Events 2013
Make a difference in your community
The Men’s Walk is back!
Join our 2013 sponsored walk
2013 What will you do? Women’s Starlight Walk, May
Open Gardens, April - September
Men’s Walk Great West Run, October
Will Week - make a Will for free Hospiscare Will Week 13th - 17th May
Take it off your ‘to do’ list and make a will during Hospiscare’s Will Week. For a donation to Hospiscare, local solicitors will help you prepare for the future. For participating solicitors see hospiscare.co.uk
Big celebration this year? If you have a big birthday, anniversary or wedding to celebrate but no one knows what to get you, why not ask for donation to Hospiscare instead of presents? We can help. We have stylish collection boxes for your party, ideas for wedding favours and a team with great ideas. Call 01392 688020 or email t.skinner@hospiscare.co.uk
Make new friends Join your local fundraisers Hospiscare has local fundraising groups all across Exeter, mid and east Devon, who have fun and raise funds for Hospiscare. They make a massive difference in their local towns, and you could join them! Contact our groups coordinator to find out more. Call Barry on 01392 688018 or email b.carpenter@hospiscare.co.uk
Fundraising group events Plant Sale at Baring Crescent, Exeter 18 May 2013 Plant Sale at the Baptist Church, Honiton 18 May 2013 Musical ‘Once Upon a Time at the Adelphi’ Ottery St Mary 23 - 27 July 2013 Visit hospiscare.co.uk/events for our full listing of fundraising group events
Are you up for a challenge? Hospiscare Skydive
13th July, Dunkeswell Airfield
After a successful day in September 2012, Hospiscare is once again planning on taking to the skies above Honiton in July 2013 with as many supporters as possible. An adrenaline-filled challenge jumping from 15,000 feet. Call 01392 688052 or email events@hospiscare.co.uk for more info or to register.
Taking part in a running event this year? Why not run for us!
Running in the London Marathon, Paris Marathon or taking part in the Great West Run? Could you raise sponsorship for Hospiscare? Our team will give you fundraising tips and personalised support all the way. Contact us at events@hospiscare.co.uk
Great West Run
13th October, Exeter
Join the Hospiscare team for the new look Great West Run on Sunday 13th October! This 20k run will be covering a new city centre route. Sign up and be part of the orange team! Call 01392 688020 for more details.
Ride London
Take part in this exciting new cycling challenge which will take place through London and out to the stunning Surrey countryside. We only have 8 places available so please register your interest early. Deadline for applications is the end of February, please contact the Events team on 01392 688052.
Here come the girls! Women’s Starlight walk 11th May, Exmouth
Join hundreds of women to have a fun night out in Exmouth raising sponsorship for Hospiscare. This favourite in our events calendar has a fresh new feel and we would love to have you join us on the night. Whether walking to remember a loved one or getting together with friends to have a fun night your support is invaluable. Sign up now for a girls night to remember.
womensstarlightwalk.co.uk
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Fancy a new muddy challenge? RockSolidRace
16th March, Escot Park
This March obstacle racing hits the South West! Join up to this race with a difference and push yourself to the limit. Get sponsored to take on the challenging obstacle race at Escot park. Join up to this exciting race with a difference and push yourself to the limit! There are two races to choose from, either the 5km Dash or the 10km Rock Solid where competitors can race solo or part of a team. Places are filling up fast so don’t hesitate, book today at rocksolidrace.com/hospiscare or call 01392 688052 for more information.
Men! Join our 2013 sponsored walk 16th March, Sandy Park Stadium
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Men’s Walk
Back by popular demand! Join hundreds of men on our 10k sponsored walk followed by a pint, pasty and rugby. Entry is just ÂŁ15. Anyone 12 and up can join in, so get your friends and family together for some quality man time raising money for a great cause. Afterwards enjoy a giant pasty, a pint and England vs Wales on the large screens at Sandy Park. A perfect day out with the boys! Sponsored by
Enter today at menswalk.co.uk
For those who love gardening
April – September
Visit beautiful local gardens
This year our Open Gardens scheme is bigger and better than ever, with 30 beautiful gardens opening their doors to the public. From large, ornamental grounds to inspirational, urban green spaces, there is a garden to suit all tastes. Delicious homemade refreshments served at most venues - treat yourself to a cream tea or coffee and cake! Pick up the 2013 programme Sponsored by from our shops, a local garden centre or visit our website hospiscare.co.uk
Rose Festival and Garden Fair 27th May, Cadhay House
The Rose Festival and Garden Fair at Cadhay is set to be a premier gardening event in the 2013 South West calendar. It will take place in the magnificent grounds of Cadhay, by the kind invitation of Rupert Thistlethwayte. Bank holiday Monday 27 May 2013, from 10.00am to 4.30pm.
Event in a Tent, 12th July
Come and enjoy an evening of fun, food and music overlooking the estuary at St Peter's School, Lympstone. Visit Hospiscare.co.uk for more info.
Relax and enjoy Concerts for Hospiscare ‘Song without End’
27th April, Aeolian Court, Chudleigh
A celebration of the bicentenary of three giants of the Romantic Era - Verdi, Wagner and Liszt. The evening will feature two international artists who will present an intensely romantic programme of songs, arias and virtuoso piano pieces.
Stan Hacking Concert and Band 19th May, St. Peters School, Exeter Music from the shows, light classics and marches conducted by Stan Hacking and Barry Parsons
Golf Tournament
12th July, Exeter Golf and Country Club
In its 9th year book early to guarantee a place in our very popular annual golf tournament. Good food and great prizes make for a fantastic day out. Get together your team of four and sign up today - you could be a winner of the Marnie Burgoyne Trophy! Call for your entry form on
01392 688020.
Celebrate Christmas with us Christmas Fair
30th November, Guildhall, Exeter
Get your Christmas shopping underway at this fantastic event. A great place to find a beautiful gift or to treat yourself.
The Big Card and Christmas Hamper Don’t waste paper sending cards to everyone in the office! Ask people to write their Christmas messages to everyone on our Big Card and pop some pennies in a collecting tin for Hospiscare.
Everyone’s a winner with the Christmas hamper. Decorate a large box and get people to donate food and drink, and then hold a raffle. The winner gets the hamper and the money raised is sent to Hospiscare. Call 01392 688020 for your Christmas Hamper and Big Card pack.
This year we hope you’ll join us at one of our Hospiscare services of light taking place in November and December and dedicate a light on our Tree. These remembrance services take place all over mid and east Devon and are a special way to come together and remember your loved one. Dedications and donations can be made easily by phone or post. After this, your dedication can be seen in the Book of Memories while the light will appear as a symbol of remembrance on the Tree itself, situated on the beautiful Exeter Catherdral Green. To find out more please contact us at fundraising@hospiscare.co.uk or call 01392 688020
Dedicate a light on our tree and remember your loved one.
Hospiscare is your local hospice charity, delivering end of life care and support for people in Exeter, mid and east Devon. Our high quality specialist and supportive care, helps our patients during the final chapter of their lives. With so many big events planned you’re bound to find something that will interest you. If not, why not contact us for a fundraising pack and find out how to run your own event!
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