Charlie Brown'S Fundraising Events

Auntie Alison has borrowed these photos from Twitter. Just a taster of what we have been doing in Tanzania. Can you believe the trip is nearly over? I'll be home late on Tuesday with lots of stories to tell and more photos to share. Thank you to everyone who helped me take part in this amazing experience.

Here's the intrepid Year11 team. Looking forward to a great four weeks with George Harris, Harvey Locke, Josh Brown and Tom O'Leary #campsinternational

After a year of various fundraising events, the day of departure has finally arrived. The last month has been quite amazing: finishing GCSEs and leaving school; together with my brother, Tom, giving away my crazy aunt, Alison, in marriage to Greg; then dressing up again for Prom; I was honoured to be selected for Team GB Pentathlon U17 World Championships. This caused a logistical challenge... I got home from Bulgaria yesterday, quick turnaround, last breakfast, then back to... school to meet up with the Camps International team. Think I'll be sleeping on the flight! Thank you to everyone who has supported and contributed to my fundraising efforts. I am both excited and nervous about this trip but will try to enjoy every minute of it. Thanks to mum & dad for letting me go. I'll report here whenever I am able. See you in August - just in time for GCSE results!
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Whoop! Finally Dorothy McBride gets her bespoke ironwork piece - garden bird feeder. Thank you Dot for bidding for this item. Thanks to Andy James Farrier for the creation.

Thank you to everyone who joined in the Breakfast Bingo last Friday. Hope the winners enjoyed their breakfast prizes. Most grateful for the £150 raised towards my trip to Tanzania with #campsinternational .

Breakfast prizes for bingo. Come and join in now!

Next Friday at the Social Club. All welcome. Children love bingo, and so do we! Try your luck to win eggs, bacon, cereal, milk, fruit etc.

Last night, the dinner kindly hosted by Graeme Kelly & Susan Jordan took place. My Godparents are the best!! Thomas and I arrived early for some basic hospitality training. The menu was extensive so detailed orders had to be taken - hence me looking serious! Drinks and canapes on arrival as everyone caught up on their news. All seated for dinner; Sue plated up while Tom and I served to the guests. Same for the main course. Lots of chatting before dessert as we assisted Sue to... make the notorious chocolate fondants - she has this nailed! They were fabulous. Cheese plate, port and liqueurs finished of the evening. Thank you all so much for donating for this event and to Sue & Graeme for the most generous donation of hosting. It was a great evening that I will remember forever. Attended by: mum & dad, Alison & Greg, Andrew & Tracey, Mick & Tina.
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Long overdue update on the Silent Auction lots. Now the shooting season has finished, Greg Dare has been able to take George Harris on his day pigeon shooting. Was a tad blustery today but the hide provided shelter in the morning session. In the afternoon they moved spots for roost shooting. They got through plenty of cartridges but achieved a fairly respectable number of pigeons! Many thanks to 'Uncle' Greg for his expertise, kit and tutoring and George for buying the day. I hope you both enjoyed it.

Thank you very much to all who supported my fundraising Quiz & Silent Auction last night. Here are pictures of the winning teams. Winners of the Silent Auction were: Dinner for 6 - Mick Bate Crate of logs - Mike Brown (grandad) 10kg beef - Mark Little Christmas tree - Sue Griffiths... Ironwork - Dot McBride Shoot Day - George Harris Treatment voucher - Dot McBride The whole evening raised just over £500! Thank you very much for all donations, bidders and winners. Watch this space for another event in the New Year.
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STOP PRESS!! I have another lovely Lot for the Silent Auction. A £25 beauty treatment voucher for Kim Stanley Health & Beauty, very kindly donated by the equally lovely Tracey Morris. Start bidding now or be at the Social Club this evening from 7pm. Thank you Tracey!

OK folks. Time for a complete reminder of the Family Quiz and Silent Auction.. It's tomorrow (Friday). Be there 7pm to check the Silent Auction Lots and place some bids. These will be open until Round 8 of the quiz which starts at 7.30pm. There are 10 rounds of questions including two picture rounds. Get swotting up on your trivia, sport and geography! We have some pens but do bring your own if you can. Attached is a reminder of the event and the Silent Auction Lots. If you want to bid in advance, PM or comment here. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow and thank you in advance for supporting my fundraising.

Today's reminder of Lot6 - Guided shooting with Greg Dare. Bidding has already started for this one.... currently standing at £25. It's all happening tomorrow. See you at the Social Club &pm for 7.30pm start.

Today's reminder of Lot5 ..... bespoke piece of ironwork by Andrew James Master Farrier.

Today's reminder of Lot4 ....a Christmas tree of a your choice from Farlow Farm Nursery

Remember the Family Quiz & Silent Auction on Friday night.