Stars Appeal events 2008
Tidworth 10k November Date TBC
The date for the fourth annual Tidworth 10k will be announced soon on the Stars Appeal website. This years event will feature an improved fun run along with the 10k route. Full details coming soon about this sell out run! so get your running shoes at the ready and take part in this event. Remember, this run gets bigger each year and sells out so make sure you register in plenty of time.
Run for the Stars
We have bonded places for some amazing running events. Find out more
Other events benefiting the Stars Appeal
Salisbury Beerex Beer Festival, Friday 27th June-Saturday 28th June at Salisbury Arts Centre.
Beerex is back for the 28th year with its usual mix of music, merriment and a selection of the finest real ales and ciders. Over 40 beers will be available at each session, and your first two half pints are free.
Booking opens in person at Salisbury Arts Centre on Saturday 5 April and by phone 01722 321744 from Tuesday 8 April.
Table Sale, Saturday 28th June, 11.00am-4.00pm at Southern Counties Auctioneers, Salisbury.
The Wessex Stoma support group are holding a table sale full of goodies such as books, glassware, plants and china. Pop along for some great bargains.
Sarum Vintage Tractor & Engine Club Crank Up, 12th-13th July at Southern Counties Auctioneers, Salisbury.
Steam Traction Engines, Vintage & Classic Tractors, Vintage Motorcycles, Craft Demonstrations, tractor jumble and much much more. A great day out for the whole family. For more information please call Mrs Pope on 01980 610863. Free entry.
East Grimstead Fete & Flower Show, Saturday 2nd August, 2.30pm at White House Farm Paddock.
A traditional family day out with a coconut shy, sponge throwing, wheelbarrow race, scarecrow contest, flower show and much much more. Entry is only 50p for adults and free for children.
Hog Roast, Sunday 10th August, 12 noon at Willow Lodge, Laverstock
Fun for everyone with pig racing, tombola, croquet and a bar. Tickets available at £13.50 each from Mrs Anne Salmon 01980 594380. This event is in aid of the Pembroke Unit.
Berwick St John Country Fayre, 13th & 14th September at 10.00am.
The Stars Appeal is delighted to have been selected to benefit from the 2008 Berwick St John Country Fayre. The Fayre can best be described as a celebration of country life as it used to be, including steam engines, vintage tractors, working exhibits (threshing, steam saw bench, steam ploughing) and local rural craft demonstrations. There will also be some fantastic performers in the marquee. Free entry.
Street Collections
(volunteer “tin shakers” needed – contact us if you can help)
Friday 4th July - Tesco, Southampton Road
Saturday 5th July - Tesco, Southampton Road
Friday 1st August – Tesco, Shaftesbury
Saturday 2nd August – Tesco, Shaftesbury
Wednesday 1st October - Salisbury Racecourse
Friday 7th November – Waitrose, Salisbury
Saturday 8th November, Waitrose, Salisbury
Table Sales – At Salisbury District Hospital
Volunteers Sybil and Nicola Tucker will be holding sales of books and bric a brac on the following dates:
Tuesday August 12th
Tuesday September 16th
Tuesday October 14th
Tuesday November 11th
"I feel privileged to head up the Stars Appeal, and to be at the heart of something which will touch so many lives"
The Earl of Pembroke
President of the Stars Appeal
latest news
Record turnout for Walk for Wards
The sun shone for the third annual Walk for Wards, where a record 600 people took part and raised an amazing £35,000 for various projects around the hospital. Click here to see the pictures
Thousands support Fun Day
The beginning of June saw over 5000 people enjoy Appeal President, Lord Pembroke’s home at Wilton House as he hosted a family fun day to officially launch the Caring 4 Kids campaign. Click here to see the pictures...
Clay Shoot hits target
Shots from across southern England flocked to Wilton House in May for the inaugural Wilton House Charity Clay Shoot hosted by Lord Pembroke. Click here to see the pictures...
All aboard
The Stars Appeal Bus has hit the road. Click here to take a look....
Our New Campaign
We are raising £1million towards a new Children's Centre, click here for more information on this exciting new project.
First Projects Complete!
We are thrilled to announce the completion of our first two major projects the Little Lives and Keyhole Cancer Campaigns. Over 100 people joined us for our open day in January to see exactly how their support has been put to good use and to learn more about our future goals. Click here for more..
Tidworth 10k & 3k Fun Run
A record 830 people turned out to Run for the Stars, click here to see the pictures.
Hairy Dinner Success
The Hairy Bikers entertained the sell out crowd at our dinner raising £32,000 in the process! Click here to see the pictures..
Walk for Wards
Over 500 people turned out in the pouring rain for Walk for Wards and raised over £30,000. click here to see the pics!
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