Magpas Events
Magpas holds a number of exciting events across the East of England, from talks to presentations and great fundraising events!
If you would like to host an event to help raise funds for the charity, please contact 01480 371060 or email info@magpas.org.uk
If there are any events on this calendar which you, your friends and families would like to attend we would be delighted to hear from you.
Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Events
Charity Car Boot Sale for Magpas and Papworth Hospital will be continuing with the indoor car boot sales in Papworth Village Hall in 2012. The money raised will be donated to both charities.
Venue is Papworth Village Hall. Time: 8am – 12pm. Entrance Fee .30p; £5.00 per pitch, no need to book in advance. For more details and information please call Derek Allgood on 01480 462784
Quote from Derek Allgood “As a retired lorry driver I understand the importance of Magpas’ services and I personally know people that the charity has saved. I owe my life to Papworth Hospital for the treatment I received 18 months ago, by supporting our charity boot sale everyone that attends either as a seller or a buyer will be helping to save lives”
Wednesday 29th February, 2012 – Soham Rotary Club Presentation
Soham Rotary Club presenting Magpas with funds raised at Christmas Carol Concert and Christmas Street Collections. Venue: Cherry Tree, Soham at 7.30pm
Tuesday 6th March, 2012 – The Pheonix School, Willingham
Magpas giving a talk to the school
Tuesday 6th March, 2012 – Over 60′s Club
Magpas accepting cheque and a talk being given to the Over 60′s Club at Needingworth Village Hall from 2pm onwards
Sunday 18th March, 2012 – Huntingdon Garden & Leisure
Fundraising collection at Huntingdon Garden & Leisure from 10am to 4pm
Thursday 22nd March, 2012 – Italian Dinner & Dance
More details to follow shortly on this exciting event which is being organised by Huntingdon Rotoract
Friday 30th March, 2012 – Methodist Church Hall, Buckden
Hot Chocolate morning from 10am – 11.30am. £1 entrance fee which includes hot chocolate and slice of cake
Saturday 31st March, 2012 – Bygones & Organs Extravaganza
The annual Little Downham’s annual Bygones and Organs Extravaganza in aid of Magpas’ lifesavers will be on 31 March 2012. This will be the 20th year the event has been held. Last year an amazing £1,647 was raised! The event will take place in Little Downham Village Hall on 31st March 2012 from 10:00 – 17:00.
Every year people from far and wide congregate at Little Downham Village Hall to show off their musical organs, display treasured collectables, cars, tractors etc. At the end of the event there will be a large raffle with prizes that are donated by people in the community.
Saturday 31st March, 2012 – Spring Craft Fair
This event is being held at Burleigh Community Centre, St. Ives. Stalls selling home produce and hand-made gifts including candles, jams, sweets, jewellery, cakes. Entry is free. Refreshments will be available. Money being raised to Magpas. For poster of event click here
Sunday 1st April, 2012 – Soham Methodist Church
Magpas to give 5 – 10min talk within the Sunday Service which is scheduled for 10.00-11.00am
Friday 6th April, 2012 – Huntingdon Garden & Leisure
Fundraising day at Huntingdon Garden & Leisure from 10.00am – 4.00pm
Monday 9th April, 2012 – Huntingdon Garden & Leisure
Fundraising day at Huntingdon Garden & Leisure from 10.00am – 4.00pm
Wednesday 18th April, 2012 – Magpas Golf Day
Event to be held at St. Ives Golf Club. Tee off from 8am. Tickets are now available £160 for a team of four; £45 for individuals. Stapleford competition including “Funnies” with prizes. Ticket price includes two course buffet, prize giving and live music. For further details please contact Amelia on 07833 465158 or ajgreenwood@live.co.uk For Poster of the event click here
Monday 23rd April.2012 – Huntingdon Garden & Leisure
Fundraising day at Huntingdon Garden & Leisure from 10.00am – 4.00pm
Monday 7th May, 2012 – Huntingdon Garden & Leisure
Fundraising day at Huntingdon Garden & Leisure from 10.00am – 4.00pm
Friday 18th May, 2012 – ‘The Ultimate Workshop & Interior Design Show’
This event is being held at Bourn Golf & Leisure Club. Live design show. Meet the exhibitors. Free goody bag. Admission £10 in advance from www.cambridgeinteriordesigns.com or call 01954 212486. A percentage of the ticket sales will be donated to Magpas, the Emergency Medical Charity. More details to follow
Sunday 20th May, 2012 – Charity Football Match
A Charity Football Match being held at Carrow Road, Norwich City Football Club. Magpas to have a stall there. For post of event click here
Friday 25th May, 2012 – Green Day
Everyone/everywhere – wear green for the day and pay £1 for the privilege. Call us on 0300 3214971 for your Magpas pack
Saturday 2nd June, 2012 – Girton Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
A family fun day to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee is being held at Girton Recreation Ground, Cambridge. Magpas will have a stand at the fayre.
Monday 4th June, 2012 – Huntingdon Garden & Leisure
Fundraising day at Huntingdon Garden & Leisure from 10.00am to 4.00pm
Sunday 10th June, 2012 – Captains Golf Day
Magpas will be at the Captains Day, Menzies Cambridgeshire Hotel & Golf Club, Bar Hill, CB23 8EU
Saturday 23rd June, 2012 – Swavesey Festival Celebrations
The venue for this event is still to be confirmed.
Thursday 28th June, 2012 – 54 Hole Golf Challenge
Three rounds of golf throughout the day with each participant getting sponsored. Food provided for all participants. Guests invited to participate Venue: Menzies Cambridgeshire Hotel & Golf Club, Bar Hill, CB23 8EU
Saturday 30th June to Sunday 1st July, 2012 – Skydive Weekender
After the success of last summer’s official Magpas Sky Dive, a new date has been set for this year. At the end of June 2011, a group of 17 supporters decided to do a jump and raised almost £5,500 for The Emergency Medical Charity. It started off as the brain child of award winning Cambridgeshire Business owner Sue Papworth, who runs Toad’s School of Driving. A group of Sue’s pupils signed up for the event (together with Sue) and soon other local businesses and students came forward to jump 15,000 feet. For example, Adam Fernandes from WKH Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, Kathryn Fletcher from Cambridge Business for Breakfast, Jacqui Kemp Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner and even Magpas Chief Executive Daryl Brown joined in on the experience.
Daryl says, “Taking part in the 2011 Magpas Skydive was an exhilarating experience! It was one of the most incredible moments of my life. Free falling from 15,000 feet and then gliding gently to the ground with amazing sights of the countryside, there is simply nothing to compare it to. It took a huge amount of courage for all of those involved to jump. I personally dislike heights but knowing the money I raised on that day, enabled Magpas Helimedix to attend patients whose lives are in danger in our region is incredible. I would urge everyone across the Eastern Region to give it a go on either of the dates next year!”
If you’d like to join the team for this year’s airborne Magpas extravaganza, why not put 30th June & 1st July in your diary. Young Farmers across the Eastern Region will be including the event in their calendar, will you?
The plan is for as many Magpas supporters to jump at Sibson Airfield in Peterborough. Please find all the basic information (below) as to how everything will work:
Tandem Skydive Weekend in aid of Magpas – The Emergency Medical Charity
Location:
UK Parachuting (Sibson), Sibson Airfield, Wansford, Peterborough, PE8 6EA
Email: skydive@ukparachuting.co.uk
Website: http://www.ukparachuting.co.uk
Tel no: 01832 280490
Date:
Saturday 30th June or Sunday July 1st 2012
Age limits:
Minimum – 16 years old (with parent/guardian consent if under 18 years old). The consent form will need to be handed in prior to your skydive, although parents/guardians do not actually have to be present.
Maximum – there is no maximum age limit however if over 40 years old on the day of your skydive you will need to get the medical form signed/stamped by your GP. Forms can be obtained from UK Parachuting.
ow to register:
Contact UK Parachuting (Sibson) by email skydive@ukparachuting.co.uk or phone 01832 280490 to register your name stating you are part of the Magpas Group, and your preferred date.
Collecting Sponsors
Once you have registered with UK Parachuting, you can start collecting sponsors by:
• Using the sponsor form attached and/or
• Registering yourself on the Just Giving website (http://www.justgiving.com). The instructions are very easy to follow. You will need to raise a minimum of £300 (£200 of which pays for the skydive and £100 plus goes to Magpas). The more you collect the more the charity receives!
Deposit to UK Parachuting
A deposit of £50 will need to be paid to UK Parachuting (Sibson) by no later than Friday 11th May 2012 to secure your booking. If this is not paid by this date your reservation will be cancelled. Once you have paid your deposit a confirmation email will be sent to you by UK Parachuting (Sibson).
On the day of the skydive
• You may bring as many family and friends to watch as you like, in fact the more the merrier!
• £150 will need to be paid to UK Parachuting for the remaining balance of your skydive (out of your sponsors)
• Either a cheque for a minimum of £100 will need to be handed in for Magpas or
• A print of your Just Giving sponsors
After your skydive you will receive a certificate proving you did actually jump out of a plane!
Skydive DVD/Still Photo’s:
DVD or Still photos (approx 50 on a CD): £99
DVD and Still photos: £130
If you pre-book this by emailing or calling UK Parachuting (Sibson) you can save £10. If you are not sure you can just let us know on the day of your skydive.
Donations
If you do not fancy jumping out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft but would like to donate to Magpas you can either send them a cheque directly to:
Magpas, 105 Needingworth Rd, St Ives, Cambs, PE27 5WF
You can also donate securely online, just visit www.magpas.org.uk.
As long as Debbie Florence (The Fundraising Manager) and I have an idea of who’s taking part, then we can put a list of names together and create a grand total once the sky dive is completed. Last year (2011), around £5,500 was raised – which is fantastic!
Our contacts at Sibson are:
Grant and Susie Richards
Tandem Gift Vouchers are now on sale.
£225.00. Valid for 12 months from date of purchase
Call 01832 280490 or visit www.skydivesibson.co.uk
Susie Richards, UK Parachuting(Sibson), 01832 280490
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