ITFC Charitable Trust News


Wouldn't it be good?


Wouldn't it be good to enjoy an evening of glitz and glamour with celebrities right here in Ipswich?


ITFC Charitable Trust, the main charity of Ipswich Town Football Club, which offers a wide variety of activities for children, young adults and adults across Suffolk, has this week announced details of its 2012 Spring Charity Ball.


Headlining the night will be singer/songwriter Nik Kershaw and MC for the evening will be BBC TV Sports Presenter and Weekend Breakfast Television News Presenter Amanda Davies.


The event is being organised by Adam Clark of Eventuoso, a leading event management company in East Anglia, and he's appealing for local business- es to get involved in this high profile


event. He's not only looking for com- panies in Suffolk to attend but also to donate prizes for the special charity auction to be held on the night. "We've had a great response to our calls to individual companies for prizes, already there will the chance to win Dinner, B&B at the Salthouse Harbour Hotel, a signed caricature of Johnny Wilkinson or a fire engine for the day!


Joining Nik and Amanda at the Ball will be newly appointed ITFC Charitable Trust Patron Matt Holland and CEO for the Trust, Terry Baxter. "Our Charity Ball is all about raising money to help youngsters in Suffolk, however it's also regarded as one of the highlights of the social calendar and a great night out with plenty of first class entertainment throughout the evening. The ball is being held this year at Portman Road in their Britannia Suite on Friday 9th March and guests will enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner followed by danc- ing. Tickets are already selling fast with tables of ten available to book at either £750 per table or £80 per head for individuals wishing to attend.


Businesses who wish to raise their profile whilst helping a very worth- while children's charity here in the County can donate their prizes by calling Eventuoso on 01473 705200 or emailing them info@eventuoso.com. For tickets to this glittering event call Fran on 01473 705209


The ITFC Charitable Trust, relies com- pletely on the generosity of others to survive, and has changed the lives of over 60,000 youngsters with mixed abilities, and from different communi- ties and backgrounds in the last 12 months alone.


"Where else could you enjoy the music of Nik Kershaw, whilst mingling with high caliber guests like Matt Holland and all under the careful orchestration of an MC like BBC TV Presenter Amanda Davies?" Terry con- cludes.


For more information about this year's Charity Ball, the ITFC Trust and news of the many ways it works with the communities in and around Suffolk take a look at their website: www.itfccharitabletrust.org.uk


Moreton Hall WI News


Despite a chilly night, we had a good turnout. Not too much business and so on to our excellent speaker from the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Ted is a volunteer having had to use the service himself (unfortunately!)


He told us about the helicopters in use, very interesting and not technical for those of us who do not worship things oily and noisy!!. We were sur- prised at the amount of organisation, regulation and safety considerations that are involved in bringing us this vital life-saving service and the cost of the equipment………..!


The initial push to launch the Air ambulance was spear- headed by Frankie Dettori, famous hockey who had need of the service following an accident. From there other Air Ambulances have come into being but the services remains funded by public donation and sponsorship only.


We finished off with our coffee and cake as usual! A good night. Elizabeth Morgan, Press Secretary


The closing date to enter is 28th March, good luck!


The Duchess Of Cambridge Will Visit And


Formally Open The Treehouse In Ipswich


East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) is delighted to announce today (March 5) that their Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, will visit and formally open The Treehouse- a hos- pice service for Suffolk and Essex run by EACH.


During the visit, The Duchess will tour the facilities including the sensory room and music room, and meet chil- dren and their families who receive care and support from EACH, as well as staff and supporters. A private tour of the bedrooms and care area will also take place. Following the tour, Her Royal Highness will make her first public address, before planting a tree in the grounds of The Treehouse to commemorate her visit.


On Thursday January 5, 2012, the charity announced that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge accepted the honorary position of EACH Royal Patron. The Treehouse visit on Monday March 19 will be Her Royal Highness's first public engage- ment as Royal Patron of EACH, and follows a private visit to the EACH Milton hospice in November last year. The Treehouse has revolutionised children's hospice care across Suffolk and North Essex, and was only made possible by the generosity of donors who supported The Treehouse Appeal and raised £3 million in less than 12 months.


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The previous EACH hospice in Ipswich was too small and unable to meet demand. Unlike the previous hospice, The Treehouse has a hydrotherapy pool and dedicated sensory and music rooms. Short break care often had to be cancelled if end of life care was being delivered, but the design of the building means this is no longer the case.


During the visit Her Royal Highness will tour the extensive hospice facili- ties and learn first-hand the differ- ence it has made to children and fam- ilies who use the service. She will also meet with supporters who went to extraordinary lengths to raise funds.


Graham Butland, EACH Chief Executive, said: "Everyone at EACH is honoured and extremely proud to have The Duchess of Cambridge as Royal Patron and delighted that she will be formally opening The Treehouse on March 19.


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