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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)
 Talk about fundraising! - 8 February 2010
Two neighbours in West Rudham make a magnificent fundraising effort for the Hospice.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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