Willow Burn Events

Fundraising Events

Photo above helping out at the Lambton 10K and 5K run

WILLOW BURN HOSPICE 2012 EVENTS

Valuing Volunteers
Monday 20th February 2012 10am - 2pm

Over 140 volunteers provide support to Willow Burn Hospice.  The Volunteer Services Manager co-ordinates a range of events across February as taster sessions for volunteers.  Volunteers can sample other opportunities across the hospice and learn more about how these elements make up the business of the charity.  Please contact Laura Elliot on 07702 846683 or e-mail lelliot@willowburnhospice.org.uk.  Alternatively, visit the volunteer page on our website (www.willow-burn.co.uk/volunteer)

 

Make a Will Month
Throughout the whole of March at various locations

Throughout March, solicitors from some of the region's most well-known practices will be waiving their fees as they help clients ensure their future wishes are protected - whilst raising money for Willow Burn Hospice.  Please see the posters and flyers at participating solicitors or for more details contact Clare Chillingworth on 07961 627492 or e-mail cchillingworth@willowburnhospice.org.uk.  Alternatively visit our website (www.willow-burn.co.uk/fundraising/legacy)

 

St Patrick's Night
Saturday 17th March from 7pm 
St Patrick's Hall, Consett

St Patrick's Day is celebrated by the Irish and the Irish at Heart!  Why not come along and enjoy an evening of Irish entertainment provided by the Willow Burn Corgi's and special guests and sample a delicious Irish supper.  For more information and tickets, please contact Janet McCrory on 01207 523292 or via e-mail jmccrory@willowburnhospice.org.uk

 

Spring Lamb Restaurant Night
Monday 19th March 2012 at 7pm 
The Kings Head, Lanchester

Come along and enjoy a sumptuous 3 course meal while raising funds for Willow Burn Hospice.  Tickets available at £15 per person.  Please contact Paul Jackson on 01207 500463 or Sue Fox on 01207 523295 (sfox@willowburnhospice.org.uk) for more information or click here to download the poster

 

Treasured Gifts Pamper Parties Launch
Wednesday 18th April 2012 at 12 noon 
The Old Vicarage, Castleside

Willow Burn is launching its very own Treasured Gifts Pamper Parties and this is a unique opportunity to get involved.  We are looking to recruit five 'Treasured Volunteers' who will undergo training to manage hosted parties where the host and their guests get to sample and experience the latest Treasured products.  For more information about becoming a 'Treasured Volunteer', please contact Laura Elliot on 07702 846683 (lelliot@willowburnhospice.org.uk) .

To host a Treasured Gifts Pamper Party and attend our launch event, please contact Claire Ross on 01207 523296 (cross@willowburnhospice.org.uk)

 

Leeds shopping trip
Saturday 12th May 2012 - local pick up points at 8.30am, leave Leeds 5.30pm

Travel by luxury coach to Leeds.  With plenty of time to explore and depending on your tastes and budget, a vast array of shops and stalls to choose from including the Corn Exchange, Granary Wharf, the Queens Arcade and many more.  For more information, please contact Janet McCrory on 01207 523292 (jmccrory@willowburnhospice.org.uk)

 

Flash Zumba's
Venues and times across May to be confirmed with you by text message!

Do you have a zest for life and enjoy Zumba?  Would you be willing to pitch up somewhere with only a couple of hours notice to take part in a flash Zumba?  If so, then we would like to hear from you!  We intend to host a series of flash Zumba's in our local area with bucket collections in aid of Willow Burn Hospice.  If you're up for it, please contact Laura Elliot on 07702 846683 and sign up.

 

Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Sunday 3rd June 2012 from 11am
St Patrick's Hall, Consett

The Big Lunch - similar to the Royal Wedding event we held last April.  This is all about our local community coming together for friendship and fun!  Indoor street party event with good food, entertainment and a fancy dress competition for kids of all ages!  For tickets and information, please contact Janet McCrory on 01207 523292 (jmccrory@willowburnhospice.org.uk)

 

Tea @ 3
At a time and venue for convenient for you in June!

Would you like to host a tea party in aid of Willow Burn Hospice?  During June we ask hosts to put on afternoon tea in their workplaces, homes, schools and colleges.  All that we ask if of you is that you and your guests have fun, enjoy afternoon tea and raise funds for the hospice while you are it.  For an information pack, please contact Sue Fox on 01207 523295 (sfox@willowburnhospice.org.uk).

Willow Burn Hospice will host it's own Tea @ 3 on Wednesday 30th June from 1.30pm - 4pm and is open to the local community to visit the hospice and learn more about our work.

 

Cocktail party
Saturday 9th June 2012 from 8pm
All Saints Parish Centre, Kitswell Road, Lanchester

Back by popular demand!  Have a great evening, enjoy a sample of expertly made cocktails and learn more about them.  Why not host a cocktail party of your own?  We have all of the ingredients to make for a great evening.  Please contact Paul Jackson for tickets which are £10 per person.  For further details, please conatct Paul on 01207 500463 or Sue Fox on 01207 523295 (sfox@willowburnhospice.org.uk)

 

The Lambton Run
Sunday 24th June 2012 at 10am
Lambton Park Estate

In it's second year, this annual event in the running calendar is held on the Lambton Park Estate.  For keen runners the 10K is for you, the terrain is mixed and the course is undulating.  If you have children, why not bring them along and participate in the 3K fun run?  This event is sponsored by the Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust.  Please contact Helen Mills for further information (hmills@willowburnhospice.org.uk)

 

Volunteering Week
Tuesday 1st June to Monday 7th June 2012

During Volunteering week, Willow Burn Hospice hosts a Volunteering Conference, a thank you event and taster sessions so that volunteers can try their hand at new opportunities.  For informationn about this event and to get involved, please contact Laura Elliot on 07702 846683 (lelliot@willowburnhospice.org.uk)

 

Corporate boxing night
Saturday 21st June 2012
Details to follow

 

Future events July - December will be coming soon, hold the date! (see below)

Saturday 7th July
Willow Burn Hospice Summer Fair
Maiden Law Hospital, Lanchester

Saturday 28th July
Young Persons Olympic Games
Foods from around the world Festival
St Bede's School, Lanchester

Sunday 12th August
World Youth Day Musical Event
Hermitage School, Chester-le-Street

Bank Holiday Monday 27th August
Annual sponsored walk
Lanchester circular route

Saturday 15th September
Wine @ 9
All Saints Parish Centre, Lanchester

Tuesday 25th September
Willow Burn Hospice Annual General Meeting (AGM)
All Saints Parish Centre, Lanchester

Saturday 6th October
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

Saturday 6th - Friday 12th October
Hospice Care Week - wear green for Willow Burn

Tuesday 6th November
Finbars Restaurant Night
Durham City

Saturday 10th November
York Shopping Trip
Local pick up points

Tuesday 13th November
Dewali Festival of Light and Foods
St Patrick's Hall, Consett

Saturday 17th November
Willow Burn Hospice Christmas Fair
St Bede's School, Lanchester

November / December 

Tree of Remembrance 10am - 3pm various locations
Santa's Little Helper - various locations

Saturday 1st December
Christmas Gala Night
Lumley Castle

Sunday 9th December
Willow Burn Hospice Light Up a Life (LUAL)
St Bede's School, Lanchester

 

 

  

 

 

SKYDIVING - dates available throughout the year

Looking for a new and exciting way to raise funds for Willow Burn Hospice?.....then why not try this!

Ever wanted to Skydive?  Well here’s your opportunity!

Willow Burn Hospice is always on the lookout for new and innovative ways for fundraisers to raise money.  For the more adventurous, we think you’ll like this and if you raise enough money, you can do it for FREE!

There are three types of jump available: an Accelerated Freefall (skydive solo from 12000 feet); a Tandem Skydive (from 10000 feet, attached to a professional instructor); a Static Line jump (performed solo from up to 3,000 feet.

You can jump from any one of over twenty British Parachute Association approved airfields across the UK.  No experience is necessary as all training is given and if you raise upwards of £360 (depending on the type of jump you choose) you will get your jump for free!

For more information click on the link below:

https://www.skylineregistrations.co.uk/parachuting/booking.aspx?clientid=26557 and Contact Willow Burn fundraising team for sponsorship details