Events and challenges

Events and challenges... in the UK

 

Events list

Newfie Rescue

Take the plunge and raise funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People by being rescued by a Newfoundland!

Date(s): Saturday 17 July
Location: Winsford Flash Sailing Club, Cheshire
Duration: 1 day
Contact: Ruth on 01844 348136 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

Three and Four Peak Challenges

The Four Peak Challenge begins with the ascent of Slieve Donard in Northern ireland, followed by a ferry crossing to join the Three Peak challengers for the ascent of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis.

Three Peaks challenge: 25 - 27 June 2010

Four Peaks challenge: 25 - 28 June 2010

For further details visit www.takeupthechallenge.com/hdfdp

Date(s): June 2010
Location: Various
Duration: 3 or 4 days
Fee: £88 (3 peaks) £155 (4 peaks) booking fee
Minimum Sponsorship: £480
Contact: Hannah on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

Ben Nevis Challenge

Reach the 'woof' of Britain for Hearing Dogs! Enjoy the camaraderie of the Hearing Dogs' team amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the world on this sponsored ascent of Britain's highest mountain. The ascent is 4.5 miles in length and takes around 8 hours.

For further information visit www.takeupthechallenge.com/hdfdp

Date(s): 17 - 19 September 2010
Location: Ben Nevis
Duration: 1 day
Fee: £117.50 registration fee
Minimum Sponsorship: £500
Contact: Hannah on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

Skydiving

Fulfil your dream to fly! – freefall from 10,000 feet at 120mph!

You can skydive for Hearing Dogs at various venues right across the UK, choosing from static line skydiving, accelerated solo freefall, square round or tandem skydiving.

Join us in Buckinghamshire on 21 or 22 August 2010 or at various locations throughout the UK or a date specific to you.

For more information visit www.ukskydive.com

Date(s): Various dates throughout the year
Location: UK
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Sponsorship: £395 - £535 (depending on type of jump chosen)
Contact: Hannah Phillips on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

Hadrian's Wall Roman Walk

Step back in time as you follow in the footsteps of Roman legionnaires over rolling fields and rugged moorland, along the entire length of Hadrian's Wall.

The wall stretches for 84 miles and you will be walking for around six hours a day along the relatively flat and easy footpath.

Visit www.takeupthechallenge.com/hdfdp for more details.

Date(s): 5 - 11 July 2010
Location: Bowness on Solway, Northumberland
Duration: 5 days
Fee: £117.50 booking fee
Minimum Sponsorship: £550
Contact: Hannah Phillips on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk