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14 October 2025
Huge thanks goes to our lovely band of knitters who have produced more beautiful hand knitted jumpers, cardigans, bobble hats and scarves to keep our special children warm and cozy in the winter.
These were delivered to to Beatrice and Donna at Heatherlands School who were delighted to distribute to the children.
Remember 100% of funds raised go to the children we support!
4 October 2025
Wessex Wishes first Fundraising Coffee Morning was held at West Hants Tennis Club and was organised by our lovely Committee member Christine Roberts.
The Event was a huge success with everyone enjoying the coffee and delicious cakes, taking part in the Raffle and browsing the gorgeous items on the preloved stalls.
We raised the amazing sum of £535 which will help fund Christmas events for our local children facing challenges.
Huge thanks go to Christine for organising this great Event. Thanks also go to Ruth and Phil who sat and sold entrance and raffle tickets, Lorraine and Niti who served the coffee and cake, Joan, Christine, Alison, Lorraine, Adrienne and Carol who brought gorgeous items for our preloved stalls and not forgetting Christine, Lorraine and Jane for providing the delicious cakes
Many thanks to Steve and his team at West Hants for their ongoing great support of Wessex Wishes .
And last but by no means least, a very heartfelt Thank You to everyone who came along to the event. Your support enables us to continue to bring some joy into the lives of the children who need it the most.
Quiz Night 2 October 2025
We are delighted to say that our first Quiz Night under the Wessex Wishes banner was a huge success!! We had 97 Quizzers and together with the raffle we raised the amazing sum of £1500! The best Quiz Night result yet!!
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed Chez Fred's fish and chips before sharpening their wits for the Quiz which was both fun and competitive!
Special thanks go to Jodie and her team from Linwood Special Needs School in Winton, our great Quizmaster Ricci and Tom Capel and his team from Chez Fred who delivered 100 meals in four batches and all piping hot.
Thanks also you to our Committee members Linda with Christopher, Julia and Ruth who helped Frances on the evening with particular thanks going to Barry who has funded all the Wessex Wishes set up costs so that every penny we raise goes towards the outings and other items for the children we support.
Thank you to all our friends and supporters for attending and making the evening such a success. You helped us raise funds we need so we can continue to support our local children facing difficult times.
We look forward to seeing you all again!
Remember 100% of funds raised go to the children we support!
5 August 2025
An interesting and Informative Talk by Hattie Miles entitled 'Murder at Villa Madeira’ was held at Regency Terrace Christchurch with donations going to Wessex Wishes
This fascinating true story is about the life and murder of Architect, Francis Rattenbury who was found dead at his home in Villa Madeira, Manor Road, Bournemouth in 1935. He was the victim of a violent attack with a carpenter’s mallet. His wife, Alma Rattenbury had taken a lover, George Stoner who was subsequently charged with his murder.
The talk was kindly arranged by Wessex Wishes committee member Judy Hiscoke who is a resident at Regency Terrace and thanks to the kindness of the guests a sum of £92 was raised For Wessex Wishes.
Our sincere thanks go to Hattie for giving up her precious time to provide such an interesting talk, to Judy for arranging it and to the guests for their generous donations which will go directly to the children we support.
16 July 2025
We were delighted to to receive a donation of 20 cosy blankets from Andy Rice at Elite Fabrication in Poole . These blankets are used by local schools in their sensory rooms to help calm and comfort distraught children.
Many thanks to Andy and and his team for this splendid donation which is very much appreciated.
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Wessex Wishes Official Launch Friday 11 July 2025
Our Wessex Wishes launch afternoon at the fabulous La Mia's Restaurant on Poole Quay was a great success!
The Committee greeted supporters, friends and family who enjoyed a complimentary plate of the Chef's very special Paella as well as the wonderful cold buffet that was served.
We would like thank everybody who attended as well as those who were unable to attend but have pledged their support to us.
We look forward to working with you all in the future making memories for the 3000 children that we will be supporting.
Our heartfelt thanks goes to Carly, Emma and the team from La Mia's for making this event such a success.
Wessex Wishes Launch on Friday 11 July 4-7pm at La Mia's Poole Quay
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JUNE 2025
We were delighted to receive our first delivery of gorgeous handknitted sweaters, cardigans and cute cuddly toys!
We maybe having a heatwave at the moment but this is Great Britain so it won't be long until we are reaching for our winter woolies!
Huge thanks goes to our fabulous team of knitters for their time and the love which goes into every item they make!
These lovely gifts are so appreciated by the children
