Event title: Macmillan Coracle Relay World Championships
Start date: 15/06/2012
End date: 15/06/2012
Start time: 2pm
End time: Evening
Venue: The Quarry in Shrewsbury
Event description: Contestants will be hoping to avoid a dunking in the River Severn when they cross the River from the Pengwern Boat Club. There will be 4 members to each team, they will cross the Severn and back again before handing over to the next team member.The winning team will cross the river in the shortest possible time. On the day practice sessions will start at 2pm, with the first race starting at 4.30pm. For the first time, purpose built, identical coracles will be used, supplied by Arrowcraft. Main sponsors of this event are Alan Ward. Fancy dress is encouraged together with as many supporters as possible in the hopes of raising several thousand pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Further information or to download an entry form visit www.maccoracle.org.uk or call Rachel Cooper 07779 280 070
Weblink: www.maccoracle.org.uk

Contact:  Name: Janey Davies
Contact email: jayneydavies@googlemail.com
Contact number: 07779 280 070

Visit Europe’s biggest voluntary-led pan-disability event, winner of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services in 2006. All welcome. Alternatively, you can support us by spending the day in Ellesmere Port at:

• Cheshire Oaks – the largest designer outlet in the UK
• The Blue Planet* – Britain’s largest aquarium attraction

Sunday 15th July 2012.   Coach departs from Welshpool at 9:30am, with second pickup at Shrewsbury 10:15am. Arriving back at Welshpool 6pm approx. Tickets £12 per person, family tickets (up to 4 people) £40. Special rate for carers already known to Omega and members of the Shropshire Disability Network; £9 per person.

Entry to the Disability Awareness day is free, The Blue Plant admission costs extra. Contact Omega for bookings and information.  Phone0845 259 3163 Fax 0845 519 1130 Web www.omega.uk.net  Omega, London House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury SY1 1TX

Event title: The Great Walk to Work
Start date: 24/05/2012
End date: 24/05/2012
Start time: 9.30am
End time: 3pm approx
Venue: Start-The Princess Royal Hospital
Event description: This is a 14 mile fund-raising trek between Shropshire’s two main hospitals to help raise £386,000 for the £5 million Lingen Davies Cancer Centre at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This centre opened on Tuesday 10th April 2012 but money is needed to provide furnishings and equipment. On route staff at The Mytton & Mermaid Hotel at Atcham will set up a refreshment stand in their grounds. Courtesy of Flippin Fish at Meole Brace, they will be giving out vouchers, valid for seven days for walkers to claim free Fish & Chips. Longmynd Travel have agreed to lay on coaches to transport walkers back to the Princess Royal Hospital at the end of the event. Nick Holding event organiser is so thankful for the support provided by local businesses otherwise the event would not take place, The first 100 entrants will get a free t-shirt to wear on the walk. Ensuring safety etc Marshalls will be at various stations along the route. The route to be taken is from Welllington , along the old A5, through Meole Brace before arriving at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. To make a donation or take part please call Nick Holding or go to http://www.justgiving.com/walkforlingendavies
Weblink: www.justgiving.com/walkforlingendavies

Event details

Event title: Charity Golf Day for Arthritis Research UK
Start date: 11/05/2012
End date: 11/05/2012
Start time: 1.30pm
End time: Evening
Venue: Oswestry Golf Club, Aston Park, Oswestry SY11 4JJ
Event description: This event in aid of Arthritis Research UK will see teams of four (ladies, men, mixed) compete. Entry is £200 for a team of 4 and includes a round of 18 holes, full use of club facilities and dinner. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, best ladies team, nearest the pin and longest drive. Teams receive a “goody bag” 18 holes of golf, full use of club facilities, and a two course prize giving dinner. This event is being sponsored by MacBrydes Homes. To enter please complete an application form. 

Contact details

Name: Ruth Owen
Contact email: r.owen@arthritisresearchuk.org
Contact number: 01492 518760 or 07736 157 800