Local and National Charity Events

Local and National Charity Events

Saturday 3rd March 2012, Fund Raising QUIZ (Trivia Night) for The Family Contact Centre of Cemberley at St Mary's Church Centre, Park Road, Camberley. GU15 2SR. Tickets £10 including supper. Contact Jenny on 01344 488303 with your ticket orders.

Tuesday 6 March Sebastian's Action Trust's Ladies Lunch, 12.00noon Caldesi Restaurant (owned by Giancarlo, Restaurateur). Caldesi in Campagna, Old Mill Lane, Bray, Berkshire. Join SAT for a stunning three-course lunch £35. For more details, contact Jess at the Trust on 01344 622500.

Wed 14 March -  An exclusive Charity Private View to the The Affordable Art Fair. Tickets to the Private View  benefit the different charities each year, this year it will be St Mungo's.  Tickets cost £25 and are also valid for the entire Fair which runs from 15 - 18 March. Held at  Battersea Park, London SW11. Artwork to suit every taste and pocket on offer at this popular fair. 120 galleries will exhibit paintings, sculpture, photography and original prints - all priced between £100 and £4,000.

Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th March Sports Relief,  an initative of the Comic Relief. Run a Mile or participate in other games and sports. Funds go to initiatives and projects that help to create real and lasting change and ultimately work towards transforming the lives of poor and vulnerable people in the UK and across the world.

Mid March Red Nose Day is a day like no other when the country gets together to do something funny for money and change countless lives in the process (N.B. not on in 2012) . It all culminates in a live TV show on the BBC with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment. All the fun and mayhem helps to raise cash and transform lives across the UK and Africa. Red Nose Day is an initative of the Comic Relief Charity funds year-round initiatives and projects that help to create real and lasting change and ultimately work towards transforming the lives of poor and vulnerable people in the UK and across the world.

27-29 April,  Swimathon, the world's largest charity swimming event, takes place across the UK in nearly 600 pools. Funds raised go to the Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Swimathon Foundation.

5 May 7.00pm to 1.00am Olympic Heroes Fundraising Ball for Christopher's Smile. Venue the Wentworth Banqueting Hall. The evening will commence with a drinks reception followed by a specially selected 3 course dinner. We have fundraising activities including a live auction and musical entertainment for you to dance the night away. £70 per person. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Saturday 19th May   - Meadow Madness, Christchurch Meadows, Reading (part of the Reading Children's Festival) Support AWBS ABc to read's stall and story telling. Also circus shows and workshop, climbing wall, rides and inflatables.

Saturday 19th May, 2012, Open Day at Sebastian's Action Trust 's The Bluebells, Popham Lane, North Waltham. A chance to come and view the fantastic facilities at the holiday respite house.

Sunday 20th May, 2012 Crown & Tiara Jubilee Walk, Windsor. Family-friendly Jubilee themed event and walk 7 or 13 miles through Windsor and the Crown Estate.

Sunday 3 June June 1-5.30pm - Garden Party Royal Holloway, University of London. An annual event in aid of the Mayor of Runnymead's three local charities. Craft and local community stalls, children's activities and shows, music, raffle and talks. Tours of the Picture Gallery and Victorian buildings. Cream teas and BBQ.

9-10 June  2012 Nightrider event - a cycling challenge taking place in London. The 100 km bike ride will tour the capital's most famous landmarks, including Tower Bridge, London Eye and the Royal Albert Hall to name but a few. Ride for Surrey charity Eikon.

Mid June, Windlesham Village Picnic -  Christopher's Smile in attendance. Contact  Karen Capel Email: Work Tel: 01276 475 319 Mobile Tel: 07771 577 710 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Third week in June Midnight - Midnight Walk for Ladies Only. 10 mile loop around West Byfleet, Weybridge and Brooklands to raise money for the Woking and Sam Breare Hospices.

Early July - Black Cherry Fair. Join White Lodge Centre at this annual fun-filled family event. Come and support us at our stall whilst enjoying the fairground, arena events and music. All are welcome to wave and cheer at the ‘Musicals' themed float as it passes through the town in the procession.

Early July - British London 10K Run
The Official ASICS British 10K London Run attracts runners from all over the world, including current Olympic and World champions, who run shoulder to shoulder with charity fun runners and fitness enthusiasts. Runners sought to help raise essential funds for White Lodge Centre. Registration fee £20 / Minimum sponsorship £250. For further information call 01932 567131 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Early September  - White Lodge to White Cliffs Cycle
Led by an experienced and friendly Ride Manager, this two day cycle ride coves 120 miles from White Lodge Centre in leafy Surrey to the iconic and spectacular White Cliffs of Dover in Kent. This challenge will include parts of the 2012 Olympic Road Race route, the beautiful Surrey Hills and North Downs and an overnight stop in the classic spa town of Tunbridge Wells, before the final push to the coast through the lovely country lanes of Kent. This is a moderate cycle ride suitable for keen cyclists, and less experienced riders looking for a challenge!
Registration fee: £99  Minimum sponsorship: £800. For information and to register please contact Ride2Raise:
Tel: 01306 509 147 or visit www.ride2raise.co.uk

mid September 2011 - Adidas Women's 5K London Hyde Park (Run for White Lodge Centre)
The Adidas Women's 5K Challenge is a fun run for women of all ages taking place in Hyde Park, London. This is one of the biggest women-only fun runs in the UK. This race suits all whether you are running to beat last year's PB, running for the very first time or planning to just get round. For further information call 01932 567131 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

mid September,  Sunningdale Area Carnival - Help run a stall for Christopher's Smile or help us promote our Craft Fayre.

mid to late September, Sebastian's Action Trust  -  Help organize or participate in the fourth annual golf day at Mill Ride, Ascot. Contact Sue Guild Work Tel: 01344 622 500 Mobile Tel: 07763 984 655 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Third Sat September 11.00am-4.00pm - Eton College Community Fair  - The fair is a unique combination of town and gown - a special day devoted to fund raising not just by the boys of Eton College but also by the 60 or so outside charities who run stalls to raise money for their own funds. Attractions include bands, a mini-funfair and a huge jumble sale in School Hall. Support ABC to read's stall at Eton with books, games.

Early  October, 2011 - Quest Riding for the Disabled Sponsored Ride, the major event to raise funds towards of livery costs and other costs of ponies. Different rides for experienced riders, families, and trail for lead rein riders. AWBS Charity in 2009-2010. Contact Caroline Grant on 01276 858348 / 07770 755584

Early October, 10-4 Surrey Second Hand Rose Designer Clothes Sale in aid of the Children's Trust. All you have to do is go through your wardrobe and take out any items that you don't want (and are new or nearly new and still in good condition). If you are looking to sell your designer clothes, you will receive 75% of the profit and 25% will be donated to The Children's Trust.Venue: Pennyhill Park Hotel, London Road, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5EU, Ticket price: £7 per person For more information or to donate your unwanted items please contact: Julia Hart on 01252 375288 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Early October -  ABC (Assisting Berkshire Children) to read - Help organize or participate in the Annual Quiz Night. 7.00pm Contact Tessa Dove Work Tel: 01189 511 336 Mobile Tel: 07913 986 005 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mid October, 2011 - Quest Riding for the Disabled Sponsored Ride, AWBS Charity in 2009-2010.

Mid October - The Asthma Gift Fair, The Hurlingham Club, Ranleigh Gardens, London SW^

Early November November, our own AWBS Holiday Craft and Gift Fayre at Ascot Racecourse, 9.30am to 3.00pm to raise funds for local charities.

Early  November, Christopher's Smile - Help organize or participate in a fundraising luncheon event.

Sunday November 20th, Sunninghill Victorian Street Fayre with proceeds to Sebastian's Action Trust.

Saturday 19 November, 2011 - One World Christmas Fair, Oxford Town Hall, 10am to 4.30pm

Sat 26th to Sun 27th November, Chelsea Psychic Garden Christmas Fair, London, 10am to 4pm both days

Sat 26th November Magdalen College School Christmas Fair, Oxford, 12pm to 4.00pm

Monday and Tuesday, 28th to 29th Nov, The British Red Cross Christmas Market, Guildhall, London 28th 5.30pm to 9.00pm, 29th 10.30am to 8.00pm

Monday 5 December, Wellbeing of Women Chrstmas Fair, Draper's Hall, Throgmorton St, London, EC2 2DG 11am to 8.00pm

Tueasday 6 December, The Christmas Cocktail (Save the Children), The Banqueting House, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ER 1.00pm to 9.00pm