Challenges & events Halloween Run Sunday, 28th October A spooktacular 2.5km and 5km fun run or walk for trick or treaters of all ages at Worcester Woods Country Park. Set spines shivering with your fancy dress! Enjoy traditional Halloween activities.
Virgin London Marathon 2019 If you applied for a ballot place back in May for the 2019 London Marathon and are lucky enough to have one of the places, please consider running for us! We will provide full fundraising support, running vest or t-shirt and the opportunity to join a team of charity runners who can share your training and fundraising experiences.
Severn Valley Walk Saturday, 13th October Choose from a 4, 7, or 14 mile walk, starting from Bewdley and relax with a return journey on the Severn Valley steam railway. Take a riverside walk with autumnal views and admire our beautiful landscape. Sponsored by OGL Computer, supported by Severn Valley Railway.
For full details of all events and challenges visit www.strichards.org.uk/events or call the Fundraising Team on 01905 763963.
Lights of Love Nov - Dec
Santa Skydive
Christmas tree recycling
Dedicate a light in memory and celebration of loved ones this festive season and support our hospice care. Lights of Love brings together thousands of people each year. It’s a time to be thankful for everything we have, but it can also be a time where we miss those who are no longer with us.You can also join special events on
Saturday 8th December
January 11th/12th/13th – 2019
Join our group Santa Skydive day at Hinton Airfield and experience a free-fall from 10,000ft at speeds up to 120mph before being expertly steered to the ground in front of friends and family. Training and free Santa suits provided on the day. Limited places available.
Take the hassle out of your post festive clear up and support St Richard’s in our popular Christmas tree recycling scheme. Registrations open early November 2018.
Thursday, 15th November Worcester Cathedral Tuesday, 20th November Sacred Heart Church, Droitwich Thursday 29th November Pershore Abbey Tuesday, 4th December Great Malvern Priory Thursday 20th December Carols in the Car Park, St Richard’s Hospice Worcester To dedicate a light please visit www.strichards.org.uk/lightsoflove Sponsored by Andrew Grant.
Nepal Trek 2019 2nd – 13th November 2019
St Richard’s is jointly-organising a fantastic 12 day bespoke trek to the Himalayas in November next year, including two days spent helping at a hospice organisation in Kathmandu. This trek is a great opportunity to witness the culture and tradition of the people of Nepal. Take in the spectacular views of the snowy peaks of the Annapurnas and a fascinating mountain panorama from Poon Hill.
Festive Lunch Thursday, 6th December
Snowdrop Ball Saturday, 17th November Come and join us for the largest, glitziest St Richard’s hospitality event of the year! Enjoy drinks on arrival, a scrumptious three course dinner, a live auction, fantastic band, disco, casino, fun photo booth and much more, guaranteed to be a night to remember. Sponsored by Shrubbery Dental Practice.
Join us for this popular festive lunch and shopping at The Bank House, Bransford from 10am – 4pm. Enjoy a three course festive menu accompanied by tea, coffee, mince pies and a complimentary glass of wine or orange juice. A pre-and post lunch shopping experience showcasing a variety of local goods, and light entertainment. Tickets cost - £35 per person.
Teams of volunteers will collect trees from around the county and in return we will ask for a donation to support our care. In 2018 we collected more than 860 Christmas trees, raising £10,000. If you could volunteer to help or if your business would like to get involved please contact fundraiser Jayne Sargeant on 01905 763963 or email jsargeant@strichards.org.uk Sponsored by The Christmas Decorators.
Sponsored by Knight Frank and Bodega Womenswear
Lantern walk at dusk Saturday 9th February, 2019 Walk the beautiful two mile (approximate) route around the grounds of Croome Court National Trust park and light up the sky in memory of a loved one. Participants will receive a lantern and LED candle to carry along the route, lighting up the picturesque gardens. Tickets will be available at the end of October 2018.
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