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Cavendish roof appeal
7th March 2013
(shown is just a small portion of the damage and theft. the face of the building and gully shown were covered by lead flashing and plates) We are very sad to report that once again we have been the victim of lead theft from our roof. Unfortunately this time…
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First celebrity judge revealed
13th February 2013
Delighted to reveal Jon McClure from Reverend and The Makers as one of the celebrity judges for our Yellow Arch Hidden Talent Showcase. We are looking for unearth the next big singing talent for the Steel City. Record your favourite track and submit it to Jon…
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Food fight against cancer
12th February 2013
The Yorkshire Factor’ was the secret ingredient to creating the perfect charity fundraiser, according to TV chef Brian Turner. The Ready Steady Cook star was in Sheffield to take part in the Food Fight Against Cancer with his good friend and fellow celebrity…
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Thanks to The Coventry
7th February 2013
Many thanks to the staff and customers of the The Coventry Building Society on Norfolk Row in the centre of Sheffield. They have provided in kind support to us by printing our patient leaflets and also have raised £1625.61 to support our work in 2012. As part of their fundraising…
Learn more24 Hour Musical
4th February 2013
At 7.30pm on Monday 11 February a pre auditioned cast of students will have a musical announced to them. At 7.30pm on Tuesday 12th February they will perform this musical. This will be the culmination of 24 hours of learning, designing and rehearsing a much-loved musical. Open audition sessions have…
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31st January 2013
Please join us on Friday 22nd March for our annual Sporting Dinner. This year in a change to our usual format we are pleased to welcome Mark Jones as MC for the evening and Paul Boardman as our guest speaker. This promises to be a “laugh your socks off” evening.
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23rd January 2013
CALLING ALL SHEFFIELD SINGERS! SUPPORT CAVENDISH CANCER CARE AND WIN UNIQUE PRIZE AT YELLOW ARCH STUDIOS The owners of Sheffield’s iconic Yellow Arch studios have joined forces with Cavendish Cancer Care to offer aspiring singers from Sheffield the chance to record and perform at a unique talent showcase event.
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23rd January 2013
We are very privileged to have T.V. Celebrity chefs, James Martin and Brian Turner appearing at the Crucible for an exclusive one night only. It will be an informative evening filled with fun and surprises yet, at the same time, learning from two of the best in their field.
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15th January 2013
The Solution to keeping your New Year resolution ? Why not get sponsorship to motivate you to stick to your resolution. We will provide you with anything we can to help out plus the usual sponsor forms and t-shirts. Get in touch on 0114…
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15th January 2013
Just before Christmas over 300 people attended a Charity Boxing dinner in aid of Cavendish Cancer Care and Weston Park Hospital. Richard Poxon of Hatton Promotions organised the event with local boxers Adam Etches and Scott Jenkins. A fantastic evening was enjoyed by all who attended. pictured are Adam (left)…
Learn moreDonation in lieu of presents
19th December 2012
Jean and Martin Ashton recently renewed their wedding vows in a special service at the historic church of St Helen in Treeton. The church dates back to the doomsday book and provided the perfect setting for the day. Mr & Mrs Ashton were joined by their friends and family for…
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14th December 2012
Pictured is the cast of Sheffield Theatres Panto with our volunteer draw co-ordinators Carol and Terry drawing the winning tickets for our Hamper Draw, Cinders Christmas Cracker. The winning tickets are: Simms 67694 Blagbrough 58092 Carr 41792 Shawcroft 33882 Lowry 9461 Sandra 41145 Forrest 58354 Dodd 14990 Foster 48481…
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10th December 2012
A group of 14 Co-op stores have been very co-operative, together raising more than £4500 to support our work. From a sponsored walk to Cleethorpes, Santa Races and Race Nights everyone has been involved in a fantastic team effort. Seen here are a group of the store managers presenting a cheque…
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30th November 2012
Thanks to everyone who helped at our Sheffield Station collection and those who contributed, raising £381.79. We hope you enjoyed the Sheffield SingSoc Members who entertained the soggy commuters with some carols. This is the second time the team from the Sheffield Unison Office who organise regular collections for…
Learn morePlatform Festival
28th November 2012
Many thanks to the team at the University of Sheffield Platform Festival who presented us with cheque for £1000 from their 2012 event. So far the festival has raised more than £3000 to support our work and they are already fundraising hard for the 2013 event. You can learn more…
Learn moreebay charity auction
19th November 2012
We currently have a number of Royal Worcester china figurines, a fantastic limited edition Def Leppard Cd and signed Manchester United Shirt for sale on ebay. Please follow the links below and support these sales. Royal Worcester Royal Worcester…
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15th November 2012
Saturday 15th December – Variety Show at Grenoside Community Centre. Ecclesfield Parish Council host a Fundraising Variety Night. Doors and Bar open 6.30. Show starts 7.15pm at the Community Centre, Main Street, Grenoside. Tickets Adults £6.00, Concessions. £5.00, Family £18.00 (2 Adults & 2 Concessions) Refreshments served at interval. This event…
Learn moreFood Fight Against Cancer
9th November 2012
We are very privileged to have T.V. Celebrity chefs, James Martin and Brian Turner appearing at the Crucible for an exclusive one night only. It will be an informative evening filled with fun and surprises yet, at the same time, learning from two of the best in their field. They…
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8th November 2012
Many Thanks to the patron and volunteers of the 38th Steel City Beer and Cider festival who raised £250 during this year’s festival.
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5th November 2012
Richard Poxon travelled as far as Rome to compete in the Grandfondo Campagnolo a 100 mile cycle race around Rome’s hills. Not content with Sheffield’s seven hills Richard travelled to Rome to take part in this epic race raising a fantastic £4500 to be split between ourselves and Weston Park Hospital. His…
Learn moreCoventry Building Society
5th November 2012
Cavendish Cancer Care have been chosen by the City centre branch of the Coventry Building Society as their charity of the year. They are supporting us with a number of different fundraising events. Pictured here is branch manager Richard Kirk (left) at the end of his Great Yorkshire Run.
Learn moreCavendish Christmas Market
5th November 2012
Thursday 22nd November from 7pm sees our very own shopping extravaganza at The Devonshire Arms in Dore. Come and join us for a glass of fizz and a mince pie. We have Christmas stalls including cards, gifts, decorations and may more. Tickets are priced at £5pp available from behind the…
Learn moreGreat Yorkshire Run
5th November 2012
Andrea Roe and Fiona Melloy were amongst a number of people who recently unertook the Great Yorkshire Run in aid of our work. They also ran the Robin Hood Half Marathon. If you would like to sponsor them you can do do on http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/runningtohelp2012 Andrea decided to support out…
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5th November 2012
Cavendish Therapist, Lisa Esmonde recently completed a 40km sponsored ride. Lisa was extremely pleased to finish as this was the first time she had ever cyced such a distance. She raised more than £800 which is a fantastic effort. Many thanks to her.
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13th June 2012
Diane Morgan 14th June 1938 – 22nd May 2012 It is with great sadness we announce the recent death of our dear friend and colleagueDiane Morgan. Diane has been involved with the Cavendish Centre since its very early days in the 1990’s, as both an Assessor and Counsellor. Diane…
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