Hello, and welcome to the RAG mag. We’re incredibly proud to introduce you to an amazing society, that host a huge range of activities to raise money for charity. Our growth has been incredible over the past year, raising in excess of one-hundred thousand pounds, and this year we hope to increase it even more. We are a society made up of individuals from all different backgrounds who all have the same common ground, to make a huge impact. We run all kinds of activities from cake sales to club nights, and pizza eating to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro; there is something for everyone. Our membership is free, and we really want you to get involved and add something special to your university experience. We are more than happy to help you with any fundraising that you would like to pursue, so please do not hesitate to get in touch. Sophie Bennett President: sophie.bennett@students.plymouth.ac.uk Hannah McCausland Vice President: hannah.mccausland@students.plymouth.ac.uk
Each year, in the Summer term you vote for which charities RAG supports. These are the nominated charities for 2014. All of RAGs funds will be split between these charities. Read about them here.
Plymouth RAG is supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust’s South West Appeal and is aiming to fund and build the region’s first dedicated unit for 16‐24 year olds with cancer. RNLI provide a 24‐hour lifeboat search and rescue service and a seasonal lifeguard service. Plymouth RAG is supporting the lifeboat stations in and around the region, funding new equipment and helping to maintain the existing equipment and lifeboats. Macmillan provides practical, medical and financial support and aims to push for better cancer support. RAG will be supporting the Mustard Tree Centre, which operates out of Derriford hospital, as well as helping to fund the MacMillan nurses in the local area.
RAG wants you to choose which charities we support in 2014/15. The RAG committee will shortlist seven charities from the applications we receive then the student body will vote for the final three. Voting will open mid April. Vote to ensure that RAG supports the charities that are important to you!
We want you to join us! Not only is RAG membership free but you will get up to date emails about all of our events, activities and how to get involved with fundraising through our international adventures and national campaigns. And if that’s not enough you will receive a RAG membership card, which will give you 50% off Pizza Hut.
Join now at www.upsu.com/volunteer/rag Or Join our RAG members group at www.facebook.com/groups/243479909141385/
Rag is recruiting Hall reps. We’re looking for excited freshers to be our fundraising frontline. Application forms will be available in The Hive. for more information contact: michelle.singh@students.plymouth.ac.uk
It’s time for the biggest paintballing event of the year! Bring your friends, societies and housemates to see who is best in combat. We have 75 places available on a first come first serve basis. Transport to and from the location, lunch, 100 paintballs, entrance and equipment is all included for an incredible £15. Tickets are available from www.upsu.com/events/6013/600/
It's our first RAG event of the year so get your best Hasselhoff costumes ready for a Baywatch themed bash you won't forget. Setting sail from the Mayflower steps at 7:20pm then onwards to the SU for after party fun. Tickets cost £10 and all proceeds go to RNLI. Tickets are available from http://www.upsu.com/ents/event/870/
Is your New Years resolution to get in better shape? Or perhaps you are just keen for a challenge? Then the Plymouth Half Marathon might be for you. We only have ten spaces available for each of our chosen charities so sign up quick! For more information email ragplymouth@su.plymouth.ac.uk
50% OFF Collection when you show your RAG Card
Drinks & Ice creams not included. Collection only. Only valid at addresses below www.pizzahut.co.uk/delivery
71 Mutley Plain
641 Wolesley Road
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ADVENTURES
BRATASLAVA OR BUST This adventure is like no other, star ting in Canterbur y, you and your friends will be off for seven days on a fun-�filled adventure which will see you wind your way through France, Belgium, Lichtenstein, Italy, Slovenia and Slovakia. Raising money for Dementia UK. visit studentadventures.co.uk
ADVENTURES
The Arctic Adventure is like no other ; you'll have the oppor tunity to challenge yourself to cross�large tracks of vast swathes of wilderness by foot then by huskie dogs on sleds. But before we do you'll learn vital Arctic winter skills from star ting a fire to navigating in an 'all-�white' terrain. If this sounds like your perfect challenge then join us for this once in a lifetime trip. Raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust. studentadventures.co.uk for more info.
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MEGA RAID EXETER 15.02.14
Join RAG raiding for Children With Cancer, a day and a night in Exeter. An amazing chance to do something good for charity, explore the South West and make a difference in the lives of others.
Within the volunteer department there is a dedicated member of staff, here to support any student group whether society, sports club, academic, halls, Partner College or kind individual who wants to do some fundraising.Perhaps you would like to put an event on for the National campaigns we support. Red Nose Day, Sports Relief, Children in Need and the epic Movember campaigns. Or you could support the Rag’s nominated charities. Of course you can always fundraise for whichever charity is closes to your heart. When you are planning a charity fundraising event please contact alex.bordoli@su.plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Details Email: ragplymouth@su.plymouth.ac.uk www.facebook.com/plymouthrag @UPSURag