The list below includes fundraising events in aid of the Treehouse Appeal to raise £3million to build and equip a new children's hospice in Ipswich. Look out for the Treehouse Appeal logo next to these events...
March
Time to get growing for the annual Ipswich Pumpkin Competition!
This year's Sponsored Pumpkin Growing Competition will take place on Saturday 16th October at Ransome’s Sports and Social Club in Ipswich.
The event is hosted by the Ipswich Allotment Holder’s Association, and there will be adult and child prizes for the largest pumpkin and a special prize for the best decorated pumpkin.
October may seem a long time away, but now's the time to get growing if you want to take part! Call John on 01473 716424 for free seeds, sponsorship forms and growing tips.
Friday 12th March
Friday Nite Boogie with DJ Just Glynn
The Maltings, Ely
Tickets £5 for more information and tickets please telephone 01353 669774. A donation will be made to EACH from all the Glam Nites events listed here.
See www.glamnites.co.uk for more info.
Friday 12th March
Ipswich Friends Group Bingo Night
Claydon Social Club
Call Bill Robinson on 01473 622404 for more info.
Saturday 13th March
Pamper Your Mothers Day
A special treat for mothers and daughters
10am-4pm, Gaywood Church Rooms, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4DZ.
Gifts, therapies and refreshments plus a Grand Raffle in aid of EACH!
Entry £1 and free parking. For more information please call 01553 631860.
Saturday 13th March
Quiz Night
Stella Maris Hall, Lowestoft
6.30 for 7pm start
Organised by Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in aid of EACH.
£4 for adults, £2.50 for children including buffet supper.
For more information please contact Beryl Edwards on 01502 501747.
Saturday 13th March
'Voices 9' present Great Songs from Great Shows
New Buckenham Village Hall
Starts 7.30pm, tickets £5, includes tea/coffee and cakes. Tickets available from Beryl (tel: 01953 498280) or Judith (tel: 01953 789172).
Sunday 14th March Octagon Concert Series - Chiron Ensemble
The Octagon Chapel, Colegate, Norwich
Starts 3pm, tickets £5, or £4 concessions, available from St Georges Music shop Norwich or on the door.
Friday 19th March
Diss Friends Group Quiz with Supper
Palgrave Community Centre, 7.30pm, tickets £7. Contact Pauline Mason for more info, tel: 01379 650938.
Saturday 20th March
Collection at Ipswich Town Football Club in aid of the Treehouse Appeal
If you're going to the match look out for our volunteers and throw a few pennies (or pounds!) in our collecting buckets!
Saturday 27th March
Ceilidh - dancing to ceilidh band 'Flash Company'
Bredfield Village Hall, nr Woodbridge.
Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Tickets £6, available from 01473 402870 or 01473 710844, numbers are limited so book in advance!
Friday 2nd April
Milton Arms charity night
The Milton Arms pub in Cambridge, 8pm - 11pm
Entertainment with singer & comedian, Johnny Dee from BBC Radio Cambridge, plus a raffle and collection in aid of EACH. For more information please contact Mark Mulholland on 07783 723756.
Friday 9th April
Friday Nite Boogie Special
'Don't You Want Me 80's' with live music from Chesney Hawke and disco with DJ Just Glynn
The Maltings, Ely
Tickets £15 for more information and tickets please telephone 01353 669774. A donation will be made to EACH from all the Glam Nites events listed here.
See www.glamnites.co.uk for more info.
Sunday 11th April
EACH Grand Prix 2010
Ellough Park Raceway, near Beccles, Suffolk
Starts 9am
An endurance go-kart event which will see teams of 3 drivers battling it out in hour-long races. The team that is leading after 1 hour will be declared the winner. After the races have been run, a 5 lap super final will be contested to find the overall winner of the event.
Race entry fee per team: £65. Recommended sponsorship raised per team: £100 (in aid of EACH); refreshments and a tombola stall will also be in aid of EACH.
Thursday 15th April
Clairvoyant Evening
Kesgrave Community Centre
Please contact Bill Robinson on 01473 622404 for tickets
Thursday 22nd April
The Big EACH Quiz
Sprowston Marriot Manor Hotel, Norwich
7pm - 9pm, £45 to enter a team of up to 8 people. Nachos, dips, nuts and nibbles on every table. For more info contact Carl Brooks (tel: 01953 715541)
23rd - 25th April
Jurassic Coast Weekend
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
Sunday 25th April
Granny Trek
You don’t have to be a granny to join a Granny Trek – only to have had a granny! Walk with Granny, for Granny or in memory of Granny...
A series of walks are planned to take place from the Wildlife Centre car park at Burnt Hill Lane in Oulton Broad/Carlton Colville area, starting at 10-30 a.m.
The walks will be as follows:
A wheelchair walk of just under 1 mile along a laid gravel footpath.
Three walks of 2¼, 3½ and 5 miles along tracks, footpaths, and minor roads.
Voluntary donations to EACH will be warmly received. Car parking is free.
For further information please contact Lionel (tel: 01502 716253). For sponsor forms contact EACH Events Fundraiser Karen Chesney (tel: 01223 205192).
Tuesday 27th April Ipswich Hospice Open Day and Evening
Click here for more details...
Thursday 29th April
Milton Hospice Open Day
Click here for more details...
4th - 16th May
Land's End to John O'Groats Cycle Ride
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
Friday 7th May
Friday Nite Boogie with DJ Just Glynn
The Maltings, Ely
Tickets £5 for more information and tickets please telephone 01353 669774. A donation will be made to EACH from all the Glam Nites events listed here.
See www.glamnites.co.uk for more info.
Saturday 8th May
Milton Gala Day
Milton Hall grounds, Milton, Cambridge
There will be the chance to see various musical performances and dance acts, see alpacas, get your face painted, enjoy a cream tea served by members from the local WI, visit the hospice’s sensory garden, enjoy craft stalls and there will be plenty to keep the children busy too. It’s a family event and the fun starts at 11am - everyone is welcome.
Sunday 9th May
East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival
Oulton Broad, nr Lowestoft
Put together a team and join us for a battle of oars against other local companies in 40' dragon boats on Oulton Broad, nr Lowestoft. Click here for more info and online entry...
Friday 14th May
Star for a Night - in aid of the Treehouse Appeal
Ipswich Regent
The 'Star for a Night' variety show will showcase some fantastic local talent - performers of all kinds will be taking to the stage with all proceeds from ticket sales in aid of the Treehouse Appeal. To find out more visit the Star for a Night website.
Saturday 15th May
Hadleigh Show
Come and meet the Treehouse Appeal team and find out how you can get involved. Contact the team for more info (tel: 01473 276115)
Sunday 16th May
Ride for Life
Santon Downham, Thetford Forest
Our biggest fundraising event of the year will take place on Sunday 16th May 2010, with sponsored cycle rides and walks for all to enjoy. More info and online entry coming soon...
Sunday 16th May and Sunday 6th June
Garden Open - for the Treehouse Appeal
Thurston, Rendham, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 2AR
- by kind permission of Mr & Mrs John Carrington
Come and visit Thuston's beautiful 10-acre garden, including ponds, meadows, sculptures and woodlands, in this lovely rural setting in Suffolk .
Open from 2pm until 5pm ~ £2.50 entry (children free) ~ refreshments ~ ample parking ~ wheelchair access ~ toilets ~ craft/gift stalls ~ children's nature trail and quiz ~ prize draw ~ guide dogs welcome (only).
Thurston is well signed off the A12, A1120 and B1119 (Grid ref: TM358664: marked on map as 'Whitehouse Farm'). All proceeds from the day will go to the Treehouse Appeal.
Sunday 16th May
Rotary Club of Great Yarmouth Spring Charity Walk supported by Bam Nuttall
Raise money for EACH on the Rotary Club's sponsored walk whilst enjoying fine countryside around the Acle area.
Choice of 6, 8 or 10 mile walks, car parking and refreshments included.
Children under 14 free, adults £5, children 14-17 £2, entry on the day £7.50.
For further information and an entry form please telephone 01493 843665.
Sunday 16th May
Woodbridge Variety Show
Woodbridge Community Centre
Friday 21st May
Butterfly Day - in aid of the Treehouse Appeal
Organise a coffee and cakes get-together with friends, workmates or members of your group in aid of the EACH Treehouse Appeal - more info and invitations available to download soon...
Saturday 22nd May Charity Golf Day in aid of EACH
Milton Golf Club, Ely Road, Milton, Cambridge
£30 per person (teams of 2), raffle and BBQ, for further info please telephone the golf club on 01223 864606.
Monday 31st May
Cambridge Folk Club present Boo Hewerdine, Hot Lips & Chilli Fingers and singer/songwriter Marina Florence
8pm at The Golden Hind, Milton Road, Cambridge
For further information please contact Nicky Jackson on 01223 205181.
Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd June
Suffolk Show
Come and visit the Treehouse Appeal stand at the Suffolk show and find out how you can get involved...
3rd - 7th June
Trek Morocco
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
Friday 4th June
Friday Nite Boogie Special with 'Thank You For the Music'
Live music from 'Abba and Bee Gees Magic' and disco from DJ Just Glynn
The Maltings, Ely
Tickets £15 for more information and tickets please telephone 01353 669774. A donation will be made to EACH from all the Glam Nites events listed here.
See www.glamnites.co.uk for more info.
4th - 6th June
Hadrian's Wall Weekend
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th June
Wymondham Open Gardens Weekend
12 noon until 6pm each day. Tickets available from the EACH Charity Shop, Market Place, Wymondham, the Wymondham Heritage Museum and any of the participating gardens - look for the yellow balloons. Tickets £5 per person permit access to the 20 plus gardens and valid for both days.
Further details from Roger Kingwell - tel: 01953 60121
6th - 11th June
Paris to Geneva Cycle Ride
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
Saturday 12th June
Summer Wishes Ball
Barnham Broom Hotel, nr Norwich.
Don your black tie outfits and enjoy a champagne reception followed by 3 course dinner, then dance the night away to the fantastic Chicago Blues Brothers Band and disco. Tickets are £55, raising money for EACH and the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. The night will also feature an auction and raffle. Last year's events sold out, so book your tickets early to avoid disappointment - call Lynn on 01508 471800, or download the booking form here.
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June
Hornham Rally
Contact Pauline Mason for more info, tel: 01379 650938.
Saturday 12th June
Hog Roast
Winfarthing Village Hall, tickets £10. Contact Pauline Mason for more info, tel: 01379 650938.
Saturday 19th June
Norfolk Superhero Challenge - in aid of the Treehouse Appeal
Burnham Overy Straithe, North Norfolk
One of the toughest fundraising challenges in Norfolk, this event will see competitors swim 1 mile, kayak 4 miles, cycle 38 miles, and run 7 miles, all in aid of the EACH Treehouse Appeal. For more info visit www.norfolksuperhero.co.uk
Sunday 20th June
Peterborough Dragonboat Festival
River Nene, Town Bridge, Peterborough
Put together a team and join us for a battle of oars against other local companies in 40' dragon boats on the River Nene in Peterborough. Click here for more info and online entry...
Tuesday 22nd June
Quidenham Hospice Open Evening
Click here for more info...
Wednesday 23rd June
Quidenham Hospice Open Day
Click here for more info...
Sunday 27th June
Ipwich Friends Summer Fete
Ipswich Rugby Club, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich
More details to follow, watch this space!
Sunday 27th June
The Orwell Walk and the EACH Waddle!
Join our supporters and take part in the Orwell Walk, or for the little ones, the EACH Waddle, raising funds for the Treehouse Appeal. Click here to download our info sheet. You can also download a registration form for the walk here, or click here for a registration form for the Waddle.
July Hold a tea party to celebrate Milton Hospice's 21st Birthday!
Milton Hospice is 21 this year and to mark this special occasion we are asking people to hold a tea party in July. We are looking for people to hold a tea party at home, at work, at their local church, in the park, in fact anywhere you fancy, inviting guests to share your celebrations with a cup of tea and a piece of cake in return for a donation to EACH.
If you would like to hold a tea party for EACH in July, please contact Nicky or Beccy on 01223 205181 to receive your fundraising pack
2nd, 3rd and 4th July
Maverick Festival
Easton Park Farm
Now in it's third year, the Maverick Festival is building a reputation as the UK's foremost home to the best and brightest in American roots music. This year, the EACH Treehouse Appeal team will be holding a stall, so if you're planning on coming to the festival, make sure you pop along to visit us for a cuppa and a chat!
For more information about the festival, visit www.maverickfestival.co.uk
Friday 2nd July
Friday Nite Boogie with DJ Just Glynn
The Maltings, Ely
Tickets £5 for more information and tickets please telephone 01353 669774. A donation will be made to EACH from all the Glam Nites events listed here.
See www.glamnites.co.uk for more info.
Saturday 10th July
Music on the Green
Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Ipswich
Music on the Green is the most varied and family friendly local summer music festival around.
Billed this year as ‘The Three Tenners’ as it is taking place on Saturday 10th July 2010 and is our 10th anniversary year, the event aims to provide a ‘Village Day’ atmosphere, which generates funds for EACH, whilst offering a quality musical event for the local public and musicians.
Set across two stages, music runs continuously from 10:30am to 10:30pm; showcasing some of the best local bands and musicians. From choir and brass, through jazz and blues, to rock and punk.
As well as fantastic music, Music on the Green provides the venue for a host of other entertainments including . . .
Car Boot Sale from 8:00am; children's entertainment in the pavilion throughout the afternoon; Kiddies' Corner with inflatables and roundabouts; a variety of stands and sideshows; refreshments, including outside bar provided by The Douglas Bader.
Last year the event had a great turnout and managed to raise £3000 to support EACH, so let's make this year's event even bigger and better!
For more info visit www.motg.co.uk
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th July
Ipswich Hospital Abseil - in aid of the Treehouse Appeal
Take the plunge and abseil down Ipswich Hospital to help raise funds for the Treehouse Appeal! For more info contact the Treehouse Appeal team (tel: 01473 276115).
16th - 18th July
Jurassic Coast Weekend
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
Saturday 17th July
UK Paddle Boarding League competition
Norwich
Join the fun for the first UK Paddle Boarding competition to be held here in the East of England. EACH are pleased to be the Fen Paddle Company's chosen charity. Registration is £300 per team of 6 which includes 1 hour of instruction prior to the day of competition and fun; team t-shirts, all equipment, safety cover, prizes and trophies. For more information on Paddle Boarding and the Paddle League events visit www.fenpaddle.co.uk or telephone 01353 664750 or 07979 857857. To download an entry form, click here.
Saturday 17th July
Scole Annual Fete
2-5pm. Contact Pauline Mason for more info - tel: 01379 650938.
Sunday 18th July
Strawberry 'T'
Palgrave
Starts 3pm, tickets £8.50. Contact Pauline Mason for more info - tel: 01379 650938.
Saturday 24th July
Bayer Social Club Fun Day, Hellesdon, Norwich
Come and join in the fun at the annual Bayer Social Club Fun Day! Including gymnastics, Punch and Judy, Dave Doughnut the clown, bouncy castle, cake stalls, tombola, name the teddy, magic tricks and plenty of food and music to keep everyone entertained. For more information please contact Eddie on 07876 778743.
Saturday 24th July
UK Paddle Boarding League competition
Cambridge
oin the fun for the first UK Paddle Boarding competition to be held here in the East of England. EACH are pleased to be the Fen Paddle Company's chosen charity. Registration is £300 per team of 6 which includes 1 hour of instruction prior to the day of competition and fun; team t-shirts, all equipment, safety cover, prizes and trophies. For more information on Paddle Boarding and the Paddle League events visit www.fenpaddle.co.uk or telephone 01353 664750 or 07979 857857. To download an entry form, click here.
Sunday 1st August
UK Paddle Boarding League competition
Peterborough
Join the fun for the first UK Paddle Boarding competition to be held here in the East of England. EACH are pleased to be the Fen Paddle Company's chosen charity. Registration is £300 per team of 6 which includes 1 hour of instruction prior to the day of competition and fun; team t-shirts, all equipment, safety cover, prizes and trophies. For more information on Paddle Boarding and the Paddle League events visit www.fenpaddle.co.uk or telephone 01353 664750 or 07979 857857. To download an entry form, click here.
6th - 8th August
Hadrian's Wall Weekend
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
7th & 8th August
Mazda London Triathlon 2010
Be part of the worlds largest triathlon on the closed roads of London. EACH have 10 guaranteed places for this years event so if you would like to take part, get in touch quickly as the places are very highly sought after!
Take part in a choice of 3 Individual Events...
Individual Super Sprint = 400m Swim; 10km Bike; 2.5km Run
Individual Sprint = 750m Swim; 20km Bike; 5km Run
Individual Olympic = 1500m Swim; 40km Bike; 10km Run
... or 2 Team Relay Events. Team Relay races are designed to provide the perfect introduction to the sport of Triathlon. A team can be made up of two or three racers with each person completing one section before handing over to the next team member:
Team Sprint = 750m Swim; 20km Bike; 5km Run
Team Olympic = 1500m Swim; 40km Bike; 10km Run
Individual Entry Fee - £80.50 (inc VAT) Minimum Sponsorship of £500
Team Entry Fee - £230 (inc VAT) Minimum Sponsorship of £1000 for the team
For an application form, please contact Mark Fox (tel: 01473 276117).
Thursday 12th & Friday 13th August
Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival
Come and visit the Treehouse Appeal Team - we'll have a stand at the Lowestoft Air Festival.
14th - 22nd August
Iceland Trek
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
Friday 27th August
An Evening with The Floozies
Holt Community Centre, 8pm
A fantastic evening of acoustic music with Suffolk three-piece The Floozies. For more information, please contact Andrew on 01328 862581.
31st August - 12th September
Land's End to John O'Groats Cycle Ride
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
Friday 3rd September
Friday Nite Boogie with DJ Just Glynn
The Maltings, Ely
Tickets £5 for more information and tickets please telephone 01353 669774. A donation will be made to EACH from all the Glam Nites events listed here.
See www.glamnites.co.uk for more info.
10th - 12th September Hadrian's Wall Weekend
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
9th - 13th September
Trek Morocco
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
Saturday 11th September
Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival
Fen Ditton, Cambridge
Put together a team and join us for a battle of oars against other local companies in 40' dragon boats on the River Cam at Fen Ditton. Click here for more info and online entry...
Saturday 11th September
Nearly New sale
Palgrave Village Hall
Contact Pauline Mason for more info - tel: 01379 650938
12th - 17th September
Paris to Geneva Cycle Ride
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
15th - 26th September
Kilimanjaro Trek - The Lemosho Trail
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
Wednesday 22nd September
Quidenham Hospice Open Evening
Click here for more info...
Thursday 23rd September
Quidenham Hospice Open Day
Click here for more info...
Friday 1st October
The Real Thing
The Maltings, Ely
Tickets £12.50 for more information and tickets please telephone 01353 669774. A donation will be made to EACH from all the Glam Nites events listed here.
See www.glamnites.co.uk for more info.
Sunday 3rd October The Celebrity Golf Classic and Gala Dinner
Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel, Norwich
Your chance to play alongside top sporting celebrities, followed by a fantastic black tie gala dinner in the evening. Watch this space for more info...
Sunday 3rd October
Motorcycle Rally
Copdock
Contact Pauline Mason for more info - tel: 01379 650938
Thursday 7th October
Milton Hospice Open Day
Click here for more info...
8th - 10th October
Jurassic Coast Weekend
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
8th - 17th October
Trek China
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
Monday 11th October
Ipswich Hospice Open Evening
Click here for more info...
Tuesday 12th October
Ipswich Hospice Open Day
Click here for more info...
Friday 15th October
Diss Friends Group Quiz with supper
Palgrave Community Centre
7.30pm, tickets £7. Contact pauline Mason for more info - tel: 01379 650938.
Saturday 16th October
Sponsored Pumpkin Growing Competition
Get sponsored to grow the biggest pumpkin in Ipswich and raise funds for EACH!
The event is hosted by the Ipswich Allotment Holder’s Association, and there will be adult and child prizes for the largest pumpkin and a special prize for the best decorated pumpkin.
Weigh in and prize giving will take place from 9.30am to 12 noon on Saturday 16th October, and the judging will take place at 12 noon. There will also be a country produce sale and many other stalls.
Call John on 01473 716424 for free seeds, sponsorship forms and growing tips.
Tuesday 19th October (preview evening & drinks 5.30pm-8.00pm)
Wednesday 20th October (9.30am-3.30pm)
The Travelling Souk
Kimberley Hall, Wymondham, Nr Norwich, NR18 0RT
A chance to see this beautiful home at a unique Christmas shopping event & art exhibition, raising funds for EACH. There will be more than 45 stalls from all over the UK and beyond. Admission on the door: £15 for preview evening or £5 on 20th October. Tickets can be pre-booked from www.thetravellingsouk.com where discounts are available for multiple ticket purchases. All preview evening tickets valid for both days.
28th October - 1st November
The Children's Hospice Trekking Challenge - Jordan
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
29th October - 15th November
Everest Base Camp Trek
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
12th - 22nd November
Nepal Trek
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
18th - 28th November
Vietnam to Cambodia Challenge
See our 'Overseas and Other Challenges' page for more info...
Friday 19th November
Diss Friends Group Pudding Party
Palgrave Community Centre
Tickets £6, for more info contact Pauline Mason, tel: 01379 650938.
Monday 29th November
Diss Friends Group Flower Demo with Alan Smith
Eye Community Centre
Tickets £7, for more info contact Pauline Mason, tel: 01379 650938.
Friday 3rd December
The original Bucks Fizz with Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston
The Maltings, Ely
Tickets £15.00 for more information and tickets please telephone 01353 669774. A donation will be made to EACH from all the Glam Nites events listed here.
See www.glamnites.co.uk for more info.
