Fund Raising Events 2006

Friday 27th January Quiz night-Teams of up to six people.
Limited number of places- book your tickets in advance.Tickets £7, including food. Bring own drinks.

Thursday 23 February Bargain Underwear Sale 1.30pm -3.00pm Discount underwear all styles - all sizes come and browse. Admission £2 includes refreshments.

Saturday 11 March Auction Viewing 12 Noon - Start 1.30 pm The first of our twice yearly Auctions, if you enjoy bidding for a bargain -come again this year - don't forget to empty those cupboards to donate items for us to auction - we can turn almost anything into much needed funds. Join us for refreshments while you view the lots.

Thursday 30 March Jewellery & Accessories Sale 7.00pm -9.00pm at Colston Bassett Village Hall . We have the most fabulous collection of jewellery, handbags, scarves, belts etc. all to be sold at this event. Admission £2 to include a glass of wine. Further donations of items would be very welcome.

Tuesday 9 May Clothes Sale 1.00pm - 3.00pm Join us for tea, coffee and cakes while you save money on quality clothing from well known and respected companies. Brand names from major high street stores - all sizes available. Many items half price or less - all welcome - come and browse. Admission £2 includes refreshments.

Sunday 21 May 1.30 pm - 4,30 pm - Ninth Annual Summer Fete One of the biggest and best in the area! A wonderful entertaining family afternoon including: - Shows, Drama & Dance, Quiz. Games and Competitions run throughout the afternoon. Childrens Entertainment including Bouncy Slide, Farm Animals Corner - feed the iambs! Various stalls including Art, Plants, Handmade Gifts etc. Raffle - with fabulous quality prizes. Cream Teas & Refreshments 4pm Songs of Praise. Admission only £2 per car - will you receive the winning programme?

Throughout June - Tea at 3 day. organised in association with " Help the Hospices"- We are encouraging as many groups, organisations, schools and individuals to hold a tea party for our benefit.
Thousands of people accross the country take part to raise money for their local Hospice (similar to Red Nose Day and MacMillan Coffee Morning). Groups and individuals will be serving tea and cakes for a fee, combined with other activities such as selling goods, holding a raffle, arranging a fancy dress, holding a Tea Dance, Teddy Bears Picnic etc. Would you be willing to arrange an event for us ? Please ring 01949 860303 for further details or visit the "Help the Hospices Tea at 3 " website by clicking this link.

Friday 4th August BBQ-6.30- 9-00 pm
Fabulous food served in our fabulous gardens-2 course BBQ, buy your tickets in advance nearer the event.

Saturday 23rd September Auction Viewing 12 Noon -Start 1.30 pm
The second of our twice yearly Auctions - come and enjoy a bacon buttie and some wonderful home-made cakes while you view the Auction lots. Many people have donated wonderful things, including a few particularly nice items - enough to give us a very exciting Auction again. Refreshments available throughout.

Tuesday 3 October Clothes Sale 1.00pm - 3.00pm The second of our twice yearly sales - join us again and save money on quality clothing from well known and respected companies. Brand names from major high street stores - all sizes available. Many items half price or less - all welcome - come and browse. Admission £2 includes refreshments.

Saturday October 14th Jewellery and Accessories Sale at The Old Chapel Main Street Harby 2pm - 4pm. A wonderful assortment of jewellery, watches, scarves, belts, handbags etc. Some new some second-hand. Some lovely boxed items ideal for Christmas presents. Refreshments available throughout. All proceeds from these events will go towards our running costs which are in excess of £130,000 this year — please come if you can and bring a friend.

Saturday 2nd December 7.30pm A Christmas Entertainment Evening by The Cavendish Singers conducted by Malcolm Goldring at St. Andrew's Church, Langar. Admission £6.50 including mulled wine & mince pies.
Advance tickets available now, please call 01949 860655 or 01949 860303

Tuesday 5th December Underwear Sale @ Dove Cottage 1.30pm Various underwear, lingerie, bedwear at bargain prices. Large selection of styles, colours and sizes. Come and browse the rails for a bargain. Admission £2 includes refreshments.

Any further suggestions, ideas or offers of help would be most appreciated.

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We run raffles and Tombolas continuously at Dove Cottage-any offers of Raffle/Tombola prizes would be very much appreciated.

As we are about to embark on building work to enhance our current facilities, we are not able to accept any donations of furniture, bric a brac etc.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for previous donations which have raised thousands of pounds fo Dove Cottage.

We would still appreciate the following items for which we will be very grateful:

Ladies Clothes-in good saleable condition, jewellery and accessories-old and new jewellery, bags belts, scarves etc.

Thank you for your continued support.

Click here to view our previous years (2005) events.

Please contact CHRIS GATFIELD at Dove Cottage on 01949 860303 for further details of the above events.