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Burwash hosts many charitable events throughout
the year. These range from the incredibly popular Apple Days,
to individual shops raising money for a particular charity.
We’ve only mentioned the major events on this page, but rest
assured there’s always something going on, from Bramble Rambles
to Fashion Shows.
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APPLE DAY
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On Saturday October 8th 2016, we held
our annual Apple Day here at Burwash Manor.
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We're absolutely thrilled to announce
that we raised over £5,200 for The Sick Children's
Trust!
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We would like to thank everybody who
took part and made the day a huge success. Thank you
to everyone who attended despite the drizzle, and helped
us to raise so much money for a charity close to our
hearts.
The
Sick Children's Trust works to provide free high-quality
accommodation for families with children in hospital.
They believe keeping a family together significantly
improves the recovery of seriously ill children.
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If you are interested in having a
stall at the 2017 Apple Day, please contact us on info@burwashmanor.com
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EAST ANGLIAN ROAD RUN
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On Sunday July 13th 2014, a whole
array of vintage vehicles and classic cars took part
in the annual East Anglian Road Run in aid of Magpas
– the emergency medical charity.
The vehicles assembled at Burwash Manor before setting
off at 9.30am to go on a circular route encompassing
many Cambridgeshire villages – the parade visited
Comberton, Hardwick, Bourn, Kingston, Eversden, Orwell,
Barrington, Haslingfield and Grantchester. Spectators
had a chance to get a good look at the vehicles before
waving them off and then enjoying all the usual delights
of Burwash - plus a fairground, Artists’ Marquee
and ice cream stalls – a very welcome addition
due to the very sunny day!
The vintage procession of trucks, tractors, motorbikes,
cars and more finally finished back at Burwash Manor
at around 3.30pm, greeted by many excited visitors keen
to learn more about the fabulous vehicles (and to find
out who won the medals for the best vehicle in show!).
East Anglian Road Run Committee member Vanda Parcell
said, “We would like to thank the incredible team
of volunteers involved, we couldn’t have done this
without them”.
Michael Radford, who owns Burwash Manor, explained “We
have two very good reasons for hosting the East Anglian
Road Run at Burwash (apart from the fact that it is
simply a delightful event). Firstly I have had a lifelong
fascination with classic vehicles of all sorts (probably
inherited from my father). Secondly, and more importantly,
some 25 years ago, Magpas saved my life; as they have
innumerable others before and since.”
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This event raised over £800
for MAGPAS.
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BURWASH MANOR’S SIXTH CHARITY FUNDRAISING
BALL
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On July 6th, Burwash Manor’s Secret
Garden Marquee played host to their sixth annual Charity
Fundraising Ball. Guests dined on fabulous canapés and
a formal three course meal cooked by Burwash Larder’s
chef Paola Romano, and then danced the night away to
the Roadrunners.
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Through ticket sales, a raffle and
an auction on the night, over £6,000 was raised for
the Teenage Cancer Trust and Barton Parish Council's
project for creating a safe dropping off point for children
attending Barton Primary School.
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ARTISTS' MARQUEE PREVIEW EVENING
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On July 5th, all the participating
artists from this years' exhibition gathered together
to host a preview evening in aid of Tom's Trust. Each
artist generously donated a piece of work so that the
charity could benefit from a 'posh raffle' - meaning
many lucky winners walked away with truly fabulous prizes!
Guests enjoyed jazz on the lawn, Pimms, cakes and, incredibly,
brilliant sunshine!
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They raised over £500 for Tom's Trust
with an event that kick-started the fabulous four-weekend
exhibition (now affiliated to Cambridge Open Studios).
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EASTER EGG HUNT
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Burwash Manor celebrated Easter in
style on March 30th with a fabulous Easter egg hunt
around our farm site. From looking for bikes up trees,
to searching for the name of a donkey, hundreds of children
braved the weather (we had snow, rain and hail ... but
lots of sunshine and fun too!) to let off a bit of steam
and run around making space for all those Easter eggs
... small visitors also enjoyed games, a funfair, bouncy
castle and face painting, whilst for those children
(or, let's be honest, those parents!) who got a little
bit tired due to all the treasure hunting, there were
donkey rides and a miniature steam train followed by
a welcome stop at the Hog Roast stand. There was even
a chance to climb all over some very different tractors
- from the smallest, British, vintage model to the swankiest,
largest, American beast you've ever seen! We couldn't
have done it without a superb effort from our own volunteers,
members of Tom's Trust and also help from Domino's Printing
(Bar Hill) and Ridgeons, our very kind sponsors.
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All proceeds from the event were
donated to Tom's Trust, a local charity providing funding
to help provide support to children suffering from brain
tumours and we were delighted to be able to present
them with £1196.25.
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© 2017 Burwash Manor | Burwash
Manor, New Road, Barton, Cambridge, CB23 7EY
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