Fundraising
CHET is a charity which aims to provide bursary assistance to children who otherwise would not be able to afford such a valuable educational experience. Here at CHET we work very hard to sustain our Bursary Fund. We host a number of fundraising activities throughout the year:
- Annual Art Fair
- Sunday Concert Series
- Monthly Coffee Morning
- Outdoor Play
- Carol Concert
- Open Garden Day in association with NGS and Crosby Hall
Events 2010/11
Sunday Concert Series:
October 31st 2010 at 7.30pm
An Evening of Song
Stephanie Pfeffer Soprano, Louis Hurst Baritone, Ewan Gilford Piano
These RNCM rising stars bring us a programme which will include:
Quilter: Seven Elizabethan Lyrics Op.12
Finzi: Let us Garlands Bring Op.18
January 23rd 2011 at 7.30
Violin & Piano Recital
Anna-Liisa Bezrodny Violin, Alexandr Karpeyev Piano
Debussy: Sonata (1916)
Janacek: Sonata (1914)
Elgar: Sonata Op. 82
Rimsky-Korsakov: ‘Golden Cockerel’ Fantasy
Sasha has played solo for us twice. Here he will accompany a stunningly gifted compatriot.
March 13th 2011 at 7.30pm
The Absolution Saxophone Quartet
These four wind-players offer superb entertainment. Programme will include:
Glazunov: Saxophone Quartet
Jean Rivier: Grave et Pesto
Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango
Gavin Whitlock: Celtic Suite
May 8th 2011 at 7.30pm
Piano Recital
Louis Schwizgebel-Wang A Swiss-Chinese pianist of huge talent on a UK tour.
Scarlatti: Four keyboard sonatas
Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit
Chopin: Two nocturnes & Sonata No.3
June 19th 2011 at 6pm
Opera Gala
We will be repeating the highly successful formula of previous years. Programme to be announced. As usual this concert starts at the earlier time of 6pm with a longer interval for a picnic. You may eat in or out of doors, depending on the weather.
You are welcome to bring your own tables and chairs ~ the Centre is only able to provide a very limited number.
Ticket Prices
Subscription ticket – £65 a discount of 15% for all five concerts
Excluding Gala - £54 a discount of 10% for the first four concerts
Single Tickets
1. An Evening of Song £14
2. Violin & Piano Recital £16
3. The Absolution Quartet £14
4. Piano Recital £16
5. Opera Gala £17
Choice of seat ~ subject to availability
All proceeds from the Series will directly help our visiting children.
Art Fair 2010
This year the Art Fair will be held 26th, 27th, 28th November 2010.
Hundreds of pictures for sale ~ take away when you buy with a selection of exquisite crafts
Visit the Dining Room for lunches, sandwiches, home-made soup & cakes.
Free Parking
Free Wine & Nibbles from 5.30pm on Friday
Carol Concert
10th December 2010 ~ Details TBC
Coffee Mornings
CHET Coffee mornings continue of the 2nd Wednesday of every month between 10.15am and 11.30.
Admission is £1
Please come join us for coffee, cake, craft sales and raffle, and, 0f course, a good natter!
Strawberry Tea
Next years Strawberry Tea will be held on 13th July 2011.
Tickets will be available from the CHET office a month or two before the event
Outdoor Play
Illyria Theatre Company visit CHET with another fantastic performance.
Date and play TBC
Tickets will be on sale at the CHET Box Office from early May
CHET Box Office ~ 0151 924 9099 ext 4
CHETFriends
If, like us, you believe that children should develop independence, survival skills, self-esteem, then why don’t you join us in our work and become a CHET Friend?
We have just over 200 CHETFriends at the moment. They each subscribe a sum of money to a special Bursary Fund which is used to offer financial assistance to those children who would not be able to come to CHET without such help. These children are given a 50% reduction of the cost of a visit ~ this 50% is paid for by the bursary fund.
CHET Friends are essential to the life and aims of what we do – Join us and make a difference!
How do I join?
It’s very simple ~ just fill out a covenant form [active link] and return it to us. We’ll do the rest!
How much does it cost?
Just £96 per year or £8 per month. This is the standard amount. You can of course covenant more if you wish! Covenants run indefinitely but they may be cancelled after four years should you wish to do so. A letter to your bank is all that’s required.
What’s in it for me?
Apart from the joy of knowing that children are developing through outdoor learning and fun activities, about four times a year you will receive a copy of the CHETFriend newsletter. There is also an invitation each year to the special free CHET Friend event, usually a buffet dinner with entertainment and (very short!) speeches.
We are also looking for volunteers who would like to help with what we do – helping with activities, stewarding at events, administration – if you have time and talent we want to hear from you.
Becoming a CHET Friend and supporting our charity means that all our money raised goes directly towards helping children. There are no administrative or other costs involved at all.
Corporate CHET Friends
Companies and businesses can be CHET Friends too ~ just fill out the CHET Friend Form [active link] and send it to us, or contact our Principal for a chat.