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SKYDIVESUNDAY 05 SEPTEMBER 2010Due to popular demand we hosted a 2nd skydive this year! Well done to all the brave jumpers who are still collecting their sponsorship money for The Shakespeare Hospice. |
NOT FADE AWAY - ROCK AND ROLL EVENINGSATURDAY 04 SEPTEMBER 2010Dave Lacey and Buddies took us back in time to a golden era, the period when music changed forever! What a great night! Deatils on how much was raised will be posted here shortly. |
TEA & BUBBLY AT THE OLD VICARAGESATURDAY 04 SEPTEMBER 2010Thank you to Robert Macpherson and family for a wonderful garden party in Pillerton Hersey. |
THE SHAKESPEARE WAYSUNDAY 29 AUGUST 2010Simon Allen walked the Shakespeare Way to raise money for The Shakespeare Hospice, along with family and friends from Saturday 21 August to Sunday 29 August. You can still sponsor the walk at the virginmoneygiving page. |
FOOD AND CRAFT FAYRETHURSDAY 26 AUGUST 2010Our summer food and craft fayre was bustling with activity in the popluar tourist town of Chipping Campden. Details of the amount raised will be posted here soon. Thank you to everyone who supported this event. |
THE GREAT SHAKESPEARE RIDESUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2010Congratulations to everyone who took part in The Great Shakespeare Ride and thank you to all the volunteers and supporters who made it such a great event! Get your photos and times here |
THE GREAT SHAKESPEARE RIDE - CHALLENGE RIDE (100 KM)SUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2010Thank You Cyclists! Get your photos and times here |
THE GREAT SHAKESPEARE RIDE - LEISURE (20 MILES)SUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2010Thank you volunteers! Get your photos and times here |
BOOK LAUNCH - BOB ROGERSFRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2010Bob Rogers' new book, 'Small Town People' was launched at The Shakespeare Hospice Book Shop on Rother Street. Praise for 'Small Town People': 'Outrageous and dangerously funny' - Radio Times 'Wickedly Funny' - Radio 4 |
WEST END PUB QUIZWEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST 2010The West End Pub in Old Town, Stratford on Avon are hosted another wonderful quiz night to raise funds for The Shakespeare Hospice. Thank you for your continued and kind support. |
PARTY AT BURTON FARMMONDAY 16 AUGUST 2010We had a fab party at our recycling shop at Burton Farm recycling centre to celebrate £1 million being raised since the store opened seven years ago. Many thanks to all our customers past and present! |
THE JOLLY FARMER ON SATURDAYSATURDAY 14 AUGUST 2010The Jolly Farmer's fundraising weekend continued with even more fun for kids and adults. The total amount raised was over £1,400. Thank you to all the staff and supporters at The Jolly Farmer. |
FUNDRAISING WEEKEND AT THE JOLLY FARMERFRIDAY 13 AUGUST 2010The Jolly Farmer in Redditch hosted a wonderful weekend to raise funds for The Shakespeare Hospice. |
THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE 10,000M RELAY SWIM CHALLENGESATURDAY 17 JULY 2010This exciting relay swim challenge, held in association with The Stratford Sharks, was full of competitive fun again this year. Stourbridge SC were the winners for the second year running! Well done to everyone who took part and thank you! |
MIDSUMMER BALLSATURDAY 17 JULY 2010Live music from Tony and The Sapphires, Supper & Caberet made Colin and Margaret Greenwood's annual ball an occasion not to be missed! Over 100 dancers filled the hall for a fantastic night. Thank you to Colin and Margaret for yet another fabulous fundraiser! |
COFFEE MORNING AT SALUSSATURDAY 17 JULY 2010At Salus Natural Therapy Centre in Henley Street there was coffee, cake and much more...thank you to the Healthy Heroes! |
STRAWBERRY TEA DANCESATURDAY 17 JULY 2010This beautiful event at Aston Cantlow Club got the fundraising started for our Aston Cantlow Walkers. Good luck guys! |
THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE FETE& SUMMER RAFFLESATURDAY 10 JULY 2010Our fete was a wonderful day packed with family fun and superb entertainment! Our thanks go to everyone who helped with their time, support or donations. We have raised in the region of £5,000! |
CLIFFORD CHAMBERS PRIZE BINGOSATURDAY 03 JULY 2010This 100 Heroes Prize Bingo at Clifford Chambers Village Hall was organised by Local Parking Security Ltd. Details of amount raised to follow. Thank you to everyone who supported this super event. |
WAKELEY POLLENTHURSDAY 01 JULY 2010This unique shopping event at Norton Hall raised £400 for The Shakespeare Hospice. We are most grateful to everyone who supported this day. |
HEATHER AND RON'S WAINWRIGHT WALKSUNDAY 20 JUNE 2010Heather and Ron Rogers took on the Wainwright Coast to Coast walk to raise funds for the Hospice. |
CAMRA BEER FESTIVALFRIDAY 18 JUNE 2010We raised over £170 at the beer festival, thanks to The Shakespeare Branch of The Campaign for Real Ale who decided to support us again this year. Cheers! |
CARERS INFORMATION AFTERNOONMONDAY 14 JUNE 2010As part of Carers Week the Hospice hosted a special information afternoon for carers. It was a unique opportunity for carers to find out about the support avialable to them from a range of local and national organisations. The event also provided the opportuniy to meet other carers, enjoy afternoon tea and have a free pampering session. If you are a carer and you would like information please call Alison on 01789 264234 |
ALCESTER STREET MARKETSUNDAY 13 JUNE 2010Our lovely volunteers ran a tombola at this popular community event. |
THE STRATFORD FRIENDS OF THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE 1940S EVENINGSATURDAY 12 JUNE 2010To commemorate victory in Europe. This exciting 1940s event at Tiddington Community Centre was one to remember. Everything was done in 40s style from the food and decor to the entertainment and outfits! A super time was had by all and £1,296.95 was raised - thank you. |
LIONS SUPPORT HOSPICESUNDAY 06 JUNE 2010We are very grateful to The Lions for supporting the Hospice with their Pyjama Parade. |
MOONLIT WALKSATURDAY 05 JUNE 2010We had a fantastic time with hundreds of women taking part on what was a lovely warm evening. Our thanks go to everyone who took part, volunteered or donated towards this super event. Sponsorship is due in by the first week of July. To purchase photos from the event please visit www.youraceday.co.uk |
WELLESBOURNE STREET FAYRESATURDAY 05 JUNE 2010It was a beautiful day for this superb community event, which was opened by our heroes, Ben and Louisa of Touch FM. Over £1,300 has been raised so far with more monies coming in. Thank you to the organisers and volunteers, especially Becs. |
EVESHAM AUTOGRASSSATURDAY 05 JUNE 2010There were thrills for all the family at Evesham Autgrass Racing Weekend at Dodwell Park! We'll let you know how much was raised soon! |
CHEESE AND WINE EVENING AT THE STRATFORDTHURSDAY 03 JUNE 2010Cheese & Wine Evening at The Stratford, Stratford-upon-Avon with a donation to the Hospice from each ticket sold. |
THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE GOLF DAYFRIDAY 28 MAY 2010Our Golf Day was a huge success with great weather and a fabulous golf course. We'd like to thank Stratford-on-Avon Golf Club for their support and great food! With the generous support of HSBC Private Bank, Black Cat Motor Co Ltd, Cobnobs, G4S Assessment Services, HL Barnes and Sons and Three Counties Insurance we reached just over £5,000 for the Hospice - amazing! 1st Prize went to 'On a Mission', 2nd Gordons Favourites, 3rd Shanks a Lot, 4th G4S Assessment Services, 5th Captains Lot, 6th The Mulraine Mob, 7th Killer B's 8th The Desperados. Longest Drive went to Kevin Holt, Nearest the Pin to Andrew Leitch with Don Lugton, Nigel Veale, Martin Hickman and James Hawkesford all beating the Pro! Thanks also to those business who supported the event through goods and services; A Trouble Halved, Cakes4U, Davis of Studley, DCS Europe, Mayswood Garage, Morrisons, Stratford Police, Tesco, Vinology and White Dog Events. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL HOSPICE |
KAREN AND JOHN'S COAST TO COAST WALKFRIDAY 14 MAY 2010Karen and John Ward began their challenge of walking the Wainwright Coast to Coast on Friday 14 May - they should be home soon! |
DEBENHAMS SUMMER FASHION GALAMONDAY 10 MAY 2010A luxurious evening with red carpet Bucks Fizz reception, Thorntons chocolate fountain, Paxton & Whitfield cheeses and much more raised over £1600 for the Hospice. Check out the photos at http://www.jonheadphotography.com/EventView.aspx?Reference=TM1002&PopupLarge=N&Details=Y |
5 DAYS, 5 GIRLS COTSWOLD WAY WALKTHURSDAY 29 APRIL 2010Lindsey, Jo, Annie, Eva and Lou walked the Cotswold Way from Bath to Chipping Campden to raise money for the Hospice - they have smashed their £5,000 target and are still going! Thank you, and well done girls! |
CHARITY CHIC - A FASHION SHOW WITH A DIFFERENCETHURSDAY 29 APRIL 2010Harvington WI presented this fantastic fashion show with an exciting and creative twist! This sell out event saw models take to the catwalk in clothes available from our Hospice shops. After the event sales of over £900 were taken with the full amount made on the night still to be announced. Thank you to everyone who supported and attended this amazing night out. |
BIG BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONSMONDAY 26 APRIL 2010Mr and Mrs Ross donated funds from their joint birthday celebrations to the Hospice. We are most grateful for their kind support. |
ROTARY SHAKESPEARE MARATHON AND HALF MARATHONSUNDAY 25 APRIL 2010We were delighted to be supported once again by the Rotary Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon. Congratulations to all the runners and thank you to all those who ran for the Hospice. |
PROM PARTY AT GREENHILL STREET SHOPSUNDAY 25 APRIL 2010Another super prom evening at our Greenhill shop - thank you to everyone who attended and supported this wonderful event. Don't forget there are still lots of beautiful dresses at the shop! |
SHAKESPEARE BIRTHDAY PARADESATURDAY 24 APRIL 2010The Shakespeare Hospice took part in Stratford's celebrations of the Bard's birthday. |
THE STRATFORD FRIENDS OF THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE TEA DANCEWEDNESDAY 21 APRIL 2010Our Stratford Friends group regularly hold tea dances for the over 50s at Tiddington Community Centre. |
PROM PARTY AT GREENHILL STREET SHOPSUNDAY 18 APRIL 2010£1,000 was raised at our first prom party - thank you for your wonderful support! |
SPRING RAFFLETUESDAY 13 APRIL 2010The raffle was drawn at the Hospice and the winners were: 1st Prize: Helicopter Flight - Christine Boylan 2nd Prize: Weekend at The White Swan – D Jeffs 3rd Prize: Spa day at Menzies Welcombe Spa – P.A. Wright 4th Prize: Royal International Air Tattoo Tickets – Gavin Simms We made over £6,000 from this raffle. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets to support the Hospice. |
LOVE QUIZMONDAY 12 APRIL 2010The winner of our love themed quiz was Roger Jackson. Well done! Look out for our next challenge coming soon - a treasure hunt! |
THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE SKYDIVESUNDAY 11 APRIL 2010Thanks and well done to our 11 jumpers who all braved this 10,000ft jump for the Hospice. For pictures visit our flickr page at www.flickr.com/theshakespearehospice |
THE IGUANAS LIVE AT COX'S YARDSATURDAY 10 APRIL 2010This live gig at Cox's Yard was a fantastic night, opened with beautiful songs by Katherine Abbot and continued with fab covers by The Iguanas. Thanks to the musicians, Cox's Yard and all our supporters who helped this event to raise over £775 for the Hospice. |
FOOD AND CRAFT FAYRETHURSDAY 08 APRIL 2010We raised £443 at this event on a lovely Spring day in Campden. Thank you to our stall holders and volunteers for making the day possible. Visit our forthcoming events page for details of the next fayre. |
EGG & SPOON RACEWEDNESDAY 31 MARCH 2010It was fun for The Shakespeare Hospice at the AGA shop with a fantastic egg & spoon race this Easter time. |
DUNNINGTON COFFEE MORNINGSATURDAY 27 MARCH 2010This was a very well attended coffee morning, raising £350 for the Hospice. Thank you to all the organisers and supporters of this lovely event. |
THE STRATFORD FRIENDS OF THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE COLLECTION AT STRATFORD ON AVON GARDEN CENTRESATURDAY 27 MARCH 2010Our Stratford Friends group raised over £450 at their collection at Stratford on Avon Garden Centre. Thank you and well done! |
CHARITY HEALTH DAYSATURDAY 27 MARCH 2010A fantastic day at which individual wellness analysis over all body systems was avialable. As the first fundraiser for our Healthy Heroes team this was a great success! Thanks Healthy Heroes! |
CHEESE AND WINE EVENING AT THE STRATFORDTHURSDAY 25 MARCH 2010The Stratford held their first cheese and wine evening anmd celebrated by hosting it as an event to raise funds for The Shakespeare Hospice. Thank you to everyone at The Stratford and to Bibendum Wines and Paxton & Whitfield. |
MARC MILLER IN CONVERSATION WITH SIR DONALD SINDENSUNDAY 21 MARCH 2010Marc Miller talked to Sir Donald Sinden about his life and work at The White Swan in front of a delighted audience on Sunday 21 March. Over £1,400 was taken on the night with thanks to The White Swan, Marc Miller and Sir Donald Sinden. |
THE STRATFORD FRIENDS OF THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE COFFEE MORNINGSATURDAY 20 MARCH 2010Our Stratford Friends Group hosted another of their wonderful coffee mornings at the Town Hall in Stratford. There were cakes, crafts, plants and bric-a-brac a plenty! Over £800 was taken on the day. We are very grateful to the Friends for their continued support of our work in the local community. |
TEA DANCE & PRESENTATIONWEDNESDAY 17 MARCH 2010Community Fundraiser, Linda Bister, accepted a cheque for £1,500 from Alan and Vivianne Iles as well as an additional £65 from a raffle on the day. Our thanks go to the Iles and their supporters. |
THORNTONS VISIT THE HOSPICETUESDAY 16 MARCH 2010Emma from Thorntons sold her chocolatey treats just in time for Easter at the Hospice reception. This was Emma's busiest stall yet as we all gave in to temptation with the very valid excuse that our money would help local families affected by serious illness. |
STRATFORD DERMATHERAPY CLINIC OPEN EVENINGTUESDAY 02 MARCH 2010This was a glamorous open evening at the Stratford Armouries, including a drinks reception, fashion show and live treatments on stage. The fabulous new look of the Touch FM competition winner after their complete makeover was also revealed. All ticket monies will be donated to the Hospice. |
THE STRATFORD FRIENDS OF THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE QUIZFRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2010The Stratford Friends of The Shakespeare Hospice held a superb quiz at NFU Mutual Sports Club, Tiddington. The amount raised will be posted here shortly. |
100 HEROES CHALLENGE LAUNCHSATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2010Touch FM hosted a very special launch of our 100 Heroes challenge. Ben and Louisa came as Batman and Robin accompanied by Superman and Catwoman! See all the pictures on Touch FMs website, www.mytouchfm.co.uk |
SAINSBURYS LOCAL QUIZ NIGHTFRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2010Our thanks go to Sainsburys for hosting a quiz night at The White Swan in Rother Street at which the winners were the Hospice team! |
THE STRATFORD FRIENDS OF THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE TEA DANCEWEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2010Our Stratford Friends group regularly hold tea dances for the over 50s at Tiddington Community Centre. |
FUNDRAISING RESTAURANTSMONDAY 01 FEBRUARY 2010Throughout February we asked local restaurants to support the Hospice. We are most grateful for the participation of Bernadettes, The Dirty Duck, Malbec, The 3 Ways Hotel in Mickleton, The Academy at Stratford College, The Throckmorton Arms, The Masons Arms, Baraset Barn and the Oak Room Restaurant at Ettington Park Hotel. |
BERNADETTES RESTAURANT SPECIAL OFFERMONDAY 18 JANUARY 2010Bernadettes restaurant, 44 Guild Street, Stratford on Avon, are offering a special offer set menu with 2 courses for £12.50. |
CHRISTMAS QUIZTHURSDAY 14 JANUARY 2010The winner of our Christmas quiz with a staggering 50 out of 50, is Debbie Rock. Debbie can enjoy her prize of a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates with pride! Look out for our next quiz coming soon with a love theme just in time for St. Valentine's Day. |
ST LAURENCE'S CHURCH CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVALSATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2009We were invited to display a Hospice Christmas Tree at St. Laurence's Church Christmas Tree Festival in Bidford. This popular annual event attracts over 1,000 visitors each year. Our tree, decorated by Trust Fundraiser, Claire Bowry, proudly displayed Hospice colours and some of our Light up a Life Stars. We are very grateful to the event organisers for their support. |
ALCESTER MALE VOICE CHOIR CONCERTSATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2009A wonderful mixture of classic songs and festive favourites filled the Levi Fox Hall at King Edward VI School on Saturday 12 December. Alcester Male Voice Choir and supporting artists kindly performed to raise funds for the Hospice and over £1,100 was made on the night. Thank you to all the artists, King Edward VI School, Stratford upon Avon Grammar School for Girls and everyone who supported this event. |
STUDLEY CHRISTMAS BINGOTUESDAY 08 DECEMBER 2009Fundraising volunteers in Studley held a Bingo event at the Village Hall in support of The Shakespeare Hospice. They raised over £40 on the day. We are very grateful for their support and look forward to their next event. |
LIGHT UP A LIFESUNDAY 06 DECEMBER 2009It was a dry but cold winter evening for our annual service of remembrance at The Great Gardens of New Place on Sunday 5 December. Our Hospice Chaplain, Rev'd Sharon Goble led the service during which the Christmas Tree Lights were switched on. Afterwards we all warmed up at the Town Hall with mulled wine and mince pies. We have raised over £7,000 and would like to thank everyone for their very kind and generous support. The Books of Remembrance are now available to view at the Hospice in Shottery until twelfth night. |
THE STRATFORD FRIENDS OF THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE TARANTARA CONCERTSATURDAY 05 DECEMBER 2009Our Stratford Friends group had a superb evening at St. Andrew's Church in Shottery, hosting this sold-out Tarantara concert. They raised in excess of £1,700! Thank you to everyone who supported this event and to all the Friends for their continued support. |
THE STRATFORD FRIENDS OF THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE FESTIVE FUNDRAISINGTUESDAY 01 DECEMBER 2009The Stratford Friends of The Shakespeare Hospice have raised over £1,100 with their Christmas collections at Morrison and Tesco plus an additional £590 selling mulled wine and mince pies on the market stall. The December Tea Dance raised £236.50. We are very grateful for the continued support and hard work of all the Friends. |
HOSPICE CHRISTMAS TREE DONATED BY THE GARDEN STORE, CHARLECOTETUESDAY 01 DECEMBER 2009We would like to thank the Garden Store at Charlecote for kindly donating a Christmas Tree for the Hospice garden. Seasons Greetings Everyone! |
CHRISTMAS FAYRE IN CHIPPING CAMPDENTHURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2009Our Christmas Fayre at Chipping Campden Town Hall was a great day of fun for all the family. There were craft stalls and food stalls as well as Santa's grotto complete with jolly Santa and his elf! There were lots of lucky winners in our raffle too! Our thanks go to all the stall holders, volunteers and supporters who helped to make this event a success, raising £669.42, taking the total from our 3 fayres this year to £2238.78. |
THORNTONS VISIT THE HOSPICEMONDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2009Emma from Thorntons visited us with her magical Christmas wares on 23 and 24 November. Thorntons kindly donated £33.39 of their takings to the Hospice - thank you for your continued support! |
THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE BIG 10 GHOST HUNTFRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2009Most people were safe and warm in their homes on the stormy night of Friday 13th, but a group of 16 intrepid ghost hunters chose to brave the dark hours in The Falstaff Experience to raise money for The Shakespeare Hospice. The group took part in vigils in many of the haunted areas of the old house, accompanied by hosts John and Janet. There were psychic workshops with guest mediums Dave and Mark as well as opportunities to use ghost-hunting equipment. Many of these brave souls experienced some ghostly phenomena during the evening but it was worth being spooked as they expect to collect over £2,000 of sponsorship for the Hospice. Well done Ghost Hunters! |
AUTUMN QUIZ WINNERWEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2009The winner of our autumn quiz, with a Shakespearean theme, is Hospice volunteer Carol Quick. Well done to Carol who gets a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates to celebrate her win. Look out for the next quiz, with a Christmas theme. |
PEBWORTH COMMUNITY BONFIRESATURDAY 07 NOVEMBER 2009A bonfire party and firework display at the Adams's field in Pebworth raised over £1400 for the Hospice. This wonderful community event which featured competitions for the best Guy and the best soup was held in memory of Maggie Rawlins. We are very grateful to everyone involved in this special event. |
