Whether you’re looking for an event to take part in over the next few weeks, or just interested in what other volunteers are up to, take a peek at our round-up of some of the latest events submitted to how2fundraise. This is only a small selection of the recent events we've been told about by our members. If you're looking to advertise an event you're organising yourself or keen to take part in a fundraising activity, don't forget that our free, easy to use How2fundraise Events Calendar is at your disposal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
The Deloitte and Sailors' Society Cycle 2008
The Deloitte and Sailors’ Society Cycle 2008 is an opportunity for the region’s professionals and families to support the Sailors’ Society by enjoying a leisurely Sunday pedal through the maritime city of Southampton and Hampshire countryside. Money raised from this charity event will directly fund welfare projects to improve the lives of seafarers and their families around the world.
There is a choice of three circular routes along cycle paths and main roads - 10, 25 or 45 miles. All ages and abilities from complete beginners to experienced enthusiasts are welcome. So whether cycling individually or as part of a corporate team, there is a fun challenge for everyone!
All three routes will be clearly signed and marshalled with water-stops en-route. The cycle ride will start and finish on the waterfront at Mayflower Park, where there will be food, a licensed bar and family entertainment throughout the day.
Every cyclist who raises over £50 will also be entered into a prize draw to win a holiday for six courtesy of Hoburnes Holidays!
To take part, contact the Sailors’ Society to register your team. The deadline for advance entries is 31 March 2009, or you can enter on the day.
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Deafblind UK : Dive with Sharks Challenge
Deafblind UK are looking for 12 brave individuals to dive with Sharks in an unusual underwater challenge to raise funds for the Charity.
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity takes place at the Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire where participants are guaranteed a close-up encounter with a tank full of Sand Tiger, Lemon, Nurse and Bamboo Sharks, as well as Southern Stingrays and a whole school of tropical fish found in the Caribbean. And there are no diving cages involved! No previous diving experience is necessary as full training and all equipment is provided.
Participants are asked to raise a minimum of £400 in sponsorship and to satisfactorily complete a Medical Form to take part.
For more details and an entry form, visit www.deafblind.org.uk or email supportus@deafblind.org.uk, or telephone Amanda on 01733 358100.
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Deafblind UK : Sri Lanka Charity Challenge
Deafblind UK is a national charity offering specialist services and human support to deafblind people and those who have progressive sight and hearing loss acquired throughout their lives. Our aim is to enable people living with this unique disability to maintain their independence, quality of life and reduce the isolation that Deafblindness creates.
We are looking for just 10 individuals who are prepared to take the challenge a lifetime in order to help raise much needed funds for the Charity and devote some time overseas helping with projects at The Matara School for deaf, blind and deafblind children in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka.
This 10 day trip of a lifetime takes place next year (25th September to 4th October, 2009) and participants will spend 3 days helping the teachers and children at The Matara School for deaf, blind, and deafblind children in Unawatuna and 3 days trekking along trails of incredible diversity, through tea plantations, jungle, undisturbed rainforest up to the summit of Adam’s Peak for an overnight stay to watch the sunrise the following day.
Participants must raise a minimum of £2,700 in sponsorship before July 2009 and pay a £300 participant registration fee on booking.Closing date for bookings is 25th November 2008.
A trek, a community project and a lifetime of memories. For more details and an entry form visit www.deafblind.org.uk or contact Amanda at amanda.spivack@deafblind.org.uk / Tel: 01733 358100
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WaterAid : Big National Ceilidh
On Saturday 18th October, thousands of people will be taking part in ceilidhs up and down the country in aid of charity WaterAid.
The Big National Ceilidh is the brainchild of volunteers David and Joey Oliver who are both involved with the folk music scene.
A ceilidh is a type of barn dance, with a live band. It’s a great social occasion that anyone can join in with. To unify all the ceilidhs, at 10pm everyone will be dancing the Circassian Circle – one of the simplest, best-loved and most inclusive of dances - to the tune of “Jamie Allen”.
WaterAid is a charity that works in 17 countries throughout Africa, Asia and the Pacific Region, helping some of the world’s poorest people gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. To date, WaterAid has helped over 11 million people gain access to these services.
For more information, or to arrange your own ceilidh, visit www.bignationalceilidh.co.uk or call Sarina Jesudason on 020 7793 4563
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NSPCC / ChildLine :
Hallowe'en Haunting Nottingham Castle - renowned for the 'haunted' caves underneath the building - is holding a special supernatural event this Halloween, (Friday, 31st October 2008), to raise vital funds for ChildLine – the NSPCC’s free, 24 hour helpline for children and young people in danger or distress.
40 intrepid 'ghostbusters' will be sponsored to spend a nerve-tingling night in the creepy caves and the castle itself.
If you’re brave enough to spend the scariest night of the year with the lost souls that haunt the castle and its eerie caves contact Joanna Dale or Lucy Young at 0844 892 0217 or email midgrpfund@childline.org.uk
But be warned, you enter at your own risk – you may not be alone…
£100 Minimum sponsorship and age limit of 18+ years applies.
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Thames HospiceCare :
Sunrise Walk Register now to take part in our very first women-only Sunrise Walk to raise money for Thames HospiceCare. Walk either 6.5 or 13 miles starting in the dark and walking into a beautiful sunrise in the grounds of Windsor Great Park.
There is no minimum sponsorship.
Although the walk is women-only, we do also need lots of marshals - any help appreciated.
Contact Claire Sugg on 01753 848927 for more information or see our dedicated website:
www.thc-sunrisewalk.org.uk
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RSPCA : Mutt Strutt
- Sunday 5 October
- Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, West Midlands
- and
- Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey
The RSPCA Mutt Strutt is the perfect opportunity for dogs and their owners to enjoy some fresh air and exercise, while raising money for the RSPCA.
Two doggy half-marathons (13 miles) are taking place from 11am on Sunday, 5 October 2008 at two fantastic venues:
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, West Midlands in aid of RSPCA Birmingham Animal Centre
Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey in aid of RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston and District Branch.
Don't worry - you and your pooch don't have to do all 13 miles! Just as many miles as you can, so that the total miles walked by all those taking part add up to as many half-marathons as possible.
Come along and join in the fun!
Contact details:
Helen Tuite, Community Fundraising Manager
RSPCA Birmingham Animal Centre, West Midlands
Telephone: 07715 540518.
Email: htuite@rspca.org.uk
Jen Swallow
RSPCA Hillingdon Clinic
Telephone: 01895 833417.
Email: admin@rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk
Or, if you cannot take part but still want to sponsor a doggy participant, please visit either:
www.justgiving.com/erikcain in aid of RSPCA Birmingham Animal Centre
www.justgiving.com/rspcahswk in aid of RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston and District Branch.
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British Heart Foundation : Hearts First Bike Ride
Experience this challenging long distance bike ride now in its 5th year, linking these two stunning university cities, both steeped in history.
Starting from 7.00am – 9.00am
Entry Fees
Before the day - £20.00 per adult.
On the Day - £25.00 per adult
These prices include a free event T-shirt.
Route
We begin our bike ride in the centre of Oxford (BroadStreet, OX1 3AF) before heading off through Oxfordshire and into Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, talking in some truly breathtaking scenery along the way. We then follow a brand new route into the heart of Cambridge, finishing on Midsummer Common (CB4 1EH).
The route is marshalled and well sign-posted, with an array of support vehicles on hand for your safety.
Coach services are available.
Contact – nthamesevents@bhf.org.uk / 0800 389 9750
Website – www.bhf.org.uk/oxcamride
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British Heart Foundation :
Hearts First Jog Now in its second year, the Woburn Abbey Jog is set in the beautiful surroundings of Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire. Complete 1 or 2 Laps of the 5K route which meanders through the scenic Deer Park, and help raise money for the nation’s heart charity.
Participants of the jog will be given exclusive access to the Woburn Abbey grounds, normally closed to the general public through the autumn and winter months. Last year’s Woburn Abbey Jog raised almost £15,000 but with your help and sponsorship efforts, we’re taking up the challenge and aiming to double this figure in 2008!
Registration opens from 9.30am
Warm up starts at 10.50am
Jog starts at 11.00am
* All timings are approximate at this stage
Contact – nthamesevents@bhf.org.uk / 0800 389 9750
Website – www.bhf.org.uk/woburnjog
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British Heart Foundation : Hearts First Hike
Join us for the 2nd year of this exhilarating 20km Hike along the South Downs Way National Trail. The challenging route offers spectacular views and makes this an unmissable event for any walker. But be quick as there are only 250 places available.
Starting from Cocking between 8am – 9am. Due to reduced daylight hours at this time of the year all participants must have completed the hike by 4:30pm.
The stunning route, starting in Cocking follows the South Downs Way National Trail through to the finish at the QueenElizabeth CountryPark in Horndean, near Petersfield. Passing through ancient woodlands and along undulating terrain this winter hike will certainly be a challenge but very rewarding.
Contact – nthamesevents@bhf.org.uk / 0800 389 9750
www.bhf.org.uk/southdownshike
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British Heart Foundation : Hearts First Hike
For a second year the British Heart Foundation is very proud to bring you their fantastic and challenging Chilterns Hike. Only 250 places available so register now to avoid disappointment. A great individual or team challenge.
Registration opens: 8.00 a.m. – 9.00 a.m.
Start: 8.15 a.m.
Finish: All hikers must endeavour to be finished by 3.00 p.m.
The event this year takes on a new route of approximately 17 miles (28km) starting and finishing at Wendover Woods, including fantastic views from the Monument at Coombe Hill.
Contact – nthamesevents@bhf.org.uk / 0800 389 9750
Website – www.bhf.org.uk/chilternshike
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British Heart Foundation : Hearts First Santa Jog
Jog, walk or push a pushchair - all dressed in a free Santa suit - to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. See www.bhf.org.uk for an event near you, plus age limits, timings etc.
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Sue Ryder Care :
Art Liberating Lives People nationwide are being urged to get their artistic juices flowing to the theme of Liberation to support Sue Ryder Care’s Art Liberating Lives event, which is entering its fourth year.
Art Liberating Lives reflects the importance of art as therapy in Sue Ryder Care’s six hospices and eight neurological care centres.
Whether your art is amateur or professional, residents and patients at the charity’s care centres, as well as members of the public, are being encouraged to create pieces of artwork in all manner of mediums for display at an exclusive exhibition at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London in December.
You can also submit your entry for the Mall Galleries through our website: www.suerydercare.org – it costs £12.50 to enter and if your piece is selected as one of the 350 to be exhibited, and it is sold during the exhibition, then 45% (including VAT & commission) of the sale will go towards Sue Ryder Care’s vital work, and 55% will go to the artist.
Sue Ryder Care is also urging any volunteer fundraisers keen to support this year’s Art Liberating Lives exhibition at the Mall Galleries (11 – 18 December) to get in touch.
Contact Ruth Peters at ruth.peters@suerydercare.org for details.
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Sue Ryder Care - Nettlebed Hospice :
Autumn Bridge Drive PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT FOR CHARITY
Sue Ryder Care - Nettlebed Hospice is inviting all Bridge players to take part in another Bridge Drive this Autumn. The last Bridge Drive, held in March, raised £1024 providing 60 hours of care.
The upcoming Bridge Drive will be held on 20th October. Tables of 4 can be reserved by sending a cheque for £40 made payable to 'Sue Ryder Care' with a note indicating which date you wish to attend.
Participants are asked to bring their own table and playing cards from 1.45pm for a 2pm start with tea and cake served around 3. The Bridge Drive will finish at 5pm but we do encourage everyone to have a wander around the beautiful grounds of the Nettlebed Hospice.
Each year Nettlebed Hospice needs to raise £1.4 million and we can only achieve this with the help of our local communities through holding events such as the Bridge Drive. For more information please contact Gabriela on 01491 641 070 or email gabriela.potworowska@suerydercare.org
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Sue Ryder Care - Nettlebed Hospice : Elvis Evening
The King ain’t dead, so dust off your Blue Suede Shoes and come and join Ben Portsmouth and the Taking Care of Elvis Band at the Kenton Theatre in Henley on Friday 24th October.
It’s a full evening of Elvis songs - and some of the band's own work too-and sales of the band's CD will be donated to Sue Ryder Care.
Doors open at 7pm and tickets cost £10 so come on down and get All Shook Up… Uh huh!
Call 0781 4597563 or 01491 575698 for tickets now.
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Sue Ryder Care - Nettlebed Hospice : Henley Half Marathon
Running for Sue Ryder Care is a fantastic way to keep fit and raise money for a truly amazing cause. Each year Sue Ryder Care - Nettle bed Hospice cares for hundreds of people helping to put back what life limiting illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke and Cancer take away.
We are looking for runners to take part in this year's Henley Half Marathon on 12th October 2008. The race will take you along the edge of the Chiltern hills providing exceptionally beautiful views in the rolling countryside. Full details of the race and registration is available on www.henleyhalfmarathon.org.uk.
If you are taking part don't forget to set up your personalised online fundraising page with our partners Justgiving. Your friends and family can sponsor you online, and their money comes straight to us. Simply visit their site www.justgiving.com/sueryder and start fundraising.
Join us today! If you already have a place in the 2008 Henley Half Marathon, and would like to join the Sue Ryder Care running team please register or call the fundraising team on 01491 641 070 or email gabriela.potworowska@suerydercare.org
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Leukaemia Busters : LB Golf Cup
Leukaemia Busters is a small medical research charity, looking into new, safer and more effective ways in which to tackle leukaemia. We are working towards a “magic bullet treatment” that works in conjunction with the patients own antibodies. This treatment will target only the leukaemia cells, meaning the patient will not feel the side effects so often associated with today’s treatments.
On 17th October 2008, Leukaemia Busters will be hosting their first ever annual golf event, the LB Cup. This will be held at the Marriott Meon Valley Golf Club, Shedfield, Southampton.
As well as trophies, competitions and a dinner, there is the chance to win a new VW Golf Gti.
Tel: 02380 636611 or visit www.leukaemiabusters.org.uk for more information.
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