BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Acorns Children’s Hospice - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.acorns.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Acorns Children’s Hospice REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329 DTSTAMP:20260424T035816 CREATED:20260202T093058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T092004Z UID:10000131-1770422400-1774742399@www.acorns.org.uk SUMMARY:Bevere Gallery Charity Prize Draw DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”15″ css=”.vc_custom_1727967005758{background-color: #ecf3da !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Date: 7th February to 28th March 2026\nLocation: Bevere Gallery and Artist Studios\, WR3 7RQ[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Price: Free entry[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Email: kim@beveregallery.com \nPlease note: this event is in support of Acorns\, this is not an Acorns led event[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””] \nExperience the beauty of art and the power of giving at the Bevere Gallery charity prize draw\nCome along to the Bevere Gallery between 7th February and 28th March to enter in the charity prize draw by making a donation to Acorns Children’s Hospice and Worcester Breast Unit Haven. You’ll be in for a chance to win one of seven original pieces of art\, generously donated by the Resident Artists and the Ceramics Gallery. \nDonations can only be made whilst at the Bevere Gallery\, either in cash in collection tins or digitally on a phone via a QR code. All donations will raised will go directly to both charities. \nThe draw will take place on Saturday 28 March at 2pm (winners – or their representatives – must be in attendance with winning tickets).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””] \nTake a look at some of the prizes:\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29146″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29147″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29144″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29143″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29142″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29141″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29799″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_id=”add-calendar”][vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/charity-art-prize-draw/ LOCATION:Bevere Gallery and Artist Studios\, WR3 7RQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Community events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acorns.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Berve-Gallery.png GEO:55.378051;-3.435973 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTSTAMP:20260424T035816 CREATED:20251224T120018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T122940Z UID:10000129-1772323200-1775001599@www.acorns.org.uk SUMMARY:Walk 100 Miles in March DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”15″ css=”.vc_custom_1766141691304{background-color: #ECF3DA !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Walk 100 Miles in March is now closed – but you can join in our next virtual challenge! \nDiscover what you can get involved in next\, or register your interest to hear about upcoming challenges.[/vc_column_text]\n \n Discover virtual challenges \n\n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1760455389977{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column]\n \n Step up now \n\n [vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1766150874553{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nWalk 100 Miles in March with Acorns!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up to walk 100 miles in March and help us provide the vital care\, comfort and support families need during the toughest moments of their lives. In the past year\, we’ve cared for more than 800 children and over 1\,100 families\, including those who have been bereaved. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Break your miles up evenly across each day in March\, or crush them with longer walks each weekend. However you do it\, the miles you cover will support more children in our hospices and through our community services. \nEvery mile you walk can make a real difference: \n\n£14 could fund a half-hour physiotherapy session for a child. These sessions help to ease pain\, support movement and bring comfort.\n£54 could fund one hour of care for a child in our hospice.\n\nWe’re asking each walker to raise £100. This will help us continue to support children and families through the most challenging times.[/vc_column_text]\n \n Take on the challenge \n\n [vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”28324″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1766143195282{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row theme_background=”theme-row theme-stroked-edge” full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1766143188395{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #D3EFED !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”28326″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGet your FREE Acorns t shirt!*\nBy registering today\, you’ll also receive a FREE Acorns t-shirt as a small thank you for stepping up and walking for local children and families. \nWhether you walk a little each day or take on longer routes\, your miles will mean so much.[/vc_column_text]\n \n Register today \n\n [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]*  Dispatched to UK mainland only[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””] \nFundraising resources\nWe’re here to support you all the way! By signing up for the challenge you will receive support from our Events team to help with your fundraising and the amazing feeling you’ll get from knowing you’re making a real difference to local children! If you need more support we’d be happy to help\, just get in touch at events@acorns.org.uk.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”white” el_id=”faq-skydive”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFrequently Asked Questions\n[/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”When does the challenge take place?” style=”round” color=”sandy_brown” size=”lg” css=”.vc_custom_1760953352411{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffe3d1 !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}”]We are hosting the challenge from 1st to 12th December\, with daily posts on the Facebook group. \nIf you can’t join us for those exact dates\, you can still take on the challenge anytime in December that works for you. Register and create your fundraising page today.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I take part as a team with family\, friends and my children?” style=”round” color=”purple” size=”lg” css=”.vc_custom_1760695480304{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #eedceb !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}”]The more the merrier! We just ask that all individuals taking part register\, so we know how many people we have taking the festive steps for Acorns. \nThis also means you’ll all get to receive a festive Christmas hat![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do I need to live in the West Midlands to join?” style=”round” color=”blue” size=”lg” css=”.vc_custom_1760705969394{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #d3efed !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}”]Not at all\, you can join from anywhere in the UK – or the world! Simply register and take on your daily step goals in your local area. \nWe’d love to hear where you’re joining us from\, so do share your town or country on the Facebook group.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do I need to submit my steps each day?” style=”round” color=”green” size=”lg” css=”.vc_custom_1760088944151{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ecf3da !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}”]No\, we trust you! We’d encourage you to share your progress on the Facebook group to inspire yourself and others – our Events team will be joining in the challenge and posting their progress too.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How does the fundraising work?” style=”round” color=”sandy_brown” size=”lg” css=”.vc_custom_1760089053664{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffe3d1 !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}”]After registering\, set up a Facebook or JustGiving fundraising page where you can start collecting donations from friends\, family and colleagues. \nThe money will automatically get sent directly to Acorns – easy and secure. \nWe are asking everyone stepping into Christmas for Acorns to raise a minimum of £120\, which works out as £10 per day for each day of the challenge. You don’t have to stop there though\, as every penny you collect will make a difference to local children and families.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I take part with a disability or mobility limitation?” style=”round” color=”purple” size=”lg” css=”.vc_custom_1760089198231{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #eedceb !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}”]Absolutely\, Step into Christmas is for everyone! You can adapt the challenge to suit your abilities and what feels right for you\, whether that’s taking shorter walks\, using a wheelchair\, cycling\, swimming\, or choosing another activity that gets you moving in your own way. Every effort counts and every bit of fundraising makes a difference.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_separator el_id=”add-calendar”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/walk-100-miles-in-march/ CATEGORIES:Challenges,Online events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acorns.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/100-miles-in-March-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Acorns Children's Hospice":MAILTO:events@acorns.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T035816 CREATED:20260210T101300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T134116Z UID:10000132-1773514800-1773525600@www.acorns.org.uk SUMMARY:Bingo for Brody DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”15″ css=”.vc_custom_1727967005758{background-color: #ecf3da !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Date: 14th March 2026\nTime: 7pm to late\nLocation: Mecca Bingo\, 50 Halesowen Street\, Oldbury\, B69 2AN[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Price: £25 per person[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Please note: this event is in support of Acorns\, this is not an Acorns led event[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””] \nCome along to Mecca Bingo for a night of fun and community in aid of Acorns\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin a special bingo night held in loving memory of Brody. Hosted by one of our wonderful supporters\, this evening brings people together for a fun night of bingo while raising money in Brody’s memory. \nTickets include all bingo games\, a burger meal and a drink\, with £10 from each ticket donated directly to Acorns Children’s Hospice. \nSecure your tickets today for just £25 by visiting Brody’s page and commenting on the post. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”29599″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_id=”add-calendar”][vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/bingo-for-brody/ LOCATION:Mecca Bingo Oldbury\, 50 Halesowen St\, Oldbury\, B69 2AN CATEGORIES:Community events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acorns.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bingo-for-Brody.png GEO:52.5010195;-2.0170204 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mecca Bingo Oldbury 50 Halesowen St Oldbury B69 2AN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=50 Halesowen St:geo:-2.0170204,52.5010195 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR