What's on for St Luke's Hospice?
Last updated 28 August 2010
AUTUMN QUIZ NIGHT: Saturday 11 September
Join us for more riddles and trivia at our autumn quiz night. It takes place at St Gregory’s High School (junction of Woodcock Hill and Donnington Road, Kenton). Tickets cost £12.50 each (includes snacks, dinner and soft drinks), doors open at 7pm with a 7:30pm prompt start. Contact Mita on 020 8382 8063 or by-e-mail to get your tickets today.
BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL CONCERT: Sunday 12 September
Join St Luke’s Hospice and the Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain from 2pm to 5pm. Relax with a cream tea to the sounds of Gregg McCann and The Hands of Jazz, the British Airways Brass Band, the Apollo Choir and experience a Spitfire and Hurricane flypast! Doors open at 1pm. Tickets cost £18.50, are available from Jemini and include cream tea (phone 020 8382 8018 or by e-mail).
PEACHES BAR ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION: Friday 8 October
Local hotspot Peaches Bar on Kenton Road will be holding a charity auction in aid of St Luke’s, starting at 7.00 pm. With the help, support and donations from the FA who have donated a signed England World Cup 2010 top, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Liverpool FC, Manchester United FC and other clubs that have committed a item to be auctioned, they hope to raise as much as possible. For more information on the event and to book your ticket, contact Cammy at Peaches on 020 8907 7518, visit www.peachesbar.com or pop into the bar!
THE MARLBOROUGH MURDER MYSTERY: Saturday 16 October
Someone has been murdered at The Marlborough! Detectives needed, can you and your team discover who the culprits are (and yes the butler just might have done it!)? This murder mystery night takes place at Marlborough Middle School, Marlborough Hill, Harrow, HA1 1UJ, 7 pm to 10.30. Tickets cost £12.50 each and include dinner and soft drinks. Contact Mita on 020 8382 8063 or by-e-mail for tickets.
STARBUCKS HALLOWEEN QUIZ NIGHT: Thursday 28 October
Come and join us for a spooky quiz at Starbucks in St George's Shopping Centre! Doors open at 7:45pm and quiz starts at 8pm. Tickets are £10 and include Starbucks tea, coffee and cakes. Limited tickets available and to win a prize, dress up for Halloween! Contact Mita on 020 8382 8063 or by-e-mail for tickets and further info.
ST LUKE'S FIREWALK: Wednesday 17 November
Are you brave enough to cross a bed of burning coals? This November dare-devil St Luke’s supporters will be facing their fears once again! This life-changing event takes place on Wednesday 17th November at Claremont High School. Entry costs £30 and includes the training, motivational session and firewalking activity. For more info go to www.t4c.org.uk, or for directions, times, etc, call Esther on 020 8382 8023
CHRISTMAS FETE: Saturday 27 November
This year's Christmas Fete will be held on Saturday 27th November 2010 at Kenton Evangelical Church on Charlton Road from 11am – 3pm. There will be lots of stalls with items that can be bought as Christmas presents, delicious mulled wine and ginger biscuits for all to enjoy. Take part in the festive fun and get involved with games such as Christmas tombola, Guess the Present, Name the Reindeer and plenty more. Any unwanted gifts/books/music, DVDs and raffle and tombola donations would be greatly appreciated. For more information or to book a stall please contact Mita on 020 8382 8063 or by-e-mail.
LIGHT UP A LIFE: Sunday 5 December
Light Up A Life this year will be celebrated at the grounds of St Luke’s Hospice at 4.30 pm. It’s one of St Luke’s Hospice’s special services and a time where people can come together to remember or celebrate the life of a loved one. Further details will be announced in the following months, however if you would like further info in the meantime, please contact Chhaya Parmar on 020 8382 8034 or by e-mail.
CHRISTMAS QUIZ NIGHT: Saturday 11 December
Join us for more riddles and trivia at our Christmas quiz night. It takes place at St Gregory’s High School (junction of Woodcock Hill and Donnington Road, Kenton). Tickets cost £12.50 each (includes snacks, dinner and soft drinks), doors open at 7pm with a 7:30pm prompt start. Contact Mita on 020 8382 8063 or by-e-mail for tickets and further info.
SANTA DASH 2010: Sunday 12 December
Following the success of our 2009 Santa Dash, we will once again have hundreds of Santas walking the streets of Harrow in aid of their local hospice. This is a fun event for all the family. Entry is £10 adults and £5 for under 16s. This will include a full Santa suit and a medal. Contact Kate Gammell ASAP on 020 8382 8023 or by e-mail.
GIFT WRAPPING IN ST ANN’S SHOPPING CENTRE: Saturday 18 December until Friday 24 December
Dreading the thought of wrapping all your Christmas presents? Like the idea of purchasing and wrapping your presents in the same day?? If so come along to St Ann’s Shopping centre where volunteers from St Luke’s will be offering a gift wrapping service in exchange for a donation.
Alternatively if you can spare a few hours to help gift wrap please get in contact with us we would love some more help. You could even bring along a few of your own presents and do them at the same time! For more information or to help contact Kate Gammell on 020 8382 8023 or by e-mail.
CENTRAL HARROW CHURCHES COFFEE MORNING: Every Wednesday, 10.00 till 12.00.
Pop into Harrow Baptist Church, College Road, Harrow on a Wednesday for coffee and cake. Also on sale most weeks are books, greeting cards and St Luke’s merchandise. All money from these coffee mornings goes to St Luke’s.
OVERSEAS CHALLENGES
Have you ever wanted to travel somewhere spectacular but needed the excuse or opportunity to do so? St Luke’s have now partnered up with Charity Challenge, which means you can now take part in amazing challenges all over the world, while supporting your local hospice.
From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to cycling from London to Paris, we have a range of challenges and destinations on offer. All you have to do is commit to raising a certain amount for St. Luke’s Hospice. Contact Jemini Shah on 020 8382 8018 or by e-mail for more information.
Below are a few examples of the amazing challenges you can take part in for St Luke’s. For a complete list of all available challenges download our charity challenge brochure.
- THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE:
Take on the highest mountains in the UK. Climb Ben Nevis as the sun sets and as the sun rises take on Scafell Pike. Finish your challenge in Wales on the infamous peak of Mount Snowdon. To book onto the September 24th weekend challenge click here - LONDON TO PARIS BIKE RIDE:
Depart from London and cycle 320 km over one weekend through beautiful French countryside. Celebrate the completion of your challenge at the Eiffel Tower and then return in comfort on the Eurostar from Paris. To book onto the 27th August bike ride click here - GREAT WALL DISCOVERY:
Witness Imperial China's frontline defence. Trek on steep staircases and crumbling watch towers of the Great Wall of China. Explore Beijing and its Forbidden City. To book onto the trek starting on the 16th October click here - EVEREST BASE CAMP:
Trek to the base camp of the World's highest mountain and enjoy spectacular panoramic views. Pass deep gorges and glacial lakes, sampling Sherpa hospitality and explore Kathmandu.To book onto the Everest Challenge leaving on the 3rd December click here - CLIMBING KILIMANJARO:
Climb to the summit of the world's highest freestanding mountain. Alternative uncrowded route to the peak. Bush trekking in unspoilt wilderness and every eco-system known to mankind. To book onto climb leaving on the 2nd February 2011 click here
For the very latest events news, please keep an eye on this Web page and on our monthly online newsletter "Hotline News" - see the link on the home page.
Do you want to add an event to the calendar, or organise a fundraising activity? Do you need further info? Please e-mail Esther Gillham (or phone 020 8382 8023).
