“It was just the right treatment for me.”Patient Paul Bink, who was taken to Blackpool pleasure beach by Hospice staff to fulfil his wishes All quotations and photographs are used with permission.
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Join us at one of the many fantastic events that are held each year in aid of St Ann’s Hospice. If you’d like to help us spread the word, we would love you to print off any of our event posters to display at your workplace, club, local church...
Make a Will Week
12 March 2010
Participating solicitors across Greater Manchester
From 8-12 March 2010, St Ann’s Hospice is running its annual ‘Make a Will Week’ where a number of solicitors across Greater Manchester give their time free to write a will for you, in return for a donation to St Ann’s Hospice.
Fancy Dress Disco
19 March 2010
The Nursery, Heaton Norris
Make it a night to remember at The Nursery’s Charity Fancy Dress Disco.
The Comedy Factor
23 March 2010
Printworks, Manchester
Laugh your way to.…“The Comedy Factor”
Clarins Evening
25 March 2010
John Lewis, Cheadle
Enjoy demonstrations of the latest Clarins products and have the chance to win hundreds of pounds of products.
Wilmslow Half Marathon
28 March 2010
Wilmslow Rugby Club
The 26th ASICS Wilmslow Half Marathon is on Sunday 28th March 2010 at Wilmslow Rugby Club and will again incorporate the England Half Marathon Championship.
Liverpool Half Marathon
28 March 2010
The Arena, City Centre, Liverpool
The Liverpool Half Marathon course starts and finishes on the famous River Mersey waterfront alongside the new Liverpool Arena. The route passes many of the iconic landmarks in the city and is a race to remember.
Clothes Swap Shop Launch Party
15 April 2010
The Didsbury Pub
Your passport to a new wardrobe...
Booths Town & Ellen Brook Brass Band in Concert
17 April 2010
Roe Green Community Centre, Worsley
Little Hulton Appeals Committe proudly presents Booths Town & Ellen Brook Brass Band in Concert.
Brighton Marathon
18 April 2010
Brighton
Brighton Marathon is due to take place at 9am on Sunday 18th April 2010. The route around the city and along the coast will be generally fast and reasonably flat. Brighton Marathon have worked hard with the city council to come up with an event that tours much of the city of Brighton & Hove, takes in glorious coastal views, but which keeps disruption to a minimum.
The Chris Hoy Edinburgh Half Marathon
18 April 2010
Meadowbank Stadium.
The picturesque Firth of Forth coastline forms the backdrop to this scenic Half Marathon which takes place on Sunday 18th April 2010.
Virgin London Marathon
25 April 2010
London
The London Marathon is the largest annual fundraising event on the planet – runners have raised over £450 million for good causes since the race began in 1981.
Salford Lord Mayor Calendar of Events
30 April 2010
Various venues around Salford
Salford Lord Mayor supports St Ann’s Hospice through a series of events.
Choir Concert Presented in Assocaition with Salford Catherdral
8 May 2010
Salford RC Cathedral, Chapel St, Salford
Enjoy an evening of music in association with Salford Cathedral in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.
Beauty and the Beast
11 May 2010
RNCM, Oxford Rd, Manchester
The East Cheshire Musical Theatre Company presents Beauty and the Beast to raise funds for St Ann’s Hospice
Bupa Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run (1.5km and 2.5km)
15 May 2010
Sportcity, Manchester
The North West’s biggest and best mini and junior running event returns to Sportcity – and will be staged the day before the Bupa Great Manchester Run. The event is open to youngsters of all abilities and aged from 3 to 8 years (Mini) and 9 to 14 years (Junior) – and there will be separate boys and girls runs split into older and younger age groups.
Bupa Great Manchester Run (10km)
16 May 2010
Starts from Portland Street, Manchester City Centre
Britain’s premier 10km running event – demand has been at an all-time high this year so there is a ballot system in place for the final 10,000 places.
Edinburgh Marathon
23 May 2010
Edinburgh City Centre
Run the The Edinburgh Marathon that was rated the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World Magazine. The race will follow a similar route to previous years. It will start in the city centre taking in Holyrood Park, Leith Links and Portobello Promenade, it will then go through East Lothian before a grandstand finish in Musselburgh Racecourse.
Hale Light Orchestra
24 May 2010
Emmanuel Church
Hale Light Orchestra presents An Evening of Light Orchestral Music in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.
Tee Off for St Ann’s Hospice
17 June 2010
Didsbury Golf Club
Take part in the Horse and Farrier Charity Golf Day – come along, support your local charity and Tee Off!!
Manchester Midnight Walk
2 July 2010
Manchester Central
The Midnight Walk is back – bigger and better for 2010! After the huge success of 2009 – we are delighted to announce that the 2010 Midnight Walk will take place on Friday 2 July, again taking a 10km route around Manchester starting out at Manchester Central.
Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
4 July 2010
Starts at Manchester United Football Ground
Starting from Manchester United Football Ground at Old Trafford, this invigorating 60 mile ride will take you along country lanes to the finish on the South Promenade at Blackpool, where you can enjoy a barbecue, live music and well-earned massage!
Bramall Park Golf Club Charity AM-AM
7 July 2010
Bramall Park Golf Club
Take part in the Bramall Park Golf Club Charity AM-AM – come along, support your local charity and Tee Off!!
Manchester 100k Bike Ride
5 September 2010
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
A great ‘Century’ ride – a 100 mile route along beautiful lanes through a wide sweep of Cheshire. Starting and finishing at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester, the route heads first to Northwich, taking in Delamere Forest and Nantwich (the half way point) for lunch before heading back through Middlewich to the Finish.
Great North Run
19 September 2010
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
The Bupa Great North Run, from Newcastle to South Shields, is the world’s most iconic and popular half marathon with 54,000 runners to be allocated places in 2010.
Cardiff Half Marathon
17 October 2010
Cardiff City Centre
2009’s sell-out race saw a record number of runners taking part, with over 11,000 entering the biggest road race in Wales. Register now for the Cardiff Half Marathon 2010 to guarantee your place and pay 2009 prices for entry.
Blackpool Marathon
17 October 2010
Blackpool
Run the world’s famous Golden Mile and take all the sights and sounds of Blackpool on a completely traffic free course. Starting from the Hilton Hotel on the Promenade the course runs along the promenade roads before a spectacular finish off the main road on the middle walkway, approximately 100 yards from the Hilton Hotel.
Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon
3 May 2011
The race starts at the Belfast City Hall and finishes at Ormeau Park.
Belfast will host this year’s event on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May. Over 18,000 runners are expected to hit the streets of the North, South, East and West of the City. Entries will be available from the 10th September 2009 with a final cut-off point for entries on the 16th April 2010.
Register for the 2010 Manchester Midnight Walk
2 July 2010 from Manchester Central
Don't miss out, register now using our simple and secure online form and be there on 2 July for the Manchester Midnight Walk - a 10km fun walk around Manchester in aid of St Ann's Hospice.
Join Team St Ann's!
and run, walk or cycle for us...
Whether you want to do a run, walk or cycle ride for charity but don't know where to start, or if you have already registered for an event and have a place...we'd love you to join Team St Ann's and raise sponsorship money for us.
Make a Will Week
Don't put it off...
From 8-12 March 2010, St Ann's Hospice is running its annual 'Make a Will Week' where a number of solicitors across Greater Manchester give their time free to write a will for you.
Overseas challenge events
Take on the challenge of a lifetime...
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro, trek along the Great Wall of China, cycle from London to Paris - overseas challenges are varied, exciting and potentially life-changing experiences.
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