Events

• Summer Serenade 2010 – 15th August

  Following the success of previous years, Meg's close friend Anna Brewer is holding her fabulous Summer Serenade once again. And like
  last year, it's FREE  (but with donations going straight to brainstrust and the people we help who are coping with brain cancer).
  
  Make sure not to miss out on this fabulous musical pic-nic-y evening in Knebworth!

  
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• Golf day for brainstrust at the Worsley Marriott, Manchester – 6th May

  

  
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• Inspiration Ball – 31st March

  Wednesday 31st March 2010 (7.00 pm - 12.30 am)
  The Crystal Ballroom, at the May Fair Hotel, London

  
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• brainstrust 'Meetups' - support groups but BETTER – 16th March

  Do something. Learn something. 
  Share something. Change something.
  
  Join us on the 16th March, 7pm, Pizza Express, Winchester
  For the first in this series of informative and inspirational events.
  
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• Royal Parks Half Marathon 2009 – 15th October

  
  

  team brainstrust's 100 runners rock the 2nd Royal Parks Half Marathon
  

  Sunday 11 October 2009

  Thank you to all our amazing runners! You have smashed our £25,000 goal with your incredible efforts. Thank you all so much for taking part and for supporting brain cancer patients with your brilliant running!
  

  
  

  TOTAL RAISED TO DATE: £ 30,929!!
  updated: 23 October 2009, 12 days after the big day.

  Sponsor team brainstrust!
  

  www.flickr.com brainstrust's Royal Parks Half Marathon 2009 photoset

  Take look at our photos from the day on Flickr >
  

  
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• Summer Serenade is back! – 9th August

  Once again, Anna and Alison Wormleighton are delighted to be hosting a  picnic concert in aid of brainstrust, the Meg Jones Brain Tumour Charity. It will take place on Sunday 9th August at Norlands, 23 Deards End Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6NL.
  
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• Steve's Channel Swim without a wetsuit! – 7th August

  Steve McMenamin is a brave soul! He is taking on the English Channel Swim without a wetsuit on 7 August for brainstrust. The English Channel is a unique and demanding swim, considered by many to be the ultimate long distance challenge. Known as 'The Everest of open water swimming', it is said that more people have climbed Mount Everest than have successfully swum the channel.

  
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• Family Garden Tea Party – 12th July

  Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of FUN & GAMES or just take a STROLL through the beautiful gardens.
  
  Sunday 12th July 2009
  1pm-6pm
  FREE ENTRY
  
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• Summer Ball at Highclere Castle – 4th July

  This magical evening is set in the beautiful and romantic surroundings of Highclere Castle, home of Lord and Lady Carnarvon. We’ll begin with a champagne reception and canapés, during which you will be able to enjoy tours of the new ’Wonderful Things’ Egyptology Exhibition, which tells the story of the discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen.
  
  And there will also be time to view the silent auction of original 20th Century works of art to include works by Matisse, Picasso, Chagall and Miro. All of this will be accompanied by ’SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL’ music from the famous Legends of Motown. This will set your heels on fire so that you can work up an appetite.
  
  
  
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• Jeremy's 100km Isle of Wight Randonnee – 3rd May

  Jeremy Snook, brand new trustee of brainstrust, is oiling his wheels ready for the Isle of Wight Randonnee. This event is organised by the Wayfarers Cycle Touring Club and this year the cyclists taking part will follow the 100km route anticlockwise around the island. Jeremy said:

  I know – I had said no more charity rides! However, with my nominated charity, brainstrust, based on the Isle of Wight, what better way to support it than via the 100km IoW Randonnee!
  
  The event was established in 1985 and uniquely follows a route around the whole of the Isle of Wight. It covers minor roads and lanes, over undulating coastline, making for relatively slow progress.
  
  For the 25th anniversary edition, being held on Sunday May 3, the 100km route will be run anti-clockwise. There are various official checkpoints and I will be starting and finishing in Yarmouth.

  Sponsor Jeremy's 100km IoW Randonee on his Justgiving.com page.

  

  
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• Longstock Park Water Garden Charity Open Day – 19th April

  The world famous water garden near Stockbridge, founded by John Spedan Lewis, is holding a special charity open day for brainstrust on 19 April.
  
  The first days of spring will be a magical occasion to visit the garden and step into one man's vision of paradise. As the uncertainties of March give way to the milder temperatures of April, every bank and island will suddenly come alive with new growth.
  
  The seven-acre garden includes around two and a half acres of lake, which is fed by the river Test so that the water remains very clear. It has earned a universal reputation amongst horticulturists - the International Water Lily Society has voted it "the finest water garden in the world."
  
  So come and support brainstrust and visit one of the most beautiful gardens in the world.
  Find out more about gardens on the Longstock Park Water Gardens website
  
  
  Charity Open Day
  Directions and Map
  2pm – 5pm on Sunday 19 April 2009
  
  Adults £5
  Under 18 £1
  
  All proceeds go to brainstrust
  
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• Wessex Charity of the Year Awards – 26th February

  brainstrust's Boad of Trustees has been selected as one of three finalists in the Wessex Charity Awards: Trustee Board of the Year category! This is a real recognition of the hard work and support that they have provided and strong testimony to all of brainstrust's many achievements.
  
  There will be a Gala Awards dinner at The Rose Bowl on 26 February at which the winning board will be announced - a bit like the Oscars for charity! Fingers crossed.
  
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• Curry Night at The Balaka – 23rd February

  Don't miss our next Spice Night! If you are craving that certain zing and spice then brainstrust has the answer. Spice up your life and join us for a curry at The Balaka, Winchester.
  
  The Balaka is one of the most highly awarded Indian restaurants in the UK, serving truly authentic Indian Cuisine in a Bangladeshi style. It has a long-standing local reputation for excellence and ambience.

   

  • When: 23 February @ 7pm
  • Where: The Balaka, Stoney Lane, Weeke, Winchester, SO22 6EW (see where on Google Maps)
  • Tickets: Tickets are £15 each - which includes a choice of two courses, with rice and naan bread.

  Buy your tickets from brainstrust on 01983 292405 or email hq@brainstrust.org.uk . Or buy them direct from The Balaka on 01962 855118.
  
  So come along and join the fun. Spicy will it be!
  
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• Sale in St. Maurice's Covert – 21st February

  Once again, brainstrust will be taking over the space next to Debenhams in Winchester High Street, aka St Maurice’s Covert for a sale. So why not pass on those unwanted Christmas presents, dust off those unwanted treasures, dig out any unwanted books and donate them to brainstrust. We will even collect them from you.
  
  And if would like to volunteer manning the stall please contact us.
  The more the merrier!
  
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• Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market – 5th December

  Come and see us at the Christmas Market!
  
  Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market has earned itself a reputation for being one of the loveliest in the country. Stunningly located against backdrop of the medieval Cathedral, prettily clustered around a real outdoor ice-rink, and inspired by traditional German Christmas Markets, the Winchester Christmas Market is a perfect visual feast.
  
  This year there will be 82 wooden chalets, all beautifully decorated with swags and pea lights, visitors will find them full of inspiring, unusual and tasteful gifts and foods carefully selected from across Britain and Europe.
  
  So why not drop by our brainstrust chalet and pick up your Christmas Cards and some festive treats?
  
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• Lee Marshall doodles for donations – 1st December

  Lee Marshall had an 11 year old cousin who suffered from a severe brain tumour. So Lee has decided to help raise funds for brain tumour patients and support brainstrust. Lee explains how you can make your donation and get your very own doodle drawn by Lee:

   

  I am planning to do a doodle (see my pic) of whoever kindley donates to this worthy charity. Please send a little photo of yourself to my email address and put 'doodle' in the subject line - my email address is leemarshall29@hotmail.com Then I will then do the doodle and return it by email in jpeg format. I am an exhibiting artist and all work will be an original. Many thanks for your support. P.S. Remember, you get what you pay for!
  

  Lee Marshall, artist

  Make your donation on Lee's Justgiving page and get an original doodle!

  
  
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• Big Brahm Bike Ride – 8th November

  Will Jones and his fellow marketing gurus from Brahm in Leeds are taking their passion for bikes on a long weekend in aid of brainstrust. The Brahm Bike Riders will be riding from Dalby Forest to Robin Hood's bay then back again (it's a long way) over the weekend of the 8-9th November in support of brain tumour patients.

   

  Please dig deep and sponsor them online via their Justgiving page, and remember to Gift Aid your donation!
  
  

  

  
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• David Bailey Concert at Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford – 31st October

  

  David Bailey - singer, songwriter, survivor.

  Some of the best folk pop you will find within and beyond our indie world. cdbaby.com

  Join brainstrust in an evening of celebration at Thornden Hall. We are proud to welcome the US singer David Bailey to the UK. A 12 year survivor of brain cancer, with 17 albums to his name performances in 21 countries and & 44 states, David and his music continue to challenge us all to live passionately and live life to the max.

  While his songs are reminiscent of folk legends like Jim Croce and Cat Stevens, his sound has also been influenced by David Wilcox and Joni Mitchell. Strong melodies and intricate finger picking help deliver keen, witty and insightful lyrics and David's voice is one that resonates with surprising depth and clarity among audiences of all ages, keeping his music both universal and timeless.

  
  His story has been featured on news channels and dozens of newspapers and magazines across the US. In May 2003, he won the prestigious Kerrville NewFolk songwriting competition. From Beirut to Budapest, from Pittsburgh to Portland, and on hundreds of stages in between, he has inspired and entertained thousands of listeners and maintains a relentless tour schedule year round. Don't miss this opportunity to hear David for yourself and know that you are supporting a worthwhile cause.

  Tickets £10 per person

  
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• Two young lads... – 25th October

  onnor, aged 9 and Harrison, 8, are heroically running in the Junior Great South Run on Saturday October 25 for brainstrust. Why? They tragically lost their grandmother to a brain tumour last October and this event will mark the first anniversary for them. They have been left with a huge hole in their lives.
  
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• Forever Living 'Aloe Vera' morning – 9th October

  Try before you buy! Kate Bickford is opening her doors to run an ‘Aloe Vera’ event.

  Where: 41 Cornes Close, Winchester. Tel no: 07785 392941
  When: 9 October from 9.30am until lunchtime

  Aloe Vera works with our ‘inner doctor’ - our immune system, replenishing the nutrients as required. With this in mind, Forever Living offers a wide range of natural products, from make-up to health drinks which help a range of inflammatory conditions, and everyday products like aluminium free deodorants, fluoride free toothgel (with fluoride being added to water this will become very important because fluoride is a poison), and a fabulous range of skincare.

  • 25% of proceeds going to brainstrust.
  • Free health check
  • Free prize draw

  So drop in for a cup of coffee, or a glass of aloe vera!

  
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