Friends of St. Michael's Hospice

Around 200 children aged from 12-15 years compete in mixed doubles on various local tennis courts all culminating with tea and prize giving at Cheam School. As well as a great way for children to meet, it also provides them with a valuable introduction to the Hospice and the great work that it does within the community.

The happy day has evolved and grown and now there are a minimum of 30 teams (4 guns in each) competing for Best Team, Best Individual, Winner of the Knat Challenge and Winner of the Flush. The day starts promptly at 9am with bacon butties and coffee in the Estate’s beautiful barns.  The guns then go to the field to start a friendly competitive morning of shooting run by Cavendish Events. Lunch back in the barn is a hearty plate of hog roast and salads followed by legendry treacle tart and chocolate brownies. The day ends with prize giving and a sweepstake.

We have regularly enjoyed the support of the local golfing fraternity for what has become a much anticipated annual event held in September each year. The format has developed over the years and teams of four are invited to play a Texas Scramble round with prizes for the top two teams. There are also prizes for the “Nearest the Pin”, “Straightest Drive” and “Beat the Pro” for both the men and the ladies! The Golf Day begins when the teams register from 11am and enjoy the most delicious brunch in the Orangery. They then continue out onto the course for 18 holes of competitive golf. Whilst the score cards are calculated, the teams unwind in the clubhouse where our fabulous raffle is on display. The grand finale is our marvellous prize giving complete with drinks and canapes. We would like to thank all those golfers who have been such steadfast supporters of this event.

It is an incredibly busy, bubbly and fun event and a brilliant opportunity to nail some seriously good Christmas shopping. There are over 50 stands and within these, there are favourites returning year after year and newbies launching their fantastic unique products.  Sandford Springs Golf Club generously share their facilities with the shoppers for the day and breakfast, lunch, or coffee and cake is available upstairs to those who want to rest and catch up with friends.