EVENTS We work with some of the world’s poorest communities. They face huge challenges every day, so why don’t you challenge yourself? Have fun while fighting poverty: join one of our events or do your own fundraising
A brilliant evening was had by all at the second Poverty Over Burns Supper in Glasgow. The evening’s highlights included a world class performance of Tam o’ Shanter by guest speaker Neil MacGillvary, as well as a very funny Immortal Memory from Doug Gay and an excellent original Burns-style poem written by Kathy Galloway. The Hallanshankers provided outstanding music for the ceilidh, which was filled with joyful dancing from the guests.
Here be dragons… Slay poverty this July by joining the Christian Aid Dragon Boat Team! In conjunction with Preston City Council’s Guild Team and other charities working in partnership, Christian Aid will be making a splash for cash on Saturday 21 July as we compete in Preston Riversway Festival’s dragon boat race! If you want to get on board, contact Karen Dudleston at KDudleston@christianaid.org or on 01925 582825. You can register for just £15 and by pledging to raise at least £50 in sponsorship.
Souping up the fight against poverty
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Go up the wall or get on your bike! This year, Christian Aid is wishing a very happy fifth birthday to two of our most popular fundraising challenge events. The Hadrian’s Wall Weekend Trek and the London to Paris Bike Ride both hit the half decade mark in 2012, and, like all good things, are getting better with age. This year’s 25-mile trek along the UNESCO world heritage site takes place from 29 June to 1 July, and will be particularly special as it will take in a fantastic installation being set up to mark the London Olympics. Aside from this, there will be the usual breathtaking scenery, camaraderie and personal challenge you can expect from this popular fundraising trek. For more information about this and other treks, go online at christianaid.org.uk/trekking The London to Paris Bike Ride is
marking its fifth anniversary from 18-22 July. After a glorious four-day ride through gorgeous English and French countryside, we will arrive in Paris in time to watch the final stage of the Tour de France along the Champs Elysées. To find out more about the charity cycling challenge of a lifetime visit christianaid.org.uk/cycling
Walkers tackle a steep section alongside Hadrian’s Wall
Christian Aid/Libby Gordon
All across the nation on 30 March, chums, colleagues and congregations will get together to sip soup as part of the Super Soup Lunch. From bisques to broths, Christian Aid supporters will join spoons to raise funds to help fight against hunger across the globe. We are well on the way to reaching our £100,000 target, so thank you to all who have signed up to take part. If you don’t want to miss out, it’s not too late – you can still hold your own Super Soup Lunch! For more details, contact Laura Sale at 020 7523 2328 or email lsale@christian-aid.org
Christian Aid/Matthew Gonzalez-Noda
Burns Supper