22nd August 2010
Marazion Walk, Saturday 21st August
Copy of our press release!
The weather didn't look too inviting as some hardy walkers stepped on the Cornwall Disabled Coach at Truro, to take them to their chosen venue for a charity walk around Marazion! However, with fourteen miles under their boots and nine pubs later, no-one seemed to care!
Walkers, mainly from the Truro Hash House Harriers who are always supportive of the Cornwall Disabled Association, set themselves the goal of returning to the Godolphin Arms, Marazion by 6.30pm. Presumably because the scenery was so stunning en-route Dave Cooper, the CDA coach driver was requested for the final pick-up at 8pm!
Some of the route followed along St. Michaels Way, but not wanting to make it too easy the organisers Diane Tyas and Clare Greenwood, who had prepared the route in advance, decided to put in some detours. Having added to the mileage they relented and made sure that participants got ample rest stops, which coincidentally turned out to be Public Houses.
Said Diane Tyas, Trustee and previously Chief Executive of the Cornwall Disabled Association, " I have had wonderful feedback about the day and people have already been giving me ideas on what to add into the mix for next year! I am delighted that everything went so well!"
Clare Greenwood, fundraiser for Cornwall Disabled, also reiterated her delight that even the rain hadn't diminished the day! "We are definitely planning to hold this event again and hope that we can encourage people from far and wide to join us in next years event! At the current time we have raised about £300 and we expect that we can do even better next year!"
All monies raised will go to the "Freedom on Wheels" project with an aim to fund a new specially adapted coach for The Cornwall Disabled Association. At the current time the association offers excursions, holidays and coach hire, all at subsidised rates, for anyone in Cornwall with access issues. As the association insists, the ability to get out and engage in society is essential to the health and wellbeing of their users.
Diane and Clare would like to express their sincere thanks to Dominick Penrose, the Chair of Trustees who is always on hand to help them, this time with the lunch halt and to all the landlords who were so welcoming and supportive - The Godolphin Arms, The Kings Arms and The Fire Engine at Marazion, The White Hart, Ludvan and The Old Inn, Lower Quarters, Ludgvan, The Star Inn at Crowlas, The Crown Inn, Goldsithney, The Trevelyn Arms, Goldsithney and The Victoria Inn at Perranuthnoe.
For further details about The Cornwall Disabled Association either ring 01872 273518 or go to their website www.freedomonwheels.org.
16th August 2010
Just a final reminder that we still have places on the coach for our walk around Marazion this Saturday 21st August! £10 donation includes bus from Truro Caoch Park at 9.30am. alternatively you can meet us at the Godophin Arms, Marazion at around 10.00am..please phone 07877654543 for details!
Great news...The Lanlivery Steam Rally have kindly agreed to choose us as one of the major beneficiaries from this years rally...we would like to thank them in advance for their consideration!
Also, a date for your diary is Friday 8th October which will be the Annual General Meeting to be held 1.30pm at the Cornwall Studies Library, Alma Place Redruth.
15th July 2010
The "Freedom on Wheels" project is moving on a pace and our sincere thanks go to Miss Ismay Rogers and Mrs Sheila Harvery George for their amazing efforts in raising funds for our recent "Beating the Bounds" walk...well done ladies!
Lady Amory has also kindly donated £300 from the Lord and Lady Amory Charitable Trust, so our grateful thanks go to her for this welcome boost for our new coach fund!
Please note our next event is the "Marazion Walk" 21st August, details on the events page!
25th June 2010
We are very pleased to announce that we have just received £2000 from The Rank Foundation towards our "Freedom on Wheels" project for a new small coach! Cheques are still coming in for our Beating the Bounds Walk and we also raised £165 at our recent visit to Sainsbury in Truro.
We also have to apologise to some of our users due to the recent technical problems with our big coach and are very sorry for the inconvenience caused!
17th May 2010
Cheques are still coming in for Charlie's marathon bid..we have just recieved a further £40 so thanks again to all supporters!
12th May 2010
St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust have just sent us a very welcome £500 towards our "Freedom on Wheels" fundraising. This is great news and we are very grateful to them! Meanwhile, our plans and organisation of our "Beating the Bounds" Charity Walk are cracking along! Please let us know if you have any walkers!
26th April 2010
We are delighted to report that Charlie Penrose completed the London Marathon in his own personal best time of 3 hours and 34 minutes! he has already raised over three thousand pounds and we are still recieving donations! It is not too late to send a cheque or to register and donate on the Virgin Marathon site..see our page!
The next big event is our "Beating the Bounds" Charity Walk in association with The Rotary Club of Truro and Truro City Council. You can walk, marshall or simply donate..whatever takes your fancy, but there is an option there for everyone! Let us know if you need help due to access issues! It's only £5 per adult and £1 per child to register! See special page and events page for details!
31st March 2010
We are currently looking to increase our relief coach driver bank.
17th March 2010
Tesco invited us for a photo shoot in recognition of their donation for our passenger lift and Charlie continues to raise money a pace for his Marathon effort! We are grateful to everyone who has donated and invite you to ask for a sponsorship form and try to persuade others to fill it in!! Everyone who sponsors gets a chance to enter into his "Cake Draw"...thanks as always!
Thanks also to Dominick Penrose, Chairman of the CDA for his lovely farewell party for Diane... it was great to see some "old" faces!
20th February 2010
More good news!... we have just recieved a pledge of £2000 from the Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation!
Caroline at Vertigo, Truro has kindly included us as one of her charities to benefit from funds raised through her charity CD. Every little counts!
We are thrilled to announce that Tesco Charity Trust has just sent us a cheque for £4000 towards our "Freedom on Wheels" project tp pay for our passenger lift!
Also, after many years and commitment to the cause, sadly Diane Tyas has now finally left the CDA. We wish her all the best for a happy and fun retirement with her husband! Thanks for everything Di!
January 2010
With the New Year comes a renewed vigour to raise funds for our new small coach!
Charlie Penrose is training long and hard for the London Marathon and we are very pleased that he agreed to run this on behalf of Cornwall Disabled Association. He is very good at baking cakes, so if there is an event you would like to organise around eating cakes, I am sure we can oblige!
Please let as many people as possible know that they can donate directly to him...no excuses, even if they can't attend any of the fundraisers! Simply go into www.virginmoneygiving.com On the front page you will see "sponsor a friend". Key in Charlie Penrose and he is first up on the list. You can then donate online! However, we are always happy to receive cheques in the office!
We are returning by popular request to the Sefton Hotel in Babbacombe in May, see our holiday page, as we know this hotel can provide the facilities and holiday arrangements that we require!
Our spring excursion dates are also up now, but don't forget you can always hire the coach out yourselves for any private trips!
Fundraising for our new small coach continues as ever and we were extremely delighted to receive the very kind donation of £1100 from Ismay Rogers and her sister Wendy, who have kindly been arranging car boot sales..come what may! Our sincere thanks go to them for their time and commitment and very welcome donation!
Our quiz at the Rising Sun continues each second Monday of the month, please let all your friends know! It is only £1 per person entry in aid of FOW.
Thanks for your continued support of Cornwall Disabled Association!
Bob Alderton (Chief Executive)
Clare Greenwood (Fundraiser
Dave Cooper (Driver)
