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Fundraising

Why are we raising funds???
One of Sensei Shaun's dreams is to take "The Squad" to competitions abroad. In order to do that, we need to build up a fund to help pay for the trip. The fund will also be used to help pay for UK competition expenses.
Fundraising Calendar

If you have any new fundraising ideas, please let us know.



Previous Fundraising News

Summer Events 2011
Thanks to Dee and Tracy who spent 3 long days in a field selling unwanted items to raise money for the Germany Trip, and also thanks to Sarah who did non Karate events outside of the club to raise a substantial amount for the Squad.
 
Bag Packing -11th June 2011
Thanks to Sainsbury Alder Hills, and everyone who showed to pack the many many bags of shopping that went through the checkouts on a busy Saturday morning.  Just short of £400 was raised from this day. Well done to all those helpers!

Slamathon - May 2011
A great show and pledges added to over £1000.... not all has been collected yet, so please continue to chase!

Easter Raffle - 14th April 2011
Congratulations to the following who were the winners at the Easter Raffle.
1st Prize : Luxury Easter Basket  - Dee Lyons
2nd Prize : Easter Rabbit - Gary Neil
3rd Prize : Chocolates - Adele Beere

Fashion Show - Friday October 15th 2010
A great turn out for the fashion show, raising a total of £570, half of which is being donated to Brainwave, a charity for children with brain damage.  Click to see more details of the event, and some pictures....

The 50:50 Club September 2010 Draw
Congratulations go to September's winner of the 50:50 club draw. The lucky ticket belonged to the North family who attend the  Bearwood Club.

Punch-a-thon - Week commencing 19th and 26th July 2010
A sponsored punch of our new punch man.... click for details

The 50:50 Club July 2010 Draw
Well done Greg Lear, winner of the 50:50 club draw. 

Muscliff Fun Day - Sunday 18th July 2010

A great day in all, taking over £100  on the facepainting, Slam Man, and punch balloons..... an extra special thanks to Tracey and Lorraine for their fantastic face painting skills - you try sitting down for 4 hours non-stop with wriggling children and queue-jumping parents...! The demonstration was great... Shaun even used a radio mic which drew the crowds.... next time we'll do it to music... can't wait!


Ferndown Carnival - Saturday 10th July 2010
Punch balloons were added to the fund-raising efforts this time, and the team  took part in the parade through Ferndown, stopping every so often to do a Kata display. Thanks to all who took part - a special thanks to the non-Squad members who took the time and trouble to support the club!  

The 50:50 Club June 2010 Draw - June 27th 2010
Congratulations go to June's winner of the 50:50 club draw. The lucky ticket belonged to Steve and Elliot who is a junior at the Bearwood Club. Total winnings £35.50 Thanks to all who supported this.

Oakhurst First School Summer Fete - Saturday 19th June 2010
We trialled facepainting as an add-on to the Slam Man.... only a few  pounds difference in funds raised... is the face painting going to out-do the Slam Man in the future...?  Another great demonstration - thanks guys!

Townsend Fun Day - Friday 4th June 2010
This was our trial of the new Slam Man stall - a good test of our gazeebo putting up skills!  Thanks to the members of the squad who turned up todo the demonstration. Sorry about the grass stains guys!

The 50:50 Club May 2010 Draw - May 30th 2010
Congratulations go to the winner of the May 50:50 club draw. The lucky ticket belonged to Georgina Whistler a Senior from the Bearwood Club. Total winnings £27.50 Thanks to all who supported this.

The 50:50 Club April 2010 Draw - April 29th 2010
Congratulations go to the winner of the April 50:50 club draw. The lucky ticket belonged to Sonya and Elliot Watkins a Junior from the Bearwood Club. Total winnings £25.00 Thanks to all who supported this.

The 50:50 Club March 2010 Draw - March 28th 2010
Congratulations go to the winner of the first ever 50:50 club draw. Ticket no. 4 goes to D.Lyons from the Bearwood Club. Total winnings £36.50 Thanks to all who supported this.

Easter Raffle - March 7th 2010
Congratulations go to the winner of the Easter Raffle. Ticket no. 61 Mandy Nicholls....

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