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Please support your local hospice by attending one of our events. All events are organised by local volunteers trying to raise money for Pilgrims. There is something for everyone so please search by area or type of event or date.

If you wish to help, would like further details of future events, or to tell us of an event you are organising, please contact your local fundraising office.  Sharon Burberry for Ashford on 01233 504111, Joan Jaques for Canterbury on 01227 812612 or Diane MacLennan for Thanet on 01843 233934.

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Thanet Lions Boot Fair

Date: March 13th 2010
Time: 08:30
Location: Ramsgate Garden Centre, Hereson Road, Ramsgate
Tel: Contact Colin on 07738286370
Synopsis:
Boot fair in the car park of the Ramsgate Garden Centre.8.30am - 1pm.£6.00 a pitch.

Fashion Show

Date: March 17th 2010
Time: 19:00
Location: Ashford Football Club, Homelands
Tel: Sharon Burberry 01233 504102
Synopsis:
Travelling Trends Fashion Show.  All new surplus clothes from shops including M & S, Debenhams, BHS, Dorothy Perkins and Next, to name a few.  Clothes can be brought on the night at up to 60-80% off RRP.  Cash and debit and credit cards taken.  £5 per ticket.  Raffle.

Thanet Lions Boot Fair

Date: March 20th 2010
Time: 07:00
Location: Drapers Mills Primary School, College Road, Margate
Tel: Contact Colin on 07738286370
Synopsis:
Boot fair in the grounds of Drapers Mills.From 7am - 1pm.£6.00 a pitch.In the event of rain the boot fair will be cancelled.No smoking & No dogs.

KM Charity of the Year in the Ashford area - Zip Wire Challenge

Date: March 20th 2010
Time: 10:00
Location: Folkestone Race Course
Tel: 08442640293
Synopsis:
A sponsored zip wire event for Pilgrims Hospices and KM Walk to School.  Raise a minimum of £75 to participate in the challenge at Folkestone Racecourse.  Minimum age for taking part is 18.  See all details on www.kmcharitychallenge.co.uk

Murder Mystery Night

Date: March 26th 2010
Time: 19:00
Location: St Edmunds RC Shool, Old Charlton Road, Dover
Tel: 08458339908 (local rate)
Synopsis:
The Dover Lions Club invites you to join them for an evening of fun.  Tickets £7 each.  Bring your own food and drinks.  Tickets available from Buckland Post Office, or email elaine.prime@yahoo.co.uk. 

Thanet Lions Boot Fair

Date: March 27th 2010
Time: 08:30
Location: Ramsgate Garden Centre, Hereson Road, Ramsgate
Tel: Contact Colin on 07738286370
Synopsis:
Boot fair in the car park of Ramsgate Garden Centre.8.30am - 1pm.£6.00 a pitch.

Half a Sixpence hold an Art Exhibition in aid of Pilgrims Hospice

Date: March 27th 2010
Time: 10:00
Location: Half a Sixpence, Evegate, Smeeth, Ashford
Tel: 01303 814221
Synopsis:
Half a Sixpence have very kindly agreed to open their gallery for the Exhibition in order to raise much needed funds for Pilgrims Hospices.  All paintings have been kindly donated but they still require more.  If you have any unwanted framed paintings please call Nigel Donkin on 01233 504102 or Richard Walton 01303 814221.The event is generously sponsored by The Evegate Partnership, Oak Creative, The Olde Restaurant and Half a Sixpence.  SPECIAL OPEN DAYS ON Saturday, 27th. & Sunday, 28th., March and will be officially opened by former ITV weatherman, Ron Lobeck on 27th March at 2pm.http://www.half-a-sixpence.co.uk/

Spring into Summer fashion show - credit crunch chic

Date: March 27th 2010
Time: 19:15
Location: Chaucer School, Canterbury
Tel: Anna Novy 01227 478272 or Paulene Green 01227 760969
Synopsis:
On 27th March at 7.30pm Canterbury's Kmfm special breakfast presenter Neil Redding is presenting a special fashion show this spring in aid of Pilgrims Hospices.  It's at the Chaucer Technology School in, the appropriately named, Spring Lane Canterbury and will showcase some of the utterly fabulous clothes that are donated regularly in our shops and how it's possible to find top quality designer label clothes, shoes and bags at bargain prices.  The show is called Spring into Summer as it coincides with the night we change the clocks to summertime. We have a professional model in charge of our catwalk, along with ladies who range in age from 17 to 75.  Julian Brazier MP and Cllr. Gabrielle Davis, Sheriff of Canterbury are among our guests, so why not come and join us?Tickets are £8, which includes a free drink and some lovely food, they can be bought from the organisers Anna on 01227 478272 or Paulene on 01227 760969, or email paulenelg@aol.co.uk (watch out for the unusual spelling of Paulene).  Or call at the Canterbury Hospice shop, Canterbury Hospice and even at the Chaucer Technology School.  We'll have a raffle, a couple of tombolas, some nearly new clothes stalls, toiletries, jewellery and a lot of fun  All the proceeds of the event will go to the Hospice.

Coffee Morning

Date: March 31st 2010
Time: 10:30
Location: Walpole Bay Hotel, Cliftonville
Tel: Contact Dawn on01843 843814
Synopsis:
Join us for coffee & enjoy delicious hot cross buns.Various stalls & a raffle.Tickets £2.50 in advance or on the door. 10.30 - 12.00 

Coffee Morning

Date: April 7th 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Tel: Doreen Ashdown 01303 251980
Synopsis:
Coffee Morning held on the first Wednesday of each month, with stalls and raffle.

Thanet Lions Boot Fair

Date: April 17th 2010
Time: 07:00
Location: Drapers Mills Primary School, College Road, Margate
Tel: Contact Colin on 07738286370
Synopsis:
Boot Fair in the grounds of Drapers Mills Primary School.7am - 1pm.£6.00 a pitch. In the event of rain the boot fair will be cancelled.No smoking & No dogs. 

Sponsored Spring Walk

Date: April 18th 2010
Time: 09:00
Location: From Chilham to Chartham
Tel: Contact Olive: 01227 700484
Synopsis:
Walk from Chilham Village Hall to Chartham, through beautiful countryside. A drink and a chocolate bar are provided halfway. On your return light refreshments will also be provided. 9am start.Sponsor forms available from Olive Cox 01227 700484. We look forward to seeing you.

St George's Day Celebrations

Date: April 25th 2010
Time: 12:30
Location: Various
Tel: As above
Synopsis:
Enjoy a Traditional Three Course Lunch at the  Thorley Taverns as listed below. £20.00 per person, which includes a £5.00 donation to Pilgrims Hospices.The Fayreness Hotel  Kingsgate - 01843 868641.Pavilion on the Sands  Broadstairs - 01843 600999.Sir Stanley Gray Restaurant at The Pegwell Bay Hotel  Pegwell - 01843 599590The Oak Hotel Ramsgate - 01843 585686 BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT   

Coffee Morning

Date: May 5th 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Trinity Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Tel: Doreen Ashdown 01303 251980
Synopsis:
Coffee Morning held on then first Wednesday of each month, with stalls and a raffle.

Pilgrims Cycle Challenges

Date: May 9th 2010
Time: 10:00
Location: Between Thanet, Canterbury and Ashford Hospices
Synopsis:
Choose your challenge - visit the dedicated page on this site for more details.

Ceilidh Dance

Date: May 14th 2010
Time: 19:30
Location: Broadstairs Pavilion
Tel: Contact Colin on 07738286370
Synopsis:
The Lions Club of Thanet present the 'Hot Rats'Ceilidh music and dancing throughout the evening from 19.30 until midnight, including raffle. Tickets £10 in advance.Proceeds to Pilgrims Hospice and other Thanet Lions projects.

Hospice Aerobathon

Date: May 16th 2010
Time: 10:00
Location: Pfizer Social Club, Sandwich
Tel: Contact Adam: 01304 645675
Synopsis:
Join us from 10.00am - 1pm in the Pfizer Sports Hall for an energizing Sunday.

Pilgrims Hospices Canterbury Half Marathon

Date: May 23rd 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Canterbury Rugby Club, Merton Lane, Canterbury
Synopsis:
Put this date in your diary and get in training! This traditional Half-Marathon has for a long time been a highlight of the Kent running scene. It is a difficult hilly route but this is compensated for by the beautiful North Downs countryside and pretty villages on the way. All profits and sponsorship go to Pilgrims Hospices. To enter go to http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/viewevent.asp?sp=&v=2&EN=51959

BUPA 10k Run

Date: May 31st 2010
Time: 11:50
Location: London
Tel: 01233 504102
Synopsis:
To be held in London on Monday 31 May 2010. Please contact Nigel Donkin, Regional Fundraising Manager if you are interested in running for Pilgrims Hospices.  There will be a minimum level of sponsorship required.

Coffee Morning

Date: June 2nd 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Trinity Church Hall, Folkestone
Tel: Doreen Ashdown 01303 251980
Synopsis:
Coffee Morning held on the first Wednesday of each month, with stalls and a raffle.

Boys & Maughan Charity Day

Date: June 3rd 2010
Time: 08:00
Location: Prince's Golf Club in Sandwich
Synopsis:
This will be once again will be held at Prince's Golf Club in Sandwich, final qualifying course for next year's Open Championship.The day will follow their tried, tested and ever popular 27 hole format, utilising all 3 of Prince's 9 hole courses, with coffee & bacon rolls on arrival, 9 morning holes followed by lunch and a further 18 holes in the afternoon.Events will be topped off by a sumptuous dinner, charity raffle & auction in aid of Pilgrims Hospices.Please email Robin Evans for further details and an entry pack. All this for £95.00 per player. For golfers and non-golfers alike there are sponsorship oportunities available, as well as a limited number of dinner only places.

Pilgrims Hospices Moonlight Walks - A Night To Remember, Deal

Date: June 5th 2010
Time: 22:30
Location: Deal seafront
Tel: 01843 233934
Synopsis:
Carrying on the Pilgrims' tradition of walking at night time, the 2010 Moonlight walks offer ladies and girls (over the age of 12) the chance to step out together, remember someone special, have lots of fun and raise money for a very worthy cause. More details to follow, walks also taking place in Ashford on 26th June 2010 and in Whistable/Herne Bay in September 2010.  Keep checking the website for more information as it becomes available.

Garden Safari event

Date: June 19th 2010
Time: 09:00
Location: Various in east Kent
Tel: Joan Jaques - 01227 812612
Synopsis:
Spring is around the corner and our supporters in East Kent will be opening their gardens to raise funds for Pilgrims Hospices. Please note the following dates in your diaries, and keep an eye on our website for further details. Weekend of 19th & 20th June 2010 and Weekend of 26th & 27th June 2010

All Sorts Of Music

Date: June 20th 2010
Time: 16:00
Location: St Mary's Church, Strand Street, Sandwich CT13 2GY
Tel: 01304 621001
Synopsis:
ALL SORTS OF MUSIC are organising a Fundraising Summer Concert in aid of Pilgrims Hospices.  Entry fee for the Concert will be £4 per ticket. 

Pilgrims Hospices Moonlight Walks - A Night To Remember, Ashford

Date: June 26th 2010
Time: 22:30
Location: Ashford - McArthur Glen
Tel: 01233 504102
Synopsis:
Carrying on the Pilgrims' tradition of walking at night time, the 2010 Moonlight walks offer ladies and girls (over the age of 12) the chance to step out together, remember someone special, have lots of fun and raise money for a very worthy cause. More details to follow - walks also taking place in Deal on 5th June 2010 and in Whitstable on 18th September 2010.  Keep checking the website for more informations as it becomes available.

KM Charity of the Year in Ashford - Dragon Boat Race

Date: July 4th 2010
Time: 00:00
Location: Chatham Maritime
Synopsis:
Dragon Boat Race. Raising funds for Pilgrims Hospices.

Coffee Morning

Date: July 7th 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Tel: Doreen Ashdown 01303 251980
Synopsis:
Coffee Morning held on first Wednesday of each month. Stalls and Raffle.

Canterbury Summer Fayre

Date: July 10th 2010
Time: 12:00
Location: 56 London Road, Canterbury CT2 8JA
Tel: 01227 812621
Synopsis:
An annual event held in the grounds of Canterbury Hospice.  Various stalls, music, children's entertainment and teas. All proceeds in aid of Pilgrims Hospices.12.00 until 4pm

The Rotary Baa Baa Charity Walk/Run

Date: July 11th 2010
Time: 10:30
Location: St Martins Field, New Romney
Synopsis:
A 5 km walk/run around New Romney.  Food and drink at "Bucks BBQ", Bouncy castle, face painting and lots more. See www.baabaacharitywalk.co.uk

Thanet Hospice Summer Fayre

Date: July 17th 2010
Time: 11:00
Location: Pilgrims Hospices Thanet - 11.00am - 3pm
Tel: 01843 233934
Synopsis:
Please join us for our Annual Summer Fayre. An afternoon out for all the family. Various stalls, games, children's corner, homemade cakes, Grand Raffle & more.

Chislet Colliery Bowling Tournament

Date: August 1st 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Chislet Welfare Bowls Club, Hersden
Tel: Jim Harlow 01227 760926
Synopsis:
The seventh mixed triples tournament in the Chislet Colliery Bowling year. Tournament from 09.30 till 5pm, and awards presentation 5pm till 5.30pm. A long standing event that has raised £7,000 for Pilgrims Hospices and aims to raise a further £1,000 this year.

Coffee Morning

Date: August 4th 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Tel: Doreen Ashdown 01303 251980
Synopsis:
Coffee Morning held on the first Wednesday of each month, with stalls and a raffle.

Ashford Hospice Summer Fair

Date: August 7th 2010
Time: 01:00
Location: Ashford Hospice
Tel: 01233 504102
Synopsis:
It's that time of year again.  Come along to one of the best fetes in the area.  Lots of stalls including the bottle tombola, cake stall, barbeque, grand raffle and lots more. 

Aldington Soap Box Derby

Date: August 30th 2010
Time: 11:00
Location: The Walnut Tree Aldington, Ashford
Tel: Sarah Prescott 01233 720166
Synopsis:
A great fun day with lots of carts.  The Derby will start opposite the Walnut Tree Pub and finish will be at the corner of Pattison Farm Close.  All entries must raise a minimum of £30 sponsorship. Drivers must be 16 and over and drivers under 18 must have written permission from parent or guardian.  Starts at 11 am unitl 6pm.

Coffee Morning

Date: September 1st 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Trinity Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Tel: Doreen Ashdown 01303 251980
Synopsis:
Coffee morning held on the first Wednesday of each month, with stalls and a raffle.

Pilgrims Hospices Moonlight Walks - A Night to Remember, Herne Bay/Whitstable

Date: September 18th 2010
Time: 21:00
Location: Pier Pavilion Active Life Ltd, Herne Bay
Tel: 01843 233934
Synopsis:
Carrying on the Pilgrims' tradition of walking at night time, the 2010 Moonlight walks offer ladies and girls (over the age of 12) the chance to step out together, remember someone special, have lots of fun and raise money for a very worthy cause. Keep checking the website for more information as it becomes available. 

Thanet 5K Fun Run 'Ready Steady, Go Yellow'

Date: September 26th 2010
Time: 10:30
Location: Oval Bandstand Cliftonville, Margate
Tel: Contact Diane at Pilgrims on 01843 233934 for more information
Synopsis:
Enjoy a run, stroll, walk along the cliff top and promenade from the Oval Bandstand to Palm Bay and back.Be daring and wear something yellow for the day - the more imaginative the better! Suitable for all ages and abilities. Entry Fee: £5.00 per person in advance or £7.00 on the day. 

Charity Golf Day

Date: October 1st 2010
Time: 00:00
Location: Royal Cinque Ports, Sandwich
Tel: 01304 613191
Synopsis:
Charity Golf Day organised by John Pepper.

Coffee Morning

Date: October 6th 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Tel: Doreen Ashdown 01303 251980
Synopsis:
Coffee morning held on the first Wednesday of each month, with stalls and a raffle.

KM Charity of the Year in the Ashford Area - Quiz

Date: October 15th 2010
Time: 00:00
Location: Ashford
Synopsis:
Quiz in Ashford.  Raising funds for Pilgrims Hospices. More details to follow nearer the time.

Apple Fayre

Date: October 16th 2010
Time: 10:00
Location: Perry Court Farm, Bilting nr Ashford
Tel: Sharon Burberry 01233 504102
Synopsis:
Come along and enjoy the many varieties of apples and other fruits.  Lots of local produce on sale from local producers all in aid of Pilgrims Hospices. From Saturday 16th October to Sunday 17th October.

International Filmmaker Festival Premier Night

Date: October 25th 2010
Time: 17:30
Location: Vue cinema Complex, Westwood Cross, Broadstairs
Tel: Contact Carl on 01843 225306
Synopsis:
Join the stars on the red carpet from 5.30 to enjoy a celebratory drink prior to the film starting at 6.30.Then afterwards canopies at 20.45.Tickets £25.00

International Filmmaker Festival Awards Night

Date: October 28th 2010
Time: 17:00
Location: Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent , Margate
Tel: Contact Carl on 01843 225306 or visit www.filmmakerfestival. com
Synopsis:
Following the screening at the Winter Gardens on 26th & 27th October, you will then be able to join us for the presentation of the prestidgious awards. You will be welcomed with a drink on the red carpet at 17.00. The evening will also include a three course meal and coffee.Evening dress preferred. Tickets can be purchased for both nights.

Coffee Morning

Date: November 3rd 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Trinity Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Tel: Doreen Ashdown 01303 251980
Synopsis:
Coffee morning held on the first Wednesday of each month, with stalls and a raffle.

KM Charity Abseil Challenge

Date: November 27th 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Screaming Alley Clifftop, Royal Esplanade, Ramsgate
Tel: Contact the KM Charity Challenge Team at www.kmcharitychallenge.co.uk
Synopsis:
Are you ready for the ultimate challenge- then abseil from the top of Screaming Alley in Ramsgate to raise vital funds for Pilgrims Hospices. For further information go to www.kmcharitychallenge.co.uk

Coffee Morning

Date: December 1st 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Trinity Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Tel: Doreen Ashdown 01303 251980
Synopsis:
Meet Father Christmas at our regular Coffee morning held on the first Wednesday of each month. Also includes stalls and a raffle. Raffle to be drawn at the DECEMBER meeting.  

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