HOME COUNTIES
9 FEBRUARY 2012
BERKSHIRE BIG CURRY Following on from last year's success, the Berkshire County Committee organised a second BIG CURRY event at the Madjeski Stadium in Reading on 27th January this year. Thanks to very generous sponsorship from individual supporters and organisations all costs were covered and the event raised ÂŁ8,000 for the Charity. In addition to a number of local businesses the event was supported by 145 Brigade and several local units were represented. The guest speaker was Lt Col Mark Budden, Commanding Officer 101 Engineer Regiment (EOD) along with his team, which included two members who had been severely wounded in Afghanistan. Photo Lt Col Budden, Kiren Sharma (sponsor) and Peter Walker ( Berks Chairman)
HOME COUNTIES
THERESA MAY On 17th October Mrs Theresa May MP, the Home Secretary, gave a very interesting and informative talk at Hazebrouck Officers Mess, Arborfield. A reception and lunch was held,and thanks to sponsors including John Nike, ÂŁ8,000 was raised for the Charity.
REGIONAL ROUND-UP TESCO COLLECTION 2011 Volunteers, Soldiers and Cadets raised a whopping £43,000 in the Home Counties Region during the National Collections on 10-11 October. Many thanks to everyone who gave up their time to take part. BIRTHDAY SKYDIVE 16 year old Holly Moffit celebrated her birthday by making a tandem skydive and raised £125 for us. Why not join us to jump with the PWRR Tigers on 15 June at Netheravon or 14 Sept at South Cerney. Contact Steve Grogan on 08455046349 or see website.
WELCOME The long-term future welfare needs of Army veterans and their families, especially after more recent Operations,is all too self-evident. So we are fortunate to have brilliant volunteers whose efforts reflect the huge range of exciting fundraising events outlined in these pages, right across the Region. Whether on Committees, supporting organised events or simply 'doing their own thing' we are so grateful to have their support. If you would like to join us please contact us through the website or phone direct on 01252-348270. We can help with practical ideas, promotional support and suggest County contacts to guide you locally. Any time you can give from a few hours to a few days over a year it would be marvellous. Col(Retd) Simon Lane Regional Director Fund-Raising, Home Counties
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WINCHESTER COLLEGE CHALLENGE 12 CCF Cadets at Winchester College raised £14,500 taking part in a challenge which involved a 38 Km bike ride on the Isle of Wight,boat transfer across the Solent, 9km by kayak up the River Hamble and a 22km run from Bishops Waltham to Winchester.
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DIAMOND CHALLENGE On Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th June this year, The Diamond Jubilee holiday, 48 intrepid daredevils will abseil down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth to raise funds for the charity. Gunwharf will also have lots of military themed amusements to entertain spectators. If you would like to take part contact Lynn Hyett on lhyett@soldierscharity.org or 07436092540 for further details or come along to cheer them on. To sponsor go to justgiving.com/teams/DDD
REGIONAL RESULTS
VAISAKHI 2011 Members of the Sri Guru Singh Gurdwara in Reading raised £1200 during their 2011 Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year)celebrations in May and presented the cheque to Lt Col Tim Harper from 7 Regiment The Rifles on behalf of ABF The Soldiers Charity.
PIRATES OF PENZANCE In July the hugely entertaining Illyria Theatre Company returned to Wintershill, home of our Hants Chairman, to put on a wonderful open air performance of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta with just 7 cast members and a pianist.£6,900 was raised for the charity.
BRACKNELL BEES Bracknell Bees Ice Hockey Club sponsors the Soldiers’ Charity. Soldiers from REME based at Arborfield collected £558 during the Bees match against rivals Guildford Flames. The Bees wear the Charity's logo on their shirts. Sales of the shirts also raised £500.
XAFINITY FARNBOROUGH
90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
BIG CURRY AT THE IRON DUKE
In October the 10 members of staff at the BAE complex in Farnborough raised £505 by taking part in a 10K sponsored walk. Earlier in the year they had raised £400 with a lunchtime collection and tombola.
Major (Retd) Fraser Souter, from Hayling Island, asked guests at his 90th birthday celebration to make donations to ABF The Soldiers Charity in lieu of presents. He raised £400. Major Souter served 1938-76,first with RAOC (including WW2) and from 1960 with the Royal Signals.
A Big Curry night at the Iron Duke Pub in Stratfield Saye raised £1,759 for ABF The Soldiers' Charity. The event,including an auction, was organised by Bernadette Hewitt. Thank you Matthew and James from the Iron Duke. The Duke of Wellington sent a donation. Diary date 3 June 2012.
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WHAT’S ON? 18 April
Abingdon Station Curry Lunch
Abingdon Station Officers Mess
6 May
Aldershot Spring Lunch
Buller Bks Officers Mess
17 May
Frogmore Gardens Open Day
Frogmore House Windsor
3 June
Big Curry and Auction
The Iron Duke, Stratfield Saye
4/5 June Diamond Devils Challenge
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
17 June
RMAS Heritage Day
Royal Military Acadamy Sandhurst
1 July
Outdoor Musical Evening
Cranbury Park, Chandlers Ford
3 July
American Civil War Talk
Dennison Barracks, Hermitage
12 July
Music and Fire
Defemce Academy, Shrivenham
18 July
Cheltenham Cricket Festival
ABF TSC Marquee, Cheltenham Cricket Ground
25-27 Aug Craft Village at Horse Trials
Stratfield Saye
1 Sept
Fort Nelson Tattoo
Portsmouth
30 Sept
Aldershot Lunch
Aldershot
Oct 30
Evenlode Jazz
Troubador, Earls Court
14 Nov
Curry Lunch
Ambrosden Mess, Bicester
27 Nov
Sinfonietta Concert
Bearwood College, Reading
8 Dec
Aldershot Christmas Concert
All Saints Garrison Church, Aldershot
For further information call 01252 348270 or email homecounties@soldierscharity.org Registered Charity No: 211645 Scottish Registered Charity No: SC039189