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Welcome to our INFORMATION PAGE.

Here you will get all the latest information about Bocca's Legacy activities, Online Store and links to important external websites

Bocca's Legacy Facebook Group
Target Ovarian Cancer

Target Ovarian Cancer Facebook Group
The Compassionate Friends

MARCH 31st

LATEST UPDATE

FUND RAISING & EVENTS

We have been banking ticket sales for the ABBA gig on June 21st and our new Legacy total now stands at £42,516.50.

Tickets are still available.

Online tickets can be obtained from our store,

You can also donate to Hannah Flitton's Birmingham Half Marathon run on May 4th running for Bocca's Legacy.

Both the links are on the home page.

Thank you for your incredible support

FEBRUARY 10th

MIDSUMMER GIG - TICKET DETAILS

ABBA LEGACY produced a brilliant evening for us in 2022.

They have agreed to do it all again, this time with a support band. (details later)

The venue this time is BENJAMIN'S , Halesowen, the date Saturday June 21st, the longest day!

Tickets are £16 each. £8 U16's

Tickets are limited and ALL profits go direct to Target Ovarian Cancer

There are a few ways you can get tickets.

If you are local,

a). simply email boccaslegacy@mail.com and we will arrange to get tickets to you and collect cash or card payment.

b) If you know either of us on Social Media, send us a message and we will make the arrangements

If you live further away,

Visit the website events page: EVENTS

and read the info.

Follow the link to the TICKETS and purchase online.

Tickets will be posted to you.

We really look forward to seeing you.

DECEMBER 21st

ADVANCE NOTICE - MIDSUMMER GIG

ABBA LEGACY played for us in 2022. We are delighted that they have agreed to do it again, and this time with a support band!

It is the longest day...Saturday 21st June at Benjamins in Halesowen...which is just a 5 minute walk from the Travelodge if you are travelling.

You will be able to buy tickets (£16) online, or direct from us if you're local. Full details will be posted in January so watch out for details.

As usual, 100% of profits will go to Target Ovarian Cancer.

DECEMBER 12th

We were honoured to be invited by Target Ovarian Cancer to be guests at The Royal Chapel in the Tower of London for a candlelit carol service on Monday evening. We met with so many amazing people who work tirelessly to raise the profile of TOC through awareness and fund-raising.

The evening was hosted by Reverend Canon Roger Hall MBE and featured the Choir of the Chapels Royal and guest readers including TV presenter Sarah Greene, who is an honorary patron, and actress Annette Badland who is an ambassador.

It was a moving experience we will never forget, and it was wonderful to meet others who, like us, are missing loved ones, and who devote their time and energy to supporting TOC. It was very encouraging to meet with survivors, but also sad to learn that there are cases of Ovarian Cancer affecting women as young as 13 years of age.

We attended this remarkable event on your behalf, as YOU are the people who are making the difference in the fight against this disease. Without your support we could not accomplish what we have done, and what we will continue to do.

For us, of course, you are also helping to keep Rebecca’s / Bocca’s memory alive and shining.

Thank you so much,

Gill and Frank xx

DECEMBER 7th

FUNDRAISING UPDATE

Back in July we reported that the Bocca's Legacy Fund had reached £40,016.50.

Our Craft Fairs in recent weeks and other sales, contributions and donations have been brilliant. Enormous thanks go to event organisers, our supporters, customers and everyone who made a purchase or donation. Far too many to mention.

We have been informed by Target Ovarian Cancer that the total now stands at an amazing:-

£41,266.50

Yes folks, in a few short weeks we have raised £1,250.

No, YOU have raised that life-saving contribution.

Thank you so much,

Gill & Frank.

NOVEMBER 11th

Coming on 23rd.......CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Really looking forward to the first of our Craft Fairs this Christmas season.

We have lots of new and exciting gift ideas to support Target Ovarian Cancer

Short Cross Methodist Church, Attwood Street, Halesowen is the venue.

Do come along and support us and all the other brilliant stalls. Plenty of good food as well.

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JULY 22nd

FUNDRAISING UPDATE

We last updated you in June before our Craft Fayre stall at 1st Halesowen Scouts.

We don't set targets but we do recognise milestones.....

As a result of fund-raising and a very generous individual donation, we have now been informed by Target Ovarian Cancer that Bocca's Legacy fund now stands at ........

£40,016.50

Even more importantly, we have been able to distribute many more leaflets, and converse with so many more people, in the continuing efforts to beat this disease by raising awareness.

Thank you yet again for your continuing support. It is very much appreciated.

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JUNE 18th

FUNDRAISING UPDATE

The last update in April reported a total of £39,041.50 had been raised.

The Short Cross Craft Fayre and other sales and donations has now pushed the new total to -

£39,491.50

We are on the road on Saturday for another Craft Fayre as we look to raise funds and, more importantly, raise awareness.

Join us if you can. It should be a great day out.

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JUNE 14th

* WEBSITE UPDATE *

We've done a big update of the website to include a load of new colours to our range of crocheted hats. Simply visit the clothing section of the store and select crochet hats.

Browse the designs, select the yarn number, add it to your cart and buy. It's so simple. All price include p&p.

All hats are hand-made by Gill to Bocca's original design and all have a 'Bocca's Legacy' label.

The current range is also available at our Craft Fayres where you save on p&p

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May 20th

++++ NEXT STOP ++++

Our next stall will be at the 1st Halesowen Scouts Summer Fayre.

This will be our first visit so please come along and support.

There looks to be plenty to get involved with and as it's only a day after the Summer Solstice (longest day), it's your first chance to buy Christmas presents as the days start to draw in.

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May 18th

SUCCESSFUL DAY OUT

What a great day at Short Cross Methodist Church Craft Fayre yesterday. Some great stalls and nice refreshments.

Thanks to Diane Webb for her help on our stall.
Sales and donations raised £298.50 for which we are so grateful.

We have another Craft Fayre coming up in a few weeks. Watch out for details.

Gill and Frank xxx

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May 17th
We're set up and ready for the Short Cross Methodist Church Craft Fayre tomorrow. Plenty of Crafts and other stalls with a great cafe as well. If you're around do join us from 10am.

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May 7th

* CRAFT FAYRE *

We've been busy preparing for the Craft Fayre season which begins at Short Cross Methodist Church, Halesowen, on Saturday 18th May.

If you can join us we would be thrilled to see you. We've got some exciting new items in our range of products that will shortly also be available in our online store.

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April 10th

FUNDRAISING UPDATE.

Back in February our total stood at £38,741.50.

Thanks to the great work by Yvonne Worton and a further donation from Frances Biseker who has woven more scarves, we are delighted that the total confirmed by Target Ovarian Cancer today is £39,041.50.

We are moving into the 'Craft Fayre' season and so we are hopeful of raising even more this summer.

Alongside this, as always, we are continuing to distribute awareness leaflets and TOC pin badges at every event

Watch out for details of these events and new products coming soon to the online store.

Yvonne Worton has again worked her easter magic.

In previous years her easter chicks and little sheep have captivated everyone. This year she has come up with some wonderful knitted baskets with a cluster of mini eggs.

Sales have reached £190 and we are truly grateful for another contribution to the legacy funds.

Thank you so much Yvonne and everyone who has purchased a basket.

January 12th

Oh wow! Langley Band's incredible effort last year has boosted our Bocca's Legacy total to an amazing.........

£37,373

The awareness raised is incalculable and we are so grateful to everyone involved.

It doesn't end there as Emma Jayne Crowley continues with her 50 miles in January epic run. She is approaching the half distance mark and it's only the 12th. We are so proud of her efforts.

Please support her if you can. Look below at the January 1st post for the link

January 7th 2024

LANGLEY BAND

Gill has been a member of Langley Brass Band for over 40 years.

Each year the Band nominates a charity or good cause to support. This is through their concerts at The Barlow Theatre in Langley, and their Christmas Carol playing at local venues, taking collections at each event.

In 2023 they chose Bocca's Legacy - Supporting Target Ovarian Cancer and have given us £1,000 to forward to TOC.

Many of the band knew Rebecca, and she occasionally played Tenor Horn with them before she went to University.

We are so grateful for their efforts in raising valuable funds and awareness throughout the year.
The picture below was taken at the Christmas concert at THe Barlow Theatre.

January 1st 2024

SUPPORT EMMA IN JANUARY

Our great supporter and Bocca's Legacy - Supporting Target Ovarian Cancer group member Emma Jayne Crowley is taking part in the TOC Target 50. This is to run a total of 50 miles in January.

Emma is not normally a runner, so this is a huge effort for her and a personal target.

Her daily reports are logged on her special page (link below).

Please follow and support her in this brilliant effort. All the money raised will be added to our total.

What a great way to start the year

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT EMMA

LATEST UPDATES
Visit the 'store' for the full range

September 21st 2023

You can now order a crochet hat in the colours of your favourite Sports Team. All the details in the Clothing section of the store.

September 18th 2023

We've added colour variations to our crochet hats so you can now pick the yarn of your choice when you order. Full details in the Clothing section of the store.

Here are just a couple of the many colours available

August 29th 2023

Eight months ago we launched this store. It has grown and developed but is still in its infancy. The range of products continues to grow. Here are a few of the new ones:
Tree of Life Keychain

January 12th 2023

Launch day. Hope you enjoy the store.
It's open to suggestions of course.
If you have any items to sell that you would like to donate, get in touch and we'll put them online. (See post below from Dec 17th).

December 19th 2022

Thanks to Laura Jones for helping to conduct the first full test of the store. It seems to work OK and we're ready to launch. Enjoy.

December 17th 2022.

Thanks to Simon Wright for donating 20 copies of his book to the store, totally free. This is a must for West Brom fans and all football lovers.