Celebrate the summer in your PJ’s at Hospice event

With the nights getting longer and the summer sunshine finally here, a local hospice is encouraging fundraisers to sign up for their ladies only event, the Ultimate Pyjama Party.

On the longest day of the year, Friday 21 June, friends, family and work colleagues will come together at Carlisle Racecourse and make a huge difference to Eden Valley Hospice. The action packed evening will be filled with pampering, live entertainment and culminate in the 10km walk through Carlisle.

At 9pm, as the sun begins to set around the city, hundreds of women will begin the fundraising walk through the city centre, with walkers passing the Hospice for the very first time. The walk will be the perfect end to a memorable evening for not only Eden Valley Hospice but for all of the fundraising ladies taking part.

Emma Marshall, Hospice Fundraiser, said “Although we can’t promise a hot, summers night at the Ultimate Pyjama Party, we can promise a great night for you to celebrate the Hospice with your friends and family. With the 10km walk leaving Carlisle Racecourse at 9pm, the sun will just be setting over the city creating an amazing atmosphere for all of our walkers to enjoy.”

What better way to celebrate the start of summer than by signing up for Eden Valley Hospice’s Ultimate Pyjama Party? To register today contact the Fundraising Team on 01228 817613 or visit www.evhospice.org.uk/upp

Local businesses support Hospice event

Fundraisers at Eden Valley Hospice’s Ultimate Pyjama Party will be able to indulge themselves with beauty treatments, food and fashion courtesy of a host of local businesses.

On Friday 21 June, hundreds of women will come together at Carlisle Racecourse for an action packed evening of fundraising, pampering and live entertainment in aid of Eden Valley Hospice. The local hospice is now encouraging ladies of all ages to sign up and support the Hospice’s dedicated team of nurses.

Before the ladies take to the streets of Carlisle in the 10km PJ Parade they will be able to immerse themselves courtesy of a number of local businesses. Including beauty treatments with Jibe Hairdressers and Emma Clegg Nail Technician, or they can receive a souvenir of the night by having their picture taken in a photo booth, courtesy of Ian McCrane Photography.

Emma Marshall, Hospice Fundraiser, said “Eden Valley Hospice would like to thank all of the local businesses who will be supporting the Ultimate Pyjama Party. The event is a fantastic way for women to unite and show they support and pride for the Hospice’s dedicated team of nurses who care for local people when they need it most.”

The Ultimate Pyjama Party is set to be a night to remember not only for Eden Valley Hospice but for all of the fundraising ladies too. With a wide range of local businesses providing a variety indulgencies and a number of exclusive offers available, it will be a night to remember.

If you or your business would like to have a stall at the Ultimate Pyjama Party contact Emma Marshall on 01228 817 656, or to register to the Ultimate Pyjama Party and make a real difference to Eden Valley Hospice visit www.evhospice.org.uk/upp or call 01228 817613.

Award winning band to play at Hospice Event

An award winning band, which featured in Emmerdale’s 40^th Anniversary show, will be entertaining the crowds at Eden Valley Hospice’s ladies only event this summer.

On Friday 21 June, Hip Operation will kick start the evening of entertainment, pampering and fundraising at the Ultimate Pyjama Party. The band, who have been named the UK’s best wedding entertainment for 2012, have performed for a range of famous people including Alan Shearer and Declan Donnelly.

Steve Dolder, Band Manager, said “The band are particularly excited about this one, we have been involved in almost every scenario but a hall full of ladies in pyjamas is a first. It’s going to be great fun.”

The pyjama themed evening promises to be a memorable night of fundraising in aid of Eden Valley Hospice. Hip Operation will get the Ultimate Pyjama Party started with a wide variety of music, including The Jam, Queen and Cee Lo Green, before hundreds of women will make a real difference to lives of local people by taking part in the 10km Pyjama Parade through Carlisle.

Emma Marshall, Hospice Fundraiser, said “The Hospice is delighted to announce that Hip Operation will be entertaining all of the ladies at the very first Ultimate Pyjama Party. We are hoping to see women of all ages come together for one night and make a real difference to your local hospice.”

To register for the Ultimate Pyjama Party call the Fundraising Team today on 01228 817613 or visit www.evhospice.org.uk/upp

System IT superheroes to take on Hospice challenge

A team of fundraisers from System IT, Carlisle, will release their inner superheroes and fly through the skies in aid of a local hospice.

On Sunday 26 May, Mike Denovellis, Adrienne Gibson, Amy Hyde, Kathryn Lahey, Laura Prudham and Lee Gardner will take on the annual Zip Slide event in aid of Eden Valley Hospice. For the first time this year Hospice fundraisers will take on this exhilarating challenge at Brunton Park.

Mike Denovellis explains “We have all been looking at doing a charity challenge for a while now and the Zip Slide sounds like a great event. Eden Valley Hospice is a local charity which the whole group can relate to. I have seen first hand the care provided at the Hospice as my mother in law passed away at Eden Valley Hospice.”

The group of fundraisers are now hoping to overcome their fears and release their inner Superman and Wonder Woman and take on the 1,000 foot Zip Slide in aid of the Hospice.

Adrienne Gibson said “The biggest challenge for the group will be getting over the fear of heights and getting to the top of the crane. Then it will be stepping off the platform. Our target is to raise £600, but we are hoping to raise as much money as possible to support Eden Valley Hospice.”

Eden Valley Hospice is now encouraging the local community to release their inner superhero and take on the high octane challenge in aid of the Hospice. The challenge offers fundraisers the perfect opportunity to support Eden Valley Hospice and view Carlisle from a brand new perspective.

To sponsor Mike, Adrienne, Amy, Kathryn, Laura and Lee as they release their inner superhero and fly through the skies visitwww.justgiving.com/SystemIT.

To register for the Zip Slide and become an Eden Valley Hospice fundraising superhero contact the Fundraising Team on 01228 817613 or visit www.evhospice.org.uk/zip

 

Marathon challenge for Hospice fundraisers

Are you inspired by the thousands of fundraisers pounding the streets of London every year? A local hospice is encouraging people to enter the public ballot for the London Marathon 2014 and join the thousands of fundraisers.

Eden Valley Hospice is searching for members of the local community to join their Team EV superhero fundraisers by taking on the 26.3 mile challenge in aid of the Hospice. The public ballot for next year’s marathon opens on Monday 29 April.

Katrina Sander, Community and Events Fundraising Manager, said “The London Marathon is an iconic event in the British sporting calendar and it would be fantastic to have a group of Eden Valley Hospice fundraisers taking part. The Hospice is encouraging everybody who wants to take part to be quick as the ballot is expected to close on the first day that it opens.”

If you would like to enter the London Marathon and raise money for Eden Valley Hospice you can enter the public ballot at www.virginlondonmarathon.com. Or to find out more about the Hospice’s other fundraising events visit www.evhospice.org.uk/events.

World Book Night celebrations at Hospice shop

A local hospice is inviting the local community to join their World Book Night celebrations at their bookshop in Carlisle.

On Tuesday 23 April, Eden Valley Hospice’s bookshop will be hosting a full day of promotions, offering people a brilliant way to support the Hospice and celebrate World Book Night. The shop, located in The Lanes shopping centre, stocks a wide range of books which have been generously donated by the local community.

To celebrate World Book Night, which aims to raise the profile of reading, the store will remain open until 6pm and throughout the day Eden Valley Hospice will be offering customers a special 3 for 2 offer on all books. Meanwhile, between 4pm and 6pm the Hospice will be providing all customers with light refreshments to celebrate the evening of reading and a very special prize draw.

For more information about Eden Valley Hospice’s World Book Day celebrations contact the bookshop on 01228 515555, or to find out how you can support your local hospice visit www.evhospice.org.uk/Support-Us.

 

Hobbycraft store supports children’s hospice’s cupcake party

Staff at Hobbycraft in Carlisle will be supporting the very first Cupcake Party in aid of Cumbria’s only children’s hospice.

On Friday 26 April staff from the store will be visiting Eden House Children’s Hospice to help the children, nurses and volunteers to rustle up a variety of tasty treats to celebrate Cumbria’s biggest cupcake party.

Dawn Irving, Hobbycraft Store Manager, said “Everybody at Hobbycraft in Carlisle is proud to be supporting Eden House Children’s Hospice as they take part in this year’s Cupcake Party. In recent weeks we have hosted a Butterfly Craft Party to raise money for the children’s hospice and the fun will be continuing on Saturday when we hold a superhero themed party as part of Children’s Hospice Week.”

The local children’s hospice is now encouraging everybody to get into the kitchen this April and cook up a range of tasty treats for Eden House’s very first Cupcake Party.

Emma Marshall, Eden House Children’s Hospice fundraiser, said “All of the children at Eden House are looking forward to the staff from Hobbycraft helping cook up a range a tasty treats for the cupcake party. The Cupcake Party is a fantastic way to support Eden House’s dedicated team of nurses and it would be brilliant if you could host your very own party at home, work, school or community centre.”

To register for the very first Cupcake Party and to support Eden House Children’s Hospice call Emma Marshall on 01228 817656 or visit www.evhospice.org.uk/cupcakeparty

Soft play centre joins hospice Cupcake Party

A soft play centre in Carlisle will be joining Cumbria’s biggest cupcake party in aid of Eden Valley Hospice.

On Friday 26 April, Aztec Soft Play is inviting children and adults to join them at their Cupcake Party in aid of the local hospice. Whilst enjoying an action packed day at the soft play centre people are able to indulge in a variety of beautiful cupcakes and raise money for Eden Valley Hospice.

Lynn Steadman, Aztec Soft Play owner, said “Eden Valley Hospice is a very worthwhile cause which we feel we would like to support in any way we can. The Cupcake Party is a great new idea and I am sure our chefs will be extra creative on the cupcakes for that day. Aztec will double the amount of whatever is made on the cupcake sales as an added bonus.”

Eden Valley Hospice is now encouraging people and businesses to show off their culinary skills and host their own Cupcake Party at home, works, school or community centre.

Emma Marshall, Eden Valley Hospice Fundraiser, said “Everybody at Eden Valley Hospice would like to thank Aztec Soft Play for taking part in the very first Cupcake Party. With the home baking craze sweeping the nation, I cannot think of a better way to support the Hospice than by hosting a cupcake party, tea party or cake sale with a variety of delicious cakes.”

To find out more or to register for the Eden Valley Hospice Cupcake Party contact the Fundraising Team on 01228 817613 or visit www.evhospice.org.uk/cupcakeparty

Lake District hotel joins children’s hospice Cupcake Party

A Lake District hotel, which is celebrating 35 years of the McGuire family ownership, will be joining Cumbria’s Biggest Cupcake Party in aid of a local children’s hospice.

On Friday 26 April, The Bridge Hotel in Buttermere is inviting people to join them at their Cupcake Party in aid of Eden House Children’s Hospice. For just £2 people are able to enjoy an exquisite cupcake and a cup of tea or coffee in the beautiful surroundings of Buttermere.

Steven Langley, General Manager at The Bridge Hotel, said “We thought the Cupcake Party was such a fantastic idea, I have always worked closely with charitable organizations during my time in Hotel Management and I look forward to the next three years with Eden House Children’s Hospice. Our hopes are to create an event for Buttermere which will generate a lot of interest for the area and Eden House.”

Eden House Children’s Hospice is now encouraging people and businesses to show off their own culinary skills and host their very own Cupcake Party at home, work, school or community centre.

Emma Marshall, Eden Valley Hospice Fundraiser, said “Everybody at Eden House would like to thank The Bridge Hotel for taking part in the very first Cupcake Party in aid of the children’s hospice. With the home baking craze sweeping the nation, I cannot think of a better way to support Cumbria’s only children’s hospice than by hosting a cupcake party, tea party of cake sale with a variety of delicious cakes.”

The Bridge Hotel will be hosting their Cupcake Party between 2pm and 4.30pm at the hotel in Buttermere, for more information about the event please contact the hotel directly on 017687 70252.

To find out more about this tasty way to raise money for Eden House Children’s Hospice or to sign up call the Emma Marshall on 01228 817656 or visit www.evhospice.org.uk/cupcakeparty

Totally reem prize for Hospice fundraisers

For one night a lucky Eden Valley Hospice fundraiser and their friends could be enjoying a reem evening at one of Essex’s most famous nightclubs.

Every lady who signs up for the Hospice’s Ultimate Pyjama Party, which takes place on Friday 21 June, will be automatically entered into a raffle to win an exclusive night at The Sugar Hut in Brentwood. The club rose to national fame as the popular night spot on ITV2’s hit television show The Only Way Is Essex.

Mick Norcross, Sugar Hut Owner, said “I am delighted to donate this fantastic prize to Eden Valley Hospice and I hope that the lucky winner enjoys their night in Essex. It really is a great prize and I hope that everybody signs up to the Ultimate Pyjama Party and supports their local hospice.”

The lucky Eden Valley Hospice fundraiser will receive entry for up to six people on the night, a magnum of Belvedere vodka, a range of mixers and a hostess service all evening. The winner will be announced on the night before the 10km PJ Parade through the streets of Carlisle.

Katrina Sander, Events and Community Fundraiser, said “Everybody at Eden Valley Hospice would like to thank Mick and everybody at the Sugar Hut for this amazing prize. The Ultimate Pyjama Party is set to be a fantastic evening of fundraising in aid of the Hospice and this prize will make it a memorable night not only for Eden Valley Hospice but also for the lucky winner.”

To register for the Ultimate Pyjama Party and be in with a chance of winning an evening at the Sugar Hut in Brentwood call the Fundraising Team on 01228 817613 or visit www.evhospice.org.uk/upp