THRIPLOW DAFFODIL WEEKEND (SatNav: SG8 7RD) Do come and visit our soup stall and tombola. The site will be open between 11.00hr and 16.00hr each day. • Saturday and Sunday, 17/18 March 2012 • 5 Middle Street, Thriplow, Royston, Herts • Tickets not required from SCT – see enclosed leaflet FRIENDS OF ACORN HOUSE Become a Friend of Acorn House by donating a minimum of £20 per household each January and completing the application form so that you can enjoy: • Regular events for Friends • An annual invitation to visit Acorn House • Early notification and priority booking for all SCT events

ACORN HOUSE AT ADDENBROOKE’S HOSPITAL Acorn House, built by The Sick Children’s Trust, was opened in 2000 to keep families together when a child of the family is seriously ill in hospital. The quality accommodation is provided free of charge. The Cambridge Fundraising Committee provides funds to maintain and staff the House; to date it has raised almost £350,000. CAMBRIDGE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE Vice President: Co-Chairs: Hon Treasurer: Hon Secretary: General Assistant: Ticketing/Membership: Helpers’ Liaison: Raffles: Hospital Liaison: Collections:

Patsy Glazebrook (Events Organiser) Nigel Bullock & Barrie Hunt Barrie Hunt Susan Evans Avril Arnold Annie & Nigel Bullock Jane Coe Anne Dunn Barbara Evans Ann & John Holloway

The Committee is indebted to the many helpers who assist with the organisation of our events.

Further information about the charity can be obtained from Mrs Patsy Glazebrook, 01223 301302

For ticket enquiries: 01223 311877

CFCSCT, 34 Newton Road, Cambridge, CB2 8AL sctcambridge@googlemail.com

Programme of Events Spring 2012

Cambridge Fundraising Committee www.sickchildrenstrust.org

** OPENING LATER IN 2012 ** THE SICK CHILDREN’S TRUST IS TO HAVE A

SECOND 8-BED HOME-FROM-HOME IN THE ROSIE HOSPITAL EXTENSION AT

ADDENBROOKE’S

National President: Mr Michael Crawford OBE

Patron: The Countess of St Andrews Hon President: The Baroness O’Neill of Bengarve CBE, FBA

Vice President: Mrs Patsy Glazebrook

Charity Registration Number 284416

THE HEART OF LEONARDO DA VINCI Mr Francis Wells, Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon, will give an illustrated talk on the life and times of Leonardo da Vinci. Enjoy a privileged preview of Mr Wells’s lecture which will be repeated to guests at the National Gallery.

• Wednesday 18 January 2012 • Wine reception 19.30hr followed by talk at 20.00hr • The Perse School, Hills Road, Cambridge • Tickets £10.00 (includes wine)

TEA PARTY: “THE HISTORY OF COUTTS & CO BANKING” Tracy Earl, Coutts & Co London Archivist, will give an illustrated talk about the fascinating history of the world-famous bank (who are generously sponsoring this event).

• Monday 30 January 2012 • Doors open 13.30hr followed by talk at 14.00hr • Freemasons’ Hall, Bateman Street, Cambridge • Tickets £12.00 (includes afternoon tea)

ACORN HOUSE TEA PARTY: EVENT FOR FRIENDS OF ACORN HOUSE Come and visit Acorn House at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and meet our patron, the Countess of St Andrews, and Dr Mary Archer. For details of how to become a Friend of Acorn House, see the back of this form or your ticket application.

• Sunday 5 February 2012 • From 15.00hr to 16.30hr (tea served at 15.30hr) • Acorn House, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge • Priority tickets free for Friends of Acorn House • Applications from non-Friends (at a cost of £10 per ticket)

welcomed after 31 December 2011

LUNCHEON: “LIBERTY: THE WORLD-FAMOUS SHOP” Anna Buruma, the Liberty of London Archivist, will give a fascinating talk about the history of the famous London store.

• Thursday 9 February 2012 • Coffee and gift stalls from 11.30hr • Two-course luncheon with wine at 13.00hr • Gonville Hotel, Gonville Place, Cambridge • Tickets £25.00 (includes lunch, wine and coffee)

THE ART OF PRINTMAKING Anthony Hopkinson, well-known local artist and President of Cambridge Drawing Society, will give an illustrated talk on printmaking.

• Wednesday 15 February 2012 • Wine reception at 19.30hr followed by talk at 20.00hr • Newnham College, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge • Tickets £10.00 (includes wine)

TEA PARTY: “HISTORY OF THE CAMBRIDGE NURSING HOMES” Sheila Mann, retired nursing sister, will give a talk about the Cambridge Nursing Homes - the Evelyn, the Hope and others.

• Tuesday 28 February 2012 • Doors open 13.30hr followed by talk at 14.00hr • Freemasons’ Hall, Bateman Street, Cambridge • Tickets £12.00 (includes afternoon tea)

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT An evening of music by Prokofiev and Shostakovich with Martin Yates, conductor, and Josie Robertson, soloist. (http://www.cums.org.uk/ensembles/cums1/index.php)

• Saturday 3 March 2012 • Concert starts at 20.00hr • West Road Music School, West Road, Cambridge • Tickets £16.00 (no concessions available)

TEA PARTY: “TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED” Christopher South, local journalist and Radio Cambridgeshire presenter, together with his wife Janet, will relate some of their amusing holiday anecdotes.

• Tuesday 13 March 2012 • Doors open 13.30hr followed by talk at 14.00hr • Freemasons’ Hall, Bateman Street, Cambridge • Tickets £12.00 (includes afternoon tea)

BRIDGE DRIVE Join us for an afternoon of bridge for enthusiasts of all ages. Please apply in pairs using the enclosed leaflet.

• Saturday 24 March 2012 • Play starts promptly at 14.00hr • Fulbourn Centre, 31 Home End, Fulbourn, Cambridge • Tickets £8.00 each (includes afternoon tea)