Events proudly supported by HFM
- Harborough Carnival 2008
- Cancer Research Relay for Life in Kibworth
- HFM's Radio Marathon
- Ken Dodd Campaign
Click below to visit The Best Of Market Harborough website for details of other local events you've heard about on HFM.
Cancer Research UK's Relay For Life In Kibworth
HFM is proud to be supporting the Cancer Research Relay For Life that takes place in Kibworth over the wekend of August 30th and 31st
The event is part of a wider effort to try and raise funds of £100,000 and consists of 10 or more people walking around the pitch, in shifts, for a 24-hour period.
Teams from across South Leicestershire are needed to raise money prior to the event too.
It will take place at the Kibworth and Smeeton Football Club ground on Fleckney Road.
There will be plenty going on including a Candle of Hope ceremony during the evening, and for people who will be there all night there will be facilities for you to pitch a tent.
Its all about giving up just one day and one night for a great cause - beating Cancer.
The next Team Captains night is on the 1 July at 8.00 at Raitha's on the A6 in Kibworth, so please come along if you would like to enter a team.
If you are interested in starting a team or want more information call Sharon Archer on 0116 279 6559 or email shazarch61@hotmail.com
For more info click http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/relay/venues/kibworth/
Campaign to get Ken Dodd a Knighthood
HFM's Chris Jones and Liz Osborne re-united for a special Chris and Liz show recently to promote the on-line petition to get Britains king of comedy a well deseved knighthood.
Ken Dodd is Britains undisputed King of Comedy. He is one of, if not THE most successful entertainer in the history of the British theatre, touring over 100 venues each and every year for the past 55 years.
He has sold over 100 million records since he turned professional in 1954. In 1958 he broke all theatre records at the London Palladium selling out for 42 weeks - being the longest run ever in British theatre to this day.
He entertains millions each year, tirelessly works for charities, brings smiles to all ages, and is still working the theatres today.
A true man of the British people.
We call on the British public to sign this petition, that will be sent to 10 Downing Street, to have Mr. Ken Dodd Esq. of Knotty Ash elevated to Sir Ken Dodd.
To sign the petition please click HERE
Our Fundraiser Tops £2,000 !
We held a 24 hour radio marathon on the 24th and 25th May and together with to your help we raised over £2,000 for Cancer Research UK.
Dave Irving & Ian Fraser , plus Thom Costall and Rob Maltman broadcasted continuously for 24 hours and were sponsored at the same time!
Coldplay's Chris Martin donated a signed picture disc for us to auction on-line to boost the fund, and that raised £150.
Click to see pictures of the picturedisc.
A bucket collection in the town centre raised over £250!
Workplaces across the area held a ‘Bring A Pound To Work Day’ in support of the marathon!
Thanks to Harborough Rubber, Sanderson Transport and Sheridans who were among them.
Schools got involved too, holding non-uniform days. A big thanks to Foxton Primary, All Saints in Lubenham, Farndon Fields School in Market Harborough and the C of E School in town who all did that!
Great Bowden Primary School held a sing-a-thon for the cause!
A Coffee Morning was held at the Settling Rooms, Market in Harborough and a music quiz and raffle took place at the Union Inn.
Harborough Upholstery on St Mary's Road sold curtain fabrics for the special price of £4 , with 50% of that going to our fund!
Seventh Heaven on Adam and Eve Street also held a raffle for the fund!
You can still donate to the fund - click here to donate on-line
Harborough Carnival 2008
HFM is once again delighted to be hosting the Harborough Carnival on Saturday June 14th, thanks to the Market Harborough Building Society.
There's loads for you to get involved in!
A fun run is being held on Sunday, June 15, to raise money for Adam’Smile Fund, theproject to build a safe cycle track between Harborough and Lubenham, in honour of Adam Mugridge, who died in September 2006, while cycling to school.
Sponsor money made by entrants will be split in half between the Adam’Smile fund and a cause of the runner’s choice. 
The 3 1km races, one for 8-10 year olds, one for 10-12 year olds and one for 12-14 year olds will be held at 10.30am on the Sunday. £30,000 has already been raised for the campaign, but it is hoped that more will be made on June 15.
For more information call Tracy on Harborough 433627 or email tracy_campe@hotmail.com
The deadline for the chance to entertain at this year carnival is drawing closer.
People still have the chance to perform at Symington’s Rec, on June 14, or book space for a stall on the showground. You need to fill in the coupon in the Harborough Mail, or apply online in advance though. Applications can also be sent to mhcarnival@aol.com, or click here for more details.
Toys On The Table Appeal
HFM was delighted to support this year's Toys On The Table campaign and we want to say a BIG thank you to everyone who donated new toys!
Toys on the Table is a charity working in Leicestershire to provide new toys for those children, regardless of faith, who might otherwise not receive anything on Christmas morning.
Among the people to drop of toys here at HFM was Damon Fearn of North West Books, who donated loads of brand new books. (right)
For more information on the appeal, click here.
The 'Bosom Beauties Walk' in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Three friends from Welford organised a 12 mile walk with a difference to raise cash for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Pam Sutton, Lin Waddilove and Pam Lane are encouraged women from across South Leicestershire and North Northamptonshire to take part in the 'Bosom Beauties Walk' on Sunday October 7th.
Pam Sutton was diagnosed with Breast Cancer five years ago and has now fully recovered.
Ladies who took part wore a bra over their running top to show their support to the cause!
The route tookin the Northamptonshire Countryside, including the towpaths of the Grand Union Canal.
PIC: Harborough Mail
Walkathon For The Adam Smile Fund
The Adam Smile Fund was set up in memory of Lubenham teenager Adam Mugridge, who sadly died last year while cycling to school.
It's raising cash so a safe cycle route can be built between Lubenham and Market Harborough and HFM is proud to be backing the bid.
The latest fundraiser to take place was a walkathon on June 24th along the Brampton Valley Way.
Chip-a-thon For The Eva Winston-Hart Charity Trust
St Mary's Chippy in Market Harborough raised an amazing £1,000 for the Eva Winston-Hart Charity Trust by donating all profits for one day to the fund!
The big event in May was supported by us here at HFM and we even broadcast from the chippy thrughout he day!
Well done for supporting the event! See the pics
Marie Curie Cancer Care Daffodil Run
HFM was proud to support the Daffodil Run at Kelmarsh Hall in May.
Nearly two thousand runners took part and helped raise an amazing £100,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care!
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