Events

From coffee mornings to curry nights, fun runs to fashion shows, and gala balls to greyhound races, there's always plenty of Shooting Star events to get involved in. Events are added on a regular basis so please keep checking the website for further events. 


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August
September
October
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December

If you have a Shooting Star event which you would like to include here, please contact Vernon Watts on 020 8481 8190 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  


March

Quiz Night
Date: Every Thursday. 11, 18 and 25 March.
Place: The Prince of Wales, 136 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QR
Contact: Mr Parry at The Prince of Wales


The Berkeley Ensemble
Richard Strauss - Till Eulenspiegel, Mozart - Clarinet Quintet and Schubert - Octet
Date: 13 March
Place: The German School, Petersham Road, Richmond
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £10 (under 18's and over 60's £8)
Contact: 07879 622189 or 020 8940 6302


Adidas Half-Marathon
Organised by the London Marathon Team, this race takes place at the world-famous Silverstone Race Track 
Date: 14 March
Contact: For more information, or to book your place with The Shooting Star team, please contact Karen Peffer on 020 8481 8192 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Art/For Life
Jack Candy-Kemp and Rowan Denton present Art/For Life exhibition. 75% of all sales go to Shooting Star.
Date: 14 - 28 March
Place: Hampton Hill Playhouse
Contact: 07905 592741


Private View/Auction
From the Art/For Life exhibition, presented by Jack Candy-Kemp and Rowan Denton. 75% of all sales go to Shooting Star. 
Date: 20 March
Place: Hampton Hill Playhouse
Time: 6.00pm - 10.00pm
Contact: 07905 592741


Annual Charity Live Music Night
Hosted by Jane, Dave, Keith & Carole. Dance to the original "K G B" band and William Cherry III 'Sounds'
Date: 20 March
Place: Bagster House, Walton Lane, Shepperton
Time: 7.30pm to midnight (doors open 7.00pm)
Tickets: £12
Contact: For tickets please call 01932 267677 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


The Conscious Health Centre Open Day
Taster treatments and classes for a £5 donation to The Shooting Star Children's Hospice. Includes Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Shiatsu, Homeopathy Consults, Postural Screenings, Reflexology, Pilates, Tai Chi, Yoga and many more!
Date: 20 March
Place: The Conscious Health Centre, TW2 5QB
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Contact:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 07899 956 336


1st Richmond Scout Group Dinner Party in aid of The Shooting Star Children's Hospice
The beavers, cubs and scouts will be cooking for their guests, the parents
Date: 20 March
Place: Richmond Scout HQ


Table Top Sale. Epsom & Ewell and Sutton Group
Books, bric-a-brac, jewellery, ...you name it, it will be there on one of our stalls. Teas and Coffee. Lunches served 11.30am - 1.30pm
Date: 27 March
Place: Martin Way Methodist Church Hall (corner of Buckleigh Avenue, off Martin Way), Morden, SW20 9JZ
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Costs: 50p entrance; children free. £15.00 to hire a table to sell your wares
Contact: To book your table please phone Sylvia on 020 8540 3429. Information also available from Nick and Kathy Holmes This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


April

Quiz Night
Date: Every Thursday. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April.
Place: The Prince of Wales, 136 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QR
Contact: Mr Parry at The Prince of Wales

Lunchtime Traditional Jazz
Enjoy some lunchtime Jazz with Savannah Jazz Band.
Date: 22 April
Place: The Winning Post, Chertsey Rd, Twickenham
Time: 12.00pm - 2.30pm (doors open at 11.30am)
Tickets: £7 on the door
Contact: Kay or Tony Leppard 0208 894 4218 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Virgin London Marathon
26 miles through our capital city - the most exciting road race in the country!
The Shooting Star Gold Bond places are allocated for 2010, however if you have your own place and would like to join The Shooting Star team, we would love to hear from you.
Date: 25 April
Contact: Karen Peffer on 020 8481 8192 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Shooting Star Charity Golf Day
A fantastic day of golf and friendship on a superb golf course. Over 112 players are expected to take part in this event which requires teams of 4. Please don't miss out so contact Colin to secure your team today.
Date: Thursday 29 April
Place: Kingswood Golf and Country Club, Tadworth, Surrey
Time: Players welcome from 7.30am. The dual shot gun start will commence at 8.45am
Entry: £100 per player of £400 per team
Contact: Colin Rose on 020 8384 0991 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Thursday Lunchtime Jazz - Graham Hughes' Sunshine Kings
Bring your friends for a fine afternoon in London. All proceeds go to The Shooting Star Children's Hospice.
Date: 29 April
Place: The 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, London W1
Time: Doors open 11.30am. Music starts 12.00pm - 2.15pm
Tickets: £8 on the door
Contact: Tony on 020 8894 4218


May

Quiz Night
Date: Every Thursday. 6, 13, 20, 27 May.
Place: The Prince of Wales, 136 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QR
Contact: Mr Parry at The Prince of Wales

Coffee Morning and Plant Sale
Take a well deserved break and look at the beautiful plants and flowers which are on sale.
Date: 8 May
Place: Catholic Church of St Michaels Church Hall, Fordbridge Road, Ashford, Middlesex, TW15
Time: 10.00am
Tickets: £1 entry includes your first coffe and a biscuit


Tandem Skydive
Be our hero! Jump for The Shooting Star Children's Hospice.
Date: 16 May
Contact: Karen Peffer on 020 8481 8192 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Thursday Lunchtime Jazz - The Martyn Brothers Jazz Band
Bring your friends for a fine afternoon in London. All proceeds go to The Shooting Star Children's Hospice.
Date: 27 May
Place: The 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, London W1
Time: Doors open 11.30am. Music starts 12.00pm - 2.15pm
Tickets: £8 on the door
Contact: Tony on 020 8894 4218


BUPA 10k London Run
The route for this race includes the proposed course for the 2012 Olympic Marathon.
Date: 31 May
Contact: For more information, or to book your place with The Shooting Star team, please contact Karen Peffer on 020 8481 8192 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


June

Coffee Morning
Enjoy the garden - a 'hidden' gem! Also enjoy the cakes and games.
Date: 9 June
Time: 10.30am - 12 noon
Tickets: Free entry!
Place: Halford House, 27 Halford Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6AW
Contact: 020 8940 3881


Thursday Lunchtime Jazz - John Shillito's Select Six
Bring your friends for a fine afternoon in London. All proceeds go to The Shooting Star Children's Hospice.
Date: 17 June
Place: The 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, London W1
Time: Doors open 11.30am. Music starts 12.00pm - 2.15pm
Tickets: £8 on the door
Contact: Tony on 020 8894 4218


Three Parks Challenge, organised by The Shooting Star Children's Hospice
A 15, 8 or 3 mile walk through our local Royal Parks and along the Thames.
Date: 20 June
Contact: For more information please contact Karen Peffer on 020 8481 8192 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


July

British 10k London Run
Well-established road race through the heart of London which attracts competitors from around the world.
Date: 11 July
Contact: For more information, or to book your place with The Shooting Star team, please contact Karen Peffer on 020 8481 8192 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


The 9th Shooting Star Trophy Charity Golf Day
This highly enjoyable annual event is this year moving to the Sumptuous Burhill Golf Club, in celebration of Shooting Star's care service 5th birthday. In addition to the fabulous prizes, enticing auction and raffle items, you will be able to enjoy a delicious Hog Roast on the elegant clubhouse terrace overlooking the 18th green. Please visit www.burhillgolf-club.co.uk
Date: Monday 12 July
Place: Burhill GC, Walton on Thames, Surrey
Time: Players are welcome from 9.00am. Shot gun start will commence at 11.00am
Entry: TBC - Teams of 4 are required but individual entries are welcome on the condition that a team spot can be found.
Sponsorship: Your company could sponsor a hold for as little as £160. The course provides the perfect setting to promote your brand.
Contact: Ian Bidmead on 07843 732535 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Thursday Lunchtime Jazz - The Gambit Jazzmen
Bring your friends for a fine afternoon in London. All proceeds go to The Shooting Star Children's Hospice.
Date: 22 July
Place: The 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, London W1
Time: Doors open 11.30am. Music starts 12.00pm - 2.15pm
Tickets: £8 on the door
Contact: Tony on 020 8894 4218


Lunchtime Traditional Jazz
Enjoy some lunchtime Jazz with Sussex Jazz Kings.
Date: 29 July
Place: The Winning Post, Chertsey Rd, Twickenham
Time: 12.00pm - 2.30pm (doors open at 11.30am)
Tickets: £7 on the door
Contact: Kay or Tony Leppard 0208 894 4218 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


August

Thursday Lunchtime Jazz - Adrian Cox's Handpicked Jazzmen
Bring your friends for a fine afternoon in London. All proceeds go to The Shooting Star Children's Hospice.
Date: 19 August
Place: The 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, London W1
Time: Doors open 11.30am. Music starts 12.00pm - 2.15pm
Tickets: £8 on the door
Contact: Tony on 020 8894 4218


September

Adidas Women's 5k Challenge
A fun event, just for the girls! Walk, jog or run through Hyde Park with loads of support along the way.
Date: 5 September
Contact: For more information, or to book your place with The Shooting Star team, please contact Karen Peffer on 020 8481 8192 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Thursday Lunchtime Jazz - The New Orleans Serenaders with Butch Thompson & Clive Wilson
Bring your friends for a fine afternoon in London. All proceeds go to The Shooting Star Children's Hospice.
Date: 23 September
Place: The 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, London W1
Time: Doors open 11.30am. Music starts 12.00pm - 2.15pm
Tickets: £8 on the door
Contact: Tony on 020 8894 4218 


A Day in  New Orleans
With The Sheepwash Playboys 12.00pm - 2.30pm, The Rae Brothers' New Orlean's Jazz Band 3.00pm - 5.30pm and Mike Pointon's Lakefront Loungers 7.00pm - 10.00pm. 
Date: 25 September
Place: The Winning Post, Chertsey Road, Twickenham
Tickets: All day ticket (3 sessions) £20, single session tickets £8
Contact: Tony on 020 8894 4218


October

The Royal Parks Half-Marathon
Run through 4 of London's Royal Parks in one of the most scenic races in the country.
Date: 10 October
Contact: For more information, or to book your place with The Shooting Star team, please contact Karen Peffer on 020 8481 8192 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Lunchtime Traditional Jazz
Enjoy some lunchtime Jazz with Excelsior Vintage Jazz Band.
Date: 14 October
Place: The Winning Post, Chertsey Rd, Twickenham
Time: 12.00pm - 2.30pm (doors open at 11.30am)
Tickets: £7 on the door
Contact: Kay or Tony Leppard 0208 894 4218 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Thursday Lunchtime Jazz - The Redwing Band from Sweden with Brian Carrick
Bring your friends for a fine afternoon in London. All proceeds go to The Shooting Star Children's Hospice.
Date: 21 October
Place: The 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, London W1
Time: Doors open 11.30am. Music starts 12.00pm - 2.15pm
Tickets: £8 on the door
Contact: Tony on 020 8894 4218


Trek Jordan
An exciting trek to the amazing city of Petra. All people taking part will be raising money for their local Children's Hospice.
Date: 28 October to 1 November
Sponsorship: Registration fee £149. Minimum sponsorship £1,850, alternatively you can pay the trip cost of £845 and then raise what you can in sponsorship in addition.  
Contact: For more information, or to book your place, please contact Karen Peffer on 020 8481 8192 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


India Trek and Project
This exciting adventure offers you the unique opportunity to raise vital funds for Shooting Star, whilst helping the local community in Kolkata. We will help to decorate the children's unit of a Cancer Centre in Kolkata, before exploring the stunning landscape of West Bengal on our 4-day trek.  
Date: 30 October to 12 November
Sponsorship: Minimum sponsorship £2,500.
Contact: For more information please contact Karen Peffer, Challenge Events Fundraiser on 020 8481 8192 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


November

New York Marathon
Run 'The Big Apple' for Shooting Star! A truly iconic race!
Date: 7 November
Contact: For more information, or to book your place with The Shooting Star team, please contact Karen Peffer on 020 8481 8192 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Thursday Lunchtime Jazz - The Sussex Jazz Kings
Bring your friends for a fine afternoon in London. All proceeds go to The Shooting Star Children's Hospice.
Date: 25 November
Place: The 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, London W1
Time: Doors open 11.30am. Music starts 12.00pm - 2.15pm
Tickets: £8 on the door
Contact: Tony on 020 8894 4218


December

Thursday Lunchtime Jazz - The Bennet Bros & The Sheepwash Playboys
Bring your friends for a fine afternoon in London. All proceeds go to The Shooting Star Children's Hospice.
Date: 16 December
Place: The 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, London W1
Time: Doors open 11.30am. Music starts 12.00pm - 2.15pm
Tickets: £8 on the door
Contact: Tony on 020 8894 4218