The Wight Brainy Bunch

A Wight (Brainy Bunch) Christmas Market
2018-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Ryde Fire Station, Nicholson Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Following the success of last year, we are very excited to be returning to Ryde Fire Station for our 2nd Wight Brainy Bunch Christmas Market.
We already have a wonderful array of seasonal stalls and entertainment planned, as we welcome back the Wight Diamonds Marching Band, Cantobelle and Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band. plus much more.
There will be plenty of festive refreshments available, including traditional BBQ and hog roast, Or relax with a mulled wine, German beer, luxury hot chocolate, mince pie or sweet treat, while the kids have a bounce in our inflatable snow globe….
Our naughty elves are already busy preparing the “Elf Workshop”, where the little ones can enjoy a range of craft activities, face painting, and of course don’t forget a visit to our wonderful Santa’s Grotto!
Fun for all the family!
Please stay and join us at the end of the day to turn on Ryde Fire’s Christmas lights.
Free entry , although donations welcome 🎄🎄🎄
Plenty of parking
Kindly sponsored by Care at Home IOW , Coast and Country Marquees and A1 Garage Door specialist

In aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch, who provide emotional support and financial assistance to families on the Isle of Wight whose lives have been affected by the devastating effects of brain tumours.

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Northwood Race Night
2018-11-03 20:00 - 22:00
Experience all the thrills and excitement of a day at the races…..
Saturday 3rd November at Northwood Cricket Club – Doors open 7:30pm / First race 8:00pm
8 runners / 8 Races
So saddle up and join us for an evening of fun entertainment
Place your bets!
Plus Raffle
In aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch, providing financial assistance and a support network to families here on the Isle of Wight whose lives have been affected by the devastating effects of brain tumours; Smile4Wessex (The Wessex Neurological Centre) who provide acute and specialist care to a population of approximately 3 million people from the Isle of Wight and across the South Coast, not only for brain tumours but conditions such as stroke, brain haemorrhage, motor neurone disease and dementia; The Brain Tumour Charity, to fund much needed research, aid early diagnosis and improve care and quality of life for all those living with a brain tumour.

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Simply Health Great South Run
2018-10-21
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

"Flights of Fancy" Charity Concert by Wight Diamonds Marching Band
2018-10-13 19:00 - 22:00
The Wight Diamonds Marching Band are kindly holding a charity concert in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch. Please come and join us for a wonderful night of entertainment.
Saturday 13th October at The Trinity Theatre, Cowes
Tickets £6.00 per person
Tickets available in advance by contacting Kathryn at The Wight Brainy Bunch on 07850255984
or John from Wight Diamonds by emailing: wdmb15@gmail.com
Tickets will also be available on the door.
Licensed Bar serving refreshments and ice-creams in the interval
Plus Raffle
Plenty of parking on Cowes Parade
In aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch, providing financial assistance and a support network to families here on the Isle of Wight whose lives have been affected by the devastating effects of brain tumours; Smile4Wessex (The Wessex Neurological Centre) who provide acute and specialist care to a population of approximately 3 million people from the Isle of Wight and across the South Coast, not only for brain tumours but conditions such as stroke, brain haemorrhage, motor neurone disease and dementia; The Brain Tumour Charity, to fund much needed research, aid early diagnosis and improve care and quality of life for all those living with a brain tumour.
For more information about Wight Diamonds Marching Band and to get involved, please visit their website HERE
Click HERE to download poster

Wight Brainy Bunch Charity Quiz
2018-10-12 19:00 - 23:00
General knowledge quiz night in aid of Wight Brainy Bunch to be held on Friday 12th October
7.30pm start at Newclose Cricket Club, (Doors open at 7pm).
Teams of up to 4 persons must register in advance by either calling 527957 or by emailing tracy71pete57@hotmail.co.uk.
Costs £2 per person entrance.
There will be a raffle and lucky dip on the night, a licensed bar with hot food available to purchase (options to be confirmed nearer the time)
Plenty of free car parking available.
Everyone welcome.
Click HERE to download poster
In aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch, providing financial assistance and a support network to families here on the Isle of Wight whose lives have been affected by the devastating effects of brain tumours; Smile4Wessex (The Wessex Neurological Centre) who provide acute and specialist care to a population of approximately 3 million people from the Isle of Wight and across the South Coast, not only for brain tumours but conditions such as stroke, brain haemorrhage, motor neurone disease and dementia; The Brain Tumour Charity, to fund much needed research, aid early diagnosis and improve care and quality of life for all those living with a brain tumour.

Isle of Wight Gin Festival
2018-09-16 12:00 - 18:00
Calling all gin lovers!
This is the 3rd year of the Isle of Wight Gin Festival and it has become a bit of a favourite in our calendar. This year it also has the new venue of Ryde Castle
Join Helen and her GIN-tastic helpers from 12pm – 6pm!! There will be live music from local bands, over 20 artisan gins to sample plus a range of Fever Tree tonics.
There will be a GIN-normous Raffle, raising money for The Wight Brainy Bunch, and we are delighted and honoured that Helen has chosen our little charity to benefit once again from her wonderful event.
So please pop this date in your diary and come and join us on Ryde Esplanade.

The Great Gatsby Gala
2018-09-01 18:00
Welcome to our 3rd black tie Ball and our main fundraising event of 2018!
We are pleased to be returning to Ryde Castle, so please join us for a champagne reception, sit down meal a brilliant line up of live bands to entertain you throughout the evening, including The Outfit Duo, The Mix and returning for their 3rd time, Switch!
In aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch, as we continue to build a support network providing emotional and financial assistance to Isle of Wight families whose lives have been affected by the devastating effects of brain tumours.
Also benefiting from the ball will be; Smile4Wessex (Wessex Neurological Centre) who provide acute specialist care to population of approximately 3 million people from the Isle of Wight and across the South Coast, not only for brain tumours but conditions such as stroke, brain haemorrhage, motor neurone disease and dementia and The Brain Tumour Charity to fund much needed research, aid early diagnosis and improve the care and quality of life for all those living with a brain tumour.
Tickets £37 per person – Click HERE to purchase.
18:30hrs – Midnight (Doors open 18:00hrs)
* Formal dress code *
* Over 18’s only *
We would like to express our sincere thanks to Novum Law and Reynolds & Read for once again offering their kind support and generous sponsorship to this event, ensuring the maximum amount of money goes to the charity. We would also like to thank Finishing Touches for once again agreeing to dress Ryde Castle for us.
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EVEVNINGS PRESENTATION

New to You Sale !
2018-07-28 10:00 - 13:00
Please Support Mandy Blackler, with her first “New to You” sale, raising funds for the Wight Brainy Bunch.
This will be held in the main hall of the Newport Congregational Church in Pyle Street, selling good quality used items ranging from household goods, toys, accessories, clothing etc.
There will also be a coffee shop on the day selling home made cakes!
Entry is free so why not pop along?
If you have any items you would like to donate, please contact us to arrange collection.

To download, click on poster

For One Night Only
2018-07-14 18:30 - 23:00 | Ryde Fire Station, Nicholson Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
This is our first Ladies Night, and we are very excited to be able to bring you such an wonderful evening of entertainment!
The Island’s very own Simon Howard will be performing his amazing “Tom Jones Tribute”…. in our opinion, the very best there is!
Joining him will be Mike Appleton with his equally wonderful “Michael Buble Experience”…. in Mr Bublé’s own words “Man he’s awesome!”
Where else would you find Michael Buble, Sir Tom Jones and be waited on by a roomful of firemen?
This is one night not to be missed!

Tickets £20 per person (6 per table)
Please note: This is a ticket only event – To purchase tickets, please click HERE
Licensed Bar – Over 18’s only
Click HERE to download poster
In aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch, providing financial assistance and a support network to families here on the Isle of Wight whose lives have been affected by the devastating effects of brain tumours; Smile4Wessex (The Wessex Neurological Centre) who provide acute and specialist care to a population of approximately 3 million people from the Isle of Wight and across the South Coast, not only for brain tumours but conditions such as stroke, brain haemorrhage, motor neurone disease and dementia; The Brain Tumour Charity, to fund much needed research, aid early diagnosis and improve care and quality of life for all those living with a brain tumour.

Shide to the Spyglass Run – Sunday 8th July
2018-07-08 09:30 - 12:00
In its 6th year, this is an unofficial cross country run from Shide in Newport to the Spyglass Inn, Ventnor.
Its not a race just a friendly 11 mile run through the countryside.
Its free to enter but ask for donations on the day and have kindly chosen The Wight Brainy Bunch as their charity to support this year.
Meeting at Shide Trees at 9:30am, the plan is to run to the Spyglass Inn at Ventnor via the Sunshine Trail, stop on the way for photo opportunities etc. Once in Ventnor, jump in the sea, swim around a bit, go to the Spyglass, drink Cider, eat chips & figure out how to get back to the start – easy!

Afternoon Cream Tea
2018-06-23 15:00
We are very proud and extremely grateful to have been chosen as East Cowes, Ladies Group Charity of the Year for 2018.
Their next event is this wonderful afternoon of cream teas, please do pop along and support it if you can.

Enchanted Fairy Tea Party
2018-06-16 12:00 - 16:00
It’s that time of year again ladies… and this year with an extra sprinkling of fairy dust!
This will be our 4th annual tea party, and I must admit, one of my favourite events! So please dust off your fairy wings and join me for an afternoon of tea, cake and of course a cheeky little Pimms…. Don’t forget to bring your fairy friend!
There is no charge for this event….. but you will be given a small envelope and all we ask is for a secret donation of what you feel your tea party experience is worth.
As you know, The Wight Brainy Bunch raise funds to support Island families affected by brain tumours, as well as supporting the Wessex Neurological Centre, who provide acute and specialist care to a population of approximately 3 million people across the South Coast and Isle of Wight for a variety of neurological conditions including Brain Tumours, Stroke and Motor Neurone Disease, and also The Brain Tumour Charity, to fund much needed research, aid early diagnosis and improve care and quality of life for all those living with a brain tumour.
Pop in for a while or stay for the duration… I hope you can make it.xxx

Mandy Blackler’s Abseil of the Spinnaker Tower – Sunday 27th May
2018-05-27
When Mandy was diagnosed with a brain tumour in February 2016, she had no idea that this would lead her to face her fears and set herself an annual challenge.
Having jumped out of a perfectly good plane with the Wight Brainy Bunch last year, what better challenge for 2018 (for someone who is afraid of heights and suffers from vertigo) than abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower!
“As most of you know, on 11th Feb 2016 I was diagnosed with a brain tumour. I was one of the lucky ones who had surgery and not only survived but is now thriving, healthy and happy. Others are not so fortunate, and I certainly valued the help from the Wight Brainy Bunch, a charity to support brain tumour sufferers on the Isle of Wight. I couldn’t have managed without my family and the support of this wonderful charity, and now want to do everything I can to support them. Every year I pledged to do something that will scare the life out of me for this charity – last year I did a skydive; this year I’m abseiling down the Spinnaker on 27th May”
Mandy has been a dedicated supporter of The Wight Brainy Bunch since her surgery and for this challenge she has also enlisted the help of 5 other crazy folk; Lisa Hendy, Nickie Moreton, Craig Bassett, Carol Folwy and Peni Houghton. If you would like to read their stories you can visit their fundraising pages on the links below.
We are very fortunate to have such wonderful supporters and are very grateful that they choose to support The Wight Brainy Bunch.

Half Bike Heroes Isle of Wight Cycling Challenge
2018-05-06 - 2018-05-07
This mad bunch of gents will be cycling round the IOW over May Bank Holiday as part of their ongoing fundraising mission for The Brain Tumour Charity. The Randonnee is a massive event on the Island so please be sure to look out for them and show them massive support as they embark on 3 laps in 24hrs!
Mark will be supporting them for one lap… if he can keep up!
Please read their story below … Good luck Half Bike Heroes!
Having lost our close friend Chris Hoyle in 2012 to brain cancer, we (James and Paul) wanted to do something to raise awareness of, and funds for, The Brain Tumour Charity.
Realising that whatever we did needed to stand out from the many other worthy fundraising activities that take place, we knew we had to do something attention-grabbing.
This is how Half Bike Heroes came to be, the plan being to ride silly distances on small-wheeled folding bikes or, as most people know them, Bromptons.
The first challenge we took on was in 2013 – the 170-mile Way of the Roses coast2coast bike ride from Morecambe on the Lancashire coast to Bridlington on the Yorkshire coast.
Two years later we knew that we needed to do something bigger for the next fundraising event. We came up with the idea of lapping the Isle of Man TT circuit and, just to make things more interesting, we decided that we would do this for 24 hours. For this challenge we recruited Martin Hughes and Richard Dawson and, as a team, we completed 6 laps (230 miles). What we didn’t know at the time was that we were the first cyclists to ride around the TT course for 24 hours:
It’s now three years on (we needed a break) and we are preparing for the next challenge. Maintaining the 24-hour and island theme, this time we are going to lap the Isle of Wight. We will do this as part of the island’s cycling festival ‘The Randonnee’ but, rather than one lap, we are aiming to complete three (230 miles) in 24 hours. The laps will of course be completed on our small-wheeled folding bikes.
Chris was 43 when he died; he was from a loving supportive family, was married with two boys, and had many friends. In doing what we do, we are hoping to keep Chris’s memory alive and help others who find themselves in a similar situation. As with our previous challenges, the money we raise will go to The Brain Tumour Charity, the UK’s leading brain tumour charitable organisation.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/halfbikeheroes

The Castle Inn - Sandown QUIZ
2018-04-29 20:00
Please put this date in your diary and head down to The Castle Inn – Sandown. Thank you for choosing to support The Wight Brainy Bunch for this month’s charity quiz

Wight Mouse Inn Charity Quiz
2018-04-27 20:00 - 22:00
Rachel Rinaldi is facing her fears in August when she kindly volunteered to jump out of a plane for us.
To assist her in raising as much money as possible, The Wight Mouse Inn at Chale has kindly agreed to donate 50% of the funds from their quiz in April.
Phone The Wight Mouse to book your table on: 01983 730431
£2.00 per person to enter
CASH PRIZE for the winner and Raffle!

Katy's Half Marathon
2018-04-22
This Sunday Katy will take on the ABP Southampton Half Marathon in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch, having become aware of the support given to an ex-student of hers from the Isle of Wight College.
Starting and finishing in the heart of Southampton city centre, the 13.1 mile route is a stunning mix of coast, city and parks, passing the iconic landmarks of Bargate, QE2 Anchor and St Mary’s Stadium and providing stunning views towards the Isle of Wight.
Please visit Katy’s online fundraising page HERE to make a donation
We would like to send our sincere thanks to Katy for supporting The Wight Brainy Bunch and wish her the best of luck for Sunday.
