Events blog

Welcome to the Leonard Cheshire Disability Events Blog.

This blog has been developed for YOU, our loyal supporters. We aim to provide fresh and interesting content as a means for you to gain support and advice from experienced professionals, past participants and our experienced events staff.

We hope you'll interact with us by leaving comments and asking questions. Most of all, this is your blog - so let us know what you would like to see on here.

Good luck with your training and fundraising!

The Events Team

Local railway helps the Grove Local railway helps the Grove

1 May 2012

Join everyone at Ashmanhaugh Light Railway for a family friendly charity day!

Read this blog entry... Local railway helps the Grove

Nightrider - not your average cycle ride Nightrider - not your average cycle ride

14 February 2012

Our very own Vicky Wray took part in Nightrider in June 2011, a 100km night time bike ride to raise money for charity. Read about her experience of this exciting cycling challenge.

Read this blog entry... Nightrider - not your average cycle ride

Top tips from a top fundraiser Top tips from a top fundraiser

10 February 2012

Meet Ben, he was one of our Tri Together triathlon winners in 2011 and is taking the London Marathon on for us in 2012. He's a self confessed exercise addict and he's got some great tips for any kind of event you might be taking on this year.

Read this blog entry... Top tips from a top fundraiser

Wayne's cycle challenge Wayne's cycle challenge

8 February 2012

Nearly a year ago Wayne suffered from a life changing stroke which left him unable to speak or move. After months of physiotherapy he is ready to take on a challenge for the home that supported him through his recovery.

Read this blog entry... Wayne's cycle challenge

Marathon Tips from the experts Marathon Tips from the experts

30 January 2012

Our partners from Pure Sports medicine have put a few tips together on stretching and muscle cramps. What has your experience been during training? Do you have any questions to put to our experts?

Read this blog entry... Marathon Tips from the experts

New Year, New Year's Day Challenge New Year, New Year's Day Challenge

17 January 2012

On New Year's Day while many of us were nursing our hangovers and just about forming New Year's resolutions two of our supporters were taking on a 10k run for Leonard Cheshire Disability! Tom has shared his experience for us.

Read this blog entry... New Year, New Year's Day Challenge

Running for a reason Running for a reason

5 January 2012

Our Great South Run team was made up of people running for all kinds of reasons this year, among them were Kim, Sally and Abi who were taking on the challenge as part of their fundraising for their Leonard Cheshire Disability service, Cranford Avenue.

Read this blog entry... Running for a reason

Clowning around at the Great North Run Clowning around at the Great North Run

28 December 2011

A team of four from Bradbury Court supported living service took on the 2011 Great North Run dressed as clowns.

Read this blog entry... Clowning around at the Great North Run