Event List 2013

2013 is our 21st Birthday Anniversary Year and there will be lots of great events happening to celebrate our coming of age!

April and May | Munchkin Markets | New and nearly new sale of baby, children's and maternity items | See flyer for dates and locations | Contact Emma 0161 443 2200 for more details

Saturday 18th May | Community Craft Fair | 10am - 1pm | Nazarene College, Didsbury, M20 2GU | Entry £1

Sunday 19th May | Live the Dream Tournament | MUFC, Old Trafford | David Woodrow 0161 443 2200

Thursday 23 - 30th May | Westport Golf Holiday | Westport, Ireland | John Andrew 07711 817503 john.andrew@francishouse.org.uk

June and July | Munchkin Markets | New and nearly new sale of baby, children's and maternity items | Click on the link for dates and locations or contact Emma Siddle on 0161 443 2200 emma.siddle@francishouse.org.uk

Sunday 9th June | Cheshire Three Peak Walk | Lucy Heald 0161 443 2200 lucy.heald@francishouse.org.uk

Saturday 22nd June - Sunday 23rd June | Trans Pennine Challenge | Attempt the ultimate 100km route from Manchester to Sheffield.  A tough endurance walk within 24 hours or an 'ultra marathon' run in under 15 hours | Contract Emma Siddle 0161 443 2200 or go to www.transpenninechallenge.com

Saturday 22nd June 2013 | Charity Challenge 7 a Side Football Tournament | MUFC Training Ground at Carrington | Contact David Woodrow 0161 443 2200 for more information | david.woodrow@francishouse.org.uk

Sunday 30th June | The Great Manchester Cycle | Register at www.greatcycle.org | Contact Emma on 0161 443 2200 | The Great Manchester Cycle is a unique urban based mass participation cycle event offering 3 different distances for cyclists of all abilities.  Using a 13 mile city based circuit within Manchester and Trafford, which is completely closed to all other vehicles.

Saturday 14th July | Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride | Emma Siddle 0161 443 2200 or email emma.siddle@francishouse.org.uk | Starting from Manchester United Football Ground this invigorating ride will take you along country lanes to the finish on the South Promenade at Blackpool, where you can enjoy a barbecue, live music and entertainment.

Saturday and Sunday 20th & 21st July | Tatton Park Concerts | For hospitality please contact Judy Bailey 01260 223320 | judy@francishouse.org.uk | Hospitality Booking Form | Hospitality Information |

Thursday 10th - 17th October | Francis House Annual Golf Pairs Competition | Almerimar, Spain | John Andrew 0711 817503 john.andrew@francishouse.org.uk

November / December | Festival of Christmas Trees | David Woodrow 0161 443 2200

Saturday 2nd November | Viewing Day | Francis House Children's Hospice | 0161 434 4118

Thursday 14th - 18th November 2013 |Trek Jordan | Emma Siddle 0161 443 2200 | Visit the News section of the website for more information.

December | Santa Run | Fundraising Office 0161 443 2200

Friday 6th December | Schwing into Christmas | Francis House Ball | Mere Golf and Country Club | Judy Bailey 01260 223320 | Sponsorship opportunities available