Events Diary 2010

Mayo Wynne Baxter have chosen Chestnut Tree House as their Charity of the Year

Pet Doctors have chosen Chestnut Tree House as their Charity of the Year

We are continually adding events throughout the year, so please keep checking back for further updates.

Throughout 2010
We are delighted that Pet Doctors have chosen Chestnut Tree House as their Charity of the Year. Please visit their website at www.petdoctors.co.uk

Throughout 2010
We are delighted that Mayo Wynne Baxter have chosen Chestnut Tree House as their Charity of the Year. Please visit their website at www.mayowynnebaxter.co.uk

Fishers Farm supports Chestnut Tree House
Fishers Farm, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex.
We are very proud to say that Fishers Farm has chosen Chestnut Tree House as their charity of the year. The park was designed with children in mind. It's fun, it's fabulous, it's happy and safe so the whole family can relax. Covering 40 acres you will want to go early and stay late - there is so much to do and see. Animals - Pony Rides - Tractor Rides - Climbing Wall - Crazy Golf - Barrel Bugs - Bumper Boats - Barn Theatre - Giant Pillows - Indoor Play Areas - Restaurant - Special Events - Gift Shop - Pets
Visit their website for prices and information at www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk
We look forward to a fun filled year with Fishers Farm.

Lancing Travel are supporting Chestnut Tree House by donating £2 from every passenger that quote the reference 'Chestnut' when booking their holiday with them. Lancing Travel are an independant family business that has been established for over 50 years and tailor made holidays are their speciality. Call Lancing Travel on 01903 766966 or email sales@lancingtravel.co.uk

Andrea Sarlo Photography
For £25, all of which goes to Chestnut Tree house, you can have a family studio session at Andrea's studio and receive a 7''x5'' photo of your choice. Please take advantage of this superb offer and have a professionally taken photo of your family and help Chestnut Tree House. Send your contact details and a £25 cheque, made payable to Chestnut Tree House to Andrea Salo, 69 Hillside, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1NF or call 01403 267660 www.andreasarlo.com

Sunday 12 September
Chestnut Tree House 10k Coastal Run
Littlehampton Seafront
Registration is now open for our exciting Chestnut Tree House 10k Coastal Run once again generously sponsored by Thesis Asset Management plc. Sunday 12th September 2010 will see the 7th anniversary of our Chestnut Tree House 10k and this exciting event is continuing to grow. This year, we hope to raise even more and with your help we can really make a difference to the lives of the children and families that use Chestnut Tree House.

We have also made a few exciting changes. We are delighted to announce that we will be using a chip timing system to make sure all our runners get an accurate running time. There will even be a viewing screen available when you finish the race for instant access to your running time. Once again our run will be marshalled by both professionals and volunteers and there will be water stops conveniently placed along our route.

The race starts at 9.30am on Littlehampton seafront and is an official UK Athletics Affiliated race. The race is open to anyone over 15 years old and costs just £8 for affiliated runners, £10 in advance or £12 on the day.

To secure your place, register now by clicking here or call our Events Team on 01903 871817.

Sunday 12 September
Bounce-a-thon
Worthing Leisure Centre, 8am to 6pm
Sussex Martlets Trampolining club are holding a 10 hour sponsored Bounce-a-thon to raise money for Chestnut Tree House, and it's also a great opportunity for everyone to try out trampolining. Cost is 50p for five minutes, £1 for 10 minutes and £1.50 for 15 minutes. There will also be face painting, cake stall and a raffle, with 10% of proceeds going to Chestnut Tree House. For more information call Martin on 07990 544961.

Friday 17 - Sunday 19 September 2010
Punk Music Festival
Coombes Farm, Lancing
Several bands are performing over the weekend; come and pitch your tent and enjoy the music. Only 500 tickets available, £25 per entry and pitch. For more information see www.skurvfest.co.uk.

Sunday 19 September 2010
Arundel Stables Open Day
Arundel Farm Park Place 10.30am - 3.30pm
50th Anniversary of this local stable - opening their doors to the public.
Come and see their beautiful ponies and horses. Lots of fun for all the family. £5 per person, 10 years and under go free. With the West Sussex Gazette voucher entry will be free, one person per voucher. There will be demonstrations, serious and fun, pony rides, stalls, hands on grooming, bouncy castle and a visiting owl etc. For more information contact Alison and her team on 01903 882061.

Thursday 23 September 2010
Arun Business Partnership Golf Day
Bognor Regis Golf Club
Teams of four are invited to bring their best clubs and try to out drive, out putt and out chip each other to victory. With a range of tee-times on offer and all profits from the entry fees going to support Chestnut Tree House children's hospice and dizzy. It costs just £180 for a team of four to enter and you'll be fuelled for the day with a bacon roll and coffee on arrival. After the day's sport is over, there will be a 3 course meal to satisfy courseweary appetites. If you are interested in sponsoring the event or want to book your team onto the day before all of the places are filled, please contact Michael Pisko on 0870 1900 220.

Sunday 26 September, 10am
BHEAA Stanmer Stagger
Stanmer Park and Woods, Brighton
Chestnut Tree House is delighted to be the beneficial charity for the Stanmer Stagger, organised by the Brighton & Hove Estate Agents Association. Register now for a 5 mile multi-terrain run in the beautiful setting of Stanmer Park and Woods and raise money for Chestnut Tree House. With the exciting addition of a children's run this year, this will be the perfect family day out! Entry fees are £7.50 affiliated, £9.50 non-affiliated and £10 on the day. Register online at www.runnersworld.co.uk/events. For more information please call Anthony Whitehead on 01273 627413.

Friday 1 October
Hove and Kingsway Bowling Club Charity Race Night
Hove and Kingsway Bowling Club, Kingsway, Hove, 7pm
Come and enjoy a night of horse racing and place a few bets, while raising money for Chestnut Tree House. Horses can be purchased for £2 or become a race sponsor for £20. For more information contact the Bowls Club on 01273 734386.

Sunday 10 October 2010
Special Steam Day
The British Engineerium, Nevill Road, Hove, 11am to 5pm
Come along and enjoy a full day of stream-driven fun. We will be firing up both of our recently refurbished boilers and running the famous No 2 Beam Engine all day long. You can also take a genuine guided Victorian tour with Robert Marks, the creator of Ghostwalks Brighton. Refreshments on offer from top chef Rod Shenton of Brighton's famous Riddle & Finns. Donation of £2, with all proceeds going to Chestnut Tree House. For more information visit www.britishengineerium.com

Saturday 23 October 2010
Billingshurst Fireworks
Jubilee Sports Ground - Billingshurst
Gates open 6.30pm. Bonfire 7.30pm. Firework display 8pm
Come and see the most fantastic firework display organised by Aurura Fireworks www.aurorafireworks.co.uk. Disco, BBQ, Bar and Refreshments available to purchase. Tickets £5 adult, £4 child. Tickets are limited to 3,500 so buy early to avoid disappointment from a number of local stores - Jack Fullers Fish and Chip Shop, Lions Bookshop, The Kings Arms, Jakes Taxis and The Foresters at Kirdford. For more info call 0800 975 6573 or email bhurstfireworkdisplay@hotmail.co.uk

Tuesday 2 November
Bridge Supper in aid of Friends of East Sussex Hospices
Gyndebourne Opera House, Mildmay Hall (by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Gus Christie), Drinks from 5.30pm
Enjoy a Champagne reception followed by a two course supper, with coffee and petit fours. This black tie event is in aid of East Sussex hospices, including Chestnut Tree House, tickets cost £42. For more information contact Dianne Steele on 01435 813630 or email disteele@talktalk.net

Sunday 21 November 2010
Santa's on the Run!
Crawley - route to be confirmed
Brand new event for Chestnut Tree House - run 1 mile dressed as Santa!
For further details, please contact the Events Team on 01903 871817.

Wednesday 1 December
Friends of East Sussex Hospices Christmas Fair
Norfolk Pavilion, South of England Show Ground, 10am to 3pm
Help the Friends celebrate Christmas and support East Sussex hospices, including Chestnut Tree House. Ample parking and refreshments on the day. For more information contact Sue Renshaw on 01825 890398 or email fesh@framfield.com. For more information about Friends of East Sussex hospices visit www.fesh.org.uk.

To find out more about any of our events or to organise one of your own, please contact the Fundraising Team on 01903 871820.