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Ride for Helen Essex! Cycles of Celebration for 10 Years!  

Over 700 cyclists from around the county and beyond, gathered at Crix in Hatfield Peverel to take part in Ride for Helen Essex 2023 sponsored by Bellway, raising over £21,000.00 for Helen Rollason Cancer Charity!  The annual bike ride, now in its tenth year, has become a firm favourite on the Essex cycling calendar and is one of the biggest and best cycling events in the region. The Charity welcomed riders of all ages and

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2 June 2023
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A Vintage Day Out returns to Cressing Temple Barns!

Shoppers and classic vehicle enthusiasts, start your engines as Helen Rollason Cancer Charity invites vintage and retro lovers to roll back the years and dress to impress for the Vintage Weekend taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July. This famous annual event used to take place one day per year, but due to its success we have decided to create a whole weekend occasion!   Celebrating all things vintage from a bygone era returning

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31 May 2023
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Helen Rollason Cancer Charity honours long serving trustee Graham Hart with dedication of Community Room

The Helen Rollason Cancer Charity (HRCC) held an evening event to honour and thank Graham Hart for his long-standing contributions to the charity. Graham initially accessed the services offered by HRCC but soon became an active member of the charity, joining as a Trustee in 2000. In 2014, while on holiday, he was elected as the Chair of Trustees, a position he held until January 2020 after the completion of the rebuilding project at the

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8 February 2023
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Walkers and runners get ready for Helen Rollason Cancer Charity’s Rural Ramble!

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity is asking you to put your best walking boot or running trainer forward by taking part in our Rural Ramble charity walk or trail run on Saturday 29th April 2023. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a beautiful explore around the Essex countryside and The Forgotten Gardens of Easton Lodge, just outside Great Dunmow. There are four walking distances options for participants to choose from; 10 mile walk, 6 mile,

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8 February 2023

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity invite you to Hatfield Place for it’s second Enchanted Afternoon Tea!

After the monumental success of their first Enchanted Afternoon Tea Helen Rollason Cancer Charity are delighted to announce a second date for the event, taking place at the exclusive Hatfield Place in Hatfield Peverel, near Chelmsford on Sunday 2nd April. The event starts at 2.00pm, and after enjoying a glass of the newly launched NU Sparkling Cremant D’Alsace, there will be an opportunity to explore the prestigious House and the Courtyard Gardens. Guests enjoy the incredible singing

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8 February 2023
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Our famous Vintage Day Out becomes The Vintage Weekend!

Buy Tickets! Our famous Vintage Day Out becomes The Vintage Weekend! Vintage and retro lovers are being invited to roll back the years on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of July. Showcasing a myriad of vintage stalls, guests can look forward to vintage fashion, retro preloved items such as furniture and antiques, pop up hair and beauty parlours, jewellery and much more!  There will be a variety of live entertainment throughout the weekend from all

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2 February 2023

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Hatfield Peverel Coffee Mornings are back for 2023!

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity are delighted to announce the re-launch of their monthly coffee mornings in Hatfield Peverel! The events will be held four times a year; 18th February 17th June 16th September and 16th of December from 10am to 12pm at their Mid Essex Support Centre, The Street, Hatfield Peverel CM3 2EH (free parking).  Entrance is only £4.00pp which includes unlimited tea, coffee and cake as well as one entry into our raffle! Our

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30 January 2023

Christmas cheer for all the family at Helen Rollason Cancer Charity  
Christmas Gift & Food Fair! 

Families and friends gathered at Chelmsford City Racecourse on Saturday 26th November for the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Christmas Gift & Food Fair raising over £15,000 for the charity.   Funds raised will enable the charity to continue providing vital support to those living with cancer within the local community, there is no charge for our services but to our clients they are invaluable.    The Fair is one of the region’s biggest and best Christmas shopping

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7 December 2022

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Tom Carr

I worked as a urologist with a special interest in cancer until my retirement in 2016. The patient journey with a new cancer is now often long and complex. Many need help to live their best life after treatment. Simple survival and the absence of cancer is not enough, feeling well and whole again is the goal. Social and psychological support makes all the difference. I am happy to help Helen’s charity to deliver that.

Kully Byatt

I have retired following a career at a senior management level in a range of sectors specialising in Human Resources, Project Management, Coaching and Mentoring skills. In addition since 2000 I have undertaken a number of voluntary Trustee roles for a range of organisations.

Through my desire to give back to a Charity that my mother personally benefitted from by utilising Complementary Therapies, I have for a couple of years volunteered for Helen Rollason Cancer Charity in the Retail Team and more recently this has inspired me to take up the role of Trustee so that I can contribute to the governance of HRCC in continuing to deliver vital services that benefit the community.

Jacqui Goulbourn

I’m a qualified accountant with over 20 years experience working in the NHS in Essex and beyond.  I know how vital charities in the healthcare arena are, to fill in where government funding doesn’t reach.  As a volunteer Trustee, I am pleased to be able to offer my skills and experience to help HRCC deal with these challenges, allowing staff to have a greater focus on providing services to the clients.

Friederike Englund

I am a cancer nurse by background and have supported those affected by cancer for over thirty years. I have worked very closely with the team at Helen Rollason and have seen the tremendous benefit and improvement in wellbeing that patients and carers experience through the support they receive. I am very keen to ensure that Helen Rollason widens its reach across all communities in Essex and offers support services that are effective and based on the most up-to-date scientific evidence.

Dave Johnson

I have always wanted to give something back following a corporate career in business development for technical services within the automotive industry.

I joined HRCC as a trustee to offer support and guidance to the very capable management team. It is nice to share my experiences and It is rewarding to see the team grow and deliver such important services.

Ben Schneider

I have been involved with HRCC for 15 years, initially through providing corporate sponsorship for fundraising events and then as a member of the Board, acting as Chair between 2020 and 2024.

With over 25 years’ experience as a Company Director in the Tech sector, I aim to bring my expertise in strategy, governance and digital transformation to support the charity in striving towards Helen’s vision of making good quality of life while coping with cancer available to everyone.

Andy Higgs

I have worked in the IT industry for over 14 years and before that, was a long-term retail manager so I have a broad range of experience to contribute to my trustee role, across the operations and retail areas. I am a husband and father of two and having lived in Chelmsford for many years, I really appreciate the opportunity to work with an excellent local charity.

My family has a deep connection with the charity as my wife, Kerry works in the Hatfield Peverel Centre and one of the family, who previously used the services, now volunteers. We’ve also been known to jump on bikes and get involved as we’ve all taken part in the Ride For Helen event over the years.

I am one of the newer trustees but I’m looking forward to contributing to the Charity’s purpose and goals.