Southwell Care Project
Serving adults with learning disabilities in Nottinghamshire
Telephone 01636 819066

Tonya's Challenge 2010

John  O'Groats/Land's End Challenge

An SCP Challenge

Friday 6th August - Coffee morning, The Newark Pod

• Cake
• Bric-a-brac
• Guess the weight of the big bag of Strawberries
• Find the Treasure...
• Crafts in General
• Christmas Cards (handmade)
• Birthday Cards (handmade)
• Guess the name of the Bear (Donations of a cuddly bear or similar animal)
• Tombola - (Good quality gifts)
• Raffle - (ideal raffle prizes, wine, chocolates, boxed toiletries, ect.).
• Books for Sale (Any good quality books - general interest)
• Balloons for entrance of the doorway

Any other ideas welcome.

Thank you!!

"Astounding Success"

Almost 1,000 riders participated in the event last month - double last year's figure - raising over £10,000 for Southwell Care Project (SCP).

"We were hoping for 800 entrants so it exceeded out expectations," commented organiser Anna Joyce. "It was a great day and we'd really like to thank not only the participants but also the many marshals along the route; and so many local people who have contributed food and drink for the riders at Gunthorpe, Epperstone, Thurgarton, Morton, and not forgetting the legendry chocolate chip cookies from the Waggon and Horses in Halam given out at our refreshment stop in Halloughton Woods.

This event has involved all kinds of people in our community including more than 250 local school children and their families who tackled the five or ten mile distances and has brought in much needed funds for this dynamic charity".

Cyclists travelled from far and wide to take part this year, including Richard Frost who had journeyed up from the Hampshire coast. "I've travelled a long way for this event," he said, "but it's always worth it. Great course; spectacular views. I'll definitely be back next year." Another rider, Gill Cartwright, described Tonya's Challenge as "the best organised charity bike ride we've ever done. Lovely!"

The organisers would also like to thank Nottinghamshire Police for their hard work and support before and during the event, and the many farmers and landowners who offered support and allowed access to enable Simon Carr the route designer to place over 200 signs to prevent the cyclists from getting lost.

Tonya's Challenge is now looking for a local business to sponsor the event to help it continue as the largest off road bike ride in the Nottinghamshire sporting calendar. For further details please contact Anna Joyce on 07723 455159 or Steve Shatwell on 01636 819066.

Bev and Vance Owen's Cycle Ride

In order to achieve 1,000 miles in just 9 days, Bev and Vance Owen will be averaging on 115 miles every day, over some of the toughest climbs in the country. As this is a once in a lifetime challenge they are counting on your support to raise as much money for Southwell Care Project as possible.

If you would like to support Bev and Vance you can donate online, simply visit:

www.virginmoneygiving.com/vanceandbevowen

Alternatively, you can make donations in the Gift Aid envelopes around Southwell or by popping into The Southwell Care Project offices at 14 Westgate, Southwell NG25 0JH

For more information about the ride please visit www.rideacrossbritain.com

Do you fancy a challenge ?

Whatever you have fancy challenging yourself to do, how about raising some sponsorship for the Project at the same time? Whether its an abseil, a bungee jump, a marathon bike ride or a long distance run please get in touch with Steve on 01636 819066.

We will happily provide all the Sponsor Forms, admin back up etc and make the whole process as smooth as possible. We may even be able to arrange free entry into the challenge for you.