JOHN O'GROATS TO LANDS END CYCLE RIDE 31/5/10 - 12/6/10
On Monday 31 May, Steve Harris and Peter O'Mahony, members of Maidenhead Mountain Bikers (MMB) travelled to Inverness by train to begin their epic cycle ride from John O'Groats to Lands End to raise funds for ADCCT. They completed their ride of 1,022 miles in 12 days and their journey took them down the West coast of Scotland via Arran, through the Lake District, Ross on Wye, Glastonbury, Okehampton and finally Lands End, arriving home in time for the World Cup!
As members of MMB Steve and Peter regularly cycle 25 to 30 miles most Sunday mornings and have taken part in the London to Brighton, and Richmond to Windsor cycle events as well as the Coast to Coast.
If you would like to sponsor either Steve or Peter you can still do so through their JustGiving pages:
www.justgiving.com/stevetocyclejogle (or via Maidenhead Flooring)
www.justgiving.com/boxerpete (or via Boxer Motor Company Ltd, Maidenhead)
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7/5/10 Sir Michael And Lady Parkinson have a heavenly time at ADCCT Charity Ball.
Sir Michael Parkinson CBE and Lady Parkinson enjoyed a wonderful evening’s entertainment at the fourth Heaven Sent Ball at Oakley Court Hotel in Windsor on Friday, 7th May, in aid of ADCCT.
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13/12/09 Mcfly star surprise visit to ADCCT children’s party
Children at the Alexander Devine Children’s Cancer Trust (ADCCT) Christmas Party were delighted to receive a surprise visit from McFly frontman Tom Fletcher. The lead singer of the chart-topping band popped into the party at the Oakley Court in Windsor on Sunday, December 13th 2009. The party was attended by children under the care of Wexham Park Hospital, together with children from the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.
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8/12/09 ADCCT "Angels Who Care" interview with Maggie Philbin on the Andrew Peach show for BBC Radio Berkshire
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Hear the full song and download it below. |
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Angels Who Care - A Song for ADCCT
The words and music for Angels Who Care were written by a Windsor based singing group, led by brilliant vocalist, Gloria Garcia. It was inspired by the story and vision of the Alexander Devine charity.
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You may download Angels Who Care here
Please make a donation to ADCCT using the link below.
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| Lucy Jones becomes the first “ Alexander's Nurse” |
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John and Fiona are proud and delighted to announce that Lucy Jones has become the first ‘Alexander's Nurse’.
Sir Michael Parkinson introduced Lucy at his star studded cabaret evening, in aid of ADCCT. Sir Michael said: “Lucy will be an enormous support to so many families in our community who are going through the heartbreaking experience of caring for a dying child. It is testament to the incredible hard work of Fiona and John and their team that the charity is now providing a service to the local community, and it brings us one step closer to realising our ultimate aim - the building of Alexander House, the first children’s hospice in Berkshire.”
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British Leisure Show 2010 Chooses ADCCT As A Charity Partner
The British Leisure Show, taking place at the Royal Windsor Racecourse between 19-21 March 2010 has chosen ADCCT as one of its charity partners. The ticket line for this exciting event will open at the end of November. For further information, please visit www.britishleisureshow.com
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Ready Steady Store Wokingham supporting ADCCT
Ready Steady Store Wokingham are great friends of the charity, and can regularly be seen at outdoor events working with us to raise funds. They have now put together a fantastic offer for our supporters - £50 to ADCCT if you store at Ready Steady Store Wokingham – click here for more details:
http://www.readysteadystore.com/community/adcct/ |
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ADCCT does the double with Sainsbury’s!
ADCCT is delighted to have been chosen as charity of the year by both Sainsbury’s Maidenhead and Sainsbury’s Taplow. The enthusiasm of staff at both stores has been fantastic, and they are coming up with lots of great ideas to raise money. Look out for lots of in-store activity in support of the charity as we approach Christmas!
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John and Fiona Devine
are interviewed by Sarah Walker
for BBC Radio Berkshire - To listen click below: |
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Frogmore 'Open' Day - May 2009 - Full Story |
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Coockham Bridge Golf Day 2009 - Full Story |
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2009 Summer Ball - Full Story |
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2009 Heaven Sent Ball - Full Story |
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Maidenhead Carnival Charity of the Year 2009 - Full Story |
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