Lynda Head, St Francis Hospice’s Community Fundraising Manager, popped in this morning to talk about their Big Yellow Q Quiz Night next Friday at the Brentwood Centre, where BBC TV’s Egghead Barry Simmons will be on hand to sell answers for teams who get stuck. Lynda explained that, with annual running costs of nearly £8 million – only about a third of which is covered by grants – fundraising events like this are vital to the work of the hospice, which serves an area of a million people from Ingatestone to Redbridge. Lynda also talked about a fantastic classic car show they’re holding at the Ford Technical Centre in Dunton on Sunday 2nd September, and a fundraising walk a fortnight later for you and your dog around the grounds of Ingatestone Hall. To find out more about the classic car show – which will also include loads of things to keep the children happy – tune in to Rob’s breakfast show next Saturday, when he’ll be chatting with organiser Alan Mason.
Lynda also talked about various other ways people can volunteer to support St Francis, and she emphasised that – whether fundraising or helping in another way – there really is something everyone can do, regardless of age or ability. So – you don’t need to be an Egghead to take part in that quiz!
For more information on St Francis or to book tickets for the Big Yellow Q Quiz visit the website, or phone 01708 723593.
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