Local Events
The Group arranges a variety of meetings, social and fund-raising events throughout the year, at various locations around the county. All are open to all of our members and to family, friends and supporters ... well, anyone who would like to come along really! All the events are relaxed and friendly and provide a good opportunity to meet others, have a chat, and enjoy the company of good friends who understand the needs of Lupus sufferers.
Sometimes we also provide support to other events, especially where some kind group, organisation or sports club is putting on a charity fund-raising event for our benefit.
We try to have events in different parts of the county when possible, and if you could offer any help this would be very welcome indeed. For example, quite a few of our members and supporters arrange Coffee Meetings or similar easy-to-run events from time to time at venues local to them, or even at their own homes. Assistance at other events is also very much appreciated.
Fund-Raising Raffles: Whenever the opportunity arises, we include a fund-raising raffle in most events. Generally, just about everyone manages to take a prize home, which rounds the event off nicely, and some useful contributions towards Group and National funds are collected. We mostly rely on donations from members, friends and supporters for the prizes, so if you can help please ring Carol Berkhauer on 01202 303557.
Transport: If anyone would like to attend any of these events but would have problems getting there, phone Debbie on 01202 877390 as we may be able to get another member to collect you (and if you are willing to share your transport for someone else to join you on a trip to a meeting, please let Debbie know that too. Thanks).
| July 2005 |
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| Wed 27th July – 6.00pm to about 10.00pm OPEN AIR THEATRE EVENING ON BROWNSEA ISLAND (includes boat trip to and from Poole Quay). The play is Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure". Cost inc. boat fare £16.00 per head Contact: Debbie Steel on 01202 877390 for details & bookings |
| August 2005 |
| Sun 7th August – 2.00pm to 6.00pm ANNUAL BARBEQUE hosted by Debbie & Dave Steel. Cost £5.00 per head Venue: 7 Ebor Close, Ferndown, BH22 8LZ. Location Map Contact: Debbie Steel on 01202 877390 for details |
| September 2005 |
| Tue 6th September - 7.00pm to 9.00pm COMMITTEE MEETING Venue: 7 Ebor Close, Ferndown, BH22 8LZ. Location Map Contact: Margaret Hosking, Chairperson, on 01202 884809 |
| Sat 10th September - 11.30am to 3.30pm to BOAT TRIP ACROSS POOLE HARBOUR TO WAREHAM Meet up at Poole Quay at 11.30am to catch the boat, for a trip along the inland waterways to Wareham, to have a fish & chip lunch, and then return back to Poole. Contact: Margaret Hosking on 01202 884809 for further details & bookings |
| October 2005 - Lupus Awareness Month |
| Sun 16th October SPONSORED WALK FOR "GO THAT EXTRA MILE" CAMPAIGN A nice easy walk along the seafront from Boscombe Pier to the Chines (and get a lift back) to increase Lupus awareness and raise funds for the “Go that Extra Mile” campaign. Contact: Debbie Steel on 01202 877390 for further details |
| Sat 22nd October – 10.30am to 12.00pm COFFEE MORNING IN CHRISTCHURCH Venue: The Howard Centre, Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road, Christchurch. Location Map Contact: Debbie Steel on 01202 877390 for further details |
| November 2005 |
| Sun 20th November - 7.00pm to 10.00pm SKITTLES EVENING Venue: Hamworthy Sports Club, Magna Road, Canford Magna, nr Wimborne. Location Map Contact: Debbie Steel on 01202 877390 for further details & bookings |
| December 2005 |
| Sun 4th December - 10.00 midday to 3.00pm CHRISTMAS LUNCH (details to be arranged) Contact: Debbie Steel on 01202 877390 for further details and advance bookings |
| Sun 11th December CHRISTMAS FUN RUN IN CHRISTCURCH - MARSHALLING DUTIES We have volunteered to provide marshals for this event to raise funds for Lupus. Volunteers please (it's not strenuous, we don't do the running!) Contact: Debbie Steel on 01202 877390 for details and to add your name to the volunteer list |
| January 2006 |
| To be arranged - watch this space |
| February 2006 |
| To be arranged - watch this space |
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