The Wight Brainy Bunch

Charity Football Match
2019-10-27 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
Charity football match in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch at East Cowes Vics
Sunday 27th October at 1pm
Isle of Wight Fire v Isle of Wight NHS Charity Team
With charity raffle, including 55″ TV as first prize, sponsored kindly by RPL Construction
Plus Face Painting, Refreshments, Pumpkin Competition and half time penalty shoot-out!
Entry £3 Adults / £1 Under 16’s
In aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch, providing emotional support and financial assistance to Isle of Wight families whose lives have been affected by the devastating effects of brain tumours.

Afternoon Tea
2019-10-24 12:30 - 16:00
Tea at five luxury sweets cake dessert sandwich china teapot hotel aftrnoon

On Thursday 24th October, Clare Cleaver will be holding an afternoon tea-party in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch.
Raffle prizes include:
Isle of Wight Steam Railway Family Ticket & Pack
Medina Theatre – 2 x Panto Tickets Sun Dec 29th
Bluebells of Briddlesford, Wootton Bridge – Cream Tea for 2
1 Leisure – Group swim for up to 4 people Medina or The Heights
Taverners – Godshill – £20 Gift Voucher
Blueberry’s Shanklin – £10 Gift Voucher
The Royal, Ventnor – Cream Tea for 2
Haven Crepes and Ice Cream, Cowes – 1 Free Crepe & Milkshake
Dinosaur Isle, Sandown- Family Ticket – 2A & 3C
Woods Kitchen, Godshill – Wonderland Afternoon tea for Two
Tickets can be purchased through Clare by calling 07944724486 and payment can be made through paypal.
Clare chose to raise money for us following 14 year old Kaydens diagnosis of a brain tumour in August. It was a cause already close to Clare’s heart, following her cousin being diagnosed at the age of 12.

Simply Health Great South Run 2019
2019-10-20
Looking for a new challenge this year? Then why not sign up for this year’s Great South Run and raise money for The Wight Brainy Bunch?
Whether you’re a novice taking on your first challenge or an experienced runner, The Great South Run is the perfect challenge and a firm favourite with our Wight Brainy Bunch Team!
If you are still considering taking on the worlds leading 10 mile race or have already booked your place, we would love you to join our team and be wearing a Wight Brainy Bunch vest as you join 20,000 other runners along this famous route.
Starting on Clarence Esplanade in Southsea, the fast and flat course takes you through Old Portsmouth, home of the Portsmouth Cathedral, before entering the Historic Dockyard, home of HMS Victory, past Spinnaker Tower, and finishing on the seafront with beautiful views of the Isle of Wight.
The course is steeped in history dating as far back as 1212 and features bands on the run and unrivalled support from local residents and spectators.
Please contact us on: info@thewightbrainybunch.org.uk to confirm you intend to run for The Wight Brainy Bunch and we can support you with fundraising, sponsor forms and a running vest and our spectator team will be there to cheer you on, on the day.
To book your place please visit; http://www.greatrun.org/great-south-run
There is still plenty of time to trains to train …. so dust off the trainer’s, grab yourself a WBB vest and we’ll see you at the start line!

A Wight Night for Singing
2019-10-19 19:30 - 22:30
We are so excited that Cantobelle are holding another charity concert for us on the 19th October at True Vine Church in Newport (next to the Slug & Lettuce)
Performing with Cantobelle are The Newchurch Male Voice Choir and special guest Thea Grace Callaghan
Refreshments available and charity raffle
Tickets £5.00
To book call: 07850255984
Tickets also available on the door
Doors open at 7:00pm for 7:30pm start

Spin the Decks
2019-10-12 16:00 - 20:00
Join TJ’s Gym for their 2019 Charity Spin with DJ Tony Martin on Saturday 12th October 4-8pm
This year raising funds for two charities…
✨The Cambodia Project – some of tjs gym members & staff will directly travelling out to build a water tower, to allow a remote school access to clean water, in November!

✨The second charity is Island based The Wight Brainy Bunch- a small charity on the Isle of Wight providing a support network and financial assistance to local families affected by Brain Tumours.

One bike (full 4 hours) £40
One hour £10
(Groups welcome to share a bike)

Last years spin the decks was a hit, and spaces are filling up super quick, so pay for your bike to secure your space.
To book call: 01983 406123
TJ’s Gym, 77 Sandown Road, Lake PO36 9LE

Variety Concert
2019-10-02 19:00 - 22:00
Please join the Newport Methodist Ladies Fellowship and St Johns Church Choir for a Variety Concert at Newport Methodist Church (Quay Street) on Wednesday 2nd October at 7pm.
Refreshments available.
Collection in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch. All welcome!

Gin & Ale Festival
2019-09-15 12:00 - 18:00
We are delighted to once again be the chosen charity for this years Gin and Ale Festival on the 15th September at Ryde Pavilion.
Join us for our Gin and Ale Raffle and lots of wonderful tasting tables, to celebrate Britain’s artisan gins and local Island Ales .
With live local music all afternoon, this is going to be an amazing afternoon.

Blue Light Breakout!
2019-09-12 10:00 - 2019-09-14 12:00
On the 12th September, teams from the three Emergency Services will ‘escape’ the Isle of Wight and go ‘on the run’ for a 50 hour period with zero planning, as they compete in charity event ‘Blue Light Breakout’, where they will endeavour to get as far away from the Island as possible, raising money in aid of Island charity ‘The Wight Brainy Bunch’.
The teams will consist of two off duty personnel from the IOW Fire and Rescue Service, IOW Ambulance and Hampshire Constabulary who have given their time freely to take part in the challenge to support IOW Firefighter Mark Grimes who founded the charity following his diagnosis of a brain tumour in 2015.
The event is generously supported by several Island businesses including Novum Law and Maher Ross, who have kindly sponsored the event to ensure the teams can be repatriated to the Island following their two-day challenge.
Teams will be tracked throughout the event and the supporters will be able to support and encourage their chosen team by TEXT DONATE.
TO DONATE UP TO £20, TEXT YOUR TEAM CODE PLUS DONATION AMOUNT TO 70085 (eg: FIREIOW 20)
FIREIOW
POLICEIOW
AMBIOW

Co-op Funeralcare's Lakeside Ball
2019-09-07 19:00 - 23:30
We are thrilled this year to be the chosen charity of Ryde Co-op Funeralcare and to be invited to join them for their 2nd Black Tie Ball as part of their charity partnership initiative.
This is due to be held at the wonderful venue of Lakeside Park Hotel, Wootton on Saturday 7th September.
3 course meal, charity raffle, auction and dance the night away to Crabbies Disco.
Tickets £38 per person. Reserve your tickets now for a £20 deposit.
To book call: 01983 615746 or email: rydefuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

Family Fun Evening!
2019-09-06 16:00 - 20:00
Family fun evening in aid of Island Charities!
On Friday 6th September, ‘Charities Together’ are hosting ‘Party in the Carpark’, a family fun evening at Ryde Tesco, in aid of 9 small Island Charities.
The event will take place in the rear car park from 4-8pm, and will host a variety of fun activities, including military assault course, Magic with David Randini, Characters from Enchanted Isle, swing boat rides, games, football cage, toy tombola, slime, glitter art, BBQ, cakes, refreshments and a milkshake bar!
This promises to be a great evening of fun for all the family, as the little ones return to school.
Charities Together is a group of local small charities working together to raise money for the local community, and is made up of: The Wight Brainy Bunch, Cats Protection, MPCT, Women’s Institute, Isle Access, Aspire, Ryde Rotary, IW Search & Rescue and Vectis Radio.
The event is kindly supported by Tesco Extra Ryde.
Free event, although donations are welcomed

Chop Chop!
2019-09-01
On the 1st September Lilly (7yrs) and Georgia (9yrs) will be having their gorgeous locks chopped off to raise awareness of brain tumours, and money for The Wight Brainy Bunch following the devastating news that 14 yr old Kayden (Lillys brother, Georgia’s cousin), was diagnosed with a brain tumour earlier this month.
The girls will have this done at Teaze Hair Studio in Carisbrooke, by Lilly’s Aunty, and will donate the hair to the Little Princess Trust (www.littleprincesses.org.uk/donate-hair/ )

Kayden went to the Opticians earlier this month, as he was suffering with headaches. Within 24hrs of his appointment he had been urgently referred to St. Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight, had an MRI scan, was diagnosed with a brain tumour, and was air lifted to Southampton General for an urgent biopsy to determine what kind of brain tumour they are dealing with. The biopsy has been sent to Great Ormond Street Hospital for extensive testing, and they are still awaiting for the results.
Kayden is likely to require Proton Beam Treatment in America, and whilst the treatment will be funded on the NHS, the family will of course require further support, which the charity will continue to give.
To support Lilly and Georgia and of course Kayden, please visit their fundraising page:
www.gofundme.com/f/ec4mn-chop-chop

Ryde Co-op Funeralcare Carwash
2019-08-17 11:00 - 15:00
Ryde Co-op Funeralcare are teaming up with Ryde Fire Station for a joint carwash, as their next event in their “Love your Neighbourhood” initiative as they support us through 2019.
Bring your cars along to be cleaned at Ryde Fire Station on Saturday 17th August and get them cleaned for a donation.
50% of monies raised will be donated to the Fire Fighters Charity!

2019 Charity Skydive!
2019-08-07
Join us on Wednesday 7th August 2019 for our 3rd annual charity skydive with Skydive IOW
After taking off from Sandown Airport, you will soar to 10,000ft and experience overwhelming and unmissable views of our beautiful Island, before your instructor encourages you out of the plane with a gentle nudge!
To join our team for this exhilarating experience and tick a substantial challenge off you bucket list, please contact us by emailing info@thewightbrainybunch.org.uk
You can secure your place today with a £60 deposit with the remaining balance of £220 payable 6 weeks prior to the jump. Additional sponsorship is encouraged and you will supplied with sponsorship forms and/or advice on setting up an online fundraising page.
Are you brave enough??

Ryde Co-op Funeralcare Race Night
2019-07-19 19:30 - 23:00
Join us for a night at the races, hosted by Ryde Co-op Funeralcare on Friday 19th July at Newclose Cricket Club from 19:30.
The evening will consist of 8 races with 8 horses per race, with opportunites to sponsor a race for £10 or a horse for £2 or just have a flutter on the evening!
There will also be a charity raffle.
To book your table, please call: 01983 615746.

Co-op Funeralcare Pet Show
2019-07-14 14:00 - 16:00
Continuing with their support through 2019, Ryde Co-op Funeralcare are holding a Family Pet Show at the Scout Hut, St Johns Hill Ryde on Sunday 14th July from 2-4pm.
Rosette prizes are up for grabs in all 5 categories:
• Best turned out dog
• Prettiest cat
• Cutest rabbit or small animal
• Most unusual pet
• Best behaved pet
The cost to enter is £3 per pet per category.
There will also be a raffle, a barbecue and refreshments available.
To enter your star pet, please call 01983 615746

Jason's Celtic Cycling Adventure!
2019-07-07
On the 7th July, 23 year old Jason Hayles will commence his mammoth cycling challenge from Inverness, The Pan Celtic Race 2019.
The Pan Celtic Race is a 1480 mile, 89,143 ft climb, self-supported cycling adventure, journeying through the Celtic Nations of Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
In November last year, Jason’s girlfriend Alayna passed away from a brain tumour , just 8 months following her diagnosis.
Because of her I’ve learnt that if there’s something you want to do in this life, you can’t put it off for the future! We had planned to go to Scotland, bikepacking and travel the world together! But unfortunately that is no longer possible.

When she passed away, I completely lost interest in life, let that be cycling, socializing or everything else for that matter. This was the first time in my life I didn’t know what to do!

So to me the pan celtic isn’t just a 1440mile ride across Scotland, Ireland and Wales.. to me it’s more about reconnecting with Alayna and continuing to live our dreams! Even if it isn’t as we planned it.

The route starts in the Highlands of Scotland and takes the riders on an epic adventure along coastal roads and awe-inspiring mountain views. The riders then head to Belfast to discover Ireland’s East Coast and ancient landmarks. Finally the riders journey over to Fishguard, Wales, through wild Celtic countryside to finish in the Seaside town of Llandudno.
We are totally blown away that Jason has chosen to do this in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch. The challenge will take him approximately two weeks and we’d like to wish him the very best of luck and look forward to following his progress.
To support Jason, please visit his fundraising page HERE

G & Teatime Ladies Garden Party
2019-06-30 11:00 - 15:00
It’s that time of year again ladies to dust off the tea pots and fine china …. for this years secret garden party
Please join me for cakes, bakes and a teapot full of your favourite tipple!
This is one of my favourite events so please pop in for a cuppa or stay for the duration…
There is no charge for this event, although you will be asked to make a secret donation of whatever you feel your afternoon tea is worth.
Unfortunately this event is not suitable for young children.

All in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch, who provide emotional support and financial assistance to IOW families affected by brain tumours.
Please contact us for details info@thewightbrainybunch.org.uk

Co-op Funeralcare Quiz Night
2019-06-10 19:30 - 22:30
As part of Ryde Co-op Funeralcare’s Charity Partnership initiative, we are delighted that they will be hosting their 3rd Quiz Night at the Dairyman’s Daughter on Monday 10th June.
To secure your team place , please book a table by calling 01983 539361.
£2 per person to enter.
Max 6 per team.
Raffle

Day Lewis Pharmacy Charity Day
2019-06-07
Day Lewis Pharmacy at Carisbrooke Health Centre will be holding their Annual Charity Day on Friday 7th June, and have this year chosen to support The Wight Brainy Bunch.
Raffle tickets will be on sale from early May, with the raffle being drawn on the day. They will also be collecting donations for homemade biscuits and cakes, so please do pop along and see them.
Prizes include:
Camp bestival weekend family tickets; Tapnell family day pass; Blackgang chine voucher; Free MOT; Valentino restaurant voucher; Ada meze restaurant voucher; Dinosaur Isle museum family day pass; The grange camping pass; 1 month gold pass 1 Leisure Medina/Heights
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to them for choosing to support our charity.

Alayna Morris Memorial Clay Pigeon Shoot
2019-06-02
We are honoured to have been chosen as one of the benefitting charities for this Clay Pigeon Shoot, in memory of Alayna Morris, who sadly passed away from an aggressive brain tumour in November 2018.
The event will take place at Bowcombe View Shooting Ground on Sunday 2nd June.
£35 per person – Teams of 4 or 5 people or individuals are welcomed.
Refreshments and BBQ available plus Raffle and Auction!
To book your team, please call Bob or Anna on Tel: 07866571010 or 07753814969

Mary Walks the O2!
2019-05-30
On Thursday 30th May, Mary Haskett will conquer her fear of heights, as she “Walks the O2”, whilst raising money for The Wight Brainy Bunch.
To read Mary’s story and support her as she prepares for her exhilarating 90-minute climb over the roof of the world’s most popular entertainment venue, please click HERE
If you would like to take on the O2 challenge, please find details HERE

Ryde Co-op Funeralcare Afternoon Tea
2019-05-18 14:00 - 16:00
We cannot wait for this next event organised by Ryde Co-op Funeralcare as they support us through 2019 ..
Join them for all the red carpet glitz of this “Hollywood Glamour Themed Afternoon Tea” at Woods Kitchen in Godshill, where you will be served with the best afternoon tea on the Island.
£14.95 per person
To book, please contact: rydefuneral@southerncoops.co.uk / 01983 615746
Take time out to enjoy this perfect afternoon treat with friends.

Trinity Theatre community Quiz
2019-05-11 19:30 - 22:30
Trinity Theatre in Cowes are holding their annual Community Quiz which this year is in aid of the Wight Brainy Bunch. £3 per person in teams of 4.
Book a table by calling 01983 777701 or email quiz@caods.org.uk
Everyone Welcome

Co-op Funeralcare Quiz Night
2019-04-29 19:30 - 22:00
As part of Ryde Co-op Funeralcare’s Charity Partnership initiative, we are delighted that they will be hosting a 2nd Quiz Night at the Dairyman’s Daughter on Monday 29th April.
To secure your team place , please book a table by calling 01983 539361.
£2 per person to enter.
Max 6 per team.
Raffle

Graham Sprack Memorial Cricket Match
2019-04-28 14:00 - 21:00
We are so excited about this event that is being so kindly arranged by Grahams family.
Both William and George will be donning their cricket whites and pads for this memorial Cricket match in memory of their dear dad, Graham Sprack, who died in June 2018 after a battle with a brain tumour.
The match is between 2 sides both very close to Grahams heart: The IOW Disabled XI v Havenstreet Old Boys.
The match will take place at Northwod Cricket Club on the 28th of April, kicking off at 14.00.
Spectators are welcome and can enjoy a delicious cricket tea for a small fee. After the match there will be a trophy presentation and the bar will open to all for refreshment.
Raffle tickets will be sold throughout of the day, with lots of great prizes to be won.
All in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch.

Newchurch Male Voice Choir Concert
2019-04-27 19:30 - 22:30
Join the Island-renowned Newchurch Male Voice Choir as they come together for a charity concert on Saturday 27th April.
The concert will take place at True Vine Church, (Lower High Street, Newport) and promises to be a wonderful evening of entertainment, with a packed programme of music and songs, which will have a little something for everyone!
Interval with Refreshments and Raffle available.
There is no entry fee, however there will be a retiring collection and raffle to benefit The Wight Brainy Bunch
The Wight Brainy Bunch provide emotional support and financial assistance to families here on the Isle of Wight whose lives have been affected by the devastating effects of brain tumours.

Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Click HERE to download poster

Shanklin Hyde WI Spring Fair
2019-04-27 10:00 - 13:00
Shanklin Hyde WI will be holding their Spring Fair at Falcon Cross Hall in Shanklin on Saturday 27th April from 10:00am – 1:00pm
There will be a selection of wonderful books, childrens toys, plants, cakes and tombolas, so please pop down and have a look at what they have to offer.
Refreshments available.
Free entry – but donations to support The Wight Brainy Bunch.

Quiz Night in aid of Colin Richardson's Marathon Journey
2019-03-29 19:00 - 22:00
As you may know, Colin Richardson was selected by us when he applied last year to run for The Wight Brainy Bunch at the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 28th April in our small charity ballot place that we were lucky enough to be awarded.
As part of his fundraising Colin has arranged a Quiz Night at the IOW College Restaurant, which will take place on Friday 21st March at 7pm.
Maximum of 6 per team – £5 per person
Fish and chip supper £5 per head
Bar open until 10pm.
To book a table please click HERE

Co-op Funeralcare Quiz Night
2019-03-25 19:30 - 22:30
As you may remember, we were recently selected as Ryde Co-op Funeralcare’s chosen charity for their fundraising in 2019.
This is the first event of many this year, that they have planned to support The Wight Brainy Bunch, so please join them at The Dairymans Daughter in Arreton on Monday 25th March at 19:30hrs for their Quiz Night.

Christmas Concert
2018-12-10 20:00
This is the final fundraising event hosted by the lovely East Cowes Ladies Group in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch.
For a wonderful evening of festive entertainment, please join the Cowes Concert Band for their Christmas Concert at East Cowes Methodist Church.
Refreshments available plus Raffle
Proceeds will be divided between The Wight Brainy Bunch and the Cowes Concert Band.
