Hairdresser Mandy Foot is having her head shaved for charity in memory of her brother Dean Gregory.
Popular Shepton sportsman Dean died in September 2009, after a long brave battle against cancer. He was 37.
Dean was voted Whitstone’s Sportsman of the Year in 1988 and went on to play football for Wells, Shepton Mallet and Pilton, cricket for Cranmore and he was also a popular member of the UB8 skittles team. (more…)
Warmwell Racing Stables & Stud are delighted to announce that their Charity Open Day is being held on Sunday 29th July from 2pm – 4.30pm.
Meet the horses and jockey’s and see the everyday running of the yard. Displays, side-shows, raffle and free car park. Proceeds from the day will go to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
For more information please contact: Helen Nelmes on 01305 852254 (more…)
CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners of this week’s draw:
JACKPOT £1,000.00 MR K A STONE
2ND PRIZE £ 250.00 V ROMANI, POOLE (more…)
A significant part of the Charity’s work involves the help of volunteers. We are extremely fortunate to have a wonderful team of existing volunteers who regularly donate their time. We have a busy few months ahead of us as the summer season begins and we are looking to recruit NEW volunteers to join our team. There are a variety of things you could do to help us, some of which include:
Event Support – attend events on our behalf, sell merchandise and meet the public
Box Collectors – help us collect existing and distribute new collection boxes to outlets in your area. (more…)
Join us for a quiz night on Saturday June 16th at Canford Cliffs Village Hall (7pm) in support of Barry Light’s www.60in60at60.com challenge which is raising funds for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Mosaic, the Wessex Autistic Society, Team PB and Wateraid.
Teams will consist of 4 – 6 people and for just £10 per person you can expect a great night of fun and a fish and chip supper. Bring your own drink on the evening! To book your team, simply call: Louise on: 07708 900709 or Ade on: 07900 340476 . Alternatively email: louise_ft@hotmail.co.uk or ade@runyersocksoff.com
Don’t forget to mention that you saw this advertised on the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance website or Facebook page. (more…)
CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners of this week’s draw:
JACKPOT £1,000.00 G C SLOWEY, MINEHEAD
2ND PRIZE £ 250.00 R & S KNIGHT, POOLE (more…)
Don’t forget that there is another fantastic fundraising day taking place on Sunday May 20th! Apart from our Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge, the annual RITS Day will once again be full of action and entertainment, raising funds for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Last year, this amazing group of people donated £9,000 to the Charity and this year’s entertainment line-up, looks incredible!
Riders In The Sky was formed after Lee Baker was killed on 8th November 2010. He was a good friend, brother, son and father. Lee was a keen motorcyclist and was also a dedicated charity supporter, raising money for a variety of causes.
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There were great celebrations at Beer Club last Friday evening when the Axe Valley Runners (AVR) were delighted to hand out a record sum of over £42,000 to 52 various groups.
On top of this sum AVR had previously paid £3,300 for a substantial upgrade to the footpath linking the Fountain Head at Branscombe to the main coastal path as part of the Grizzly strategy of bringing benefit to the local community.
The Seaton and District Hospital League of Friends were given the largest donation of £10,000 towards the Seaton Home Health Care Service that enables people to die peacefully in their own homes . (more…)
Allum & Sidaway, an independent, family run jewellers established in 1942 are setting themselves a challenge to celebrate their 70th Anniversary this year.
Raising funds for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, all five of the company’s stores will ask their customers for donations and sponsorship as they undertake a 70 mile bike ride at the prestigious Thruxton Race Circuit on July 8th 2012.
The five stores, located in Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Salisbury, Dorchester and Ringwood aim to raise as much as possible for the Charity via the bike challenge and will also be donating the proceeds from watch batteries sold during the month of June. (more…)
Join in the fun on Saturday 23rd June for a Charity Football Fun Day taking place at Donhead Sports Club, Charlton, Nr Shaftesbury from 11.00am.
This event will be supporting the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Macmillan Cancer Support.
There will be a six-a-side Football Tournament during the day which kicks off at 9:00am. The final will take place at 1pm and the presentation at 1.30pm. (more…)
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