Big C’s Big Cuppa

Big Cuppa returns this year for World Cancer Day to recognise and raise awareness of the vital cancer support and research happening right here in Norfolk and around the world.

We are inviting everyone to come together from 26 January to 13 February to enjoy a good cup of tea and slice of cake all in aid of Big C.

Your Big Cuppa can be whatever you want it to be. You could have a traditional coffee morning at work and treat your colleagues to some homemade goods, have a bake sale in your front garden or even host your own Bake Off competition with friends!

Strictly Big C

On 28 February our fabulous Big C contestants will be heading onto the dance floor once again to see if they can win the Strictly Big C glitter ball! 

Working with the very talented dancers from Miller Dance Studios, our contestants from local Norwich businesses have been very busy working on their dance routines ready to see if they can get that perfect 10! 

This event is now sold out, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone who has secured a ticket. Expect a night of spectacular performances, music from a live DJ and plenty of sequins as we dance the night away!

Running events

The always popular Blickling Spring Half Marathon will once again be taking place on 29 March, and we are delighted that so many people have decided to enter this sold-out race and run in aid of Big C.

Runners are taken through the beautiful North Norfolk countryside before crossing the finish line in front of the iconic Blickling Hall where they will receive their medal.

This half marathon will be a two lap course through the wonderful Blickling Estate and is a multi-terrain route with a short road section.

If you’re looking to push yourself a little further or would simply like to add some coastal views to your run, then why not sign up for the Norfolk Marathon or Half Marathon.  

Happening on 19 April, the route will take runners through the picturesque Norfolk countryside and coastal villages, before finishing at the church in Cromer.

Big C XI
Charity Football Match

If you’re looking for a family-friendly day out, then why not join us and the Big C XI team at Wroxham Football Club for our Charity Football Match on Sunday 3 May. It will be a day of football, penalty shoot-outs and fun!

Enjoy watching the beautiful game with a great line-up as the Big C XI squad take on Help Delete Cancer. Ticket sales will open soon!

1980s

Big C was founded in 1980 by David Moar MBE and Clive Bamford, setting out to improve cancer care across Norfolk and Waveney.

In 1983 Big C supported the opening of a new cancer care unit at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, marking one of the charity’s first major achievements.

2000s

By 2005 Big C had raised £9 million over its first 25 years.

In 2006 the Big C Cancer Support Centre opened at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, a £1.6 million investment providing local services for anyone affected by cancer.

In 2007 a digital mammographic unit was funded at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, improving access to diagnostic technology.

By 2015, after 35 years, Big C had raised more than £23 million.

In 2019 the Nearer to Home appeal launched, using gifted premises to create a new cancer support centre close to Norwich city centre.

2023 also saw the launch of the Big C Health Academy to promote wellbeing, raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and highlight the importance of early diagnosis.

In 2024 a dedicated research fund for PhD students was established, continuing Big C’s longstanding commitment to investing in cancer research.

Sunday 19 October will see hundreds of runners take to the streets of Aylsham and the surrounding North Norfolk countryside at the annual Autumn Blickling Half Marathon.

This is always a sell out event with stunning views and wonderful crowds of supporters so sign up now to have your chance at taking on this beautiful road race and earn your bespoke medal!

Our festive season starts on Wednesday 4 December at the stunning St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich where we are inviting everyone to come together for our annual Remember in December service. This will be a special evening of reflection and an opportunity to remember anyone close to us who has been affected by cancer, or those no longer with us.

You don’t need to book, but we would advise arriving early to ensure you get a seat, enjoy a warming festive glass (non-alcoholic) and a mince pie as you browse the annual Tree Festival, pick up some Christmas gifts on the Big C stall, and stock up on Christmas cards at the Original Norwich Christmas Card Shop.

The festive fun concludes with Big C’s very popular Jingle Jangle Fun Run in the beautiful Thetford Forest. This is the perfect event to get all your friends and family together for some festive outdoors fun!

You will have the choice of 2.5k or 5k and as this is a fun run there isn’t even any pressure to run; you can walk, hop, skip or jump your way to the finish line!

All participants will be given jingle bell wrist bands to create that wonderful sound of Santa’s Sleigh making its way through the forest! Jingle Jangle is bound to get you in that fun, festive mood so grab your trainers, dig out those Santa hats and Christmas jumpers and sign up to join us!

A Wymondham shopper said:

“The shop management team particularly stand out – they give so much time and energy to ensure the shop is as friendly and as successful as possible. Also, the range of goods, you can find almost anything you need!” 

Chris Reeve, co-founder of TNC, said “We are blown away that the Yellow Army has come together to raise nearly £10,000 since March last year! The support of our followers means the world to us. It’s amazing to look back on what we have achieved since we first began supporting Big C; we never imagined we’d be able to raise such an extraordinary amount.”