events calendar
Below is a list of events planned by Alder Hey Children's Charity and members of the public to help raise money for the children we care for. Why not find an event that interests you and take part in the activities?
Beer Festival!
Monday 22nd June 2015
Beer festival celebrating the produce of our farmers and associated businesses. The event will be family friendly with allocated children’s area with children’s activities and fund raising stalls. In the evening an oompah band to provide the entertainment.
Where?
Lambert, Leonard & May, Old Woodhouses, Broughall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. SY13 4AQ
Skydive
Thursday 1st January 2015
We are looking for adventurous adrenalin junkies to do a sponsored 10,000 feet freefall parachute jump on our behalf and in return we will pay for it! You have a choice of doing one of three jumps; a Tandem Skydive, a Static Line Parachute Jump or a Solo Skydive.
Poppys Charity Night
Monday 24th November 2014
Poppys Charity Night in Liverpool Naval Club on tickets £10 contact.
Century Challenge – Great Wall of China
Saturday 27th September 2014
Join us on our first bespoke overseas challenge from 27/9/14 - 5/10/14 to celebrate our Centenary year and trek along the legendary new Wonder of the World. Minimum sposorship required.
Chester Marathon
Sunday 6th October 2013
If you have your own place you could consider raising funds for the Alder Hey Children’s Charity
Clothes Throw 2013
Tuesday 1st October 2013
- Hold a ‘dress up’ day at work and ask everyone to donate to take part dressing up as their favourite celebrity or personality
- Sell raffle tickets to your colleagues and friendsHold a Clothes Throw fundraising ball with fashion themed auction prizes
- Spring clean your wardrobe and bring items to sell to each other for a donation
- If you own your own business donate a percentage of a products sales for one month
For more information contact Rachel on 0151 252 5364 or via email rachel.donohoe@alderheycharity.com
Clothes Throw 2013 event dates are tbc.
Great North Run
Sunday 15th September 2013
We have a limited number of guaranteed place for this fantastic challenge. We are asking a £50 registration fee and a minimum of £350 in sponsorship
English Half Marathon
Sunday 8th September 2013
If you have your own place you could consider raising funds for the Alder Hey Children’s Charity
Abseil at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
Saturday 10th August 2013
Take part in this exciting abseil and enjoy stunning views across Liverpool. We ask that you pay a £35 registration fee and raise a minimum of £165 in sponsorship.
Ride London
Sunday 4th August 2013
We have a limited number of guaranteed places for this exciting new event. A unique opportunity to cycle a modified version of the 2012 Olympic road race.
RideLondon - Surrey 100
Sunday 4th August 2013
We have a limited number of places for the RideLondon – Surrey 100 on Sunday 4 August 2013.
Follow in the tracks of Bradley Wiggins, Lizzie Armitstead and Mark Cavendish to become a Rainbow Trust cycling hero at RideLondon 100. This event is being called the 'London Marathon on Wheels' and is the first Olympic legacy event for the capital.
What’s it all about?
Starting in The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and ending on The Mall, this will be an event like no other. Join thousands of cyclists for this 100 mile challenge in and around London. The RideLondon 100 will be followed by an elite race, so you'll have some Olympic greats hot on your wheels!
Further information
Please contact Irene Axon on 0151 252 5742 or e-mail Irene.axon@alderheycharity.com
Route - London and Surrey
Registration fee - £50
Minimum sponsorship level - £500
Coniston Challenge
Saturday 13th July 2013
The Coniston Challenge is a unique event that will push not only your physical prowess but also your fundraising talents! Teams of 4-6 people are challenged to get sponsored to take part in a 17km mountain bike ride through the picturesque Grizedale Forest, followed by a 3km kayak across Lake Coniston Waters and finally a 10km trek to the summit of the Old Man of Coniston! If you are interested in taking part in the triathlon with a difference on 13th July 2013, please contact Helen Hughes for further information on 0151 282 4795 or via email helen.hughes@alderhey.nhs.uk.
Alternative Ascot 2013
Thursday 20th June 2013
Where?
Aintree Racecourse, Golden Miller Suite, 12.30-9pm
Where?
£40.00 per person
Details
Alternative Ascot is the racing social event for all those ladies who aren't making the trip to Ascot. Most of our 450 guests (all ladies) have been coming every year so why not join us for a fun-filled day?!
The event is hosted by the ever-popular Willie Miller and begins at 12.30pm with a complimentary drink. The day includes a ‘Best Dressed’ competition, stand-up bingo and a two course lunch. There's also live entertainment, a disco with an interlude to serve full afternoon tea, and of course the televised racing from Ascot!
For tickets or further information contact Helen on 0151 252 5364 helen.hughes@alderheycharity.com
Hilton Around the World in a Day - Charity Fun Day
Saturday 15th June 2013
Hilton hotels throughout the UK and Ireland will be taking part in "Around the World in a Day" as part of Hilton in the Community Foundation's national charity event.
Around the World in a Day participants will collectively aim to travel the circumference of the earth - 24,901.55 miles!
Hilton team members, charity partners and the public will work together in over 70 hotels and offices all over the country to cover as many sponsored miles as possible. All proceeds raised in each area will go to a local charity or good cause of the hotel's choice, representing an amazing chance to make a difference in the community.
The Hilton Liverpool has chosen Alder Hey Children’s Charity and Claire House to jointly benefit from their fundraising. Whilst taking part in the challenge there will also be a family fun day theme for members of the public to enjoy.
Liverpool Mersey Tunnel 10K
Monday 10th June 2013
If you have your own place you could consider raising funds for the Alder Hey Children’s Charity
Great Manchester Run
Sunday 26th May 2013
If you have your own place you could consider raising funds for the Alder Hey Children’s Charity
Zip Wire across Everton FC
Sunday 19th May 2013
Liverpool Unites is raising funds for Alder Hey and are calling on daredevils to take part in a zip wire across Everton FC's ground, Goodison Park. There are still limited places for the event. Whether you're a Blues fan or not, why not bring out the daredevil in you and sign up to support poorly children?
You will get to see the home of Everton FC from a unique vantage point and travel by wire from the Top Balcony in the Main Stand to the Paddock, in Bullens Road. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship, £40 of which is payable up front as a deposit to secure a place.
Call Claudia Tanner on 0151 472 2418 to secure a place at this super fund- raising event.
Liverpool Women’s 10K
Monday 13th May 2013
If you have your own place you could consider raising funds for the Alder Hey Children’s Charity
The London Marathon
Sunday 21st April 2013
If you have your own place you could consider raising funds for the Alder Hey Children’s Charity
From Bach to Bond - concert in aid of Alder Hey
Saturday 20th April 2013
Future star Emmanuel Vass brings his one man piano show 'From Bach to Bond' to Liverpool next month, and he's generously donating proceeds from the performance to Alder Hey.
Find out more at www.emmanuelvass.co.uk
Tickets: £10 (£9 senior citizens, £8 students)
Venue: St. Nick's Liverpool Parish Church, Chapel Street, Liverpool L2 8TZ
To book: Call 0151 227 9169
Under Starters Orders
Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Celebrity teams will battle it out in the kitchen and behind the bar while guests decide who has the winning menu!
For which cost just £35 contact Rachel on 0151 252 5364 rachel.donohoe@alderhey.nhs.uk
All proceeds to benefit Alder Hey Children’s Charity the Official Charity of The John Smiths Grand National 2013.
Liverpool Half Marathon
Sunday 17th March 2013
Liverpool Half Marathon - places still available if anyone wants to run to raise money for the hospital. Telephone Irene Axon on 0151 252 5742.
Premiere of ‘Hope’ at the Royal Court
Sunday 10th March 2013
Tickets are expected to sell quickly for the strictly limited Liverpool run from 6 to 23 March, 2013. Contact the Royal Court Box Office on: 0870 787 1866 or check online at: www.royalcourtliverpool.co.uk
Alder Hey Children's Charity is one of the beneficiaries.
Cheltenham Festival Preview Evening
Monday 4th March 2013
Cheltenham Festival Preview Evening in aid of Alder Hey Children's Charity.
When: Monday 4th March at 7:45 pm
Where: The Old Railway Club, Melling Road, Aintree, Liverpool L9 0LQ
Panel: John Parrott (Racing Pundit & Former World Snooker Champion), Charlie Longsdon (Trainer), Ben Pauling (Assistant Trainer to Nicky Henderson) and Andy Holding (Form Expert Hills Radio), Hosted by John Morris (Jumping Prospects)
Tickets are £10 on the door
All enquiries 0151-520 0080
The Clothes Throw 2012
Thursday 15th November 2012
The Clothes Throw Live Auction which is proudly supported by Littlewoods.
Please join us on Thursday 15th November 2012 starting at 7pm in the Lady Chapel of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.
Guests will be treated to a catwalk auction with the chance to bag some amazing clothes and accessories from celebrities and design houses including Fearne Cotton, Twiggy, Sienna Miller, Mulberry, Christopher Kane, House of Harlow and many, many more!
Tickets cost £30 and include a cocktail reception, canapés and a goody bag. Your ticket will be entered into an exclusive draw to win a prize from Chanel worth over £350. Call Rachel Donohoe on 0151 252 5364 for further details and to reserve your tickets.
Charity auction in memory of Erin
Friday 19th October 2012
All proceeds will go directly to the Alder Hey. The evening will consist of the auction, a raffle, food, live music, dancing and ultimately raising as much money as we can in memory of our precious little girl. Tickets will cost £10 per person. We continue to receive really generous donations of prizes and will continue to make requests for more over the coming months. Get in touch via Twitter @ErinsGift.
The Liverpool Marathon 2012
Sunday 14th October 2012
Places still available if anyone wants to run to raise money for the hospital. Telephone Irene Axon 0151 252 5742.
Up for a challenge? Then why not take part in The Liverpool Marathon 2012 on Sunday 14th October 2012 in aid of The Alder Hey Children’s Charity. We will provide you with sponsorship forms (or you can register on JustGiving) and a running vest.
The 26.2 miles will take in both sides of the River Mersey with the carefully planned out route aiming to deliver a first class race experience for all participating. See, enjoy and experience the city of Liverpool in a unique way that has never been done before!
It costs £44 for affiliated runners and £46 fvor non-affiliated runners. To register either visit our office for an entry form or you can download one online from the official website. Or why not consider taking one of our limited number of guaranteed places - all we ask is you raise a minimum of £260.
For more information please visit the official website http://www.runliverpoolmarathon.co.uk or telephone us on 0151 252 5742.
Charity Night at The Hand Hotel
Saturday 29th September 2012
Charity Night at The Hand Hotel, Church Street, Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5EY, in memory of Owen Reeves – all welcome.
RadioCity Radio-thon
Thursday 27th September 2012
RadioCity in Liverpool are holding their annual 24 hour Radio-thon to raise vital funds for Alder Hey.
Alternative Ascot
Sunday 1st January 2012
Once again the sights and sounds of the famous Berkshire course will be recreated at Aintree when over 450 ladies - and a few brave men - will celebrate their own Royal Ascot Ladies Day at the world famous Aintree racecourse on Thursday 20th June 2013. As usual, racing will be beamed live from Ascot to the home of the Grand National and punters compete for race prizes in order to raise funds for Alder Hey Children’s Charity. For more information please contact Helen Hughes on 0151 282 4795 or on email helen.hughes@alderhey.nhs.uk.
Forthcoming events:
Skydive
We are looking for adventurous adrenalin junkies to do a sponsored 10,000 feet freefall parachute jump on our behalf and in return we will pay for it!
Clothes Throw 2013
Fundraise the fashionable way - ask your company to hold a Clothes Throw Day!
Zip Wire across Everton FC
Zip-wire across Goodison park in aid of Alder Hey!
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