Recent past events

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KATIA in READING HALF-MARATHON
Sat 1st April 2012 - New supporter Katia Widlak (a UNISON local organiser) is entering a half-marathon in Reading, Berks aiming to fundraise over £200 for RASASC - do please sponsor her via Katia's online fundraising page at www.mycharitypage.com/KatiaWidlak (and ask all your friends to sponser her too!).  Outcome:  Katia completed the run in 2h:01m and raised over £250 online for us.

18TH AGM of RASASC
Tuesday 14th February 2012 - as usual, venue details are issued to a restricted invitation list. The Agenda will include the election of any new Trustees, and this year's guest speaker will be Susan Whitfield of Surrey PCT Community Health Harm Reduction Outreach Service. The event will also coincide with the publication of our next Annual Report.

RASASC UP KILIMANJARO !
Mid-January 2012
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Prior to the London Marathon 2012 our selected runner Nicola will spend some days trekking on Mount Kilimanjaro, the largest free-standing mountain in the world and the highest in Africa. A dormant volcano rising majestically from the rolling plains of Tanzania to a peak of 5,895m (19,341ft), well above the cloud line, Kilimanjaro's upper slopes are deceptively dangerous having claimed more lives than Everest. Camping in the wild and acclimatising over a few days, Nicola hopes to avoid altitude sickness and reach the summit in aid of RASASC. Donations in support of her double fundraising attempt can be made at www.mycharitypage.com/nicolahenderson or send a cheque to RASASC (Kilimanjaro Trek), PO Box 1009, Guildford, Surrey GU1 9EE, payable to RASASC. All donations in support, however small, are gratefully received.  Outcome:  Summit reached on Sun 16 Jan.

RASASC's 2011 WINTER FAIR
Sat. 10th December 2011 (10am-3pm)
The Guildhall, High Street, Guildford
Our annual winter fundraising event where you can stop for a refreshing cup of tea/coffee and a homemade cake, and buy gifts and artworks for sale. Other services will be available on the day too, such as Hand Massage and Nutrimetics. Meanwhile, if you’re having a summer sort-out would you like to donate any unwanted gift items for us to sell? We seek suitable ‘Good as New’ items such as DVDs, CDs, books, 2012 diaries,vouchers, chocolates, wine, toiletries, jewellery, gift sets, any nice new product items (not too large!). But no hats, clothes, shoes, furniture, bags, videotapes or imperfect items please… Contact our office to arrange gift item donating/collecting.

"FESTEN" - GUILDFORD SCHOOL of ACTING
Weds 16 - Sat 19 November 2011 (7.30pm nightly)
Ivy Arts Centre, Surrey University auditorium, Guildford
The 3rd year acting students at GSA are putting on five performances of “Festen”, a very dark play about rape and sexual abuse. RASASC assisted the students in its preparation with support and advice, and in return they will be making a collection for RASASC at the end of each performance. The Ivy Arts Centre, Surrey University auditorium, holds 200 people. The performances are Wed 16th to Sat 19th November, starting at 7.30pm (with also a matinee on Sat 19th at 2.30pm). The show is 1hr 40mins with a 15min interval. More details are on Surrey Uni's website, and tickets (£9 and £10) are available via the SU Box Office. Please note that the play contains adult scenes unsuitable for those under 18 years.

RASASC ATHENS RUNNER !
9am Sunday 13 Nov 2011
Marathon-Athens, Greece
As always, we are trying to raise extra funding to support vulnerable survivors. Now a fantastic ex-volunteer called Kimberley is going to run in the 29th Annual Athens Classic Marathon on 13th November for RASASC. Please do sponsor her with an on-line donation at www.mycharitypage.com/Kimberley or send a cheque to RASASC (Athens Marathon), PO Box 1009, Guildford, Surrey GU1 9EE, payable to RASASC. All donations in support, however small, are gratefully received.  Outcome:  Over £1,000 raised, a fantastic achievement!

  CROSS-CHANNEL SWIM FOR RASASC & other charities  
(new estim.) 12-18 Sept 2011
A four-person relay team will swim from Dover to Cap Griz Nez, France (a distance of 21 miles) on a day between 12-18 September (exact date dependent on weather and tide) to raise funds for six charities including ours. "Our" swimmer is Mark Donnison (partner of a RASASC Trustee). Team sponsorship page at www.justgiving.com/dannysfaultchannelswimteam details all the supported charities, also a free text donation facility you can use by texting DFCS69 ££££ to 70070. RASASC is also happy to receive cheques payable to RASASC, sendable to PO Box 1009, Guildford, Surrey GU1 9EE – Please write “Channel Swim” on back of cheque. Regular blogs on team preparations are at http://itsalldannysfault.wordpress.com.  Outcome:  Swim began at 12.30am on 15 Sept with reduced team of three. Only abandoned at 3.30am after official advice about dangers of continuing in choppy water. Nevertheless over £2,200 raised to share between charities.

Other past fundraising events

  ADIDAS 2011 WOMEN'S 5K CHALLENGE  
Sunday 11 September 2011
Hyde Park, London
The UK's best women-only fun run (5km, 3¼miles) raises huge sums for charity each year. Mother and daughter Sheila and Gemma are running for RASASC (Sheila, our ISVA, has a sponsorship page online at www.mycharitypage.com/Sheila4RASASC). Care to join them and fundraise too?  Details +outcome. 

  RASASC's 2nd SPONSORED BIKE RIDE (plus BBQ)  
Sunday 10 July 2011
32 mile cycle event organised by RASASC. Starts 10am from house in Woking, along the Basingstoke Canal north-east to the River Wey and then beside the River Thames to Clapham, London, with picturesque pitstops along the way.  Details +outcome. 

  CAR BOOT SALE for RASASC  
Sunday 19 June 2011 - Country Market, Bordon, Hants
A car boot stall in aid of RASASC at the Country Market, a mile north of Bordon, Hants by three of our volunteers. On offer will be books, curios and bric-a-brac. The Country Market (Osborne Farm, Kingsley, Bordon GU35 0QP) is the largest boot sale for many miles around.  Outcome:  £62 raised.

  ALEXANDRA ROSE SUPPORT DAY  
Sat. 18 June 2011 - Guildford High St.
RASASC takes to Guildford's historic cobbled High Street on Saturday 18 June collecting Alexandra Rose Charities donations (for whom 10% is forwarded). Alexandra Rose Day is a fundraising tradition that began in 1912 to mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival in England of the Danish Princess Alexandra (1844-1925), who married Queen Victoria's son Bertie (later Edward VII). A generous woman, rather than celebrate lavishly in 1912 Alexandra suggested instead the sale of artificial pink roses in aid of hospitals. Today the Alexandra Rose supports charities that get no national attention.  Outcome:  £154 raised.

  GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL TOWER ABSEILING  
Saturday 11th June 2011
Guildford Cathedral celebrates its 50th year with a Jubilee Fair for all the family - and includes three RASASC volunteers (Jodie, Holly and Chairperson Cathie Smith) abseiling down from its tower (160ft high!) to raise funds for us. The Jubilee Fair is free and has many attractions for children so do come and join us to cheer them on!  Read details +outcome. 

  GUILDFORD Annual 10km CHARITY WALK - New Route!  
Sunday 8th May 2011
Starts/ends at Shalford Park
10km (6 mile) walk organised by Guildford Rotary Club and Surrey Advertiser. New route for 2011 avoids St Martha's Hill. Free entry (each sponsored walker is responsible for collecting and forwarding monies to their chosen charity) - walk for RASASC solo, or with friends/family, or join a team entry. This year Sonja, our Mgmt. Coordinator, enters to raise £1,000 towards the cost of our having to relocate our office.  Read details +outcome. 

RASASC COOKERY DEMONSTRATION
Friday 25th March 2011 at 7 for 7.30pm
Venue: - private house in Guildford
Fundraiser organised by RASASC. Evening cookery demonstration by our volunteer Taryn (trained in cookery by Anthony Worrall Thompson). Taryn will show how to prepare various delicious dishes and desserts (some from our recent RASASC Recipe Book), and provide halftime tea/coffee and biscuits. Places are limited - just 20 tickets available at £35 each (price includes tasting of resulting dishes and accompanying wines). Contact us for further details including venue address.  Outcome:  £600 raised.

17TH AGM of RASASC
Tuesday 8th February 2011 - as usual, venue details are issued to a restricted invitation list. The Agenda includes the election of three new Trustees, and the guest speaker is Craig Jones, SARC Development Manager. Event coincides with publication of our latest Annual Report.

RASASC WINTER FAIR & BOOKLAUNCH
Saturday 6th November 2010 (10am-5pm)
The Guildhall, High Street, Guildford
Our annual winter fundraising event. Stop for a refreshing cup of tea or coffee, along with a homemade cake, and see our new publication "A Bit of a Stir" containing over 140 food & drink recipe suggestions by supporters. Also gifts and artworks for sale and other services on the day, such as Hand Massage and Nutrimetics. A4 poster.

Attending at 11am: Ann Milton MP (Health Minister)
and Cllr Marsha Moseley (Mayor of Guildford)
Eagle Radio Love Crew attending 11am-1pm

Tea • Coffee • Cakes • Gift Sales • Raffle • Nutrimetics Spot Competitions • Artwork Sale • Hand Massage

Use of the 16th century Guildhall (equally worth the visit to see) by kind permission of the Mayor of Guildford Borough Council. The event is organised by RASASC to raise funds and awareness, so do please contact us if you'd like to volunteer help on the day, or wish to donate items for the Raffle.