Category Archives: Events and fundraisers
Sky dive for BHCT
Volunteer Emma Pavey is performing a sponsored skydive for BHCT along with her friend Rosie Powell (Not sure how she talked you in to it Rosie?!?) on Wednesday 3rd April at Headcorn Aerodrome. You can sponsor Emma here and Rosie here Please take the time to support them. If it wasnt bad enough just jumping out of the plane, it isnt the warmest spring we have ever had. Jolly chilly on the way down! Got to be worth a donation.
Andy gets on his bike
Andy Nippard, a volunteer with BHCT is performing a sponsored bike ride in aid of BHCT from Cairo to Luxor in Egypt. You can sponsor him here
South Downs Singers concert in aid of BHCT
On the 13th April at 19.30 the South Downs Singers will be holding a concert in aid of BHCT. The concert called Choral Classics will include excerpts from Stabat Mater by Pergolesi and Gloria by Vivaldi. To reserve tickets please ring 01323847211. Admission is £8. 13th April. 19.30 St. Andrews Church Blackwater Road Eastbourne.
E’BCRC coffee morning in aid of BHCT
Eastbourne Christian Resources Centre are holding a fundraising event in aid of BHCT on Thursday 4th April between 10.00 and 14.00. Come and join them at 91 Seaside Road Eastbourne Bn21 3PL
Christmas Carols at the Beachy Head Pub 20th December 19.00
Join us for a fun evening of Christmas Carols at the Beachy Head Pub, Beachy Head Road BN20 7YA, on Thursday 20th December from 19.00 onwards. In aid of the work of BHCT.
The Archway Contemporary Choir – 29th September 12.30-13.30 in the Arndale Centre
The Archway Contemporary Choir featuring four fabulous Sainsbury’s staff members will be performing in the Arndale Centre on Saturday 29th September from 12.30 – 13.30 as part of Sainsburys in the Arndale Centre’s fundraising for BHCT. Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team is their charity of the year. The Sainsburys store is raising money for our life saving work so look out for our collection tins when you are there shopping and dont forget to drop in your change!!!
Eastbourne 999 display – 7th and 8th July
Come and meet the team this weekend (7th and 8th July) when we will be at the Eastbourne 999 Emergency Sevices Display 2012.
This year is the 25th consecutive year that this event has run on Western Lawns on Eastbourne’s seafront. The event has become a favourite in the local calendar and gives the opportunity for visitors to meet members of the emergency services and get an up-close look at 999 response vehicles. A full timetable of scenarios and demonstrations run throughout the weekend which gives members of the community the chance to see the work of the emergency services. More information is available on the shows website www.999display.co.uk
Sainsburys in the Arndale Centre make BHCT their charity of the year
Thank you to all the lovely staff at Sainsburys in the Arndale Centre Eastbourne who have made Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team their charity of the year. The Sainsburys store will be raising money for our life saving work over the next year so look out for our collection tins when you are there shopping and dont forget to drop in your change!!!
The Matthew Elvidge Trust support BHCT’s life saving efforts
It is with great pleasure that we confirm the support of the Matthew Elvidge Trust in providing specialist Thermal Imaging equipment for Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team. The two cameras will enable the team to both search from a moving vehicle and over long distances over the downland terrain. Our thanks go to all those involved in this dedicated trust.
The Matthew Elvidge Trust is doing fantastic work in:
- Increasing awareness of depression
- Equipping and training people to identify those at risk
- Promoting professional help to young sufferers
- Reducing the stigma of depression
Please visit them on their website: thematthewelvidgetrust.com
Interested in volunteering with BHCT?
Interested in volunteering somewhere? Looking for somewhere to use your skills for the good of others or looking to learn new skills? Come and meet us on Wednesday the 18th April @ 7pm and find out about the exciting volunteer opportunities available with Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team. The event is being held at BHCT’s H.Q. 80 Wish Hill, Eastbourne, BN20 9HA. BHCT is a Christian chaplaincy specialising in suicide intervention at Beachy Head. We are looking for volunteers for our Frontline, Prayer, Presentation, administration and Fundraising Teams , from the churches in Eastbourne, Hailsham, Pevensey, Pevensey Bay, Bexhill, Hastings, Seaford, Newhaven and surrounding areas. During the evening there will be a presentation from Ross Hardy, founder and director of BHCT, a live suicide intervention display by the Frontline Proactive Team, a chance to meet and greet some of the team as well as a static display and light refreshments. As well as the displays there will be plenty of time to ask questions and explore the call of God for your life.
