Enjoy yourself and support the centre at the same time...

Planned events are listed below but we definitely need your support if they are to go ahead and be a success.  If you are holding an event and would like to support the MS Therapy Centre, please do get in touch!

~ QUIZ & CHIP NIGHT - Friday 22nd October 2010 ~

This year's quiz night will take place at Didcot Conservative Club on Friday 22nd October 2010.  Our quiz-masters will again be Dave and Kate from Folk for MS.  This year will be a Quiz & Chip night.  Keep an eye out here for further details..............

~ FOLK FOR MS EVENTS 2010 ~

The folk for MS charity celebrates 21 years of fundraising through traditional music and dance. In that time £40,000 has been raised and spent to help those people affected by M.S.  This year's event will be taking place on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th June 2010 at the Old Mill Hall in Grove.  Both events run from 8pm until midnight and will have a licensed bar with real ales supplied by local breweries.  Both events are part of the Wantage Summer Festival and tickets can be purchased from the Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage, by calling Dave Guest on 01235 765445 or by post from 1 Membury Way, Grove, OX12 0BP.  For more information visit www.FolkforMS.org.

 

~ DRAGON BOAT RACING ~

The 2007 Dragon Boat Team!

Do you know anyone who would be interested in taking part ? or do you know any Company that might put together a team ?

We need about 20 people (16 +1 drummer).  Each person would need to raise about £100 sponsorship.  Two thirds of the money raised comes to us and one third to the Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper's charity fund.  In 2007 we raised a significant amount for the centre and the day was great fun, but very wet!!  More information below... 

The Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper's Dragon Boat Day is an annual fund raising event held alongside the River Thames in Abingdon.

What is Dragon Boat racing?

Dragon Boat racing is an ancient Chinese tradition over 2000 years old and is one of Britain's most competitive water sports. It's a great way to raise money and it's spectacular, colourful, exciting and fun! No experience required!

What is a Dragon Boat?

 A Dragon Boat is a 40 foot long narrow boat, decorated with a Chinese dragon head and tail, and propelled by a crew of 16 paddlers who are kept in rhythm by a drummer. An experienced member of the event organisation crew steers the boat and ensures that everyone has a fun but safe time on the water.

Teams and Races

Teams racing in a Final

Teams are made up of at least 17 people but can change their crew between races so that more people can have a go. Each team is given full safety instructions and a short practice before the races.

All equipment is provided, boats, paddles, life jackets etc., and the whole event is organised with safety in mind.

Teams will race each other in a number of heats throughout the day and the fastest teams will then compete in the final. The winning team will be presented with medals and a trophy at a prize giving ceremony at the end of the day.

The target is to raise at least £2000 per team, with one third of the money raised going to the Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper's charity fund and two thirds to the MSTC our charity.

Attractions

There will be lots of things to see and do on Dragon Boat Day apart from Dragon Boat racing. Past events have seen art and craft stalls, games, a raffle, a barbecue, a bar, various refreshment stalls, a bouncy castle, a climbing wall and a fairground.