The Barely Born Appeal to raise the much needed cash for the new NICU at St Mary’s in Newport is in full swing again this year with tons of fundraising events taking pace over the next few months and new ways to help out. Cop a load of these.
WOULD LIKE TO FIRE WALK?
We want to encourage as many people as possible to register for the Isle of Wight Walking Festival’s Launch Fire Walk on 9 May 2009, 9.00 pm at Newport Quay.
Brave the glowing embers and walk over hot coals with bare feet. We already have three people on the Barely Born Fire Walking Team. Please join us.
BORN TO COLLECT
A big thank you to everyone for continuing to collect envelopes with stamps on for the appeal. We have raised £413 so far! This is quite an achievement. Please keep going as this really does provide vital funds for the appeal.
BORN TO E-BAY
Just to let everyone know that the Barely Born Appeal is now listed on E-Bay. This means that anyone can sell items on E-Bay and donate a percentage of the sale to the Barely Born Appeal.
Our E-bay volunteers are also happy to list donated items for you. Any donated items for E-Bay can be delivered to Fiona Collyer in the Barely Born Appeal Office, Child, Family and Therapy Services.
BORN TO GIFTAID
By supplying your Full Name, Address and Post Code, Signature and Date will increase your donation by 25% for the appeal. This means that the appeal can claim £1.25 for every £1 donated. Please ensure that you make the most of your donation by supplying this information.
BORN TO ANSWER
The Seaview Hotel is dedicating Quiz Nights to the Barely Born Appeal. The Quiz dates are Sunday, 22 March 2009 and Sunday, 19 April 2009. Teams of four, £2.00 entrance fee per person. There will also be a Cockney Auction at the end of the Quiz.
Please go along and support the hotel as it raises vital funds for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We have attended the Quiz before and it really is an enjoyable evening.
BORN TO QUESTION
Following the success of the Born to Think Quiz Night at the Riverside and the Born to Answer 60th Anniversary Quiz, Tracy Asher and Pete Skinner have kindly agreed to help organise another Quiz Night for the Barely Born Appeal.
The BORN TO QUESTION QUIZ NIGHT will be held on Friday, 27 February at 7.30 pm at the Riverside Centre, Newport. May we request that you enter in teams of four, £10 entrance fee per team and we are asking each team to bring along a raffle prize.
Please register your team no later than Friday, 20 February 2009 either by telephone on 01983 552264 or e-mail to [email protected]. Please come along and support this popular event. The last Quiz Nights were really successful. We look forward to seeing you!
BORN TO QUIZ
St Mary’s Social Club is hosting another Quiz Night and Raffle for the Barely Born Appeal on Friday, 6 March 2009 at 7.45 pm.
Teams of four are preferred although teams of no more than six are acceptable. Entrance is £1.50 per person and a buffet will be supplied. Teams are asked to bring along a raffle prize if possible.
To register your team, please contact George Risely on extension 4215 or via e-mail on [email protected].
BORN TO SPOOKY BOOGIE
Many thanks to Christine Lacey, Shirley Stables and Raphael Menacci for organising the Born to Spooky Boogie event to be held on Friday, 13 March 2008 at the Riverside Centre from 8.00 pm to 1.00 am.
Tickets are available from Christine Lacey and are £5.00 each. Fancy dress is optional. There will be a ‘lucky ticket’ prize presented on the night. This promises to be a really good evening. Please support Christine and her team and order your tickets now on extension 4908.
BORN TO RAVE
Thank you so much to organisers of the Under 18’s (4.00 pm to 8.00 pm) and Over 18’s (9.00 pm to 3.00 am) Born to Rave’ Event which will be held on Saturday, 14 March 2009 at Newport Football Club, St George’s Way, Newport.
£10.00 ticket entry in advance or £15.00 on the door. First 100 tickets sold come with free CD. Tickets are available from: Paramount Cafe, Shanklin News (Shanklin), AB News (Ryde), Theatre Mania, Generation (Newport), Blake News (Cowes), Seasons (Ventnor), The Cabin (Freshwater) and all Spar shops across the island.
Born to Rave will feature Hardcore Legend, Slipmatt, Random ?, Woggles, Phantom, Rian B, Parky, Davies and Ricky Redhead. Main MC is Charlie B with JMO and Redi’ Knight. For more information call 07542 982 939. Please note that ID will be required and everyone will be searched on the door.
BORN TO DINE
A wonderful ‘Born to Dine’ black tie event will be held in aid of the Barely Born Appeal at Cowes Yacht Haven on Saturday, 18 April 2009 at 7.30 pm.
Treat yourself to a fabulous, stylish three-course dinner. Ben DJ Glover from Galaxy FM will host the evening and there will also be a Grand Auction. Tickets are £30 each and are available from Fiona Collyer on extension 2264. Tables of 10 can also be booked.
BORN TO WALK
Get involved with the Isle of Wight Walking Festival. Join Maddison on Maddison’s Duck Feeding Walk on Monday 11 May 2009 at 11.00 am. Assemble in Big Mead Car Park. Join us as we walk around the picturesque park at Big Mead.
A chance to play in the playground before walking to the duck pond to feed the ducks. (Bring your own duck food). Booking is essential so please contact Kelly Morey on 07983 355622. There is no cost for the walk however a voluntary donation to the Barely Born Appeal would be gratefully received.
BORN TO WALK
Get involved with the Isle of Wight Walking Festival. The Princess Walk will take place on Sunday 24 May 2009 at Carisbrooke Castle Car Park and will commence at 11.30 am. This is a children’s Prince and Princess Parade around the outside of Carisbrooke Castle.
Everyone is encouraged to dress in their finery and bring a picnic to enjoy. Booking is essential so please contact Mari-Louise White on 07825 004224. There is no cost for the walk however a voluntary donation to the Barely Born Appeal would be gratefully received.
BORN TO WALK
Two young gentlemen, David Harrison and Graham Elliott will be walking around the Island for the appeal. David and Graham will walk 35 miles on 20 June 2009 and 35 miles on 21 June 2009. They will camp overnight in the Bouldnor/Ningwood area. If you see David and Graham during the weekend, please give them a wave!
BORN TO SHOW
Now in its eighth year, one of the largest and most popular Car Shows in the South of England promises this year to exceed all previous events both in attendances and the sheer variety of vehicles on display.
All types and categories of vehicles from veteran, vintage and classic eras, through custom and retro cars and motorcycles to specialist military and commercial classes. Included within the 800 or so exhibits expected to attend will be a large contingent of Minis in celebration of the 50th anniversary of this historic model while at the other end of the scale, a number of prestigious Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts – proclaimed in its day as the Best Car in the World – will also be in attendance.
This two day event opens on Saturday, 19 September 2009 at Newport Quay and moves to Ryde Esplanade on Sunday, 20 September 2009. The rising popularity of the show draws exhibitors and spectators from all over the UK and Europe. Both days are free entry for spectators. Exhibitors should contact the organise, Victor Gallucci on 020 8439 7871.
All proceeds from this Classic Car Extravaganza are donated to worthy Island Charities. Saturday’s show supports the Barely Born Appeal and Sunday’s show supports Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
Fiona Collyer, Business Manager/Fundraiser NICU.
