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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 2008 (July & August)
Press releases 2008 (April-June)
Press releases 2008 (January-March)
Press releases 2007 (September-December)
Press releases 2008 (July & August)
 Rotarians Club Together for Local Hospice - 26 August 2008
Representatives from the Rotary Club of Downham Market paid a visit to the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House recently to present a cheque for £500. A picture featuring (L-R) Tony Firrell; Past President Howard Philips; Tony Emery; District Governor elect John Samuel; Ray Starling; and Marc Stowell, Norfolk Hospice Campaign and Fundraising Director is available here.
Local Gym goes the Extra Mile for Hospice - 13 August 2008
Staff and members of PersonaFit Gym & Fitness Studio made a mammoth cycle ride in aid of the Norfolk Hospice. A picture featuring (L-R) Lisa Tibbs, Phil Davies, Chris Cook, Liz Wright and Steve Tibbs (front) about to set off from the gym in King's Lynn right around the Norfolk coast is available here.
Lynn Ladies Step Out - 29 July 2008
Ladies from King's Lynn Breast Cancer Support Group set out on a sponsored walk around picturesque Sandringham Country Park.
'Throw-Away' day at the Ramada - 18 July 2008
The Ramada Hotel, King's Lynn donate good quality bed linen for re-use and fundraising via the Hospice shops. A picture is available here.
Daredevil Parachutists go Sky High - 16 July 2008
Twenty six people get together at Old Buckenham airfield for freefall parachute jumping - the story from The Great Norfolk Skydive, with pictures available here, and news on an upcoming jump by two brave girls.
RAF Marham Looks Forward to 'Knockout' Fundraiser - 16 July 2008
RAF Marham looks forward to wet and wild fun as teams from the base, local businesses, organisations and pubs take part in the 'Extreme Knockout Marham Challenge'.
Record number of players for Hospice Lottery 300th draw - 2 July 2008
A record number of players took part in the 300th lottery draw, started by guest supporter Charles De Bootman of Energise Pentney Fitness and Spa. A picture is available here.
Press releases 2008 (April-June)
Flight of Fancy - 9 June 2008
When Norfolk Hospice patient Jim Woodford woke up on what he thought was just another typical Monday morning, little did he know that the realisation of a life-long dream was just minutes away...
25 Years and Still Going Strong - 2 June 2008
The Ashley Emile Theatre Dance School have nominated The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House as the charity to receive the profits from the four spectacular shows they are to perform at the Princess Theatre, Hunstanton. The shows mark 25 successful years for the Theatre Dance School.
Business Brainboxes set to Battle it out! - 21 May 2008
Teams from Norfolk businesses are invited join the Hospice at Knight's Hill on Thursday 12 June to test their intellectual might against rival business teams from across the region.
Green Fingered Fundraiser - 21 May 2008
Crofters' "Green Fingers" Dinner & Talk from Bob Hammond of the King's Lynn Horticultural Society is set to offer budding botanists a sumptuous supper and a host of handy horticultural hints.
Pennies from Heaven - 21 May 2008
A "Guess How Many Coins are in the Bottle" competition had customers at Crofters Coffee House racking their brains and helping to raise £175.
Flutter Week 2008 - 9 May 2008
Hospice Lottery "Flutter week" takes place between 12-18 May at The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, and there is no better time to join their lottery to be in with a chance of winning £1,000 each week.
New Business Leaps into Community Support - 16 April 2008
Newly opened King's Lynn Lettings agency Belvoir! are supporting their local Hospice by geeting involved in our Great Norfolk Skydive event.
New Hospice gets the Go Ahead - 15 April 2008
Outline planning permission has been granted for a new purpose-built Hospice in Hillington.
Peddling for £££! - 7 April 2008
15 local fundraisers will be making a 60 mile trip across Norfolk this July to raise funds for their local Hospice.
A Walk in the Park - 4 April 2008
Join us for a sponsored scenic saunter around Sandringham Country Park this May.
Spring Coffee Morning - A Great Success - 4 April 2008
The Hospice welcomed people from all over the region to our annual Spring Coffee Morning. A wide range of great stalls and a huge amount of generous support helped to raise over £2,500!
Hospice Gift Pays Tribute to Lost Friend - 4 April 2008
Members from the King's Lynn Buffaloes came to the Hospice to present the funds raised for their late President's nominated charity of the year.
Hair-raising Fundraisers - 4 April 2008
Local Salon Images celebrate 25 years in business with a 'grand' gift for the Hospice.
Press releases 2008 (January-March)
53 Mile Norfolk Coast Run
Maree Limpus of Norfolk Coast Partnership gets set for her Double Marathon effort for The Norfolk Hospice in April, celebrating 40 years of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Norfolk.
Frank Gibson Art Demonstration
Local artist, Frank Gibson, provides demonstration to the patients of the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House
Buffaloes Boost Hospice Funds
The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes present £1,600 to the work of The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House
GEAR off to a flying start
Local Gym gets Hospice GEAR off to a flying start with 8-weeks free membership for Hospice runners
Rumbles Chipping-In for Hospice
Rumbles Fish Bar in Gayton celebrate their official opening with a generous donation to the Hospice
One Last Dance
After more than a decade of supporting the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, 'Joey and Friends' have held their last dance for the organisation.
New Year's Knees-up for Hospice
The House on the Green supported the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House at their New Years Eve Party!
Press releases 2007 (September-December)
Bags of Support
Two local companies are providing bags of support to the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House
Christmas Lottery
Christmas is nearly upon us, but there is still time to win £1,000!
Calling All Runners
The Great East Anglia Run takes place on 4 May 2008 and this year, The Norfolk Hospice is hoping to make it our most successful ever! Would you like to join our GEAR Team? Run for fun or challenge for a place - a great event raising lots of money.
Streets of London
The Norfolk Hospice hopes that the streets of London will be paved with money and is looking for runners who would like to run the London Marathon to collect the gold!
Gee Up for Norfolk Hospice
Race goers who prefer the warm are invited to a Horse Race Night in aid of The Norfolk Hospice.
The Norfolk Hospice Bridge Night Deals in Success
The inaugural Norfolk Hospice Bridge Night deals in with over £1,000 raised.
Crofters Halloween Scare
Crofters Coffee Shop once again support the Norfolk Hospice through their Halloween event.
Grand Prize Draw 2007
The Norfolk Hospice is holding it's Grand Prize Draw on 18 December.
Cards for Good Causes
The Norfolk Hospice teams up with Cards for Good Causes to bring a new Charity Christmas Card Shop to King's Lynn.
Pumpkin Weighs In
The result of the Knight's Hill Farm Shop Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin competition is announced
Why Weight for the Pumpkin?
The Knight's Hill Farm Shop is holding a Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin throughout October and raising money for The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.
Challenge Barclays
Employees from local branches of Barclays Bank rose to a “Challenge Barclays” and have redecorated the Snettisham shop of The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.
All The Fun Of The Fair
The Norfolk Hospice is throwing open its doors and inviting everyone to join us on Saturday 22 September for The Norfolk Hospice’s first Autumn Fair.
Music To Our Ears
Musicians from classical groups Juta and Intermezzo will be filling the air with heavenly music this September in a very special concert for The Norfolk Hospice.
Too Hot To Handle
A Downham Market businessman is spicing up fundraising for The Norfolk Hospice with a Charity Curry Night on Thursday 27 September.
Swapping Planes for Paint Brushes
Personnel from RAF Marham TAS Squadron have rolled up their sleeves to redecorate offices for The Norfolk Hospice – Tapping House.
Raise your Brushes
The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House is on the look out for a team of volunteers to raise their brushes!
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