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News & Events - 2010

LAKE VYRNWY CHARITY WALK
5th JUNE 2010

THE START

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES
GLORIOUS SUNNY WEATHER ALLDAY LONG

A RECORD TOTAL OF 51 WALKERS & 3 DOGS COMPLETED
OUR 3RD CHARITY WALK AROUND THE BEAUTIFUL LAKE VYRNWY
SEEN BY EVERYONE AT ITS VERY BEST.
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WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUCE THAT A DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
FEATURING A SPECIALLY WRITTEN SONG BY JEFF GRANT ENTITLED
IT'S YOU
WHICH BRILLIANTLY CAPTURES THE MOOD OF THIS SUPER DAY
PRICE £5.00 INCLUDING P&P IN THE UK ONLY
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PUCHASE A COPY PLEASE RING US ON
01678 540494
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THE GALLERY

DIDN'T THEY ALL DO WELL

DVD, NOW AVAILABLE!!! SEE ABOVE FOR DETAILS

WELL DONE TO MICHELLE,DONNA, ANN & DOUG
WHO RATTLED THEIR COLLECTION BUCKETS AT EVERYONE
TO RAISE AN AMAZING £100.00

THE LUCKY WINNER OF THE LAKE VYRNWY CANVAS WAS
ANN WHITEHOUSE FROM ABERGYNOLWYN

Once again we wish to thank our brilliant volunteer back up crew for all their
hard work in making the day such a brilliant success

Eddie,Iain,& Colin on Marquee Erection & Transport.
Margaret, Sophia & Trish at Reception.
Stan,Tony,Colin,Jackie,Mike & Andy on Water Stations.
Dr Mike this years roving Medic.
Paul for Balloons, Banners, & "I DID IT" cards.
further details at www.illusionfx.co.uk
Jeff for filming the whole event,
DVD "NOW AVAILABLE!!! see above
courtesy of Jeff Grant at www.arenaproductions.co.uk
Derrick for loan of Marquee.
Adrian for stepping in at the last minute for the moving tribute.
Jackie, Judith & Paula for baking the superb cakes.
OUR THANKS ALSO TO
Buxton Water www.buxtonwater.co.uk,Coop Tywyn,Coop Dolgellau,
for donating bottled water.
Bay & Staff, The Old Barn Cafe Lake Vyrnwy for Refreshments.
Severn Trent Water for the use of facilities at the Lake
.
WITHOUT THE HELP OF ALL THESE WONDERFULL SUPPORTERS
WE JUST COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT.

COULD ALL WALKERS PLEASE TRY THERE VERY BEST
TO GET ALL SPONSORSHIP MONIES TO US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THAT
WE CAN LET EVERYONE KNOW THE FINAL TOTAL

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COFFE MORNING
TWO GATES RAGGED SCHOOL CRADLEY HEATH 30th APRIL
Once again our thanks to everyone who made this years event such
a great success and raised a superb £175.00 for the charity
a special mention to all the kitchen staff who worked so hard
also our thanks to everyone who gave items for the Raffle & Table Top Sale

Great Turnout

Raffle Prize What a great turnout
winner

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LAKE VYRNWY WALK 2010

We can now confirm that Saturday 5th JUNE
is when this years walk will take place at the Beautiful

LAKE VYRNWY POWIS

If you have never experienced the stunning location
at Lake Vyrnwy and would like a flavour of this wonderful area
click here
to see the film of our 2008 walk, featuring our Theme song
Step by Step, especially written & performed by
Loveshadow.

Sponser Forms are now available by either clicking the
" Contact Us" button above and entering your Email details
or by Telephoning Olga or Chas on 01678 540494.

Will all walkers who are taking part please be sure to register
between 09.30am & 10.15am at our reception tent located
in front of Severn Trent Water offices, near the top of the dam.
Post code Ref SY10 0NA

The walk will again proceed in a clockwise direction with a number
of Water Stations placed around the route.

This year our finish line base marquee will be positioned at the rear of
Severn Trent Water offices where we shall have complimentary
Tea, Coffee & Light refreshments available for all Walkers & Supporters.

After the event as a thankyou to everyone who completes the walk
we have decided to have a prize draw with one lucky walker
taking home this Superb 30"x 20" Canvas Print as a momento of the day.

Once again all the miles walked at this event will be pledged to the
IBTA Walk around the World for Brain Tumours.
(1 Jan to 6 Nov 2010)

Please check this page for further details of the walk as they become
available.

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2010
International Brain Tumour Awareness Week
(31 Oct to 6 Nov 2010)

Why not do something where you are to increase awareness of Brain Tumours

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