for the first place.
Register your interest here
November 2010
Thursday 25 November, 10.15am - Speaker's Residence London Tour
Palace of Westminster
Tickets £15 per person
Start the tour by watching the procession into the House of Commons followed by a tour of the historic residence.
Register your interest here
Sunday 28 November, 4pm - Light up a Life
St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Chislehurst BR7 5PE
An opportunity to remember lost loved ones by sponsoring a light on our Tree of Light. The tree will be illuminated following a special service of readings, hymns and music. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available after the service. Donations accepted for each dedicated light.
December 2010
Sunday 5 December, 4pm - Light up a Life
St Michael and All Angels Church, Crofton Road, Locksbottom BR6 8NN
An opportunity to remember lost loved ones by sponsoring a light on our Tree of Light. The tree will be illuminated following a special service of readings, hymns and music. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available after the service. Donations accepted for each dedicated light.
Monday 13 December - Carol Concert
time and venue to be confirmed
Register your interest here
March 2011
Saturday 19 March, 7.30pm - Rotary Club of Sidcup Charity Concert
St John's Church, Church Road, Sidcup DA14 8BX
Tickets £8 per person
The concert will be in association with Bird College, Sicup. The programme will inlclude music (classical, popular, choral and 'big band') and theatre dance. it will feature staff, current and former students. Performers will include dancers, singers, a brass ensemble, a flute emsemble, the College 'Little Big Band' and three previous winners of the Bexley Young Musician of the Year Competition.
Register your interest here
Saturday 26 March, 7pm - Quiz Night
St John's United reform Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington BR6 0BG
Tickets £8 per person
An evening of superb fun! Team of up to 8 people can test their knowledge to compete for first place.
Register your interest here
April 2011
Saturday 9 April, 7pm - 10pm - Rotary Club of Sidcup Swimarathon
Sidcup Leisure Centre, Hurst Road, Sidcup DA15 9AE
Individuals or teams of up to 5 swimmers complete as many lengths as possible in 50 minutes to raise sponsorship for Harris HospisCare.
Register your interest here
Saturday 30 April, 10am - 1pm - Plant Sale and Open Garden
Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington BR6 9XA
A wonderful array of plants for sale and an opportunity to explore the hospice gardens. Enjoy refreshments and home-made cake in the relaxing day hospice.
Register your interest here
Challenge events, throughout the year
We have a partnership with Charity Challenges who offer fantastic opportunities to raise money for the hospice, some of them while visiting amazing locations. To take part in challenge events such as treks and bike rides at home and abroad visit www.doitforcharity.com or contact our fundraising team on 01689 825755, or email on fundraising@harrishospiscare.org.uk
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A-Z of fundraising ideas
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