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Events around the Country
It is great to let others know what is happening elsewhere in the country. Not only does it help promote your event but also enables others to share your ideas.
Please let Sue Hale, Group Services Manager, have details and she will get them on to this page as soon as possible. Contact Sue on 0845 6520 443 or groups(at)uk-sands.org
Grand Union Canal Walk
Come and join family and friends of Heather Rous to welcome her home after her 146 mile walk in memory of her grandson James. She is aiming to raise £10,000 during this marathon walk.
Saturday 21st August at Brindley Place Bandstand, Birmingham City Centre
from 11am to 3pm
For more information please contact Lisa Brayshaw on 07878 349038
A Starry Night, Masquerade Ball
Swindon Sands are holding a Ball on Saturday 28th August at Alexandra House, Wroughton, Swindon
The evening starts at 7pm.
Tickets are £40, to include a BBQ buffet banquet, a welcome drink and a glass of wine with your meal, entertainment and a disco. There will be a raffle and a balloon release.
To buy your tickets or for more information please contact 01793 238788 or fundraising(at)swindonsands.org
Tayside Sands annual walk
On Sunday 12th September Tayside Sands are holding their 3rd annual walk to raise awareness of and funds for the Why17? campaign and the support they provide in the local area.
Starting at 12 noon you can join the walkers for the full 17k walk from Camperdown House, Dundee to the Dundee rail bridge and back again or you can just walk to the bridge. Food and drink will be provided at the half way point.
Sponsorship form are available but not essential, however each walker will be asked to pay an entry fee of £5.
For further details please contact Cheryl 07920 111483
Forget Me Not Fun Day
The Forget Me Not Fun Day from 11am - 3pm on Saturday 18th September is being run with East Berks Sands and Dedworth Green First School in Windsor to improve the services supplied to bereaved families at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough. It will incorporate a sponsored walk and many stalls including bouncy castles, tombolas, pick a duck, shoot out, archery etc!
Blackpool 12th Annual Remembrance Service
All families who have experienced the death of a baby are welcome to attend this non-religious service.
It is being held at Blackpool Winter Gardens, The Baronial Hall on Sunday September 26th at 3pm
For further information please contact Megan Murray on 01253 306877







