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Take part in fundraising events in your local area, or get creative your own adventure.

The Challenge of a Lifetime!
Take part in an amazing adventure while raising funds to help some of the world's most vulnerable children – those who are orphaned or abandoned – by enabling them to grow up within the love of a family and the security of a home.

From Mount Kilimanjaro to the Great Wall of China, the London Marathon to the London to Paris Cycle challenge – we’ve got it all covered. Whether you’re a novice runner, seasoned trekker, avid cyclist or an adrenaline junky we have an event to suit everyone. We can provide you with training advice, fundraising ideas, practical support and motivation when you need it most.

Find out more about taking up the challenge!

Benefit Evening Saturday 6 March 2010
Surrey Support Group
Celebrating this newly formed Hope and Homes for Children Support Group with special guests Founder Presidents, Mark and Caroline Cook. The evening is being held at The Wisley Golf Club in Surrey. For more details please contact Mary George georgefamily@mac.com

Bridge Drive Friday 19 March 2010
Ayrshire Support Group
Join us for a charity bridge drive starting at 2pm in St Ninion’s Church Hall, Bentwick Drive, Troon, Ayrshire. Including cream teas, bridge prizes and raffle prizes. £20 per table. Contact Lorna Richmond on 01290 317681 or email lorna.richmond@btinternet.com for more details or to reserve your place.

18th Century Porcelain Evening Tuesday 23 March 2010
Perthshire Support Group
A talk on the delights of 18th Century Porcelain in the Port of Menteith Hall. For tickets and more details please email Judith Robertson jcr@machany.com

Fashion Evening Wednesday 24 March 2010
London Support Group
The Fashion Evening starts at 7.30pm and is taking place at JZD, 45 Old Town, Clapham, London. Unfortunately this event has now sold out of tickets. For further details please see www.justgiving.com/jzdfashion or contact Rachel Nolan on nolan1420@hotmail.com

Misbehavin’ Saturday 27 March 2010
South Wilts Support Group
Join us for an evening of great music and toe tapping! Being held at Salisbury Rugby Club, tickets are £10 in advance of £12.50 on the door. For further details and ticket information please contact Chris Stanbury on chris@swallowcliffe.com

Photography Evening Classes Monday 12 April to Monday 7 June2010
South Wilts Support Group
Learn to take great photos and raise funds at the same time. Places are £100 for a 9 week course running between 7-9pm. For further details and tickets please contact Chris Stanbury on chris@swallowcliffe.com

Quiz Night Friday 16 April 2010
South Somerset Support Group
Join us for a fun quiz at the Millennium Hall, Seavington St Mary. For more details and to book tickets please contact Brian Murray on BrianMurraylls@aol.com

Brass Concert Friday 16 April 2010
West Berks Support Group
Please join us at the Arlington Arts Theatre for a concert by Watership Brass. Contact Peter Bates for more information at pdbates@btinternet.com

Thirsk Races Saturday 17 April 2010
Vale of York Support Group
Join us for a day at Thirsk Races. Please contact Gail Jopling if you would like to become involved gailjop@btconnect.com

Salisbury Big Band Saturday 24 April 2010
South Wilts Support Group
Enjoy The Salisbury Big Band performing at Coombe Bissett. Doors open at 7.30pm and please contact Chris Stanbury on 01747 858016 for more information.

Open Garden Sunday 25 April 2010
Hertfordshire Support Group
Garden Open as part of National Gardens Scheme at Amwell Cottage, Amwell Lane, Wheathampstead, AL3 8EA. Admission charge. Tea served between 2pm-5pm and wine between 5pm-8pm. Contact Kate Birss on kate@amwellcottage.net for more information.

Classical and Flamenco Guitarist Wednesday 28 April 2010
South Wilts Support Group
Hear the talents of Jason Carter as he plays this wonderful instrument. The evening starts at 7.30pm and is being held at Swallowcliffe Village Hall. Tickets are £10 before April and £15 on the door. For further details and to get your tickets please contact Chris Stanbury chris@swallowcliffe.com




Bluebell Walk Sunday 2 May 2010
South Wales Support Group
A beautiful walk to see the bluebells in flower. This walk is based in and around Usk. For more details contact Jean Scarborough by emailing jancariad@btinternet.com

Evening with Kate Adie Saturday 8 May 2010
Vale of York Support Group
Kate Adie will be giving a talk before a Curry Supper at Queen Mary's School, Baldersby Park, Topcliffe nr Thirsk. Tickets are £25 per person and includes supper, wine and beer, and are available from Alan Kitching by calling 01845 567457.

Golf Day Thursday 13 May 2010
Bath Support Group
Taking place at the Cumberwell Park Golf Club, Bradford on Avon. Teams of four in a Stableford Competition, best two to score on each hole, full handicap. There will be great prizes for teams and individuals. First tee time at 8.30am and lunch will be at 12.30pm, with prize giving at 3pm. Places are £220 per team of four and individual players are welcomed at £55 each. For more information contact Peter King on pjking@onetel.net

Quiz Night Tuesday 8 June 2010
South Wilts Support Group
Join us for our annual fun quiz which can get competitive. Held at Salisbury Rugby Club from 7.30pm, tickets are only £5. For further details and to reserve your tickets please contact Chris Stanbury on chris@swallowcliffe.com

Hands and Voices Concert Saturday 12 June 2010
South Wales Support Group
Enjoy this musical concert in The Priory Centre, Abergavenny, Gwent. The evening starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £10 each. For tickets and more details please email Jean Scarborough on jancariad@btinternet.com call 01291 672854.

Annual Amwell Dance Saturday 19 June 2010
Hertfordshire Support Group
A stunning black tie dinner dance held every year in the beautiful setting of Amwell Cottage gardens. Ticket prices start at £80. For more details please email Kate Birss on kate@amwellcottage.net

Open Garden Friday 2 July 2010
Hertfordshire Support Group
Garden Open as part of National Gardens Scheme at Amwell Cottage, Amwell Lane, Wheathampstead, AL3 8EA. Admission charge. Tea served between 2pm-5pm and wine between 5pm-8pm. Contact Kate Birss on kate@amwellcottage.net for more information.

Pete Allen Concert Thursday 22 July 2010
South Wilts Support Group
A delightful outdoor concert set in the stunning setting of Winterbourne Dauntsey. The concerts begins at 7.30pm or why not come along at 6.30pm and bring a picnic. Tickets are £16 per person. For more information please contact Chris Stanbury on chris@swallowcliffe.com

Talk by Wildlife Photographer Andrew Anderson Monday 21 September 2010
South Wiltshire Support Group
Join Andrew Anderson and hear of his wildlife photography career taking magnificent photos and experience of working alongside David Attenborough. Being held at Salisbury Methodist Church and starting at 7pm. Tickets are £8 per person and under 16s get in for £2. The ticket includes coffee, tea and biscuits. For further details and ticket information please email Chris Stanbury on chris@swallowcliffe.com

Dinner at Sandford Springs Golf Club Saturday 20 November 2010
West Berks Support Group
A dinner with entertainment at Sandford Springs Golf Club. Please contact Peter Bates for more information at pdbates@btinternet.com


To find out more contact our events team by emailing events@hopeandhomes.org or calling 01722 790111.

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