and other
Rotary Charities
The 16th Run had an amazing 82 entries which is a dozen or so more than any Run to date. Unfortunately, there were also a large number of "no-shows", so we were only 67 on the day, which didn't break any records. The weather was dry, but with a very chilly wind although this didn't stop everyone from enjoying their day out.
No-one got lost - at least no-one who admitted it anyway, and the marshals kept order at the stops on the way round. The cream teas provided as usual by Magna Ladies were very welcome and the organiser's heartfelt thanks go to them and especially to Jill (and Lawrie) Smith for allowing the use of their home for the tea and prize-giving.
At the Magna meeting on 12th August, a cheque for £2,600 will be presented to JDRF's representative, Nicole Gerrard, who braved the chill winds of Paulton's Park over the lunch stop to talk to those taking part.
Thank you to everyone who took part and we hope to see you all again.......
NEXT
YEAR
The 17th Run will take place on the 15th May 2011, which is the weekend of the Beaulieu Autojumble. This means that, for those who wish, the two events can be fitted into one weekend! We hope that this will suit our continental friends and that they will be able to join us, ferry timetables permitting.
The brochure with full details and the entry form, both in PDF format, will be available here by Christmas. The main mailshot will be posted in mid-March.
Mike
Sullivan
Prize giving
Debbie Coleman receives the trophy for the President James with Richard Slatter from Milton
Oldest car in the event - a 1909 Renault AX. Keynes and the trophy for the Farthest distance travelled to the event.
President James with Gill Essom's team and the trophy
for the best Period Dress.
Mark Anderson of Cheshunt, the Patrick Cullimore, the winner
winner of the Quiz. of the Skills test.
(I can't seem to get rid of the guy in the purple?/pink? sweatshirt as he's hanging on to the trophy or the winner in every shot!)
For a report of 2009's Run see this page.
The Charity
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
JDRF is the only organisation in the world whose primary
objective is to find the cure
for type 1 diabetes and its complications.
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, life threatening condition which has a
life-long impact on
those diagnosed and their families.
It normally strikes children and stays with them for the rest of their
lives.
Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune condition and is not caused by eating the wrong foods or by anything the child or parents did or did not do. People with type 1 diabetes rely on multiple finger prick blood tests and insulin injections every day just to stay alive - until we find the cure.
Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune condition and is not caused by eating the wrong foods or by anything the child or parents did or did not do. People with type 1 diabetes rely on multiple finger prick blood tests and insulin injections every day just to stay alive - until we find the cure.
The condition affects about 350,000 people in the UK, 25,000 of them children. The South Coast of England has one of the highest rates of type 1 diabetes in the UK.
For almost 40 years JDRF has been fundamentally involved in the delivery of advances in this field; seeking out, assessing and monitoring the best science to drive the breakthrough and improve the management of type 1 diabetes and we will ultimately cure the condition.
For more information on JDRF or type 1 diabetes please contact :
JDRF South Coast, 59a Leigh Rd, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9DF
023 8061 6622 southcoast@jdrf.org.uk www.jdrf.org.uk
The Sponsor
Paultons, the Family Theme Park
Paultons,
the Family Theme Park, has been a firm family
favourite for
many years. With attractions ranging
from exciting rides, such as the Cobra and Edge, to delightful gardens,
birds and animals,
all set in 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New
Forest National Park,
there?s something for all ages, from toddlers to grandparents.
The Park boasts an extensive collection of exotic birds and animals, which includes emus, meerkats, wallabies and giant tortoises, not forgetting the penguins who keep guests entertained in their spectacular pool with an underwater viewing area and keeper talks twice a day.
To mark the Park's 25th anniversary in 2008, a fascinating Floating Globe was installed in the entrance plaza. Made of solid granite, the 6.5 tonne globe is the largest of its type in the UK, yet it "floats" on jets of water and can be turned with the touch of a finger!
Each year since 1994 Paultons has played host to the annual Rotary "Kids Out", a National Event when children with special needs are given the time of their lives by Rotarians. We are pleased to say that we are looking forward to welcoming them again in 2010 for their 17th annual visit!
The Park boasts an extensive collection of exotic birds and animals, which includes emus, meerkats, wallabies and giant tortoises, not forgetting the penguins who keep guests entertained in their spectacular pool with an underwater viewing area and keeper talks twice a day.
To mark the Park's 25th anniversary in 2008, a fascinating Floating Globe was installed in the entrance plaza. Made of solid granite, the 6.5 tonne globe is the largest of its type in the UK, yet it "floats" on jets of water and can be turned with the touch of a finger!
Each year since 1994 Paultons has played host to the annual Rotary "Kids Out", a National Event when children with special needs are given the time of their lives by Rotarians. We are pleased to say that we are looking forward to welcoming them again in 2010 for their 17th annual visit!