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Chilli and wine support for Cancer Charity
Having concentrated on trying to get fit and failing miserably according to the scales and a recent fitness test, I decided at last to avert my lacklustre training efforts to concentrating on the true objective of the Ribbon Walk held on 14 June - raising funds for breast cancer. However, everywhere I looked friends, relatives and mums in the playground were all engaging in similar events including walks, runs, cycle rides and coffee mornings to raise much needed cash for many different charities. I therefore knew I had to do something different.
I came up with the idea of providing a simple supper for friends who would join me for some chilli and a glass of wine. This idea proved popular because my friends are keen to support good causes, or they enjoy chewing the cud over fine wine and dining – I have obviously used editorial licence over this latter statement if my cooking is anything to go by!
But I think the truth is they like to do both - that is to support charity and to socialise with friends in the process. As school mums from St John’s Horsham, we have all been touched by the ravages of breast cancer, as well as numerous other cancers, that has affected family and friends in the playground. If then we can give something back albeit however small, we are keen to contribute and lend a hand and support to those touched by this illness.
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I took part in the Ribbon Walk at Petworth Park, on 14 June 2008. It’s a bit of a slog to get people to sponsor but I was lucky to have very generous friends and family to support me.
I thought your idea to raise funds by inviting friends to your home for dinner was great and next time I do a sponsored event - I will do the same!
What a great idea! It makes a nice change for people to be able to enjoy time together and participate in a worthwhile cause whilst socialising and creating a good memory in the process.
Good luck with your fundraising.
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I live in the vista building and my flat has been burglared a week ago, i lost everything valuable i had. i am completely devastated by this incident. Moreover, i had no insurance.
I blame my landlord and the building management for this, for inadequate security. The landlord failed to provide extra lock after asking repeatedly.
There is a concierge in the building but complete useless and most of the time not available. the 11 storey building with 3 wings and over 200 flats has only 6 cctv cameras, and that does not cover all exits. The front door has a password entry system, which is great but its the same for all 200 flats, so i guess half the woolwich arsenal knows how to get into the Vista Building.
The back door has no security at all and its opens up to a parking space which is left open most of the day so anyone can get in through there.
The doors on the each flats has a round porthole with frosted glass. And has only one lock on each door which can be opened from inside by turning a knob around.
So the burglar broke the glass, put his arm through it, and unlocked the doorfrom inside. The burglary was a walk in the park with the inadequate security.
I have suffered immense loss and the purpose of this ad is that nobody else suffers like me.
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