Friends of the EHC

HELLO! This is the dedicated page for the Friends of the Edward Hain Centre, generally known as ‘The Friends.’

Our main activity is fundraising. In 60 years of supporting the hospital, we funded many improvements for patients and staff, including a new X-ray machine and a Day Room. See more below under Raising Funds.

> FUNDRAISING FLASH: JOIN OUR 50/50 CLUB! <

This is an easy way for anyone to take part in raising funds for the Centre, while having the chance to win a cash prize every month. All you have to do is sign up! For more info, and how to join, click HERE

• For more about fundraising, see ‘Raising Funds’ below.

• For more ways to help, scroll down to ‘What we do now.’

READ ON — and see our upcoming EVENTS at the bottom of the page

The Friends of the Edward Hain Centre

We are a registered charity, no. 225835. Formerly the League of Friends of the Edward Hain Memorial Hospital, we were formed in the mid-1960s ‘to perpetuate the memory of Edward Hain and to assist in the provision of health and well-being services for the residents of St Ives.’

Raising Funds

Beginning in 2022, the Friends launched a series of events to raise funds for the purchase of the Edward Hain building. Together with a substantial amount raised by the Friends in previous years, a number of generous donations, and the support of local businesses, we were within sight of our goal.

To cover the shortfall, the Centre took out a mortgage of £400,000. The purchase was completed at the end of July, 2023.

SO WHAT’S NEXT?

Our fundraising goals have shifted. We need to support the Centre with core running costs, renovation and upgrades, ongoing repairs, and generally bringing the building up to scratch. AND with paying off that mortgage!

For more, and how you can help, see ‘what we do now,’ below – and please check out our list of ongoing and future events at the bottom of the page.

What we do now

There is still a LOT to do at the Centre. A few rooms have been renovated, but most of the others still need a huge amount of TLC before they can be rented out.

Once they are, the Centre will be self-sustainable. But until then, we continue to help cover the Centre’s running expenses, staff costs, and contributing to improvements. So our targets are as ambitious as ever.

And yes, a big wish on our wish list is to start paying off that mortgage!!!

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

JOIN OUR NEW 50/50 CLUB. To read all about it, and how to join, click HERE
JOIN IN OUR EVENTS. Scroll down the page to see what’s coming up.
HOST YOUR OWN FUNDRAISING EVENT: Coffee morning. . . music gig . . . jumble sale . . . kids’ picnic. . . crowdfunder . . . you name it! Talk to us about your ideas. Each small one adds up.
VOLUNTEER!
If you would like to donate, please use the ‘DONATE NOW’ button on this website’s Home page. Any amount, any time, large or small, is gratefully received.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about any of the above – volunteering, doing your own event for us, or anything at all – please email us at edwardhainvolunteers@gmail.com

We would love to hear from you!

Events in 2024

JOIN OUR 50-50 CLUB!

A great way to support the Centre while having the chance to win a cash prize in our monthly draw.

For more info and/or to sign up, clickHERE

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WEEKLY KNIT & NATTER GROUP at the EHC

Tuesdays, 11:00-12.30, in the Friends Room. Come for a cuppa and chat and help us knit squares for a blanket for St. Julia’s Hospice – or feel free to bring your own project. Everyone welcome!

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MONTHLY COFFEE MORNING at the EHC

Every last Friday of the month, 10:30 – 12:30. All welcome! Coffee, cake, company, conversation… All are welcome to donate yummies, as well. PLEASE NOTE: There is no coffee morning in August. Stay tuned!

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LUNCH at the UGLY BUTTERFLY

Tuesday, September 3rd. Back by popular demand! Our 3rd Butterfly luncheon. 4 courses, £75.00 a head. Table bookings from 12 to 1:30 pm. Early booking advised! reservations@uglybutterly.co.uk

THE EDWARD HAIN CENTRE 1st BIRTHDAY OPEN DAY

Saturday, September 14th, 10 am – 4pm. The Centre celebrates a year since the building’s purchase from the NHS! This promises to be a fabulous event, put on by the EHC team of trustees and management. Live music, refreshments, auction, sales… See full details here, and head along to support our centre.

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ART SALE

Saturday, Sept. 21st: ART SALE: Salvation Army Hall (morning) • Check back for time.

ABBA TRIBUTE NIGHT

Friday, November 8th, 8pm at St. Ives Rugby Club. Join us to take a chance on tone of the greatest bands ever! Tickets £22.50 each, available at Ticketsource

AFTERNOON TEA AT CARBIS BAY HOTEL

Monday, 18th November, (time tbc), Carbis Bay Hotel. Yummy traditional teatime fare at this iconic St. Ives venue with its breathtaking views. £25 per person. Booking: Contact Angela Walker via Messenger

ST IVES SHANTY SHOUT

Friday, November 22nd & Saturday, 23rd • Raising the roofs as always! Help make this year the blockbuster event that last year was. Details of participating bars and bands tba. With massive thanks to the Shout again for making the EHC its chosen charity.

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POSH TOMBOLA

Saturday, December 7th, all day (exact start/end times tbc). Swan along for some pre-Christmas fun at the Carbis Bay Estate‘s Christmas Fayre

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WREATH MAKING at the CARBIS BAY MEMORIAL HALL

Sunday, December 8th, time tbc: Enjoy more pre-Christmas cheer at this wreath making event. Last year’s wreaths were nothing short of spectacular! Cost $35. To book: email DonnaTrudgeon@icloud.com

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SAVE THE DATE! MORE DETAILS SOON

Friday, December 13th • LIZZIE’S CHRISTMAS QUIZ, Lifeboat Inn

OTHER EVENTS COMING UP: EXACT DATES TBC

January 2025: Wine Tasting. . . March 2025: St. Piran’s Day Ball at Tregenna

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PAST EVENTS 2024

February: Our first event of 2024, the Feast Day Coffee morning at the Western Amount raised: £830.88! Fantastic going, everyone – with many thanks to all the bakers, helpers and organizers. Read about it HERE

May 17th: early summer’s cutest event, the Barn Day Nursery’s Toddle Waddle, with tea, coffee, cakes stall and toy tombola. Amount raised: £400-plus. (tbc). Well done little ones! See the nursery’s video HERE.

May 24th: Our first ever Friends Coffee Morning at the EHC! Music by Spaven Mor and Annie Nicole. Thank you bakers, helpers, organisers, musos, for making it such a success. Amount raised: c. £150. (tbc). Click HERE to see Tony Mason’s video.

June 17th: Applique Pincushion Wordshop at the EHC, led by Jo McIntosh. Amount raised: tbc

June 27th: The Charity Cash Bingo at the Stable Bar, Polmanter, was a massive success! Amount raised: £1000, after being generously rounded up by organiser Gill Malcolm. Many thanks, Gill!

June 28th: The second Friends Coffee Morning at the EHC saw many of the same faces as last month, and a few first-timers. Amount raised: £123.

July 26th: third Friends Coffee Morning at the EHC: Coffee and cake never get old! Amount raised: £135

Wednesday, July 31st, Summer Auction at the Lifeboat Inn. With our gratitude for fabulous lots from Aspects Holidays, Carbis Bay Hotel, Cornish Gin, local restaurants, and more. Amount raised: £1500

August 15th, Lifeboat Day; Teddy Tombola stall on the harbour. Amount raised: tba

Volunteer

Whether you’d like more activity in your life, more company and connection, more fun, or all of the above, volunteering is a great way to meet new people and feel part of the community. There’s nothing quite like lending a helping hand to give you a sense of place, while knowing that you’re also contributing to a worthwhile venture. And we would love to have you on board!

Just drop us an email with ‘Volunteer’ in the subject line.

To volunteer at the centre: info@edwardhaincentre.org.uk

To volunteer with the Friends: edwardhainvolunteers@gmail.com

In the know

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