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Chewton Glen supports The Murray Parish Trust for 2017.
We are delighted to announce that Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa have chosen The Murray Parish Trust as one of the charities they are supporting throughout 2017. Chewton Glen is a luxury country house hotel and spa set in 130 acres of Hampshire...
Half Million Milestone achieved for #2MillionSteps
Last year The Murray Parish Trust secured a £2 million pledge from the government in match-funding, announced in April 2016’s Budget by the then Chancellor, George Osborne. This gave a huge boost to raise the £4.8 million needed to build a brand new,...
Alresford Community Choir raises over £3,000!
On Sunday the 2nd April, The Alresford Community Choir accompanied by The Hanover Band performed Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at St Swithuns School in Winchester. The highly-reviewed concert truly wowed the audience claiming a lengthy standing ovation...
Watch Sarah Parish and James Murray’s Interview on Meridian Tonight.
Watch this interview with Sarah Parish and James Murray on ITV's Meridian Tonight. Speaking to Luke and Sangeeta in the Meridian News studio about The Murray Parish Trust's national campaign to build a dedicated Children's A&E (Trauma) department at...
Opening of P.I.C.U. Extension at Southampton Hospital.
On Saturday (4th March 2016) Sarah Parish and James Murray visited Southampton Hospital to celebrate a huge achievement after many years of fundraising for the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit where their late daughter Ella-Jayne spent much of...
Graze Festival 2017 supporting #2MillionSteps
Graze Festival is Hampshire’s finest music & food festival, taking place on Sunday 27th August 2017 in Twyford. Now in its third year, the festival is looking to raise even more money for great local groups & charities and we are...
Hampshire Businesses ‘step’ up for #MatchMyMoney appeal.
Alresford Rotary Club are the latest Hampshire organisation to answer a 'call to arms' from the Daily Echo and Barker-Mill Foundation for The Murray Parish Trust’s #2MillionSteps appeal. On 20th January Sarah Parish and James Murray were...
Jonas Runs 2 Million Steps!
Jonas Cradock has set himself an incredible challenge for 2017 and is aiming to run 2 Million Steps (literally) to help raise money for The Murray Parish Trust. This equates to running a total of 1,243 miles which is 24 miles a week for 52...
Cinderella raises funds at Theatre Royal.
The Theatre Royal Winchester had a record breaking year with their ‘Cinderella’ pantomime performances over the festive season 2016/17. Throughout the panto run, the Theatre held a bucket collection in the foyer to raise money for The Murray...
Sign Up for the ABP Southampton Marathon
Are you looking for a marathon challenge for 2017? The Murray Parish Trust are excited to be able to offer charity places at this year’s ABP Southampton Running Events. Entrants can choose from Full, Half or 10k races to take part in and raise...
Alresford Choir to perform Handel’s Messiah
On Sunday April 2nd 2017, the Alresford Community Choir will be performing George Frideric Handel’s Messiah in the Harvey Hall Performing Arts Centre, St. Swithun’s School, Winchester, to raise funds for The Murray Parish Trust. The choir’s...
The Holfords take on 12 Challenges in 12 Months!
Emma Holford (a South Hampshire Paramedic) decided to do something a bit different to celebrate her 40th year. While many of us may choose a trip away or throw a huge party to mark this particular milestone, Emma opted for a new challenge,...
Darius & friends raise over £6,000 at Bournemouth Marathon Festival.
Back in October 2016 Darius & Friends took part in several races at the Bournemouth Marathon Festival to raise money for The Murray Parish Trust. We are hugely proud to announce that this team of nine; Darius Khwaja, Sabrina...
FILM EXPO SOUTH 2017 support #2MillionSteps
We are hugely excited to hear that Film Expo South will be supporting The Murray Parish Trust’s #2MillionSteps appeal at their upcoming event in February. Already referred to as one of the region’s most exciting events in the film making...
Highlights of 2016 – The Murray Parish Trust
Filled with Festivals, Marathons, Shows, Partnerships and a very Odd Ball, 2016 most memorably saw the launch of our #2MillionSteps appeal. We’ve taken a look back over the year and wanted to share with you some of the highlights of our busiest 365 days...
Thank You to Staff at Paultons Park!
We would like to say a huge thank you to the super staff at Paultons Park for their donation of £1,583.80 to The Murray Parish Trust. The money was raised through 2 different events. The first was a Quiz night which was attended by 90 staff...
Fundraising ‘gems’ at Jeremy France Jewellers.
Jeremy France Jewellers is a family run jewellery business, based in Winchester, Hampshire and have been supporting The Murray Parish Trust throughout 2016. They have so far raised over £6,500 for the charity. “We were immediately touched by...
Duchess of Cornwall opens Piam Brown at Southampton Hospital.
The Murray Parish Trust were delighted to attended the opening of the newly refurbished children’s cancer unit at Southampton General Hospital on Thursday 24th November. James Murray, Samantha Robson and Kathryn Griffith met The Duchess of Cornwall during...