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Press Release Archive

The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House is very grateful for the support of the media throughout Norfolk.

If you would like to speak to our Press Team please call 01485 542891.

Press releases more than three months old are archived below.

Press releases 2010 (January-February)

Press releases 2009 (October-December)

Press releases 2009 (July-September)

Press releases 2009 (April-June)

Press releases 2009 (January-March)

Press releases 2009 (January - February)

PDF icon Talk about fundraising! - 8 February 2010

Two neighbours in West Rudham make a magnificent fundraising effort for the Hospice.

PDF icon Paper boys and girls deliver more than just the news - 19 January 2010

Paper boys and girls go carol singing to raise funds for the Hospice. A photograph is available for download here.

PDF icon Something Magic comes to Town - 12 January 2010

Starr Winter Magic arrives in Norwich on Saturday 23rd January to conjure up laughter, smiles and urgently needed money for local charity The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.

Press releases 2009 (October-December)

PDF icon Christmas Quiz at Wells raises funds for the Hospice - 21 December 2009

The Bowling Green Inn at Wells-next-the-Sea holds a Christmas quiz to raise funds for the Hospice.

PDF icon Cunningham Court residents play their cards right raise to funds for the Hospice - 21 December 2009

Residents of Housing 21’s Cunningham Court in Heacham put on a series of events to raise money for the Hospice, including a 'Play Your Cards Right' evening.

PDF icon Volunteers are Vital - Open Evenings initiative for potential volunteers - 18 December 2009

The background to a forthcoming programme of Open Evenings for potential volunteers, with comment from key people within the Hospice.

PDF icon Celebrating the first 25 years and looking to the future of Hospice Care in Norfolk: the 2009 Hugh Ford Founder Lecture - 20 November 2009

A celebration in the Town Hall, King's Lynn, to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, on the occasion of the biannual Hugh Ford Founder lecture, which was delivered by Professor David Clark.

PDF icon The Multitaskers team pip Peter's Pumpkins at Halloween Quiz Night - 30 October 2009

The Norfolk Hospice's Halloween Quiz Night at the Compasses Inn, Snettisham, sees an enjoyable but closely fought contest.

PDF icon Arts and Crafts Group raisies funds for Hospice and Church - 19 October 2009

Bircham Arts and Crafts group help the Hospice with funds raised at a successful Arts, Crafts and Flower Festival at St Mary's Church, Bircham.

PDF icon Hospice to celebrate Halloween with a bang - 12 October 2009

Plans for a massive treat, and the neat trick of combining a fun-filled family evening with support for the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.

PDF icon Social Club Bowls Challenge raises funds for Hospice - 9 October 2009

On a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon, members of Heacham Social Club enjoyed participating in a bowls competition in aid of The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.

PDF icon Charity helps Charity, helps Charity - 9 October 2009

In a classic win-win situation, two local charities were able to benefit one another when Fincham-based charity Aspires took the winning prize in the lottery draw at The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.

Press releases 2009 (July-September)

PDF icon Raising Funds for the Hospice at King's Lynn Heritage Open Day - 29 July 2009

King's Lynn Solicitors Metcalfe Copeman and Pettifar announce their intention to open their historic town centre offices for the Heritage Buildings Open Day, and to use this occasion to help their nominated 'Charity of the Year', The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House. A picture of one section of the historic interior is available for download here.

PDF icon Songs on a Summer Evening - at Sandringham - 24 July 2009

Internationally renowned soprano Dame Felicity Lott DBE entertained an appreciative audience in the ballroom at Sandringham on a fine summer evening. This is the first of a series of events planned to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House. A picture is available for download here.

PDF icon Golfers Garden Party helps the Hospice - 24 July 2009

Old Hunstanton Golf Veterans and their guests beat the weather to enjoy a garden party and help the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House. Click here to download a picture.

PDF icon Praise in the Stradsett Rose Garden - 9 July 2009

An open air opportunity for worship at the Stradsett Park Garden Show, organised by The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House. Click here to download a picture.

PDF icon Complementary Therapy at the Norfolk Lavender Festival - 9 July 2009

Complementary therapists who contribute to the wholistic package of care offered by The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, provide 'taster sessions' at the Norfolk Lavender Festival. Click here to download a picture. 

Press releases 2009 (April-June)

PDF icon Golf Day at Swaffham Golf Club - 5 June 2009

Over one hundred golfers enjoyed fun and fellowship at the Charity Golf Day held at Swaffham Golf Club. The event raised over £4500 for the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.

PDF icon The Feathers Hotel Fundraise on a Fun and Sun-filled Weekend - 19 June 2009

A fun Art and Craft weekend in aid of the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House was hosted in the recently restored gardens of the Feathers Hotel, Dersingham. Click here to download a picture of the cheque presentation.

PDF icon Norfolk Freemasons' Help for Hospice - 16 June 2009

On their 250th anniversary, Norfolk's Freemasons raise a very substantial donation for a very special project. For photographs of John Rushmer, Nicholas Corah and Janet Doyle presenting and receiving the donation, please click here and here.

PDF icon The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House supports Carers Week 2009 - 4 June 2009

The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House is hosting a lunch for carers and their guests as part of their celebration of Carers Week 2009. 

PDF icon Knights Hill Hotel - Raising Funds for The Norfolk Hospice - 27 May 2009

Knights Hill Hotel, King's Lynn have raised over £3,700 for The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, with a number of initiatives including a bucket collection at their Christmas party.

PDF icon Everest climbers raise over £7,000 for The Norfolk Hospice - 19 May 2009

Paul Kunes and Derek Harvey, members of the Rotary Club of King's Lynn, successfully completed the challenge of reaching Everest Base Camp in Nepal, and then climbing Kala Patthar. They raised in excess of £7,000 for The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.

PDF icon Diane’s cycle ride on track to raise more funds - 7 April 2009

Hospice patient Diane Bocking completes a specially created cycle course at Searle's Leisure Centre in aid of The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.

PDF icon The Compasses Inn, Snettisham, re-opens its doors on Easter Sunday - 2 April 2009

New landlords Mike Tucker and Becky Thorpe have chosen to support The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, when they re-open the Compasses Inn, Snettisham, with a range of fun and family events over the Easter weekend.

Press releases 2009 (January-March)

Hospice raisies funds from the 'Minority' - 12 February 2009

Followers of local rock band Evolution, school-boy support band Minority and Norfolk Hospice Supporters enjoyed a fantastic night out at Leziate Sailing & Country Club where both bands provided dazzling performances for the crowd. Pictures are available for download of Minority taking a break, and Evolution in action.

PDF icon Music & Movie Quiz Night scores well - 12 February 2009

A great fun evening was had at the Old Coach House, Thornham when all 80 tickets were sold for the Music & Movie Quiz event. Pictures are available for download of Old Coach House Landlord and Landlady Steve and Helen Stafford and of the quiz team from Sowerbys Hunstanton.

PDF icon A Cut above for Local Hospice - 12 February 2009

Dersingham-based salon 'The Barn Hair and Beauty' marked their official opening with a special fundraising effort, including a prize draw and raffle.

 

PDF icon Burgled pub supports Hospice through thick and thin - 22 September 2009

The Beach Park pub at Snettisham supports the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, in spite of a burglary.

PDF icon One man's 10 km GEAR run gives big help to the Hospice - 21 September 2009

Stuart Dexter, trainee engineer at May Gurney, raises funds at the Bespak Grand East Anglia Run.

PDF icon Hospice Patient gets on High Horse for Charity - 18 September 2009

Diane Bocking, who has never previously ridden a horse, plans to take part in 'The World's Biggest Riding Lesson' to raise money for The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.  Pictures of Diane making a first visit to the stables are available to download here and here.

PDF icon King's Lynn Heritage Open Day helps raise funds for Hospice - 18 September 2009

King's Lynn Solicitors Metcalfe Copeman and Pettifar opened their historic town centre offices for the Heritage Buildings Open Day on 13 September, and used the occasion to help their nominated 'Charity of the Year', The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House. A picture of staff members and fundraisers in the historic building is available here.

PDF icon Norfolk Lavender's new Rare Breeds Centre supports Hospice - 22 August 2009

Norfolk Lavender's new Rare Breeds Centre is proving very popular with visitors, and in addition is raising funds to help The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.

PDF icon Evolution rock Leziate Park to raise funds for Hospice - 21 August 2009

Followers of rock band Evolution had a fun night out at Leziate Sailing and Country Club, raising funds for the Norfolk Hospice Tapping House.  A photograph of the band with Glenda Skipper and Zena Penty from the Hospice is available for download here.


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