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The Disabled Motorists Federation With approximately 12
million people affected by disability (about 20% of the UK's population) who are in turn supported by about 6 million carers, it is important that as much as possible is done to create more inclusive, equal, diverse
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Ferry Meadows Walk, Sunday 29th April 2012 - Peterborough Come and join us in a fantastic sponsored walk in the beautiful
Ferry Meadows Country Park for all ages and perfect for a family day out! There are a number of routes to suit all ages, pushchairs, toddlers, wheelchairs, the fit and the not so fit. Shortest route is 1 3/4 miles, 2 ½ miles and a 5 mile route -all of these routes are circular starting and finishing at the Lakeside Café & Bar- just in time for a well deserved cuppa and cake!
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the UK's only national charity dealing with all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis. It is an inherited disease, affecting more than 9000 people across the UK. It affects the internal organs, especially the lungs and digestive system, by clogging them with thick sticky mucus. This makes it hard to breathe and digest food.
Each week, five babies are born with Cystic Fibrosis. Each week, two young lives are lost to Cystic Fibrosis.
The CF Trust has made great strides in changing Cystic Fibrosis from a disease of infancy to a long-term condition with a median survival rate now at 41 years. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is one of the UK's most common life-threatening inherited diseases. We need to
grow further to ensure that the life of CF sufferers is longer and that they have a better quality of life. To find out more about the disease, and what the CF Trust does, please visit
www.cftrust.org.uk |
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Hamsterley Forest Walk 29th April 2012 Join Macmillan Cancer Support on one of our 4 or 11 mile walks,
Wedged between Teesdale and Weardale, Hamsterley Forest offers woodland of outstanding natural beauty. At the end of the walk, treat yourself to a well earned rest and a slice of cake in the tearoom.
Start 10am, registration opens at 9am. £7.50 to register under 16’s free
Contact: The Miles for Macmillan team - 0300 1000 200
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk/walking |
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Uniting against meningitis
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Welcome to The Big Stroll – our new national series of day-long sponsored walks to raise vital funds for lifesaving vaccine research. Big Strolls will take place in North Yorkshire, Northern Ireland and South West England in this debut year, so you won’t
be too far from one of these special events.
No matter which Big Stroll you choose, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy beautiful countryside, get together with like-minded people, tackle an exciting personal challenge and have loads of fun for an important cause.
Taking part in a Big Stroll is also a very worthwhile way to remember a loved one and meet other people in your community who have been affected by meningitis.
And remember, there is a Big Stroll to suit everyone, with a variety of terrain and distances to choose from across four events. No matter which Big Stroll you choose, you’re sure to have a day you’ll never forget.
Choose a Big Stroll :
Big Stroll North East: Moors Discovery : 5.5 miles Saturday, 5 May 2012
Big Stroll Northern Ireland: Causeway Coast: 13 miles Saturday, 2 June 2012
Big Stroll Northern Ireland: Newry Canal: 11 miles Sunday, 3 June 2012
Big Stroll South West: Avon Valley: 11 miles Saturday, 16 June 2012 You can sign up for the event online or by completing a paper application form or enter Online. Alternatively, you can
request a paper application form by emailing information@meningitisuk.org.
When signing up online, you can also create an online fundraising page that allows you to collect donations easily and securely. The fundraising page also allows you to record your progress and it can be shared between friends and colleagues. Once you have signed up for a Big Stroll, we will send you more details about the event, including fundraising tips, via post.
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Just Walk – Saturday 12th May 2012 Beautiful one-day walking event on the stunning South Downs. Starting and finishing at Goodwood Racecourse.
Choose your distance 10km, 20km, 40km, 60km.
Fundraise for the charity of your choice.
Charity Partners WellChild and Parkinson’s UK www.acrossthedivide.com/just-walk |
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Take on the London to Brighton Challenge for Asthma UK 12th May 2012 – 13th May 2012 Take part in the London to Brighton Challenge in support of Asthma UK. You can sign up as an individual or as a team to take part
in this 100km non-stop, on-foot challenge. Test your endurance and determination by walking, jogging or running across this scenic route from London to Brighton.
Three people a day die from asthma. Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to changing this. We fund research and offer support because 90% of asthma deaths are preventable. For more information and to sign up for this challenge please visit our website. http://www.asthma.org.uk/london2brighton
or contact us on 0800 121 62 55 or via email london2brighton@asthma.org.uk
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Fundraising Bridge Walk, 12 May London
The British Red Cross is seeking participants for an eight-mile sponsored walk taking in 13 of London’s historical bridges on 12 May. Part of Red Cross Week (6 – 12 May), the event will raise valuable contributions towards international appeals for crisis zones including the current appeal for Syria, as well as for the Red Cross’s valuable
services in the local community. Commencing in Battersea Park at 11am, the walk is expected to take between 2.5 and 4 hours. A shorter, four-mile version will start at Westminster Bridge at 1.30pm. The event is open to all, but participants are asked to contribute a £3 registration fee and raise a minimum of £25 sponsorship. Red
Cross fundraiser Olly Davy said; “The walk is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys the river scenes of central London. It includes the city’s newest river crossing, the Millennium Bridge, and finishes at the world famous Tower of London. The Red Cross runs lots of community services right here in London, so participants will be helping people in their local community as well as victims of disasters overseas.”
For more information about this event, and to sign up to take part, please visit www.redcross.org.uk/BridgeWalk, call 0207 877 7606 or email londonredcrossweek@redcross.org.uk
Walkers wanted for Peak District charity challenge!
The British Red Cross is calling on walkers to sign up for an exciting new Peak District Walk on Sunday 23 September 2012 and raise vital funds for its work at home and overseas.
The Peak District Walk is a circular trail around Edale and suitable for all levels of ability - ideal for beginners but also anyone training for longer treks. The stunning 12 mile route takes in famous Peak District landmarks including Mam Tor and part of the Pennine Way. Starting and finishing at Edale Village Hall, the route offers breathtaking 360° views of the surrounding
countryside as well as Edale and Castleton. There is a registration fee of £10 to take part in the event and all participants are asked to raise £75 in sponsorship. Walkers receive full support from their local fundraiser, including a comprehensive sponsorship pack and regular hints and tips to help
participants reach their target. All participants will receive a medal and certificate to recognise their achievement. Anyone interested in signing up can do so online at redcross.org.uk/peakdistrictwalk. Alternatively, call Alex on
0115 852 8016, text ‘PDW’ to 078 4321 8078 or email agadsby@redcross.org.uk |
2012 BIG WALK - Cambridge 13th May
In the footsteps of the fantastic success of our first ever Big Walk last year, Alzheimer’s Research UK’s 2012 Big Walk is a nine mile circular route starting from Comberton, passing through South West Cambridge’s beautiful, peaceful countryside. Walkers will enjoy an off-road route exploring undisturbed woodland areas, following
village lanes, tracks through fields and country paths. Start time: 10am from: Comberton Leisure, Comberton Village College, West Street, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7DU.
Over 18s £15, Under 18s £7.50 to register.
For more information or to register please visit: http://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/big-walk/ (please read the Big Walk terms and conditions before registering). If you have any questions please contact our Big Walk team on 01223 843899 or email
bigwalk@alzheimersresearchuk.org Join this year's
Big Walk Facebook page for news, updates and pictures. You can also follow us on Twitter. We'd love to hear from you.
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Join us at one of five stunning locations for the Pink Ribbonwalk 2012 in association with woman&home. Escape to the countryside for a day of breathtaking views and an amazing atmosphere. Kick-start your 2012 regime and join the electrifying atmosphere for a 10 or 20 mile fundraising walk and help raise funds for people affected by breast cancer. Celebratory activities await you as you cross the finish
line! Be presented with your much deserved medal, feel revived with a relaxing massage and enjoy a delicious barbeque meal with your team, new found friends and supporters. Pink Ribbonwalk 2012 dates and locations are: 12 May – Scone Palace, Perthshire
19 May – Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
26 May – Petworth House, West Sussex 9 June – Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire
16 June – Marble Hill, Twickenham, London NEW! Register now at www.pinkribbonwalk.org.uk or call 0870 145 0101. Quote promotional code PINK32 to be entered
into a prize draw to win two tickets to Breast Cancer Care’s Carol’s by Candlelight Service in December 2012.
Join us and support nearly 50,000 women and men diagnosed with this life-threatening illness in the UK each year. Breast Cancer Care provides expert information and skilled emotional support so that no-one need face breast cancer alone. Please help us continue to be there for everyone who needs our help by taking part in the Pink Ribbonwalk.
The event costs just £30 to register and walkers are required to raise a minimum of £175 worth of sponsorship to help fund Breast Cancer Care’s vital support services. |
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THE ROTARY CLUB OF SHEFFIELD VULCAN
The Wye Charity Walk - Sunday 20th May 2012Sheffield Vulcan Rotary Club is holding its annual sponsored walk in the scenic Derbyshire countryside on Sunday 20th May 2012. This is a round walk starting and finishing at Lady Manners School, Shutts Lane, Bakewell DE45 11A.
The walk takes in the superb scenery of Haddon, Chatsworth and Ashford in the Water, and walkers are given the option of three distances 6.5 miles, 10.5 miles or 16.5 miles depending on ability and enthusiasm.
Entry costs £6 per person, or £15 per family, and walkers are encouraged to gain sponsorship for either Whirlow Hall Farm Trust in Sheffield or Fairplay in Chesterfield.
Ample free parking and facilities are available at the Registration Point at Lady Manners School. Start times are between 9.00 and 10.30am or the full walk or between 9.00 and 11.00 for the shorter walks. Entries must be in by Monday 14th May 2012.
Details, Entry Forms and Sponsorship Forms are available to download from the internet at Sheffield Vulcan Rotary Club website www.vulcanrotary.org.uk or tel: 0114 2352678 or 01246 203963 |
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Sunday May 13th 2012, Birmingham
There’s no story more touching than that of Harry Moseley – a brave little boy who tirelessly raised funds for Cancer Research while battling his own brain cancer. Harry Moseley was an inspiration. That’s why this year, we hope you’ll join us, and ‘Walk for Harry‘.
Walk for Harry will help raise funds for two charities close to Harry’s heart. One will support the brain tumour research project being led at Birmingham Children’s Hospital by Harry’s consultant Dr. Andrew Peet. The other is the refurbishment of
Acorns Children’s Hospice in Selly Oak where Harry spent a few days in a special bedroom until his funeral, after sadly passing away. All of the money raised will be split between these two charities. So sign up now. It will truly be amazing. And we’d love to see you there. |
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Sunday the 13th of May, High Wycombe
Start point: Downley village town hall (Downely is a village near High Wycombe) at 12pm
Distance: about 5 miles round trip.
Refreshment: pub stop about half way through.
Suggested donation of £10 and 100% of money raised will go to Learning for Life charity.
Learning for Life UK enables South Asia's poorest populations to gain access to education, health and employment. These basic human rights form the first, essential step in overcoming poverty. We work with local partners to provide education for children, training for teachers, certified vocational training for safe employment and catch up education for adolescents, and reproductive health and
HIV/AIDS awareness for communities in South Asia. We provide our local partners, who understand local issues, with the skills and support to help communities set up and manage practical and sustainable projects that meet their real needs.
If you would like to read more about Learning for Life and how the money raised from the event will be spent, please have a look at our website: http://www.learningforlifeuk.org/
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Starlight Walk 2012 The Woodlands Hospice Annual Starlight Walk takes place on Saturday 19th May 2012 starting at Midnight, from UHA Campus, Aintree, Liverpool.
Walkers have the opportunity to enter the 3 or 6 mile walk, registration is £10. All walkers will received a Starlight Walk Pack including t-shirt, maps and sponsor forms- please help us raise funds for the Hospice! On completion, all walkers will receive a breakfast roll. For a registration form
and further details please contact Tracy Barnes on 0151 529 2630 or go to http://www.woodlandshospice.org/fundraising/Events/Starlight+Walk Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust is an
independent charity committed to delivering the best possible practice and development of Specialist Palliative Care for people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses with complex needs. It honours people’s right to dignity and respect at whatever stage of their illness, by its aim to improve the quality of life for Hospice attenders and their
families.
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London, Sunday 20 May 2012Join Macmillan Cancer Support on one of our 5 or 10 mile walks along the Thames Pathway taking in all the varied and beautiful views of London along the river, finishing at the stunning Hay’s Galleria near London Bridge. Start - Greenwich, Woolwich, Putney
Finish – Hay’s Galleria, near London Bridge
5 miles starts at 2.30 pm from Greenwich and 10 miles start at 1pm from Woolwich and Putney respectively – registration opens one hour before.
£10 per person registration fee but under 16s go free
Contact: The Miles for Macmillan team - 0300 1000 200
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk/walking Email londonwalk@macmillan.org.uk.
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Snowdon 500 Challenge – 2012 : Fifth Anniversary Event
The annual Snowdon 500 Charity Challenge has raised more than £600,000 for prostate cancer research in it’s first 4 years and the next Snowdon 500 Challenge
will be held over the weekend of Saturday 19th May and Sunday 20th May 2012. As it will be our 5th anniversary event we are planning to make this the best and most innovative charity challenge experience so far.
For 2012 it will again be possible to take part in the traditional challenge of climbing Mt Snowdon and choosing either day to make the ascent. But for the very first time we will also be holding a separate event – The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge climbing Pen Y Fan (Brecon Beacons), Cadair Idris (Mid Wales) and finally Mt Snowdon. For more details go to
www.snowdon500.co.uk
In order to take part you must register in advance and pay a non refundable registration fee of £30. The registration fee will go towards the costs and expenses of staging the event and ensure that all sponsorship funds raised by participants will go directly to the Prostate Cancer
Research Centre. You can register now by completing the on-line registration form and pay your £30 registration fee securely by debit / credit card. Places will be strictly limited to 500.
Register now
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On 20 May 2012, the streets of London will see a royal walkabout unlike any other, as hundreds of ‘kings and queens’ embark on a sponsored walk around the city in support of people living with HIV.
HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is inviting crowned heads of all ages to take part in its annual Walk For Life fundraiser on Sunday 20th May. This year’s event takes place two weeks before the Diamond Jubilee, with supporters voting for a fancy dress theme of ‘Kings and Queens’. Walkers are encouraged to put their own stamp on the theme, whether that means robing up as Queen Victoria,
stepping into The King’s blue suede shoes, or even paying homage to the Jubilee girl herself. Plain clothes royals are very welcome too.
This year is the 23rd annual Walk For Life. Walkers pay a small entrance fee and generate sponsorship through the event website (www.walkforlife.co.uk ), and the money they raise goes to support people living with HIV. Funds go towards Terrence Higgins Trust’s Hardship Fund, a project offering grants to people with HIV in severe financial need. To join the royal party, either as an individual walker or as part of a
team, please register at www.walkforlife.co.uk , or telephone (020) 7812 1665. Registration costs £15 per person, which helps Terrence Higgins Trust cover the costs of the event. |
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South Coast Walk Challenge Saturday 26 May 2012 Brixham
to Torcross, Start at 9.30am Celebrate 50 years of Devon Wildlife Trust, walk 20 miles and raise at least £50 to help wildlife.
Devon Wildlife Trust is holding a special fundraising challenge to help raise money for its work protecting wildlife in the county and to mark its 50th Anniversary. The Wild Devon Coastal Walk Challenge is taking place on Sat 26 May and participants will experience some of the most beautiful and wildlife-rich stretches of Devon’s coastline. The challenge is open to anyone who is fit and able
to tackle the 20 mile course, although there is a shorter 10 mile option. The money raised will help the charity in the coming years protect, enhance and reconnect wild areas such as these across Devon so the next 50 years will see a wealth of wildlife on your doorstep.
For more details or to register contact Dan Smith on 01392 279244 or dsmith@devonwildlifetrust.org
£10 registration fee, then raise at least £50 sponsorship for yourself (or for your dog!) to take part.
More info: http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/walk-challenge/ |
3 Volcanoes, Italy 14th – 19th June 2012 We challenge you to trek 3 volcanoes in Italy, starting with a moderate walk up Vesuvius. We will then be taking a ferry to Stromboli and once we have walked to the top, we will be in time to admire the volcanic activity against the night sky. The final volcano to challenge
will be Mount Etna, taking in the Etna Observatory and the birch and pine forest. While challenging these volcanoes we will get to take in local sites including Pompeii and taste some of the best food Italy has to offer.
The Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust is responsible for operating two helicopter emergency medical services; one to the County of Essex and one to Hertfordshire and surrounding
areas. Clinicians and life-saving support equipment can be rushed to the scene of an incident and the patient can be flown to an appropriate hospital, within minutes. It costs in the region of £380,000 every month to cover all charitable costs and aircraft operations. We hope you or your loved ones never need us but thanks to the generosity and goodwill of the people and businesses of the County the service remains operational...we can't fly without
you!
For more information contact Nina Benscher on 01787 226115 or nina@ehaat.uk.com – we hope you can join on us what should be a fantastic trip!
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Why we need your help!
In the heart of Kidderminster, KEMP Hospice serves patients and families across the Wyre Forest and Tenbury areas.
All sponsorship money will be put to immediate use supporting local patients and their families coping with the challenges of an advanced life-threatening illness. The Hospice relies almost entirely on donations to raise the £850,000 needed this year to provide our full range of care services. |
Saturday 23rd June 2012 Join together with your friends for KEMP Hospice’s Midnight Walk in the Forest! This 5 mile magical walk starts at the stroke of midnight on Saturday 23rd along fully marshalled forestry paths, starting and finishing at the Forestry Commission Visitor Centre, Callow Hill. Once you have completed the walk
we will be on hand with a hot breakfast roll and a glass of bucks fizz to celebrate!
Registration is £10 per person which includes an exclusive KEMP Hospice Midnight walk t-shirt. Sunday 16th September 2012 Make it a day to remember with KEMP Hospice’s River Severn walk. The walk starts from Bewdley and follows the river Severn through beautiful countryside and picturesque villages before finishing
at Highley. After the strain – take the train You will then be able to enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake before boarding the Severn valley steam train for your return journey to Bewdley.
Registration is £15 for adults and £7.50 for children which includes a KEMP Hospice t-shirt, slice of cake, cup of tea and single train ticket return to Bewdley. To take part you can register on-line by visiting www.kemphospice.org.uk or by calling Kate Wilkinson on 01562 756077 or
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Holy Island Night Hike
23rd-24th June. This trek is a true test of stamina walking 26 miles through the night along St Cuthbert’s way. This is a historic Pilgrimage path that links where St Cuthbert started and finished his Ministry. Hadrian’s Wall Weekend Trek
29th June- 1St July 2012. This is an exciting 2 day trek at Lanercost Priory and runs 25 miles along the only remaining section of the wall. In Ethiopia people are forced to use water sources that are a huge health risk due to drought. Women are mainly responsible for collecting water, and some spend up to 12 hours a day doing
so. Not only is carrying this load extremely damaging to women’s health, travelling this long distance they are exposed to a greater risk of abduction and rape and this leaves them extremely vulnerable. Etebane is only 12 years old and ever day has to make two 4 km journeys to the nearest spring collecting 10 litres of water and carrying it on her petite frame. Etebane is looking forward to the completion of pipe work that will bring the clean and safe
drinking water from the spring to her village and mean an end to this exhausting daily routine. So walk for Etebane and many others this summer by taking part in Holy Island Night Hike or Hadrian’s Wall Weekend Trek: You
will find more information on these events on the Christian Aid website: http://www.christianaid.org.uk/getinvolved/events/trekking/index.aspx
 Lake District 5 Peaks Challenge – Brand New and Unique Event Date: Sat 23rd June 2012
Location: Seathwaite, Borrowdale. This is a brand new event to our calendar uniquely created for Marie Curie Cancer Care. We challenge you to scale five of the Lake District's highest mountains in one day including the highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike as you hike 11.5 miles and ascend 1450m to be rewarded with the area's stunning
scenery. The event is ideal for those wanting a more advanced mountain challenge than offered by our other UK treks and requires experience of mountain and/or hill walking.
This course caters for a range of fitness levels.
Elite: Complete the course in 3.5 - 5 hours, jog the downhill sections, walk fast on the flat sections and moderately fast uphill.
Fast: Complete the course in 5 - 7 hours, walk at a continuous pace up and down hill and take time to stop occasionally to enjoy the views.
Moderate: Complete the course in 7+ hours, walk steadily but stop fairly regularly on the uphill sections, stop on summits for pictures and food. Ben Nevis Challenge
Dates: 23rd June and 15th Sept 2012 Achieve something truly exceptional by climbing the highest mountain in the British Isles. At 1,344m (4,406ft) above sea level, the stunning views from the summit will take your breath away! The route starts and finishes at The Ben Nevis Inn, following the established rocky mountain track through unbelievable scenery
to the summit. A team of exceptional mountain guides will be there every step of the way. Reaching the top, you can see as far as Ireland and the Isle of Man in fair weather and feel that you have achieved something truly exceptional.
Height : 4,406ft. Time to complete: 6-8 hours. Registration fee: £10 per person. Fundraising: £100 minimum sponsorship
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge – Our Old Favourite!
Date: 7th July 2012 Location: Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Yorkshire Dales
Are you tough enough to take on the challenge of summiting three peaks - in one day! This is a true challenge for any walker. This famous and demanding 26 mile hike takes in the three highest peaks in Yorkshire, Pen-Y-Ghent (2,277ft), Whernside (2,415ft) and Ingleborough (2,375ft). Not to be underestimated, the ever changing terrain and weather of the ruggedly beautiful Yorkshire Dales will not
only test your physical stamina and capabilities, but will push you to your limits! So, are you ready to take on this ultimate endurance challenge?
Glen Coe and the Devil’s Staircase
Date: 28th July 2012 If you have a thirst for adventure then ensure you join us on this 23 mile trek through the heart of the West Highlands. Starting at the mighty Glen Coe we will trek across the infamous Devil’s staircase, through stunning scenery and picturesque villages, finally finishing at the foot of the great Ben Nevis!
Distance: 23 miles. Time to complete: 7-9 hours. Registration fee: £10 per person. Fundraising: £100 minimum sponsorship
Mam Tor Challenge, Peak District Date:
7th October 2012 Location: Edale, Hope Valley, Peak District. This 10 mile circular hike climbs the magnificent iron age settlement of Mam Tor and walkers can take in dramatic views of the Hope Valley from the summit. The route then features moorland, steep rugged valleys and farmland before returning to Edale via the famous Pennine
Way. All monies raised will help to fund free specialist nursing care to terminally people in the comfort of their own homes. All events are open to anyone 14 yrs and upwards and each participant will receive a complimentary mountain challenge t-shirt on registering.
For more information or to register online, please visit our website at www.mariecurie.org.uk/uktreks or call 08700 340 040. Walk Ten
Join us for an evening 10k walk this summer and raise money for your local Marie Curie Nurses. Go to www.mariecurie.org.uk/walkten2012 for further details.
Registration fee: Child under 16 - free Adult - pre-registered - £10 Age requirements: Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
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Dumfries House |
Ayrshire |
25 August 2012 |
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Stormont Estate |
Belfast |
31 August 2012 |
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Stowe House |
Buckinghamshire |
27 July 2012 |
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Tatton Park |
Cheshire |
11 August 2012 |
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Mount Edgcumbe |
Cornwall |
12 August 2012 |
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Chatsworth House |
Derbyshire |
21 July 2012 |
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Athelstaneford |
East Lothian |
11 August 2012 |
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Eastbourne |
East Sussex |
08 September 2012 |
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Hill of Tarvit |
Fife |
04 August 2012 |
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Beaulieu |
Hampshire |
04 August 2012 |
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Croft Castle |
Herefordshire |
18 August 2012 |
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Belladrum |
Inverness |
01 September 2012 |
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Sissinghurst Castle |
Kent |
28 July 2012 |
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Grimsthorpe Castle |
Lincolnshire |
17 August 2012 |
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Bolton Abbey |
North Yorkshire |
18 August 2012 |
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Boughton House |
Northamptonshire |
01 September 2012 |
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Ulster American Folk Park |
Omagh |
17 August 2012 |
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Margam Park |
South Wales |
04 August 2012 |
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Denbies Wine Estate |
Surrey |
11 August 2012 |
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Weston Park |
Staffordshire |
27 July 2012 |
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Gibside |
Tyne and Wear |
01 September 2012 |
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Spread Eagle |
West Sussex |
02 September 2012 |
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Stourhead |
Wiltshire |
01 September 2012 |
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Belladrum Estate, Beauly |
Invernesshire |
01 September 2012 |
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Croome Park |
Worcester |
25 August 2012 |
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Castle Howard |
York |
04 August 2012 |
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Fullers London Pride 10k
Chiswick, 1st July 2012, 11am Why don’t you too make a difference in the fight against cancer?
Come and walk, jog or run, this scenic 10km (6 mile) route, which starts and finishes at Homefields Park South opposite the Fullers Griffin Brewery in Chiswick. Have fun whilst exercising with your family and friends; follow the winding Thames Towpath taking in the stunning views between Chiswick and Hammersmith Bridges. The route is suitable for all
ages, and is completely buggy/wheelchair friendly. You can take part as an individual or as a team.
This is more than just a walk, it will be a day of entertainment including live music, handmade cupcakes, organic BBQ, massages and of course not forgetting the famous Fullers’ dray horse, who completes the course every year! Scientists from Hammersmith Hospital will also be with us on the day to extract DNA from strawberries and tell you all about their
amazing research.
The day will start with a warm up before setting off at 11.00am. Refreshments will be provided on route, and at the finish Fullers will provide a free drink and a certificate for everyone! For full details go to http://londonpriderun2012.org/ email:
Londonpridewalk@cancer.org.uk
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New for 2012 - Heart of England Walk
Sunday 8 July 2012 - Choice of 4, 7.5 or 11miles sponsored walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
Baddesley Clinton National Trust House, B93 0DQ Solihull/Warwickshire border (5 mins from junction 4 M42)
This Summer we invite you to wear a Macmillan t-shirt and get your day sponsored to walk Miles for Macmillan. There will be a choice of 4, 7.5 & 11 mile sign-posted loops along country lanes, footpaths & towpaths, all starting and ending at Baddesley Clinton House. Much of the routes will be along the Heart of England Way, pass various pubs and the longer
routes pass by Packwood NT House where there will be a refreshment stop.
After your walk collect your medal & goody bag, enjoy a picnic with a burger or hot dog from the Lions Bar-B-Que and pick up your free entry ticket to Baddesley Clinton House & Grounds.
Dogs are welcome providing they keep their considerate owners on a lead.
There are some stiles to negotiate.
20% of the proceeds will be retained for Lions and local causes
www.knowleanddorridgelions.com & www.knowlefunrun.org.uk |
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Join us on from the 10th -19th November and trek the Inca Trail This is a fundraising adventure of a
lifetime, trekking to the Lost City of the Incas – Machu Picchu. From high remote mountain trails to the first sight of Machu Picchu, the legendary Lost City of the Incas, this is a challenging trek on steep trails climbing to 4,200m in fantastic and diverse mountainous country.
There is plenty of time built in to acclimatise to the altitude, enjoy exploring ancient Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire, and the surrounding Sacred Valley. The trek then takes you through lush cloud forest, green valleys and high passes with breathtaking views of snow-capped Andean peaks. It really is a fantastic trip which is aimed at people of all ages travelling alone or as a group.
We raise money to enable Great Ormond Street Hospital to provide world-class care for its young patients and their families and to pioneer new treatments and cures for childhood illness. Amazing things happen at Great Ormond Street Hospital every day. With your help we can keep the magic alive for our very ill children and their families.
For more information or to register online, visit our website. (the link is
http://www.gosh.org/gen/events-and-appeals/challenge-events/trek/inca-trail-trek/ )
Alternatively ring 020 7239 3164 or email challenges@gosh.org
Event Details: Date: 10-19 November 2012 Location: Cusco, Peru Deposit: £299
Sponsorship pledge: £3500 Distance: 50km
Click this link to register online (http://www.gosh.org/gen/events-and-appeals/challenge-events/trek/inca-trail-trek/) |
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