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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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Aylesham Carnival

Date: September 11th 2010
Time: 12:23
Location: Aylesham, Kent CT3 3EZ
Tel: 01227 782061
Synopsis:
Support Pilgrims Hospices at Kent's largest village fete.

Ashford Rotary Ramble/Run

Date: September 12th 2010
Time: 08:00
Location: Wye Village Hall
Synopsis:
Do you fancy a bit of exercise with an opportunity to do some fundraising?  If so, why not come along to the Rotary Ramble/Run?  You can come on your own, with friends or part of a team representing your Company, School, Club.  You can either run of justa amble along.  There's a choice of a 5 or 10 mile course, almost entirely off-road, well route-marked and over a mix of the lovely countryside around Wye.   Starting from Wye Village Hall.  Ramblers can start at anytime between 8am and 11am, but the runners will be set off at just after 8am and 11am, but the runners will be set off at just after 8am on their 5 mile course.   You can enter by dontaing £10 to our Charity Fund (£5 for under 18's) or you can be sponsored and if you wish, half of what you raise goes to a charity of your choice.

Postling Cross Country Ride

Date: September 12th 2010
Time: 09:00
Location: Postling, near Ashford
Tel: Jane Reynolds 01303 862436
Synopsis:
Come and join the 32nd Postling Charity Horse Ride.  Starting at Page Farm, Postling, Hythe CT21 4EX.  The ride will be approximately 9 miles long and will include 26 fixed obstacles.  All obstacles are optional and any or all may be omitted.  The route will be clearly marked.  Initial donation to be sent with entry form, riders 18 and over £12 riders under 18 £6.  For entry forms please send SAE to Jane Reynolds, The Pent, Postling, Hythe, Kent  CT21 4EY.

Quiz Night

Date: September 15th 2010
Time: 19:30
Location: The Fayreness Hotel
Tel: 01843 868641
Synopsis:
Join us for a fun night with 8 rounds of questions.Enjoy a supper of Bangers & Mash &Apple pie & custard Tickets £8.50 - Tables of 10  From 7.30 - 11.00 

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: 01227 782062
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. Please visit the Moonlight Walk event page under our fundraising section for more details.

A Magical Dinner with Etienne

Date: September 24th 2010
Time: 18:45
Location: Canterbury Catherdral Lodge
Tel: Lindsay Goode 01233 632376
Synopsis:
A champagne reception on the Camponile Lawn (or inside if a wet evening). Black tie.  Three Course dinner, auction and 45 minutes of magic by Etienne Pradier.  Tables of 10. £55 per person. 

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.

Family Country Ramble

Date: October 3rd 2010
Time: 10:00
Location: Brockhill Country Park, Saltwood near Hythe
Tel: Nigel Donkin 01233 504102
Synopsis:
Following on from our very successful Paws for Pilgrims dog ramble last year we are organising a ramble over the beautiful Brockhill Country Park.  All dogs are welcome. Lots of other attractions.  Full details to follow.

Coffee Morning

Date: October 6th 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Tel: Doreen Ashdown 01303 251980
Synopsis:
Our usual coffee morning combined with a Fashion Show.  A good selection of top quality doanted clothes.  Held on the first Wednesday of each month, with stalls and a raffle.

Givaudan 10k Run

Date: October 10th 2010
Time: 10:00
Location: Julie Rose Stadium, Ashford
Tel: Nigel Donkin 01233 504102
Synopsis:
The Givaudan 10k race is happening again this year and you can raise money for Pilgrims Hospices through sponsorship.  There is the 10k race which starts at 10am and a fun run for under 15's which start and 11.30.  Entry for the 10k is £17 on the day and the fun run £3.  You can go to their website www.quest.10k.co.uk

Quex Family Walk

Date: October 10th 2010
Time: 11:00
Location: Quex Park, Birchington.
Tel: Contact Diane at Pilgrims on 01843 233934 for more information
Synopsis:
A 5k walk through open woodland. Dogs welcome.Birds of prey, Childrens activities, including build a bear. Raffle & many other prizes. Dog Show. Barbecue.Entry £5 per person, children under 5 go free.

Open Day

Date: October 10th 2010
Time: 13:00
Location: Entice Hair and Beauty, Kingsnorth Road, Ashford
Tel: Debbie Potter 01233 665222
Synopsis:
Entice Hair and Beauty are holding an Open Day with sponsored events and live music.  1pm til 3pm More details to follow. 

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. Martin Tolhurst Solicitors will be attending to offer free legal advice relevant to end of life care. 

KM Charity Big Quiz

Date: October 15th 2010
Time: 19:00
Location: Ashford International Hotel, Simone Weil Road, Ashford
Tel: Simon Dolby0844 2640291
Synopsis:
Get your team ready and come and join us in the 10th anniversay year, to help smash the Kent record for the largest charity wine and wisdom evening ever staged in Ashford.  £60 for a table , which seats eight and includes a ploughman's meal complimentary glass of wine.  Tickets can be booked from www.kmbigquiz.co.uk 50% of proceeds to Pilgrims Hospices.  Martin Tolhurst will be entering a number of teams. 

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 5pm 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: The Pavilion in Broadstairs
Tel: Contact Carl on 01843 225306 or visit www.filmmakerfestival. com
Synopsis:
There will be film making workshops and screening of independant movies at the Pavilion in Broadstairs on 25th,26th & 27th October. Red Carpet awards night. Meet the stars of films for the International Awards Dinner at the Pavilion Broadstairs on the 28th October.  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.

Health and Beauty Evening

Date: October 29th 2010
Time: 19:30
Location: Tenterden Working Men's Club
Tel: Carol Stevens 01580 762703
Synopsis:
Lots of treatments available.  More details to follow.

Whitstable Charity Christmas Card & Gift Market

Date: October 30th 2010
Time: 09:30
Location: Whitstable United Reformed Church, Middle Wall, Whitstable CT5 1BW
Tel: 01227 771766
Synopsis:
An opportunity to buy your Pilgrims Hospices Christmas Cards early!

Christmas 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.  This will be our Christmas Fayre with all the usual stalls and Father Christmas.

Glamour and Gift Afternoon

Date: November 4th 2010
Time: 15:00
Location: The London Beach Hotel and Spa, Tenterden
Tel: Vicki Dodds 01580 764061
Synopsis:
Mini treatments and Christmas gifts available.  Entrance £5 to include a delicious cream tea.  3pm until 7pm.

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

Canterbury Hospice Christmas Fair

Date: November 27th 2010
Time: 12:00
Location: Pilgrims Hospice Canterbury - Plender House
Tel: 01227 782061
Synopsis:
An early opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts whilst enjoying mulled wine and mince pies! 

Santa's Christmas Grotto, Canterbury

Date: November 27th 2010
Time: 12:00
Location: Pilgrims Hospice Canterbury - Plender House
Tel: 01227 782061
Synopsis:
Children of all ages will love a visit to Santa's magical grotto to meet the man himself, his elves and reindeer and other friends!

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.  

Christmas Music & more.....with Thanet Male Voice Choir

Date: December 3rd 2010
Time: 19:30
Location: St Peter's Methodist Church, Canterbury CT1 2DH
Tel: 01227 782061
Synopsis:
A chance to see this wonderful singing group who are venturing, by popular demand, into Canterbury to entertain us with their excellent and varied repertoire of music.

Thanet Hospice Christmas Fair

Date: December 11th 2010
Time: 11:00
Location: Pilgrims Hospice in Thanet
Tel: Contact Diane at Pilgrims on 01843 233934 for more information
Synopsis:
Various handicraft stalls. Enjoy a coffee & a homemade mince pie in our coffee shop.Also a chance to meet Father Christmas.Raffle.From 11am until 3pm. Free entry. 

Pilgrims Hospice Christmas Dinner & Dance Celebrations

Date: December 11th 2010
Time: 19:30
Location: Winter Gardens, Margate
Tel: Contact Diane at Pilgrims on 01843 233934 for more information
Synopsis:
Enjoy a 3 course meal in relaxing surroundings.Dance the night away with live music by EK1 & a local DJ.Tickets £30.00 in advance.19.30 until 1am

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