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Fundraising events

See a list of events our wonderful volunteers will be attending.

Featured charity events

We have lots of events planned and that we will be attending, please see below for a list of what is coming up. 

The Golden Spurtle film screening

Friday, 10 October, 18:20
Montrose Playhouse, The Mall, Montrose DD10 8NN

Join us to celebrate World Porridge Day with this special screening of The Golden Spurtle. You'll also hear the latest updates on our work around the world.

Tickets: £9.50 per ticket, available to buy online

Image of a child in Ethiopia

Coffee morning for Mary's Meals

Saturday, 18 October, 10:30-12:00
Penketh Methodist Church, Chapel Rd, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2NB

Enjoy a leisurely coffee morning and tabletop sale, including cakes, books, a tombola and more. All proceeds go to Mary's Meals.

Tickets: Free please contact Penketh Methodist Church on 01925 729895 and ask for Pam Stephenson

11-year-old Rubina from India

Three Million Tea Party

Wednesday, 22 October, 15:00
Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4BX

Join our tea party to celebrate our milestone of reaching three million children each day. Share stories and updates with local supporters, volunteers and new friends.

Tickets: Free RSVP to joanna.blake@marysmeals.org/07842306700 to let us know you're coming and get directions

Alesi's children, Yassin, Ketison and Ismayila

Mary's Meals at Oban Winter Festival

Saturday, 22 November, 10:00-16:00
Saturday, 29 November, 10:00-16:00
Corran Halls, Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AB

Come along to this brilliant festive event in the heart of the Highlands. Visit our stall to purchase your Mary's Meals Christmas cards, browse a variety of gifts and children's books, and find out the latest updates on our work.

Tickets: Free, simply turn up on the day

child in school in Zimbabwe

Upcoming charity events

November

Three Million Celebration Canape Evening

Thursday, 20 November, 18:00-21:30
Leith's School of Food and Wine, 16-20 Wendell Rd, London W12 9RT

The shed that fed three million at Leith's School of Food and Wine. Enjoy a tour of Prue Leith's cookery school, canapes and drinks, to celebrate Mary's Meals reaching the milestone of feeding three million childrenm and hear speakers on the expansion of our programmes.

Tickets: email kathleen.sheridan@marysmeals.org for more details

 

Sparkle and Shine: A Widnes Christmas Concert

Saturday, 22 November, doors open at 17:00
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School, Highfield Rd, Widnes WA8 7DW

Join us for Sparkle & Shine - a carol concert filled with joyous music and festive cheer!

Step in from the winter chill and soak up the festive spirit with a heartwarming evening of music, featuring the talented choir of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic High School and enchanting performances from local primary school choirs.

And that’s not all – light refreshments and a selection of seasonal stalls await you on this magical evening!

Tickets: available online here

 

Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market

Thursday, 27 November to Saturday 29 November
Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE

Visit the Mary's Meals stall at Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market. 

 

Wreath Making Workshop in Oswestry

Friday, 28 November, 19:00-21:00
Cabin Lane Church, SY11 2LQ

Come and create a beautiful, seasonal wreath and help raise money to serve school meals to children in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Tickets: available online here

 

Wreath Making Workshops in Holbeck

Saturday, 29 November, 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00
Lady Margaret Hall, Welbeck Estate, Holbeck, S80 3NB

Get into the festive spirit by crafting your own beautiful wreath at our hands-on workshop. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, this session is designed for everyone to enjoy.

Tickets: £35 plus book fee

 

Wreath Making Workshops in Shrewsbury

Sunday, 30 November, 9:00-11:00 and 11:30-13:30
Cabin Lane Church, SY11 2LQ

Come and create a beautiful, seasonal wreath and help raise money to serve school meals to children in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Tickets: available online here

 

December

Chordiality Concert

Sunday, 14 December, 15:00
SS Peter & Paul RC Church, Yeadon LS19 7HW

A concert of festive music presented by the wonderful Chordiality Choir. Tea & cake available afterwords

Tickets: Free with donations on entry

 

Christmas Choir Concert in Edinburgh

Wednesday, 17 December, 19:00
St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, 61 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3JD

Join Mary's Meals at the stunning St Mary's Cathedral for a lively celebration of Christmas through song with Voices and Sister Sister choirs singing joyous Carols and inspirational festive songs.

Tickets: available online here

 

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