Weekly News

ROTARY CLUB OF BANBURY 10TH ANNUAL SWIMATHON

Saturday 11 February at Bloxham School

The Rotary Club of Banbury Cherwell are organising a SWIMATHON and are inviting teams or individuals of all ages to enter on behalf of their chosen charity. Bloxham School have kindly agreed for the Rotary to hold this event at their swimming pool. 70% of proceeds raised will go to your nominated charity with 30% towards Rotary charitable causes. If anyone is interested in entering this event on behalf of the hospice, please telephone Jennette on 01280 705700 for more information and sponsor forms

JS AUCTIONS VALUATION DAY

Wednesday 15 February, 10am-3pm, JS Auctions, Oxford Road, Bodicote

Please phone Sarah at JS Auctions on 272488 to arrange an appointment. All proceeds from teas and coffees to Katharine House.

JAYPUR RESTAURANT FUNDRAISING EVENING

Thursday 16 February, From 6pm, Jaypur Indian Restaurant, Parsons Street, Banbury

All proceeds from food ordered from the regular menu, drink and all the wages to staff on that particular day will be given to Katharine House Hospice. There will be three sittings: 6pm – 8pm, 8pm – 9.30pm, 9.30 – midnight. Booking recommended. Please phone Jaypur on 01295 275117 or email jaypur@hotmail.co.uk to reserve your table. Our very grateful thanks to Mr Uddin and his staff

KINGS SUTTON MUSIC NIGHT

Friday 17 February, 8pm, The White Horse Public House, The Square, Kings Sutton

Acoustic music evening with entertainment from local musicians. All welcome. Free entry. Donations to Katharine House.

BANBURY 15 MILE AND FUN RUN

Sunday 18 March, Spiceball Leisure Centre

This year’s Banbury Run will take place on Sunday 18 March starting at Spiceball Leisure Centre. As well as the 15 mile run there will be the Paul Bithell Memorial 2 mile Charity Run (in aid of Katharine House Hospice) and a 1 mile Fun Run for under 14s. Further information and entry forms are available from the Banbury Guardian office in South Bar, Essential Sports in Parsons Street and Spiceball Leisure Centre or please visit Banbury Harriers website

ADVANCE NOTICE - COLLEGIUM REGALE CONCERT

Saturday 31 March, St. Mary’s Church, Adderbury

Back by popular demand! These internationally renowned Kings College Cambridge Choral Scholars are returning to perform for us again in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church, Adderbury. Tickets now on sale at £16 each (sorry no concessions). For further information please phone Sarah on 01295 812161

KNITTED EASTER PETS

Our new Easter campaign of Easter Pets and People is going really well so if you have any ready made for us we would be very grateful if you could send them in as soon as possible. They can be sent to any of our charity shops, or direct to the Hospice, but please mark them clearly for Sarah Brennan in the Fundraising office. Our grateful thanks to those supporters who have already sent some in. If you can sell Easter ‘chicks’ or ‘pets’ on our behalf please phone Sarah on 01295 812161

6th MIDNIGHT WALK – SAVE THE DATE

Save the date! - Our 6th Midnight walk will be held on Saturday 23 June at The Willows, home of Banbury Cricket Club in Bodicote. Registration forms will be available in March. For more information please visit our website or phone fundraising on 01295 812161. We also need volunteers to help out on the night and would also love to hear from any businesses willing to help sponsor this year’s Midnight Walk. Any amount would be gratefully received and means that more funds raised goes towards nursing care at the hospice. We already have lots of local businesses who offer their products or services free of charge. Your name and logo appears on our website and on all correspondence relating to the Midnight Walk. For further information please phone Sue Lane on 01295 812161

VOLUNTEER WARD CLARKS NEEDED

Do you have some spare time each week? Are you available to volunteer as a Ward Clerk every Monday 9am – 1pm. If you are interested in assisting, please telephone Nicky Hanson Human Resources, for an application pack on 01295 811866 or email humanresources@khh.org.uk. Thank you

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For fundraising information, please contact Sue Lane, Fundraising Manager on 01295 812161 or email sue.lane@khh.org.uk.