Smiley Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I know its probably wrong to focus in on one particular charity as there are many people on here who have felt the benefit of many great and worthwhile charities. However, many of those have been long established charities - hardly on the brink of closure. Personally I have been very lucky. My children were born healthy though they suffered from the worst form of disability possible - they are female. But hey-ho, one thing they do have is their sight - surely the greatest of gift of all. I have always donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care.... don't ask me why, it was a case of right time - right place when I was asked to help out. I regularly sold raffle tickets at work, donated ??2 a month direct debit and ran the GNR (like Henri) raising around ??500. I guess every little helps. But to me MCCC is a faceless charity. I have never donated to them for anything close to my heart - I just have. I know very little about where my money goes. And I don't know anyone who has benefitted. I'd therefore be interested in helping out VisionAid and invite others on here to do likewise. Not sure if Mike Hunt can assist - but my ??2 a month can be redirected by DD to Vision Aid and any other assistance I can help with please ask. It'd be great to have another Sportsman's Dinner - even if it was more low key than the last - I guess that every little helps. Could WWays not have the logo visible on here and treat VisionAid as the 2005/06 Recognised Charity for the site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2005 Good idea smiley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2005 race night, horwich? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Wanderer Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 How about a European Tour Sportsmans Night? No sit down meal but something like a good old Lancashire hotpot etc. I'm sure Horwich could organise a race night at RMI. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfc_sue Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I'll help peel taters for th'otpot, but as for helping to cook it, its a non goer, am shite at cooking. How about some of you guys doing it in just an apron? =P~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2005 i can do a race night no probs. we could make approx ??1000 in one night no probs. we'd do 8 races (with 8 horses) and sell each horse for ??5. the winning owner would win a prize (try and get something donated, or a couple of decent bottles of wine etc) During the races, you can bet on a horse for 50p each (or make it a quid). 1/2 the pot is shared between the winners (calm down fenny)1/2 goes to vision aid. if we could get 8 people to sell a race each, it would make it alot easier. i could get the RMI for feck all (I think) or maybe the Bridge in Horwich (i'd say a better option than RMI) (Greenwood will be closed) Or what about a venue closer to town?? We'd need to make sure the night is well supported 70 people + Let us know what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2005 if you can get 10ppl doing a little each, it is one of the easiest ways of raising ??1000+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfc_sue Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Count me in, happy to assist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Wanderer Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Count me in, happy to assist am I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zozzy Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Count me in, happy to assist am I? you mean Will I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Both I an Mrs CWP would be OK for a race night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtoe Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 sounds good, and i love my pastie and pea suppers btw can i wear my white fitted sheet on this race night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 Horwich - do we sell sponsorship for each race? ie. The Wanderersways Classic. The Anthony Cornwell Framing Chase? Sure I/we could sell off those to interested parties as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2005 Horwich - do we sell sponsorship for each race? ie. The Wanderersways Classic. The Anthony Cornwell Framing Chase?Sure I/we could sell off those to interested parties as well. aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2005 sponsoring a race brings in more dollars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2005 so when is it, horwich time maybe of the essence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2005 what about the saturday before Blackburn? or is that too soon? and where are we having it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 great idea smiley - thanks - been trying to get something together to raise some funds. righto guys, what needs doing? selling sponsorship for each race? venue? maybe a possibility of LLCC if needed - sure hilty will help out with that. advertising? sure we can get th'evenin news on board. smiley - I have a regular donation form - PM me with your works fax number and I'll send it on tomorrow - anyone else interested, let me have your contact details, and I'll send you a copy. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2005 another poss is tonge cricket club i know they have a room, and its not far out of town either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2005 bolton rugby club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 reet, who's sorting what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2005 reet, who's sorting what? horwich will supply the tapes ian/reebok voice can do the commentary you tell us when/where reet, thats sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 reet, who's sorting what? horwich will supply the tapes ian/reebok voice can do the commentary you tell us when/where reet, thats sorted that's management for you! I'll see if LLCC is free and get some dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted August 23, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2005 You dont need commentary. its already on the disk, with on screen race positions. we need, a big fcuk off tv, microphone/speakers and poss something to hook my dvd player upto some speakers. also some tote tickets (you can get em of ebay) 8 races sponsored 8 races sold (8 horses per race) 8 prizes for winning owners decent prize for the winner of race 9 (auction race) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted August 24, 2005 Moderators Share Posted August 24, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Race-Night-Horse-Tot...1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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