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Swindon Charity Ball Runvember returns for 2016 Dashing through the
applications needed
Plans are underway for the snow for Swindon’s
2017 Swindon Charity Ball, with annual Santa Run
organisations based in Swindon and
around Wiltshire encouraged to Swindon’s premier Santa fitness
apply to be a beneficiary. event is back on Sunday 4 December
Organised by Rotary Swindon and to get you fit for the holiday season
the Swindon Marriott hotel, with when the fifth Santa Run around
support from local businesses, the Lydiard Park takes place in aid
Charity Ball began in 1989 and to of Wiltshire Air Ambulance and
date has raised £770,000. Swindon Carers Centre.
Application forms need to reach November is dedicated to running trusty pair of speedos and is Organised by Rotary Club of
the charity ball’s secretary before 10 if you are Alan Butler from Royal not unaccustomed to running Swindon Phoenix, the 5km course
November. For application details Wootton Bassett, as his RunVember challenges. In 2014 he ran a includes a shorter routes of 2km and
and forms, contact Sue Harding via: challenge returns in support of the total of 760 miles in the 30 days 3km and for those pushing a pram
[email protected] Threshold Housing Link. of November, with 227 of those or who have very young children,
For those unfamiliar with Alan coming in the last week alone. you can run, walk, jog or stroll.
Fringe launches Kickstarter and his challenge, Runvember is In 2015, the challenge was taken Last year’s event raised almost
The Swindon Fringe Festival is almost exactly what it says on up by over 150 people across £6,400 for local causes including
coming back in 2017, and organisers the tin; 30 days of running any the Swindon and Royal Wootton Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Breast
have launched a crowd-funding distance you choose from one Bassett area and raised money Cancer Now.
campaign to help fund another year mile minimum to 50 or more, with for Christmas Care. This year, over Santa suits for the adults and
of the popular arts event which will some key events throughout the 200 people had already signed up youths are provided on the day, and
run from 1 to 9 April. month to help you along your way on the Runvember Facebook page children will receive Santa hats.
Applications for artists to perform including a swimsuit run through by mid-October, with some even There is a Zumba warm up at
at the festival opened on 30 Swindon on 13 November. taking on the challenge early. 10.45am and Father Christmas
September and will close on 13 The entry fee is simple; you have Runvember 2016 is raising money aboard his trusty sleigh will fly in
November, with funds raised via the a Runvember stamped box which for Threshold Housing Link, a local before the event start at 11am.
campaign going towards artist fees you must fill with non-perishable independent charity which provides Entry fees are adult: £15; youth:
and organisational costs. Volunteers food and items from a pre- emergency, short, medium and long £8; child: £5; infants are free, as is
are also needed to help run and determined list such as sleeping term accommodation to single the family dog who must be on a
promote events during the festival. bags, roll mats and wet wipes. homeless people in Swindon. lead at all times.
For more information, visit: Mr Butler can be seen regularly For more information visit: To sign up go to:
www.madamrenards.co.uk competing at local races in his www.runvember.co.uk www.swindonsanta.org.uk
Freedog trampoline centre launch Mad March Hare 10 to be
SEND sessions a colourful celebration

Sunday 26 March 2017 is a big
day for the Mad March Hare which
will see runners, walkers and
dog owners gather for the tenth
anniversary of the event organised
by Swindon volunteers in aid of
Breast Cancer Now.
All-comers are being asked to
support this community event
covering a 5k or 10k route around
West Swindon and Lydiard Park, 2016: Marion collects her ninth
starting and finishing at Lydiard MMH medal for her collection
Park Academy in Grange Park.
The aim is to take the fundraising everybody and raises funds for a
The Freedog Urban Activity Centre everybody to be able to enjoy total since 2007 to over £100,000. great charity.”
at Kembrey Park now offers sessions Freedog to its maximum potential There are many loyal supporters The organising team would like
for Special Educational Needs & and that involves being inclusive who return time and time again. to hear from anyone else who like
Disabilities (SEND). and flexible to the needs of all.” Marion Thomas, 75, who has taken Marion has taken part each year.
Hosted by trained members of There is a maximum of 60 spaces part every year said: “I’ve done Contact them via the website or call
Freedog staff, all aspects of the available, so booking for this session both the 5km and 10km distances. 0845 680 8064
centre are offered to individuals, is vital by calling 01793 251555 or Mad March Hare is a really well Register to take part in MMH10
groups and families. Dive into visiting Freedog at Unit 30, Techno organised event that welcomes www.madmarchhare.org.uk
the foam pit and bounce on the Trading Estate, Kembrey Park,
trampoline, users are encouraged to Bramble Road, Swindon, SN2 8HB.
use the park to its full capacity. The The session costs £10 per person,
staff work with the user to tailor plus £2 for Freedog non-slip socks. Go quizzical with MMH & Breast Cancer Now
activities as flexibly as possible, One carer/responsible adult can Quiz Night in the Winners Lounge at Swindon Town FC
taking into account any sensory bounce free of charge with each Wednesday 9 November, 7.30pm.
needs, to enable participation for SEND user, but will still need to Form a team of 6 to 8 members or join one on arrival. Tickets at £6.50
all. purchase Freedog socks. includes supper. Licenced bar and raffle in aid of Breast Cancer Now
Freedog marketing manager Find out more about at: www.madmarchhare.org.uk
Andrew Cox said: “We want www.freedog.com/swindon
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