Events

Start date: From May 2022 End date: September 2022 Location: Compton Abbas Airfield, SP5 5AP Do something amazing for Forest Holme Hospice and take part in our next charity Wing Walk day. Flying with some of the most experienced pilots in the country at speeds of up to 130mph on a Boeing Stearman, the adrenaline fuelled flight is organised by the Wing Walk Company, who are regarded as the modern day equivalent of the Barnstorming Pioneers, who would have travelled the country in the 20’s and 30’s as part of a flying circus. To sign up there is an entry fee of £50 to secure your place and we are asking everyone who takes part to pledge to raise a minimum of £800 in sponsorship to support Forest Holme Hospice. The current dates available (on a first-come-first-served basis) are: May 27 / 28 / 29 July 1 / 2 / 3 August 12 / 13 / 14 September 2 / 3 / 4 Please note: You must be between 18 – 75 years of age and weigh no more than 85kgs (13st 4lb) to take part in this event. How to sign up: You can sign up for a place online by clicking here. Once signed up we will send you a Forest Holme T shirt and will be on hand to support you with your fundraising to help you reach (and hopefully smash!) your fundraising target. For more information: Contact Charlie charlie.james@forestholmehospice.org.uk or call 01202 670644

Join our team and take part in the Dorset Plane Pull for Forest Holme Hospice Charity. Teams of 22 people enter to pull a Boeing 737 weighing in at 35,000 Kg a distance of 50 metres to raise funds for charity. The gates open at 10am and the event finishes at around 17:30. The plane pulls take place all day, only stopping for an hours lunch break and 13:00. What else is there to do on the day? Plenty – we’ve got a load going on throughout the day. Like a DJ and live bands, as well as a children’s entertainer – all for free. For a small fee little ones can get their face painted or hop onto the bouncy castle. If you’re feeling peckish be sure to get something from Signature Catering who provide delicious food and drink all day.

Various dates available Location: Airfield Camp, Salisbury, SP4 9RY Sign up to take part in a Skydive to support Forest Holme and experience the ultimate adrenaline rush as you free-fall at over 150mph. Skydives are available throughout the year and can be arranged for a date that suits you. To sign up there is an entry fee of £50 to secure your place and we are asking everyone who takes part to pledge to raise a minimum of £350 in sponsorship to support Forest Holme. Please note: You must be aged 16 or over to tandem skydive but participants aged 16 - 17 will require consent from a parent or guardian. The maximum weight for a tandem skydive is 16 stone. On the day of your jump, please be prepared to spend the full day at the parachute centre. Parachuting is a weather dependent sport. If you are unable to jump on the date of your course, alternative dates will be made available. How to sign up: You can sign up for a place online by clicking here. Once signed up we will send you a Forest Holme T-shirt and will be on hand to support you with your fundraising to help you reach (and hopefully smash!) your fundraising target. For more information: Contact charlie.james@forestholmehospice.org.uk or call 01202 670644

The September Summer Spectacular Charity Ball hosted by our friends at Simplify Consulting. Enjoy a drink on arrival, 3-course meal and range of entertainment, including live music from Hampshire based group, Majestic Groove and professional Latin dance performances. James Prouton, a former professional dancer, will host the evening’s fundraising activities which include a raffle and auction giving guests the chance to win a private dance lesson with Strictly star Kai Widdrington, as well as a pair of his dance shoes. £75 per person.

Start date: 8th October 2022 End date: 9th October 2022 Location: Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens, BH2 5AH In 2021, our amazing Run Bournemouth team raised over £6,000 to help support patients and their families at Forest Holme. We are now looking for our next team of Forest Holme runners. So if you’re looking for a reason to become a future Run Bournemouth team member, then look no further! There are several different distances you can choose to take part in, which are listed below, with their individual fundraising targets: Half Marathon - £250.00 10k - £150.00 5k - £50.00 Junior Races - £50 Dog Jog - £50 How to sign up: You can register for a place with Forest Holme by visiting the Run Bournemouth website here. It’s free to register for a charity place in the event with us. Once signed up we will send you a Forest Holme T-shirt and will be on hand to support you with your fundraising to help you reach (and hopefully smash!) your fundraising target. For more information: Contact Charlie charlie.james@forestholmehospice.org.uk or call 01202 670644