charity events and fundraising
The Heart of England Air Ambulance chosen charity for 2008
We have great pleasure in confirming that Kilworth House Hotel will be supporting The Heart of England Air Ambulance Charity in 2008.
The UK’s largest and fastest Air Ambulance started in October 2003 (known as the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance – WNAA) from its base at Coventry Airport.
Being a completely independent charity it relies solely on sponsorships and donations receiving no funding from the Government or National Lottery.
In addition to the WNAA, it has been confirmed that the Air Ambulance will introduce a new helicopter to cover Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland (DRLAA) in 2008 operating from East Midlands Airport.
The two air ambulances will currently be one of only a few charities to fly with a Doctor on board at all times being able, when necessary, to work in tandem on major accidents. The Air Ambulance will play a huge part in the lives of many people in the five counties, attending on average 6 incidents a day – 50% of which are road traffic accidents. The crew fly seven days a week during daylight hours, however with continued support it is hoped to extend these flying hours. Each Air Ambulance needs in excess of £1.2m each year to keep the helicopter flying.
Jo Payne from The Heart of England Air Ambulance said “We are thrilled that Kilworth House Hotel have chosen the Air Ambulance as their nominated charity. The support from the hotel will really be appreciated. The introduction of the new Air Ambulance is a tremendous step forward for the people of the three counties who will now benefit from this much improved facility, mirroring the excellence in patient care achieved by the neighbouring service in Warwickshire & Northamptonshire”
So far the following events have been confirmed. Details of more events will be here soon.
28th Jan: Ladies' Lunch - Gyles Brandreth - £7,030.00
17th March: Ladies' Lunch - Christine Hamilton - £1,837.60
19th May: Ladies' Lunch with Erin Boag - £1,621
28th May: Charity Walk - £462
19th July: The Fron Male Voice Choir - £TBC
8th September: Ladies' Lunch
17th September: Charity Walk
18th September: Golf Day
21st September: Music Evening featuring Nick Knowles
24th November: Ladies' Lunch
5th December: Charity Gala Dinner
12th December: Charity Gala Dinner
19th December: Charity Gala Dinner
£1 Donation on Restaurant Bills: £1,295.00
Make a donation
Should you wish to make a donation to our appeal, please ring Sue James on 01858 881 830 to make a credit / debit card donation.
Sue James
Kilworth House Hotel
Lutterworth Road
North Kilworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6JE
Ladies Lunch Club - Carol Thatcher
MONDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
Our Ladies Lunch Club have been extremely successful throughout 2007. Our speakers last year included Tricia Stewart, Lionel Blair and Ann Widdecombe.
To book please email Sue James at sue.james@kilworthhouse.co.uk or call on 01858 881 830.
Charity Walk
WEDNESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
Join staff and guests for an enjoyable 5km or 10km walk around the Kilworth estate. It's not a race and everybody is welcome!
Refreshments will be provided afterwards. Minimum £5 donation per 5km per person to the Heart of England Air Ambulance.
To book please email Sue James at sue.james@kilworthhouse.co.uk or call on 01858 881 830.
Charity Golf Day
THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
Enjoy a great day's golf at Kilworth Springs Golf Club followed by dinner in the Orangery in the evening and help raise money for The Heart of England Air Ambulance. The day starts with coffee and bacon rolls before a shotgun start at 11am. Dinner is served in the Orangery at Kilworth House Hotel at 5.30pm followed by prize giving.
£250 per team of four people.
To book please email Sue James at sue.james@kilworthhouse.co.uk or call on 01858 881 830.
Music Evening featuring Nick Knowles
SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER - SOLD OUT
TV presenter Nick Knowles is joined for this exciting evening by his actor/musician brother John Knowles and two of Kilworth’s favourite performers - Olivia Safe, who appeared as Mabel in ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ and ‘Christmas Cracker 2007’, and Adam Watkiss who gave the first ever performance at Kilworth House Theatre last year and appeared in ‘Christmas Cracker 2007’. He will again be performing in concert at Kilworth House Theatre on the 25th of July.
These four talented performers will entertain you with songs and banter specially devised by Celia Mackay. This will definitely be an evening to put a smile on your face whilst raising much needed funds for the Heart of England Air Ambulance.
Welcome drinks reception, three course dinner, coffee and petit fours in the beautiful candlelit Orangery.
Price: £50 per person.
To book please email Sue James at sue.james@kilworthhouse.co.uk or call on 01858 881 830.
Ladies Lunch Club
MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBER
Details for the speaker at this lunch will be available here soon.
To book please email Sue James at sue.james@kilworthhouse.co.uk or call on 01858 881 830.
Christmas Gala Dinner
FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER SOLD OUT
FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER SOLD OUT
FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER SOLD OUT
This glittering evening will be the perfect start to the Christmas celebrations and will be a highlight of the festive season at Kilworth.
The Christmas decorations will give the hotel a magical feeling and the Christmas Gala Dinner, in support of the Heart of England Air Ambulance, will take place in the fairytale setting of the Kilworth Orangery.
This black tie event will commence with a champagne reception followed by a sumptuous four course dinner including wine.
There will be top class after dinner entertainment and a charity auction and afterwards you can dance till late to cool disco sounds in our Cellar Bar. Special overnight accommodation rates will apply.
We expect this event to sell very quickly so would advise you to reserve your places or book a table as soon as possible.
Price: £75 per person.
To book please email Sue James at sue.james@kilworthhouse.co.uk or call on 01858 881 830
