Coming Soon!

(Music raising funds
for TCT)

1 May - Music Marathon for TCT - Victoria Hotel, Hornsea

19/20 June- TCT Tent at Beverley folk Festival

12:00 for 12 hours! Free

13:00 - 18:00 £5 (12 till 2am)

13
March 2010

Flossie wowed the good folk of Swanland at Swanland Village Hall and helped raise money for TCT

Saturday 13th March was the long awaited date for followers of this inimitable singer.  Born in the south of France, Flossie has lived in Darlington for some years and the resulting accent is a joy to behold. 

Providing fun and frivolity (yes the audience were at times in stiches) Flossie also showed she is a great singer with a voice that has been described as being ‘as clear and tuneful as a lark’. Singing songs made famous by Janis Joplin, Edith Piaff and Jacques Brell she is a fantastic performer who had the audience laughing one minute and crying the next.

The overwhelming feeling of those present was that we hope Flossie will return for another concert perhaps next year. If you missed her and can't wait that long to find out what you missed the please visit Flossie's own website and make sure you click on the French flag to hear Flossie sing some famous French songs or the English one to hear English songs.

Swanland Village Hall was the venue for this evening with the profit of £430 being divided between the TEENAGE CANCER TRUST and H.E.A.R.T U.K. - The Cholesterol Charity.

A local, young singer songwriter, Matthew Colquhounsupported Flossie playing in his home village of Swanland for the first time. Another Swanlander teenager Jemima Short entertained during the interval when the organisers managed to raise more money for the two charities through a well supported raffle. 

21 November 2009

ICE Ball

The Grand Ice Ball was held at the Ramada Jarvis in Willerby and over 250 generous people turned out to help raise over £10,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Here is the link to the photographs taken by Iain at the ball. £1.80 for each photo ordered will go to TCT. Enjoy and thanks for your support!

The “ICE” in this case was a diamond worth £3,500 generously donated by our main sponsor Guest and Phillips Jewellers. Jill Turner was the lucky winner of the diamond (inset) set in platinum.

The organisers held a raffle and auction and following an excellent meal everyone gave generously for TCT before dancing the night away. Congratulations to all who helped or took part in this wonderful event.

1 August
2009

Brazier's big birthday bash in the garden
(for TCT)

The weather forecast for 1st August suggested that the best weather we could expect was light rain!  This forecast proved very slightly pessimistic but we certainly experienced challenging conditions.

Fortunately the gazebos kept everyone dry and did not blow away.  The musicians were fabulous, their PA and lighting systems did not cause sparks to fly and our garden did not end up like a swamp.

Everyone who came enjoyed the evening and will not forget it.
At 8 o’clock there was an amazing sunset (we are not sure where that came from as there had not been any sunshine all day) and a magnificent rainbow which was reflected in the unusually calm river.

We are very grateful to everyone who helped make the party a huge success and for the donations to our charit.  We have been touched by the messages and emails following the event and would like to quote from one of these....

"Life is not about waiting for storms to pass ---- it’s about learning to dance in the rain." ..... How true!

David and Sheila Brazier

28 July
2009

Climbing Mountains, Party and Fun!

On Tuesday 28th July the North Ferriby Slimming World group had their monthly tasting evening at the Church Hall.

This meeting was very special because Heather Bowen of the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) joined them to help taste the fabulous food and to receive a cheque for £2000 raised by the members’ sponsorship from climbing Cat Bells.

Heather was intrigued to hear that the 15 members who climbed the mountain had lost the weight of 3 people!

She was delighted to have the opportunity to speak to the members about the work of the Teenage Cancer Trust and said how important such donations were to the charity.  She told them about the special facilities being planned for the new ward for young people at Castle Hill and assured them that their sponsorship money would go towards this project and would be spent wisely.

A photographer from the Hull Daily Mail came to record the event and the picture was in the newspaper a few days later.

Heather has been the regional fund-raising manager for only a year, but regards the East Riding as her second home and with huge affection after having been welcomed so warmly by individuals, businesses and organisations.  She is a very confident, passionate speaker and would be pleased to speak to groups who would like to hear more about the work of the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Mike runs the 2009 Marathon Des Sables for charity

Well done Mike!

Mike Blamires has completed the the Toughest Footrace on Earth, the Marathon Des Sables.

Mike was running 151 miles across the desert in 4 days to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, Facing Africa and The Down's Heart Group!

See Mike's photos at Picasa and read about the build up and the race itself on Mike's blog or visit Mike's site where you can make a donation.

November
2008

Opening of the new TCT ward at Jimmy's, Leeds

As Rugby Tackling Teenage Cancer is becoming a significant force within the Teenage Cancer Trust, David and Sheila were very proud to have been invited, along with some of their friends who have organised the Ice Ball, to the opening of the new Teenage Cancer Trust ward at Jimmy’s at Leeds.

This was opened by Sarah, Duchess of York, who is the patron of the charity.  She was accompanied by Princess Eugenie, her younger daughter, and both are very committed to the work of the TCT.    

The group from Hull felt inspired by meeting other fund-raisers and felt very privileged to be able to see the fruits of their labours as well as meeting some of the young patients.  New friends and contacts were made.

The photo shows Paul Brusby, Brian and Sharon Brooks, Martin and Theresa Rowland, David and Sheila Brazier with Sarah and Princess Eugenie.  Unfortunately, work commitments meant that Keith and Jenny Charlesworth and Ian and Lorraine Garmston were unable to attend.  We look forward to another event (an annexe in Cottingham!!!) when all the team will be able to attend.

ICE Ball in aid of TCT at Willerby Manor Hotel

Local TCT supporters had a ball at Willerby Manor Hotel on Saturday 8th November in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Those taking part had a chance to win a half carrot diamond worth £1,000.00 (sponsored by Hugh Rice the jewellers).

Find out full details at our sister site rwww.rugbyttc.org

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Half Carrot Diamond
  

  
Who won the half carrot diamond at the ICE Ball?
(Proceeds to TCT)

Concerts at Elloughton Village Hall

Hunsley Acoustic Music are planning to present a series of four concerts throughout 2009 which are due to take place at Elloughton Village Hall.

The concerts are planned to introduce artists or bands who would normally attract a larger audience than we can hold in the at the Half Moon. These concerts will run in addition to the ever popular monthly Hunsley Acoustic Music nights at the Half Moon. The first concert was on 14 March 2009 and featured Elbow Jane and Paul Liddell.   More....

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