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The Big Chocolate Tea Party |
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On Friday 15th April we held a Big Chocolate Tea Party at e.volve Business Centre at Rainton Bridge in aid of The Sick Childrens Trust who provide high quality 'Home from Home' accommodation for families whose children are receiving hospital treatment for serious illness.
With a 'home from home' at Crawford House at the RVI, Caroline O'Doherty from the charity was able to lend a hand on the day and sell over 100 chocolate themed cupcakes we had made and raffle tickets.
We raised a magnificent £193.01 on the day which was bolsted by some amazing raffle prizes.
Thank you to the following companies and individuals who kindly donated prizes: Adventure Northumberland, Wild & Wonderful, High House Farm Brewery, Tony Jeffries, Steve Nelson, ebistro, and Flash Bang Book.
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Some of you may recall that last year I took part in the Swimathon raising money for Marie Curie. In 2010 there were five of us in Team Twimmers however this year we were down to three: Derek Curtis Bond Solutions, Marianne Whitfield Cobweb Info and myself....hmm last year we thought it was hard now here we were having to swim 1 mile each (without much training may I add) Unfazed by the athleticism of the elite swimmers at Sunderland Aquatic Centre, Derek was first up to swim and did a sterling job even if he did get bashed about a little by a lady intent on swimming backstroke!
Marianne took to the pool next entering the water to 'Eye Of The Tiger' to keep her motivated. By the time I finished the elite were long gone but even so we did finish the 5k in a respectable 2hrs 33 minutes.
Together Team Twimmers raised £480 for Marie Curie UK. You can still sponsor us by visiting http://bit.ly/Twimmers2011 Maybe your donation could take us over our £500 target :) |
