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| 2011 events |
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Challenge yourself to walk over hot coals for Martha
We’re looking for trail blazers to take part in our Firewalk at the Deal and Betteshanger Lions Rugby Football Club Fireworks Spectacular on Friday 4 November. |
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| We’ll prepare you for the challenge with a special training and motivational session and, with your complimentary adult tickets, you’ll be able to enjoy the Fireworks Spectacular for free. |
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| You need to raise a minimum of £150 to take part so if you’re up for the challenge and at least 14 years of age then call us on 01304 610448, email our fundraising team or download our registration form > |
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| Tickets for the Firework Display are available from Ebdens Garage, 57 Gilford Road, Deal, CT14 7DH. |
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A Silver for Martha!
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| Martha Trust has been given its first opportunity to enter a runner in next year’s Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 22 April. |
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| The place is being offered under the Silver Bond Scheme and is only available once every five years – so we’re hoping to raise as much money as we possibly can come 2012. |
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| If you or anyone you know would like to run the Marathon on behalf of a really great cause, then please contact Carol Baalham on 01304 610448 email our fundraising team > |
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If you’ve already applied through the ballot system then we’ll need to wait for the results of the ballot before we can offer you a place. |
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The Annual Geraint Jones Golf Day
Join us for the annual Geraint Jones Golf Day on Friday 28 October 2011 at the magnificent Prince’s Golf Club in Sandwich. |
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| You’ll be treated to coffee and a bacon sandwich ahead of 18 holes of championship Links golf at one of the country’s top clubs, followed by a two course meal and charity auction. There’s even a unique opportunity to play on the team of former England and current Kent County cricket star, Geraint Jones. |
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| The price for the day is £250 for a team of four (£160 for members) or £70 per person (£40 for members) and £400 to play alongside Geraint. All proceeds will support the work of Martha Trust – transforming the lives of people with profound disabilities. |
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| Call us on 01304 610448, email the fundraising team, or click here to download a player registration form. |
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Walk the Walk
Paul Craven, a support worker with Martha Trust, Deal has decided to WALK from Deal to Hastings in a bid to raise funds for Martha. |
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In all Paul will be walking around 60 miles so please visit Virgin Money Giving to support this impressive endeavour! or email the fundraising team |
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We wish him the very best of luck! |
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SkyDiving
Martha Trust staff go above and beyond the call of duty |
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Dedicated Martha Trust Care Worker, Sophie Southwick is putting together a team of brave volunteers who’ll be taking to the skies this September for a Martha Trust Skydive. |
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Participants need to raise £370 each to take part so if you don’t fancy throwing yourself out of an aeroplane thousands of feet above ground level then please show your support by sponsoring this plucky group of fundraisers. |
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For more information call Dee or Carol in our fundraising team on 01304 610448 or email our fundraising team |
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| Saturday July 9th 2011 - Martha Trust Zumbathon |
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| We’re bringing a taste of Latin America to Deal in the first ever Martha Trust Zumbathon |
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| Fitness instructors Jeni Dexter and Rebekah Lee-Castle from the Fitness Mix will be putting you through your paces with two and a half hours of this calorie-burning, body energising exercise. Both Jeni and Rebekah work at The Fitness Mix run by renowned fitness instructor Abi Reynaert. |
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The Zumba has been taking the world by storm, setting easy-to-follow dance moves to hypnotic Latin rhythms. So why not join us and experience a full Zumba workout for yourself at Northbourne Park School, Betteshanger on Saturday 9 July from 9.15am to 11.45am. |
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Tickets are just £6 and all proceeds will help Martha Trust transform the lives of people with profound physical and multiple learning disabilities. Sponsorship forms are available to anyone who’d like to raise even more money towards our work. |
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For details email our fundraising team or call 01304 610448.
Download a Booking Form > (PDF 200kb)
Download a Sponsorship Form > (PDF 200kb) |
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July 1st 2011 - Wine Tasting Event |
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| Join us at the stunning Salutation Gardens in Sandwich and Raise a glass in support of Martha Trust |
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| We’re hosting our very first wine tasting evening from 7pm on Friday 1 July at one of Kent’s most beautiful attractions, the Secret Gardens in Sandwich. |
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| You’ll be able to sample some magnificent wines presented by local wine company, Hercules Wine Warehouse and enjoy some light refreshments as you wander through the spectacular grounds of Salutation House. |
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Tickets for this unique event are just £12.50 in advance and £15 on the night and all proceeds will go towards Martha Trust.
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For details emailing our fundraising team, or call 01304 610448.
You can download a booking form here > |
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| This event is supported by the following companies: |
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| September 2011 - Monte Carlo Madness |
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| Find out more about our next big car challenge > |
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| In September 2011 we’re setting off on another hare-brained journey from Dover to Monte Carlo. The usual rules apply: cars must cost £100 or less with full tax and MOT, and each team must raise at least enough money to cover the costs of the journey. |
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| It’s likely to take around four days and we already have four teams sign up following last year’s Trail of 3 Cities. (See the videos here >) |
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So if you’re up for a challenge and don’t plan to spend 2011 glued to the sofa,
sign up now and have a great time supporting a great cause. |
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You can find out more about becoming involved with Monte Carlo Madness by
clicking here, or register your interest by emailing our fundraising team > |
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Monday March 28th - Martha takes to the catwalk |
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| Martha Trust, with the help of leading fashion show organisers Travelling Trends, will be showing off this season’s high street must-haves at massively discounted rates during an evening of fundraising and fashion. |
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| Bring along some friends and take your pick of the very latest trends over drinks and canapés, followed by a raffle and auction in aid of Martha. |
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| Doors open at 6.30pm and the show starts at 7.30pm on Monday 28th March at The Guildhall, Sandwich, Kent. Tickets, priced just £10, available in advance by calling Carol on 01304 610448 or by downloading an order form here > |
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| 2010 events |
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| Christmas Carol Service |
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The Thanet Male Voice Choir’s Christmas Concert is at St Mary's Church in Sandwich in aid of The Martha Trust on Friday December 17th starting at 7.30pm. At this Concert our special guests are the Cinque Ports Brass ensemble.
Tickets are £7.50 (which includes seasonal refreshment) and are available from The Sandwich Book Shop or by phoning 01843 226757 or 01304 612888. |
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| See the Thanet Male Voice Choir web site > (opens in new window) |
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Saturday 4th December - Christmas Carol Service & Market
We’re holding a carol service and Christmas market at the beautiful St George’s Church in Deal. The market will offer a range of festive goods and gift ideas - not to mention mince pies and mulled wine. |
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| It will be a great opportunity to see our new range of Christmas goods including our cards generously designed for us by Kent textile artist and regular Martha Trust volunteer, Katharine Dewick. |
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| The market will open from 11am onwards and the Carol Service will be held at 3pm to 4pm. Everyone is welcome. To give us an idea of numbers please call Carol Baalham on 01304 610447 or send her an email to register your interest. |
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| More details will be posted on our website nearer the time. |
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25th - 28th September - Trail of 3 Cities
Buy an old banger for £100 and join us in Dover for our next mad challenge across Europe! |
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| We will spend 4 days driving over 1,200 miles through France, Germany and Switzerland. Bring any vehicle as long as it costs less than £100, is taxed, insured and has a valid mot certificate. All cars will be auctioned in aid of Martha at the end of the challenge. Read more > |
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| Further info please contact Martha on 01304 610448 or email our fundraising team. |
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Saturday 24th July - 80s Exercise Extravaganda
Dust off those leotards because Martha is hosting an 80s Exercise Extravaganza. |
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| Leading local fitness instructor Abi Reynaert, will be demonstrating body combat, body conditioning, bootcamp, pilates, yoga and a 1000 calorie workout. Abi, who has ten years’ experience teaching group fitness, will run high and low impact versions of each session to suit all levels of fitness. |
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| Dressing up is optional while taking part costs £5 per person with all proceeds going to Martha. Spectators are welcome and refreshments will be available throughout the morning. |
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| The 80s Exercise Extravaganza takes place from 9am to 12pm at Warden House Primary School, Deal. To register your interest or to find out more email Carol Baalham or call her on 01304 610447. |
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Friday 2nd July - Odd Shoe and Wacky Hair Day
On Friday, 2 July 2010, school children around the County can support Martha by making a £1 donation in return for going to school with odd shoes and wacky hair. They could wear a trainer and a welly or just two different shoes – and who knows what can be done with a pot of hair gel! Teachers could also take part to make the day even more memorable! |
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| If you know a school who might like to take part, please contact Martha on 01304 610448 or email our fundraising team. |
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| Download an entry form by clicking here. |
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| 25th April - Virgin 2010 London Marathon |
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| Nick Pullen, Martha’s first time Marathon runner and long-time supporter has conquered the Virgin London Marathon. |
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| Despite a turned ankle around mile 5, and all the usual agonies of screaming muscles and exhaustion, Nick managed an impressive time of just 3 hrs and 37 mins, well ahead of the average marathon running time of 4 hrs 30 mins. Even more importantly for Martha, however, Nick has raised a fantastic £3,000 towards our work. |
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| In his final blog, Nick summed up his feelings about running the marathon in a quote from Sir Edmund Hillary: “It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves”. And in a thank you to everyone who sponsored him, Nick added: “You have helped me to raise £3,000 for the residents of Martha Trust who have to daily climb their own mountains.” |
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| Our heartfelt thanks to Nick Pullen and a request to anyone who may have a Marathon place for 2011 to consider running for the Martha Trust. |
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| You can still sponsor Nick by going to his his sponsorship page at JustGiving.com |
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| 2009 highlights |
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17th November – Ladies Lunch and Fashion Show.
The Channel Suite, Lea’s Cliff Hall, Folkestone. Two-course Lunch, fashion show, auction and raffle. Sponsored by Basepoint, Sure Slim, Debenhams, JC Office Supplies, The Art of Design, Lea’s Cliff Hall and Ella's Boutique. For more details please contact Martha on 01304 610448 or email our fundraising team. |
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