Diary of Events

For more information on any of the events, please Contact Us stating which events you are interested in.

Selected dates through 2005-6	Skydiving, Running and Overseas challenges... are YOU up for the challenge? Click here to find out more about how you can be bold raising precious funds for Tommy's.
April - September 2005	The Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Great Walk 2005 Step out and make a difference and join one of the biggest charity fundraising events of the year - the Kellogg's Corn Flakes Great Walk 2005. Between April and September you can take part in one of 55 10km walks in towns and cities across the UK and raise money for a charity of your choice - Tommy's of course!! Meanwhile one woman, Karen Churches, will be walking from Lands End to John O'Groats and ITV and TV3 news teams will be following her progress and recruiting local heroes to join her on each of the 10km walks. So, whether you walk on your own or as part of a team with family and friends you are encouraged to join what just might be the largest relay from John O’Groats to Land’s End ever. And remember, the Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Great Walk 2005 is not a race... it’s about getting active, helping others and, most of all, it’s about having fun! To find out about a walk in your area, and to register call Media Ambitions Ltd on 020 7229 6610 or email info@great-walk.org or visit the event website www.great-walk.org. Once you have registered contact Diana at Tommy's on 020 7398 3431 or email dstenning@tommys.org for your Tommy's sponsor forms and start fundraising!
June 2005	Tommy's Splashathon 2005. Join in the fun of a sponsored splash with hundreds of pools and little splashers across the country throughout the month of May. Click here for more information
Saturday 20^th August 2005	Fancy Dress Party, The Masonic Hall, Sudbury, Suffolk. Wear your favourite fancy dress costume and dance the night away to music from the 60s to the present day, with buffet, raffle and best dressed prizes! Tickets Ł12. Contact Claire Wiggins on 01787 378643.
Saturday 3^rd September	1st Birthday Celebration, Bibi Boutique, 11 The Southend, Ledbury, Herefordshire Come and celebrate Bibi Boutique's 1st birthday with a children's tea party, face painting, stalls, balloons and games in the rear courtyard. Bibi Boutique sells babies and mum's to be clothing. For more information, contact Clare Farquhar 01531 631847
Sunday September 4^th 2005	Romper Stomp Tommy's National Pregnancy Week Walk Join Tommy's and a surprise celebrity for a 5km family walk in Richmond Park amongst the deer and ducks. Click here for more about Romper Stomp and how you can take part. If you can't make it to Richmond for the sponsored walk, how about organising your own fundraising activity - gather family and friends and do your own walk around a local park or along an interesting route, take a picnic or stop for a pub lunch! You could have a coffee morning or do a collection at your local supermarket or railway station. For more ideas, advice and all the materials you need, call Diana on 020 7398 3431, or email dstenning@tommys.org
Wednesday, 7^th September	Teddy Bears Picnic and fun afternoon at Sunflowers Day Nursery, Dover Road, Southport. With tombola, face painting, cake stall, book stall, plaster body parts! Name the teddy, treasure map, how many sweeties, photo frames, roving magician, and special guests Southport Mayor and Mayoress at 3.30pm to help the children set off a helium balloon race - bring a teddy and Ł1 to join in - all staff and nursery children will be in fancy dress. For more information email info@thesunflowergroup.co.uk or call 01704564389 ask for Heather or Claire
September 2005	Teddy Bear's Picnic Find out how you can win a European family holiday! If you go down to the woods on this September, you'll be in for a big surprise! Click here to find out more, or take a look below to see if there's a teddy bear picnic happening near you. Thursday 8th September, at Sure Start House, Bridgwater, 1pm - 2..30pm. Contact Tracey on 01278 421220
September 2005	Tommy's 10th National Pregnancy Week. To mark this year's National Pregnancy Week, Tommy's are launching a new event - a 5K walk in Richmond Park, London, on Sunday 4th September 2005. The aim is to get your family and friends together to enjoy a fun time out and at the same time, raise funds for Tommy's vital research into miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth. The venue is to be confirmed - check www.tommys.org for the most up to date details of the event. Alternatively, to register and find out more, please call Ash or Diana at Tommy's on 08707 70 70 70. We're asking participants to raise a minimum of Ł35 sponsorship money for the day. There will be goody bags available for all those entering and the walk itself will be led by a surprise celebrity guest. If you can't make it to Richmond for the sponsored walk, how about organising your own fundraising activity - gather family and friends and do your own walk around a local park or along an interesting route, take a picnic or stop for a pub lunch! You could have a coffee morning or do a collection at your local super market or railway station. For more ideas, advice and all the materials you need call Diana on 020 7398 3431.
Thursday 22^nd September	Private View of Several Artists. A private view of drawings, oils, tapestries and acrylics with an auction. Tickets Ł7 to include wine and nibbles. All proceeds to Tommy's. Thursday 22nd September, 7.30pm, at 'Natasha's', Wiseton Rd, Wandsworth, London. Contact Liz on 020 8767 1012 or email liz.midgley@virgin.net
Friday 23^rd September	Quiz Evening and Bottle Raffle. Birkdale Labour Club, Southport, 7.30pm. Tickets Ł10, buffet included - pay bar till 11pm. Prize for winners and losers! For more information email info@thesunflowergroup.co.uk or call 01704564389 ask for Heather or Claire
Monday 3^rd October	Charity Auction and Raffle. Venue Boulevard, Lord Street, Southport, 7.30pm. Nibbles included, pay bar till 11pm. Loads of items available including Corrie memorabilia, signed limited edition photos, hair dressing, magic show, car valeting, football tickets, balloon flight and a mystery star item. For more information email info@thesunflowergroup.co.uk or call 01704564389 ask for Heather or Claire
November 2005	Row for Life November 2005. Charlie Woodward-Fisher and Phil Harris take on the challenge of a lifetime as they row a staggering 2,500 miles non-stop across the Atlantic to raise funds fro Tommy's and the Royal Marsden cancer hospital. They anticipate being at sea for 50 days and nights rowing 2 hours on and 2 hours off and hope to raise Ł1 million for the charities! It will be a true test of both physical and mental strength as they battle the high seas of this enormous ocean. Totally self sufficient they will need to carry all their food and de-salination equipment for fresh water on their 24' rowing boat to sustain them throughout the race. To make a donation and find out more visit www.row4life.com
Saturday 12th November	Wishlist Gift Fair. Gorgeous goods to keep or give. FREE ENTRY. Suggested donation of Ł1 to Tommy’s at the door. Weybridge Village Hall, High Street, Weybridge, Surrey. Contact Nicky on 020 8878 5828 or email nickymartin3@btinternet.com.
Sunday 20^th November	Wishlist Gift Fair. Gorgeous goods to keep or give. FREE ENTRY. Suggested donation of Ł1 to Tommy’s at the door. Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd, London SW3. Contact Nicky on 020 8878 5828 or email nickymartin3@btinternet.com
November 23^rd 2005	Tommy's Ultimate Sports Quiz Whether you’re a football aficionado, a cricket connoisseur or a boxing buff, Tommy’s Ultimate Sports Quiz will put your brain through its paces with a test of your general sports knowledge. Save the date and join us on Wednesday 23 November 2005 at The Brewery, London EC1 for: • An ‘Ascot’ champagne reception • A fun and interactive sports quiz • A dinner inspired by the sporting calendar • An auction featuring exclusive sports experiences • Dancing until the final whistle The Sports Quiz promises to be a highly entertaining and star-studded evening with something to amuse everyone, from the avid sports fan to the couch potato! For further information, please contact Katy Booker on 020 7398 3441 or email kbooker@tommys.org
Friday 2^nd & Saturday 3^rd December	Wishlist Gift Fair Gorgeous goods to keep or give. FREE ENTRY. Suggested donation of Ł1 to Tommy’s at the door. Old Sorting Office, Barnes, London SW13. Contact Nicky on 020 8878 5828 or email nickymartin3@btinternet.com
Friday 9^th December	Wishlist Gift Fair Gorgeous goods to keep or give. FREE ENTRY. Suggested donation of Ł1 to Tommy’s at the door. Sheen Lane Centre, Sheen, London, SW14. Contact Nicky on 020 8878 5828 or email nickymartin3@btinternet.com
17^th December 2005 - 19^th January 2006	Numis Polar Challenge 5 intrepid men, including Tommy's supporter Simon Daglish, will be setting off to recreate Scott's final journey to the South Pole using exactly the same equipment Scott had, wearing the same clothing and using the same techniques that he and his men employed. This has never been done before. They hope to raise Ł500,000 for Tommy's and Ł1 million in total for charity. To find out more, and to make a donation, visit http://www.southpole2005.com/
Saturday 14^th January	Night in the Most Haunted Building in Britain. Famous Schooner Inn, Alnmouth, Northumberland. Stay a night at the most haunted building in Britain to raise funds for Tommy's and be very, very scared! With very special guest TV's 'Most Haunted' presenter Jason Karl - www.jasondexterkarl.com. If you would like attend, or sponsor a room, contact Stephen Lambert at mysportsite@tiscali.co.uk or visit www.charityghosthunts.co.uk for more information.
April 2006	Flora London Marathon 2006 Click here for more information about how you can run for Tommy's in 2006.
5^th - 31^st August 2006	Derek Brown's sponsored walk. A nationwide trek from Blackpool to Leeds via Bristol and London taking 27 days and covering 584.90 miles to raise a million pounds for Tommy's. Join Derek for the day as he walks through your town, or sponsor him. Calling at Preston, Southport, Liverpool, Wigan, Manchester, Macclesfield, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Kidderminster, Worcester, Gloucester, Nailsworth, Bristol, Chippenham, Marlborough, Newbury, Reading, Windsor, London, Luton, Bedford, Kettering, Leicester, Nottingham, Worksop, Barnsley and Leeds. Can you help drive a car, walk with Derek as he passes your home town, collect sponsorship or offer drinks? Contact Diana on 020 7398 3431 for further information on how you can support Derek.