Tom Bowdidge

West Bergholt Scarecrow Trail
2024-10-19 09:00 - 2024-11-03 17:00 UTC | West Bergholt, 9 Firmins Court, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3BQ, United Kingdom
The Scarecrow Trail Returns for Its Second Year!
After two weeks of thrilling Olympic action and the Paralympics just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with a Scarecrow Trail inspired by our incredible athletes and favourite sports?
We’re inviting EVERYONE in the village to take part in this fun-filled event! Whether you’re an individual, a family, a business, or a member of a sports or social club, we want you to join in. The more, the merrier!
To participate, simply create a scarecrow and display it outside your home or business in West Bergholt. The entry fee is £5.00 per scarecrow, which includes a spot on our official trail map. Plus, each entry will be part of a public vote for the ‘Best in Show’ prize!
Key Dates:

Entry Deadline: Saturday, 12th October
Scarecrow Display Dates: Saturday, 19th October – Sunday, 3rd November

Trail maps and voting forms will be available for £2 from 9 Firmins Court or online from 13th October.
All proceeds from this event will support The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation, helping teenagers and young adults facing cancer.
To get involved, please contact Nikki at nikkibowdidge@tombowdidgefoundation.org or call 07771 646654.
Please share this event with your friends and family—we can’t wait to see you at our exciting fundraiser!

2024 Tandem Sky Dive
2024-09-21 10:30 - 13:30 UTC | Beccles Airfield
THE ADRENALINE RUSH OF A LIFETIME WITH A TANDEM SKYDIVE FROM 13,000FT
Jumping out of an aircraft at 13,000 feet and plunging down to earth at speeds of over 120 mph is a breath taking and intoxicating experience of a lifetime. If you want extreme, if you want extraordinary, there’s no better thrill. We only require that you’re over the age of 16 and there is no upper age limit to take on the skydive!
All we ask is that you raise a minimum of £350 to get your jump for FREE. When signing up to take part in our skydive in Beccles, Suffolk you are required to pay a £50 non refundable deposit.
Make 2024 count by raising vital funds to support teenagers and young adults living with cancer.
To sign up or for further information please email: lindsay@tombowdidgefoundation.org

2024 Golf Day - Benton Hall Golf & Country Club
2024-07-03 | Benton Hall Golf & Country Club, Wickham Hill, Witham, CM8 3LH, United Kingdom
Join us for our 10th anniversary annual golf day set in the wonderful surroundings of Benton Hall Golf & Country Club, Witham, Essex.
£75 per head which includes breakfast, dinner and a round of 18 holes.
Bookings in advance only by emailing: richardbowdidge@tombowdidgefoundation.org
or call 07771 – 646654

Young Caprice Spring Concert
2024-05-11 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | St Andrews Church Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 2JB
Recognising the age group whom we support we are honoured and delighted to have been chosen by the Young Caprice String Orchestra when they hold their Spring Concert in aid of us at St Andrews Church in Chelmsford.
Please support this young generation who will also be joined on the evening by The Chelmsford Cathedral School choir.
Tickets can be purchased by following the link https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/chelmsford/st-andrews-church-chelmsford/young-caprice-spring-concert

Rotary Club of Brentwood Virtual Quiz Night
2024-04-19 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
The Rotary Club of Brentwood virtual quiz night is raising funds for us on Friday 19th April. We do hope you will join in by inviting friends or family over to kick off their shoes, enjoy a glass of wine or two all whilst taking on The Quiz With No Boundaries.
Create your Team with family and friends from all over the world.
It’s a roaring success. Think it’s ‘Pointless’ think you are ‘The Weakest Link’?, think again, you might just lead ‘The Chase’ with your knowledge and expertise and take your team to ‘Tipping Point’.
Virtual doors open at 7.00pm but the quiz starts at 8.00pm.
To sign up follow the link http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=939708&ClubID=1393

West Bergholt Easter Bunny Hunt
2024-03-24 - 2024-04-14 | West Bergholt, 9 Firmins Court, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3BQ, United Kingdom
The annual West Bergholt Easter Bunny Hunt, which is kindly organised by the local knitting group Knit One, Down One will be taking place over 2 weeks around the village. There will be over 100 bunnies for you to hunt of all different colours and sizes. Returned maps will be entered into a draw with the winner will receiving a prize.
Maps will be available to purchase from various shops and locations at a cost of £2 for one or £3 for two from 24th March until the 14th April.

The Feather Ball 2024
2024-03-02 18:30 - 2024-03-03 00:00 UTC | Braxted Park, Witham, Essex, Witham, Essex, CM8 3EN, United Kingdom
You are all cordially invited to celebrate the ’10th Anniversary of The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation’ on Saturday 2nd March 2024.
Please note the date is a week later than normal.

This is going to be such an amazing evening as we will also celebrate what would have been Tom’s 30th birthday.

The evening will start at 6.30 pm with a Sparkling Drinks Reception followed by a 3-course dinner.
As always there will be dancing, surprise entertainment, a silent auction and our infamous raffle.

Dress code is Black Tie and Posh Frocks. There is always a mix of long and short gowns so if you have an outfit you have been waiting for the right event to wear to then this is the time.

£70 per person

Tables of 8 – 12 people are available but you can come in a smaller group and we will seat you with other small groups or couples.

We know this event will be a sell-out with over half the tables having gone before we have launched so please don’t hesitate to book your table today!

Tandem Sky Dive 2023
2023-10-07 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Beccles Airfield
Fancy a dare? Take on the experience of a lifetime and sign up to take part in our 2023 tandam Sky Dive event. Have you ever wanted to take on the thrill of jumping out of an aircraft at 13,000 feet and plunging down to earth at speeds of over 120 mph? Believe us its great fun and one to tick off the bucket list.
For further information and to sign up email lindsay@tombowdidgefoundation.org

Golf Day
2023-07-05 09:30 - 17:30 UTC
Join us for a fantastic day out at our annual charity Golf Day. Once again we will be hosting this at Benton Hall Golf & Country Club, Witham, Essex. Shot gun start with an 18 hole course, teams of 4 or join another team. Bacon roll and evening dinner included in ticket price.
To book a team/place or for further information on sponsorship opportunities email: richardbowdidge@tombowdidgefoundation.org

5K Wild Forest Obstacle Challenge
2023-06-17 13:30 - 16:00 UTC
Join us for a mud-tastic 5k jog for our second Wild Forest Challenge event in Brentwood. It doesn’t matter if you enter on your own or as part of a group as you will all be joining team “Crack on for Tom” on the day.
All we ask is that you each raise a minimum of £100 to get your place for FREE. This also covers our administration costs and each individual will receive a FREE t-shirt and medal for taking on the challenge.
For further information or to sign up email lindsay@tombowdidgefoundation.org

Santa Paws Dog Walk 2022
2022-12-04 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | St Mary’s School, 247 London Road, Colchester, CO3 8LT, St Mary's School (Lower), 247 London Road, Colchester, CO3 8LT, Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
A paw-some sponsored festive dog walk to transform the lives of teenagers and young adults living with cancer.
Take part in our fun-filled paw-some festive sponsored dog walk, set in 9 acres of beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s Lower School and Bellhouse Farm (with or without) your dog.
There will be a free Santa hat for every adult ticket and free reindeer antlers for every child.
ALL dogs receive a FREE bandana with every adult ticket purchased.

West Bergholt Autumn Sale Trail
2022-10-22 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | West Bergholt, 9 Firmins Court, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3BQ, United Kingdom
Back by popular demand……….
The Autumn Sale Trail is set around the beautiful village of West Bergholt. There will be Pre-Loved, Business, Pop Ups, and Handmade Stalls. TBF will have their Christmas stock for sale too.
If you would like to have a stall and you live in the village please let me know. It costs £5 to take part and be listed on the map.
These maps will guide buyers to the different houses taking part.
We look forward to seeing you.

Tandem Skydive 2022
2022-10-08 | Beccles Airfield
Fancy a dare? Take on the experience of a lifetime and sign up to take part in a 2022 Sky Dive. Have you ever wanted to take on the thrill of jumping out of an aircraft at 13,000 feet and plunging down to earth at speeds of over 120 mph?

The Shepherd and Dog Charity Dinner
2022-10-01 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Shepherd and Dog, Moor Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5NR, United Kingdom
Join us for a Charity Dinner at The Shepherd and Dog, Langham on Saturday 1st October.
Arrive at 7.00pm
Dinner is served at 7.30pm
Raffle & Musical entertainment 9.45pm
Solo artist, Douglas Connell will be entertaining us with a wide range of music, including covers from Elton John and Stevie Wonder.
As we will be celebrating the end of our Childhood & Teenage Cancer Awareness Month we would love you to wear anything pink or blue.
Tickets are £29.95 and must be bought directly from The Shepherd & Dog.
The three-course menu will include tea/coffee and mints as well as a glass of wine. This must be pre-ordered.
There will be a raffle so bring extra pennies!!
BOOK YOUR TICKETS from
The Shepherd & Dog
01206 272711
shepherdlangham@hotmail.com

All profits raised from this event will be going to The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation. A charity that works tirelessly to provide support, emotionally, practically and financially to teenagers and young adults living with cancer.
