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Carlton Palmer 10K
29th November 2013
Almost a hundred runners registered to take part in our first ever charity 10k led by ex-Sheffield Wednesday and England footballer Carlton Palmer. A blustery day seemed to by enjoyed by all who took part through peoples hard work, more than £10,000 has been raised through sponsorship. Many Thanks to…
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Made it to Monte Carlo
22nd November 2013
Our epic Dronfield to Monte Carlo cyclists, Stephen, Sam and Joe Travers completed there challenge. They cycled to Monte Carlo completed unsupported and raised a fantasic amount of money to support our work. See the gallery of their ride.
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3 rowers in a boat
15th November 2013
Massive thanks to the rowers of Nuffield Health Club who completed a 3 people in a boat rowing challenge which was equivalent to the length of the riverThames. They raised over £2,300 between them many thanks to everyone who sponsored them or took part. We could to not continue…
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Cavendish founder joins Carlton 10K
28th October 2013
David Simons continues to show his support for Cavendish Cancer Care, which he founded. On 24th November he will be taking part in the Carlton Palmer 10k alongside local football legend Carlton himself. The last marathon David ran was in 1999 but 14 years later, he is determined to put his running shoes back on to raise awareness and support for the cause he holds so close to his heart.
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Collecting box champion
25th October 2013
We are one of the chosen causes of Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre 25th year celebrations. Our team of volunteers lead by Sue Morley and Kath Rhodes have undertaken a number of fundraising events on our behalf. This has included finding new locations for our collection boxes. Peak Fruit and…
Learn moreCavendish Christmas market
20th October 2013
Join us at our Christmas Market on Thursday 21st November at The Devonshire Arms in Dore. Tickets at just £5 and include a glass of fizz and a mince pie. We have lots of stalls to get those all important gifts for your loved ones. Tickets available from the centre…
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Big fun run
20th September 2013
Michelle Oakes and Scott Morris took part in the big fun run and raised £500 to support our work. Michelle wanted to help us pass the care on after recieving support formt he centre last year. When I raised money for Cavendish Cancer Care in September 2012 by abseiling down…
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Carlton Palmer’s 10k run
13th September 2013
Carlton will be leading the charity run on Sunday 24th November at 10.00am. Starting from the Rising Sun Pub and taking place around Dore & Whirlow it’s not to be missed. It is essential that everyone register prior to run, it will NOT be possible to do so on the…
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Swim Britain 2013
4th September 2013
Many thanks Paul Thacker and colleagues Andrew Horne, Pete Shaw and Ian Belton who undertook the Swim Britain challenge in aid of us (Left to right Ian, Pete, Andy and Paul). The team are from the Corporate Information & Computing Services (CiCS) department at The University of Sheffield.
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Travers trio cycle from Dronfield to Monte Carlo
29th August 2013
Travers Trio two-wheel from Dronfield to Monte Carlo Stephen (54) Sam (19) and Joe (19) all from Dronfield are cycling to fundraise on our behalf. The courageous trio will take on the challenge without a supporting vehicle, using only themselves, their bikes and their camping gear. Fundraising efforts…
Learn moreKilimanjaro trekkers return
7th August 2013
Lindsey Gill, and her two daughters, Sarah and Eleanor (pictured), have taken on the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, to raise money for charity. The 8 day gruelling trek has been completed by the girls for Cavendish Cancer Care. Lindsey’s sister passed away in 2001, leaving behind 3 children, Sophie, 11, and twins…
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3 men (& friends) in a boat
6th August 2013
A ten-week challenge will see 34 people rowing the length of the Thames, modelled on Jerome K Jerome’s route from Oxford to Kingston. Teams of 3 comprising of both men and women will take part in this challenge to raise money for us. The mileage per rower will vary according to…
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Coast 2 coast cycle challenge
23rd July 2013
On Thursday 25th July 2013 Phil Walsh and Alan Potts will be setting off on a bike ride from Whitehaven to Tynemouth to raise funds for us. Their bikes have been serviced and prepared by the mechanics at Halford’s Kilner Way branch.They are aiming to dip their toes first in the Irish Sea and 150 miles…
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Coast 2 coast on mountain bikes
19th July 2013
Not content with the usual Coast to Coast cycle challenge Scott Flower and friends decided to make life hard for themselves by making the trip on mountain bikes. Many thanks to Scott and freinds for his fundraising. Read more about the trip in Scott’s own words including tales of suicidal…
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Ladies lunch
11th July 2013
Ladies who lunch for charity. The highly popular Ladies Lunch, was again, a great success. The event hosted by Cavendish Cancer Care, raised over £2000 for the independent charity. Ladies enjoyed a day of shopping at stalls, a fashion show featuring a line designed by Izzi…
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Martin Brooks roofing presentation
5th July 2013
Sheffield’s roofing specialists, Martin-Brooks, has put smiles on the faces of half a dozen small charities by distributing the proceeds from its most recent fundraising efforts. The firm held a special presentation lunch at its Darnall-based headquarters to hand over another £5,000 from its 25th anniversary fund…
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Trek to Kilimanjaro
16th June 2013
Lindsey Gill and her two daughters, Sarah and Eleanor, are about to take on the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. The 10 day gruelling trek is being completed by the girls on behalf of Cavendish Cancer Care. Lindsey’s sister passed away in 2001, leaving behind 3 children, Sophie,…
Learn moreHidden talent showcase & album
10th June 2013
The winner of the Yellow Arch Studios Hidden Talent Showcase performed at a live lounge event on Saturday 1st June. Friends, Family and member sof the public saw the acts chosen for the Cavendish Charity Album perform live in the Studio Live Lounge. You can download the albu or your…
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Extra yard fundraising
4th June 2013
Students from the School of Health and Wellbeing at Sheffield Hallam University have chosen to raise money for 5 charities of which we are one. Their first event was a 5km run in Endcliffe park, their ” Extra Yard” project will be the first time students from the school have…
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Sheffield half marathon
26th May 2013
A Christmas present with a difference, the gift that has just kept giving. Ashley Renshaw’s girlfriend Jo Elliott decided that this year, his Christmas present should be more special and entered him into the Sheffield Half Marathon. Although having previously ran short distances before, Ashley had never run the full…
Learn moreCabaret & casino night
16th May 2013
Long time Cavenidsh supporters Lynn and Paddy O’Brien present another fundraising event in aid of our work. Join them at the Grosvenor G Casino for an evening of entertainment from Dixi Tucker, one of the most renowned drag artists in the country. Tickets just £10 and include buffet and £5…
Learn moreLondon marathon runner
8th May 2013
Huge thanks go to Annie French who raised £1500 to support our work from her London Marathon run. She completed the run in 5 hours 43 minutes and could be spotted crossing the line on television! Cavenidsh Cancer Care is a bond holder for the London Marathon but only receive…
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Waddle’s waddle
8th May 2013
Almost 100 people joined former Sheffield Wednesday star and Cavendish patron Chris Waddle for a six-mile walk to raise £4,000 for charity. Waddle’s Waddle was organised by Cavendish Cancer Care, where ex-England international Chris is a patron. Walkers met at Chatsworth House and could take part in either a two-mile…
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Knock out support
22nd April 2013
Two Local boxing stars fought hard to raise awareness of the work carried out by Cavendish Cancer Care and Weston Park Cancer Hospital. The Thunder and Lightning Boxing event was a sell out with over 2000 tickets sold, which filled the arena at Ponds Forge…
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A night with tone apart
27th March 2013
Despite the bad weather there was still an excellent turn out at an evening with “Tone Apart” on Saturday 9th March. The evening was full of wonderful musical nostalgia with songs from The Beatles to the Bee Gees with everything inbetween including Motown, Lindisfarne and the Beach…
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