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Last Chance to Apply for Active Women Funding

Sport England’s chairman, Richard Lewis, has urged sports projects not to miss this week’s Active Women funding programme deadline.

Applications to the fund – which will invest in projects and programmes targeting women from disadvantaged communities and women caring for children under 16 – must be received by 5pm on Wednesday 3 February 2010.

“This is a real chance to create new opportunities for women whose circumstances make it more difficult or less appealing for them to play sport,” said Richard. “I am calling on all community groups and sectors, especially those who work with these women but who may not have considered applying for sports funding before, to submit relevant applications for high quality projects.”

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3 Peaks Challenge: July 2010

3 Peaks Challenge: Gavin Williams Group

This is the challenge of a lifetime and will require you to climb the 3 highest peaks in the home nations: Scotland, England and Wales. Tackling Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon and doing it all in the space of 24 hrs…now that is going to be challenging! Climbing a total of approximately 3000 vertical meters makes this a special kind of challenge, and not one to be taken lightly.

Why not give yourself a goal to train for whilst providing yourself with an opportunity to gain friends for life? Put yourself to the test and join the Sparks 3 Peaks Challenge 2010. You will spend a brilliant weekend with like-minded adventurous individuals in this exhilarating and tough adventure.

Itinerary:

All timings are approximate:

Friday
1pm – Meeting in Chester/Early evening collection from Glasgow   International    Airport.    Transfer to Ben Nevis area for included overnight accomadation.

Saturday
7am – breakfast
9am – Morning ascent of Ben Nevis
2pm – Return to vehicle. Transfer to Scafell Pike.
Night – Scafell Pike climb (finish approx. 1am)

Sunday
1am – Return to vehicle and transfer to snowdon (arrive at approx. 5am).
Early Morning ascent of Snowdon.
Return to vehicle by 9am
Celebratory breakfast in Llanberis!
12pm – Transfer to Chester.

*** Challenge Complete! ***

“The experience was unforgettable and was all I had hoped for:, sun, rain, wind, cold, broken bodies, fantastic views, self doubt, car sickness, rallying, encouragement, and a sprint finish… FANTASTIC”
Bayo Marinho

Want More Information?
For more information, or if you would like to take part in this challenge, please contact Claire on 020 7799 2111 or email claire@sparks.org.uk

Who are Sparks?
Sparks is the children’s medical research charity. Our sole remit is to fund research across the whole spectrum of paediatric medicine.  Our goal is for all babies to be born healthy and stay healthy.

Every day 70 babies are born in the UK with a life-threatening condition or an illness that will affect them and their families for life.  Sparks aims to reduce this statistic so all children have the chance of a healthy future.

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WorldWide Challenge: Kilimanjaro

Scaling Kilimanjaro

At 5,895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the largest volcanoes ever to break through the Earth’s crust. Your challenge is to reach its summit.

Your trek starts in the rainforests of Lemosho Glades and heads upwards as you acclimatise on Shira Plateau. From here you will catch a glimpse of your goal Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s main ice-capped peak. You continue via the beautiful Southern Flank, Barranco Wall and Barafu Route.

Temperatures drop at night, allowing you to enjoy the crisp cool air under the star-studded African skies. During the days you’ll rise higher; often looking down on a sea of clouds.

There are excellent success rates (96%) for trekkers reaching the summit, but don’t underestimate the challenge ahead. Most trekkers will never have experienced a day as tough as this, with 1,000m of ascent and over 2,000m of descent. It is however victory day!

Costs and Dates:
There are a range of 2010 dates available for this trip, with corresponding minimum fundraising targets. For more information, or if you would like to take part in this challenge, please contact Claire on 020 7799 2111 or email claire@sparks.org.uk

Who are Sparks?
Sparks is the children’s medical research charity. Our sole remit is to fund research across the whole spectrum of paediatric medicine.  Our goal is for all babies to be born healthy and stay healthy.

Every day 70 babies are born in the UK with a life-threatening condition or an illness that will affect them and their families for life.  Sparks aims to reduce this statistic so all children have the chance of a healthy future.

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