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Can you donate to the CRY shops?
CRY Jersey is a local charity that supports young people in poverty in 15 different countries around the world, including Eastern Europe, parts of Africa, Cambodia, the Philippinnes, Mexico & India providng children homes & night shelters, medical care, education and training .
The two charity shops at 42 & 38B New Street have been given a new look and are selling more than ever. Can you help by donating clothes, shoes, books, DVD's, kitchen ware, furniture or electrical items? If so, please drop the items off by pulling into the layby right outside the shops ( between 8.45am & 5pm Monday - Saturday). Larger items can be collected from you - please just ring the CRY shop on 618497 or 618417.
Triumph Over Phobia group
Thursday, 7pm - 8.30pm, Headway Centre, Springfield Road, St. Saviour.
Structured self-help for phobia and OCD sufferers. These meetings take place every Thursday.
Miss St. Peter
You must live in the Parish to enter, have lived in Jersey for 3 years, and be age 18 or over by 9th August 2012. Entry forms can be collected from the Parish Hall.
On Saturday 25th February at 7.30pm, the Parish of St Peter are holding an evening at the Rugby Club to select Miss St Peter. Tickets are available from St Peter’s Parish Hall between 9am and 4pm. They cost £10 to include a finger buffet supper. Please get your tickets as soon as possible so the Rugby Club can arrange their catering.
Summer Fayre
D'Auvergne School is holding a summer fayre in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer. The organisers are looking for people who sell or make things, like plants, vegetables, jams and cards. They are also looking for donations of a bouncy castle, a popcorn maker and a candy floss maker.
Pitches are £10. If you would like to book a pitch or to find out more, please call Sarah on 07829803548.
The fayre is from 10am until 5pm on 30th June. Lots on sale including jewellery, cards and cupcakes! Entrance is free but donations on the gate will be appreciated.
Volunteers needed
Can you help in the Hospice shops?
Jersey Hospice Care needs your enthusiasm to help them sort and display the shop donations.Whether you can do a regular shift, or an hour or two when you can spare it, they’d love to hear from you!
Call 487982 or email administration@jerseyhospicecare.com
Miss St. Brelade Competition
Thu 16th Feb 2012 - Wed 29th Feb 2012
Would you like to be a contestant? You must be 18 or over by 9th August 2012. Forms can be collected from the Parish Hall or you can call 741141 for any information. Forms need to be returned by midday on Wednesday 29th February.
The competition itself will be held on Thursday 1st March at the Parish Hall at 7.30pm.
Les Freres Toddler Group
Fri 24th Feb 2012
9.30am - 11.30am, Les Freres Chapel (next to Boys Brigade H.Q St John)
Friendly and fun weekly group for 0 - 3 year olds.
This week there will be a book corner, dressing-up, art & craft and lots more!
Under 1's FREE, £2 for the first child and £1 per child after that, to cover venue costs. For more information contact Sharon on 725224
Cell Pull
Sat 25th Feb 2012
9am, Prison to town
The new recruits at the Prison Service will be having a fundraising "Cell Pull" from the prison to town and back, collecting money along the way.
The chosen charities they will supporting are Help a Jersey chid and Jersey Women's Refuge
Miss St Ouen event 2012
Sat 25th Feb 2012
7.30pm for 8pm, Prince of Wales Hotel, Greve de Lecq
A dinner and the Miss St. Ouen competition. Tickets for the dinner are available at the Parish Hall - Contestants will go free.
Dodolings Session
Sat 25th Feb 2012
10.30am - 12.30pm, Durrell
The sessions are for 3 to 6 year old and their parents. There will be games and hands-on activities. Each week has a different theme and this week’s will be Ring-tailed lemurs. Do lemurs in the wild live anywhere other than Madagascar? Why do ring- tailed lemurs have rings on their tails? You can find out the answers at Dodolings.
£7 plus admission to Durrell. For more information, call Chris on 860034. You can pick up a booking form from the Visitor Centre.
Charity Night
Sat 25th Feb 2012
7pm - 1am, Town House, St. Helier
A charity evening to raise awareness of a liver condition called OTCD.
There will be five bands playing - The Brightside , Jamie Boylan, Lesina, The Sax Man and Irish Duo - Shameus and Vinnie. There will be a hot buffet and an auction with prizes such as a 42 inch Plasma screen TV, return tickets to Gatwick, and lots more.
Tickets can be bought at Dix Neuf brasserie, The Halkett bar , Cock and bottle and the Town House Bar. £12.50 per person.
(All proceeds raised will be split between four charities - Evelina Childrens Hospital - Guys, Southampton Hospital PaediatricIntensive care , Kings Hospital Sunshine Ward and Ronald Mc Donald Charity, supporting families with accomodation whilst children are in hospital).
Jay Morris Spinathon
Sat 25th Feb 2012
One hour slots from 11am until 6pm, Club Carrefour, St Lawrence
Raise money for Jersey Hospice Care whilst keeping fit. It's the 10th anniversary of the event, which pays tribute to Jay Morris, a keen cyclist who died from cancer in 2003.
£15,000 was raised for Jersey Hospice last year, bringing the total raised to date to just under £120,000.
Spinners can book hour slots by completing a registration form available at www.jerseyhospicecare.com or by phoning 871559. There is a registration fee of £10 per person, which includes a T-shirt, and it’s hoped as much sponsorship as possible will be raised by participants.
Spring into Nature
Sun 26th Feb 2012
10am, St. Catherine (Meeting point will be given at the time of booking)
Spring into Nature is a series of walks and talks led by Bob Tompkins, a local naturalist and member of the Trust’s Council. These walks, along the north coast of the Island are timed to watch spring unfold in all it’s glory.
This first walk from St Catherine to Rozel will take approximately 2 hours and requires a level of fitness. It's not a circular walk therefore car sharing or alternative return transport is recommended.
Booking is essential. Please call the Trust office on 483193 to reserve your place. Numbers are limited to 25. The walks are free to Trust members and £5 to Non-Trust members. For further details go to www.nationaltrustjersey.org.je
Women's World Day of Prayer
Fri 2nd Mar 2012
12.30pm - 1.30pm, Salvation Army Centre
A Christian service which is written by women from a different country each year. This year the Women of Malaysia have prepared the service and the theme is justice for women.
Groups of women from different churches in Jersey are preparing to present this service and are hoping to see a good congregation of men and women attending.
Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Those who are at work are invited to come and go during the service as they like and to bring their lunch to eat afterwards.
Charity Quiz Night
Sat 3rd Mar 2012
7pm, St Brelade's Social Club
In aid of the Genesis Research Trust. There will also be a raffle on the night.
Entry £5 per person, teams of up to 6 people. Children are welcome. To book a team contact Ewan on 07829 707124 or Laura on 07797 776888.
Nearly New Sale for NCT
Sat 3rd Mar 2012
10am for members, 10.15am for non members, St. Clement's Parish Hall
Organised by the Jersey National Childbirth Trust. Raising money to fund local activities, including breastfeeding support and 'Bumps and Babies', the weekly drop-in group for new parents and parents-to-be.
You can buy or sell quality used baby, toddler and maternity clothes, toys and equipment.
The sale is run by volunteers, with an entrance fee to buyers of £1 per family, a registration fee to sellers and taking a 30% share of the proceeds.
NCT members (with membership cards) get priority entrance into the sale. The sales are very popular, and there's usually a queue before the sale opens!
If you are interested in registering as a seller or want to volunteer to help at the sale please email jerseynns@hotmail.co.uk
EVE-OLUTION Breakfast event
Thu 8th Mar 2012
7.30am - 9am, Pomme D'or Hotel
A ladies-only breakfast celebration to mark International Women's Day. Breakfast tickets are priced at £15.00 and include entry in to a free prize draw and the opportunity to enjoy some entertainment, poetry, music and champagne - all before going to work!
All proceeds will go directly to Jersey Women's Refuge. To reserve your seats or table go to www.dealsinheels.co.uk, call 07797 896 442, or send the names for their guest list with a cheque payable to Jersey Women's Refuge (JWR, PO Box 708, St Helier, JE4 0PW)
Perhaps you would also like to nominate someone inspirational for the Barclays Wealth Inspirational Woman Award, which will be presented at the event. She could be a friend, colleague or family member. To nominate, go to www.jerseywomensrefuge.org/inspirational-woman-award
Quiz Night
Fri 9th Mar 2012
Mayfair Hotel.
Raising money for Stroke Association Jersey and Driving for the Disabled - in support of Anthony Lewis's London to Paris cycle challenge.
£10 per head including food. Teams of 4, 5 or 6.
Call Caroline 07797 774017 or email caromoody@live.co.uk.
Ladies Only Charity Lunch
Sat 10th Mar 2012
12.30pm, The Royal Yacht
'By Invitation Only' will raise money for Jersey Teenage Cancer Trust and Jersey Hospice Care.
In the past 3 years the lunch has raised over £17,000 and it's hoped that this year will be just as successful.
£50 per person. To book go to www.jerseybio.co.uk or call Emma-Louise on 07829 801144.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Wed 14th Mar 2012
5.30pm - 7.30pm, The Willows Day Centre, Green Street.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month.
Support group meeting for those affected by prostate cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support (formerly Cancerbackup Jersey) provide support and information for people affected by cancer in Jersey. "We are here to help everyone living with cancer take the first step towards more good days."
For more information go to www.macmillanjersey.com
Or FREE PHONE 0800 735 0275
A Night In Wonderland, for the Special Care Baby Unit
Sat 24th Mar 2012
On Saturday 24th March, there's "A Night In Wonderland" at the Radisson Blu.
An evening of entertainment all in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit.
The night includes live music from Nerina Pallot & The Little Big Band.
Sadly, the night is a sellout already, but they are after your help particularly if your a business in the island. Also, maybe you can offer a prize for the auction? Please call 07797 773661.
They hope to raise as much money as possible for the Special Care Baby Unit, so any help you can offer would be much appreciated.
Charity Guided Spring Walk with Mike Stentiford
Sun 25th Mar 2012
9am, St. Saviour's Parish Hall
A relaxed guided walk through the beautiful lanes and valleys of St Saviour to enjoy the natural beauty of the season unfolding. The walk will start at St Saviour’s Parish Hall and will take around an hour and a half, returning to the Parish Hall for tea and coffee and a cake sale.
All proceeds from the walk and cake sale are in aid of Headway Jersey.
All levels of walkers are welcome although there will be some steep and uneven surfaces in Swiss Valley. Remember to put your clocks forward one hour the night before!!
Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are £5 for adults and £1 for children and are available from St Saviour’s Parish Hall or by calling Denise on 631704 after 5pm.
Table Top Sale and coffee morning
Sat 31st Mar 2012
10am - 1pm, Westlea Centre
Join The Jersey blind Society and raise funds for their members' Easter. Bric a Brac, clothes, Dvd’s, cakes & home produce, PC Games and books.
Refreshments available - tea, coffee and soft drinks and breakfast rolls. There will also be a raffle.
The queens Jubilee Grand Sale
Sat 28th Apr 2012
On saturday 28th april at St Martins Public hall in aid of Jersey cancer relief and the haematology & Oncology Unit at the Royal Bournmouth & Christchurch Hospital.
Unwanted gifts required, any jewellery,good quality clothing, Cd's books, Toys, anything you would be kind enough to donate.
Donations can be left at the Parish Halls from 1st March.
For further details contact Roger, Carol-Anne or Alexis on 864407 6pm - 9pm.
Dragon Boat Festival
Sat 29th Sep 2012
Albert Pier, St. Helier
It's great fun and a great way to raise money for charity. The registration fee is £450, which covers the cost of staging the event. Teams taking part are also asked to raise a minimum of £500 (an equivalent of just £25 per person, based on a team of 20) which goes directly to Jersey Hospice Care, helping them to carry on with the extraordinary work that they do.
For more information, go to www.jerseyhospicecare.com
