EVENTS  

Saturday 12 July 2008 – Family Fun Day at the Beanbag
Those lovely people at the Beanbag Natural Health store are holding a healthy, fun family activity day to raise some money for us. Their popular shop and consultation centre is in Wesley Walk, Witney. There’s going to be face painting, a tombola, competitions, Emma’s Trust merchandise and free tasting of some scrummy, organic produce. Also a top nutritionist will be on hand to give free children’s nutritional advice. Why not come along, pick up some healthy goodies and help raise money for Emma’s Trust into the bargain! www.beanbag-health.co.uk

Saturday 19 July – Dance Workshops
Chipping Norton School of Dance would like to invite young dancers to take part in a variety of exciting workshops, being run by some of their talented senior students. Money raised will go towards Rupert Parson’s ‘Cuban Challenge’ (see below) which is ultimately raising funds for Emma’s Trust.

10.00 – 11.30am   Musical Theatre            with Bethanie Ball (ages 8 – 15 yrs)
11.45 – 12.45pm   Street Dance                with Brendan Crawford (ages 7 – 11 yrs)
1.00 – 2.30pm       Street Dance                with Brendan Crawford (ages 11+)
2.45 – 4.15pm       Modern/Jazz                with Jenna Mckee ex pupil (ages 7 – 12 yrs)
4.30 – 4.45pm       A short presentation for parents & friends to watch

The workshops will take place at CN School and will cost just £4 each or 3 classes for £10. Please contact Emily Archer on 01608 645 953 or 07884 176 527.

Saturday 19 July – Cooper Black & Mr. Fox
Here’s another exciting event in support of Rupert’s ‘Cuban Challenge’ and raising funds for Emma’s Trust, two extremely talented and entertaining local bands will be performing at the Town Hall. Music, dancing and a great time will be guaranteed! The doors open at 7pm and our Trust team will be running the bar. Tickets are just £7.50 available from Jaffe & Neale Bookshop Chipping Norton, Cooper Black, Mr Fox or Rupert Parsons, tel. 01608 646445  rupertparsons@yahoo.co.uk

Friday August 22 - Golf Day at Chipping Norton Golf Club
Our annual Golf Tournament is once again kindly hosted by the Chipping Norton Club. It is always an extremely enjoyable four ball competition over 18 holes with refreshments, lunch and great prizes. The event is sure to be very well attended so teams are advised to book their place early! Contact Chunky at chunky130@hotmail.com for more information and to reserve a place.

Sunday 28 September - Emma’s Day 2008
'For the Town – In the Town' – A FREE Family Fun Day in Chipping Norton. This year we're ringing the changes and putting on something different. There will be music, sport and children's activities all around the town and the day will culminate in a gala performance at The Theatre starring one of the UK's most talented and highly respected comediennes, Rhona Cameron.

"This is a laugh-out-loud journey through her darkly comic and ridiculous life. Expect brand new material, impeccable timing and a generous helping of her classic sharp-witted observational humour!"

Tickets are £30 each including champagne and canapés on arrival. Music will be provided by the Chipping Norton All Stars Jazz Band.

Book now to avoid disappointment, telephone the box office on 01608 642350

During the daytime events we will still need volunteers, so if you think you could help this year, please go to the Volunteer page on this website.

October 10 – 19 Cuban Revolution Cycle Challenge
Chipping Norton horologist, Rupert Parsons is taking on an exciting challenge to raise money for Emma’s Trust. This ten-day cycling expedition begins in the Cuban capital of Havana and ends by the Caribbean Sea in Trinidad some 350kms later.  Please support his magnificent effort by pledging money online through http://www.justgiving.com/rupertparsons or if you’re up for the challenge, why not join Rupert in Cuba? There are three other places available! Contact Rupert on 01608 646445 or email rupertparsons@yahoo.co.uk