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MENDIP TIMES
Walk of Life is back
Grants available
tHe Richard Jones Foundation is inviting applications from young people for grants to support their education and training. Formed in 1692, the scheme covers the parishes of Chew Magna, newton st Loe, stanton Drew, stanton Prior and stowey sutton. the Jones family lived in stowey and Richard Jones is buried in Chew Magna. the closing date for applications is Monday, october 25th.
(Photograph courtesy of Clare Green)
Details: peter.h.godfrey@gmail.com
Rachel’s record attempt
Previous walk along the Kennet and Avon canal
BatH RUH’s Forever Friends’ Walk of Life is back and will be held on saturday, september 18th with distances of 26.2 miles, ten miles or a virtual marathon spread over september. Last year’s virtual marathon raised £40,000 for the hospital. that money has helped fund a number of projects including the charity’s RUH Cancer Care campaign for the new Dyson Cancer Centre, as well as support for wards and departments in the hospital. Laura snell, events and community manager said: “We really can’t wait to welcome people back to our annual Walk of Life event. We are hoping to see hundreds of people join us and those who complete the challenge will receive a unique finisher medal.” the event is open to everyone and costs £15 to register. Participants are asked to raise a minimum £100 for any ward or department at the RUH or one of the charity’s major campaigns. Details: www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk
Hospice appeals for volunteers
Weston Hospicecare is looking for more volunteers to help at its charity shops across the area. It needs help in Cheddar, Worle, Weston and Burnham. It says volunteering has many benefits including boosting your CV, making new friends, invites to events and most importantly, knowing you are making a huge difference. Director of Retail, emma King, said: “Without volunteers, we simply wouldn’t be able to open our charity shops. the difference they make is immense and they really are the heroes of Weston Hospicecare.” Details: 01934 423975
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CHaRIty fundraiser Rachel Clark is once again mobilising the community to join her in a world record attempt on sunday, september 5th, in aid of cancer counselling charity We Hear you. this year’s world record attempt is a re-run of the 2019 skittles world record attempt, aiming for the highest ever number of participants in an eight-hour game of skittles. the event runs from 9am-5pm outside Frome library, during the Frome Independent market. Rachel said: “the world record is coming home! I chose this one because although it’s tough in terms of timings and numbers, it’s an activity that almost everyone can get involved with, so we have the opportunity to really pull together as a community and smash our second world record, just like we did in 2018 with the world record 24hr row! “all you have to do is throw three balls and hit at least one skittle to be counted – this is a challenge of mass participation, not skill. the pandemic isn’t over yet, so we’ll be asking you to give each other space and you must preregister for a half hour slot to take part. Use the link below or scan the QR code on the posters you’ll see around town.” the charity’s fundraising and communications manager, Gemma Wilkes, said: “thanks once again to the amazing Rachel Clark and the (now pretty huge) team Clark for supporting WHy to the tune of more than £60,000 since 2011. We’re so excited to be back to smash a world record with you again!” Details: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/WorldRecordSkittles call 01373 455255 or email info@wehearyou.org.uk
