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October 2018
Cooking Against Cancer Month
Support the fight against cancer this October by getting out your pots and pans and recipe books to cook against cancer. A great way to raise money for this important cause. Get together with friends or colleagues or go solo with one of our great fundraising ideas: Invite friends and family over for 'Dinner with Donation' Hold a cupcake & coffee morning at home or work Host a dinner party Offer to be a kitchen slave for a day You may…
Find out more »Who Do You Think You Are? The Rise Of Modern Genealogy. A Talk By Nick Barratt
Famous professor, author, broadcaster and historian Nick Barratt returns with his informative and exciting talk. Nick Barratt will talk about the rise of genealogy as a mainstream activity over the last 15 years, thanks mainly to TV programmes such as Who Do You Think You Are and the internet. He will take the audience ‘behind the scenes’ to show how the programme was commissioned and made – as well as an overview of how to trace your family, and why it…
Find out more »West End To Wing – Sold Out
***This event is now SOLD OUT*** A spectacular evening of classical crossover tribute music featuring the sounds off Sarah Brightman, Russell Watson and Andre Rieu. Professional performers include Jill Neenan (sensational soprano who has performed at the Palladium and Schonbruun Palace and played many lead roles in music theatre). Richard Stark (charismatic baritone who currently sings regularly in operas and concerts in the UK, USA and Europe including Opera Holland Park) & Andrew Hubb (keyboard player in Phantom and virtuoso…
Find out more »November 2018
An Audience with Lee Dixon
For all football fans we are pleased to welcome Lee Dixon, retired professional footballer and TV pundit. Joining our popular 'Audience with' series, Lee will give our supporters an insight into his football career with Arsenal, Burnley, Bury, Chester City and Stoke City as well as the England national team. He will answer any burning questions from the audience as well as talking about his work after retiring from professional football, including being a TV pundit at this year's World…
Find out more »Strictly Dance’ 20
Join Elaine and Alan Ford alongside organist Andrew Varley as they host their very popular twentieth Strictly Dance event in aid of Scannappeal. Doors open 7.30pm for a 8.00pm start. Tickets: £8.50 each, includes tea and coffee. Booking is in advance from Alan Ford on 07836 224855 or sales@lanford.co.uk
Find out more »Scannappeal Quiz
Get together with friends, colleagues or family with our very popular fun but challenging quiz. Will your team win the coveted Scannappeal quiz challenge trophy or the wooden spoons? Tables of eight £110 and includes a fish/chicken & chips supper. To book your table please call us on 01494 734161. Licensed bar available. Doors open at 7.30pm. Quiz starts at 8.00pm Supported by:
Find out more »Seasonal Swing with the BBO Big Band
After the popularity of our Summertime Swing events held in June each year Scannappeal are excited to present Seasonal Swing. Start your festive season off to a great start and dance the night away with the fantastic BBO Big Band performing classic festive, swing music. Tickets include a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Doors open 7.30pm for a 8.00pm start.
Find out more »December 2018
Christmas Concert
Join Scannappeal at our annual Christmas Concert. Held in the beautiful St Mary's Church in Old Amersham, enjoy an evening of festive music and readings. We are pleased to host the Chiltern Music Academy Concert Band alongside other local choirs and musicians. A wonderful way to begin the Christmas Season. Doors open at 7.30pm, concert from 8.00pm.
Find out more »Old Amersham Christmas Evening
Start the festive season with this wonderful family event in Amersham Old Town which includes carols, Santa's Reindeer, ice skating, late night opening in the local shops and the switching on of the Christmas lights. Scannappeal's popular Golden Tombola will take place in the Market Hall where you can also warm up with mulled wine and mince pies, all profits will go to the charity's work at Amersham Hospital. Our thanks to Old Amersham Business Association for hosting this event in…
Find out more »March 2019
The Vitality BIG Half Marathon 2019 for Scannappeal
Sign up for The Vitality BIG Half Marathon 2019 for Scannappeal! Following the success of the very first Big Half last year, we’re delighted to announce that we have five guaranteed places for next year’s event on Sunday 10 March 2019. Created by London Marathon Events Ltd, in partnership with Sported, The Vitality Big Half is new one day festival centered around the half marathon distance, which aims to be truly global and uniquely local in a celebration of the…
Find out more »The Sky at Night – A lighthearted Astronomy Talk with Gordon Rodgers
Gordon Rogers, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and proud to have been proposed for membership by Sir Patrick Moore, will speak about his state of the art “Crendon Observatory” and the Deep Space images he takes there. He will recite some of the achievements of British amateur astronomers who lead the field worldwide in some branches and harness the work of the Hubble space telescope and other major observatories. He will also relate some recent achievements in the…
Find out more »May 2019
Isle of Wight Challenge 2019
Push Yourself Further 4 /5 May 2019 Great challenges need great settings - Walk, Jog or Run the Island’s stunning Coastal Path on the first instalment of the Ultra Challenge Series. Join 2,000 others of all ages and experience for an unforgettable challenge over the Bank Holiday weekend. It will be rewarding, fun, and absolutely achievable with your resolve and determination alongside first class support. Push yourself further - 106km Full Island Challenge, with Half & Quarter options also available.…
Find out more »London 2 Brighton Challenge 2019
Push Yourself Further 25/26 May 2019 Over the May Bank Holiday 3,000 intrepid adventurers will Walk, Jog, or Run an epic 100km from Capital to Coast setting out from Richmond on Thames, with full support & great hospitality all the way to the finish line. Now in it's 8th year the London 2 BrightonChallenge has become one of the UK's greatest endurance events - and will raise over £1.5 million. It will be rewarding, fun, and absolutely achievable with your…
Find out more »June 2019
Jurassic Coast Challenge 2019
Push Yourself Further 8/9 June 2019 A Poole Harbour start, then along the spectacular Jurassic Coast - a World Heritage Site since 2001. Through Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door it's up and down all the way to the Weymouth halfway point. Then it's past Portland Bill, past nature reserves and the onto the western end of the unique Chesil Beach to West Bay's famous cliffs (of TV's Broadchurch fame) - before a welcome finish line celebration in the vibrant town…
Find out more »Cotswold Way Challenge 2019
Push Yourself Further 29/30 June 2019 Over 2,000 adventurers take on the historic path from Bath to Cheltenham - with most walking - others jogging, and some on the run of their life! It's a start by the magnificent Royal Crescent, and then the famous rolling hills with fantastic views towards the Severn Estuary, and idyllic villages nestling in between on an epic 100km journey - with full support and great hospitality all the way to the finish line. It…
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