The Wight Brainy Bunch

Baking News ... The Mince Pies are back!!!
2021-12-08
Brightbulb’s Mince Pie Marathon is back .. on Wednesday 8th December!
This year, the generous folks at PC Consultants are sponsoring the event and preparing to deliver mince pies to your door.
Join the fun by donating and getting yourself on the Mince Pie Marathon leader-board….. Who will top the charts this year as mince pie royalty?
Every order will come with a free 200g bag of Christmas Coffee, courtesy of the team at the Island tea and Coffee company. In addition the top 3 will be provided with enough Christmas Coffee for the entire business!
Last year Brightbulb raised over £6,415 for us by selling more than 6,415 mince pies! This year we want to break that record!
Be quick, the cutoff is the 3rd December. On the 8th December we will race against the clock to deliver all the mince pies
Order yours HERE

Winter Wonderland Christmas Market
2021-12-04 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
We are optimistically planning the return of our Wight Brainy Bunch Christmas Market on Saturday 4th December at Ryde Fire Station.
We will once again offer a wonderful array of seasonal stalls and entertainment to get you in the mood for the Christmas festivities.
There will be plenty of festive refreshments available, including bratwurst BBQ and hog roast, or relax on Candy Cane Lane with a mulled wine, luxury hot chocolate, mince pie or sweet treat, while the kids play 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!
All our plans are subject to the successful easing of lockdown restrictions, and whilst we are hopeful that we will be able to proceed with this event this year, we will be keeping a close eye on on government guidelines and acting accordingly.
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.

Christmas Virtual Challenge
2021-11-13 08:00 - 2021-12-25 17:00
Walk, jog or run … Your end of 2021 challenge is to get to the North Pole by Christmas Day – and who knows, if you’re lucky you might even bump into a jolly man in red bearing gifts! The Christmas Virtual Challenge is about journeying on foot to the top of the globe’s icy cap, and arriving before Christmas Day ends.
There are 4 route options; from the direct 100 km ‘Norway Route’, to the epic 600 km ‘Greenland Route’. Choose your challenge – take it on anywhere, anytime from Saturday 13th November onwards – log your progress and move along the Ultra Challenge Virtual Map of the Arctic ice – and share your stories online as you head up to the Grotto at 90 degrees North!
Entry is just £14.95 for the Polar package, which includes medal and buff!
For more information and to sign up, click HERE

All Hallows Eve Ball
2021-10-30 18:30 - 2021-10-31 01:00
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You are invited to what promises to be a devilish and dangerously decadent ‘All Hallows Eve’ Ball at Gurnard Pines on Saturday 30th October!
Join us for a spooky sparkling drinks reception, excellent two course dinner, mystical table magic from Aaron Isted and brilliant live music from two of the best bands on the Island, ‘Switch’ and ‘The Mix’.
‘Early bird’ tickets just £36 per person until the 1st June (maximum of 10 per table). After this date tickets will increase to £40 per person.
*18:30 – 01:00 (Doors open 18:00hrs)*
* Stylishly scary formal dress code * Over 18’s only *
All tickets reserved. Due to the current circumstances we are booking to a reduced capacity at the venue to ensure our guests feel reassured and comfortable to attend. It may be possible to release more tickets nearer the time. If you would like to be placed on our reserve list, please email: info@thewightbrainybunch.org.uk

Special thanks to Novum Law who have once again given their generous support to this event as the main sponsor, and to Reynolds & Read, for kindly sponsoring our sparkling drinks reception, ensuring that the maximum amount of money comes directly to the charity.
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.

Simply Health Great South Run 2021
2021-10-17 09:00 - 15:00
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 Night At The Races!
2021-09-10 19:00 - 23:00
Join us for our log awaited ‘Night at the Races’ at Ryde Castle on Friday 10th September!
We invite you to enjoy a glass of prosecco on arrival, before placing your bets for a flutter on the horses.
So dust off the fascinators and reserve your tickets for a fun night out and the chance to win some fab prizes.
With huge thanks to Novum Law for their generous sponsorship for this event, ensuring the charity benefits from the maximum amount of funds raised.
To book your place click HERE
The Wight Brainy Bunch provide emotional support and financial assistance to Isle of Wight families whose lives have been affected by the devastating effects of brain tumours.

ABP Southampton Half & Full Marathon
2021-09-05 08:00 - 17:00
Is 2021 your year for taking on the ABP Southampton Marathon?
Maybe you are already registered and would like to raise funds for The Wight Brainy Bunch?
If you’re not quite ready for the full marathon, then why not sign up for the half marathon or 10k?
Starting and finishing in the heart of Southampton’s city centre, before running past the ABP Southampton docks, over the famous Itchen Bridge with it’s glorious views out to the Southampton Waters, The Solent and the New Forest. The route is a stunning mix of coast, city and parks, passing the iconic landmarks of Bargate, QE2 Anchor and St Mary’s Stadium.
For more information please click HERE
Please let us know you are planning to run and we can support you every step of the way with your fundraising: info@thewightbrainybunch.org.uk

Ultra Challenge - South Coast Challenge
2021-09-04 08:00 - 2021-09-05 17:00
Walk, Jog, or Run it
Take on some of England’s finest scenery as a Walk, Jog, or a Run! An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way National Trail with stunning views over the sea to a Brighton mid-point. Devil’s Dyke, welcome rest stops, a few ups & downs all lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an 100km amazing journey. You will get full support and hospitality all the way from our team – and with half and quarter distance options also – there’s a challenge here for everyone!
Push yourself further – 100km Full Challenge, with Half & Quarter options also available.

Join as Individual or Team
100km Full Challenge
Half or 1/4 Challenge options
Rest stops – free food & drink
ALL meals/ food included!
Medics, massage, and pace walkers
Medal, T shirt, glass of bubbly!
Walk at Your Pace – 24 hours+
Run or Jog – set a New Goal!
2 Day Full ‘Daylight’ option
Camping options available
Pre-event training support + app
It’s Your Challenge – Your Way!

SIGN UP & FUNDRAISING OPTIONS:
1. Charity Sponsorship – you pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place!
2. Mixed Funding – pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.
3. Self Fund – you pay the full cost of the event place – fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no cost at all to the charity!
For full details of prices click HERE

Warrior Festival IOW
2021-08-07 15:00 - 23:00
A brand new one-day summer festival is to be held on the Isle of Wight this August in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch.
‘Warrior Festival’ will see a whole host of local bands come together at Sandown Airport on 7th August to support The Wight Brainy Bunch. The family-friendly festival invites everyone to enjoy a fun-filled day with a huge array of food options, bars and live music from the likes of Hashtag, Close to Home, The Ohmz, Foo FighterZ and many more.
Toby Sleight, organiser of the festival said;
“When a close friend was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, I was blown away by the huge amount of support given by the Wight Brainy Bunch; they eased so many burdens that came with travelling for treatment and we really want to be able to give back so they can continue their incredible work supporting people”.
To keep things affordable for families, tickets are priced at just £10 and under 12’s go free.
Tickets can be purchased HERE
With huge thanks to all our amazing sponsors Novum Law, Maher Ross, Wightfibre, PC Consultants, Neutrik, Mountjoy, Cowes Movers, T&D Decorators, Red Squirrel Property Shop Ltd, Apollo Blinds, Data Device Corporation, Wight Fire, Hose Rhodes Dickson and Brightbulb Design
All proceeds will be going to The Wight Brainy Bunch, who provide emotional support and financial assistance to Isle of Wight families affected by brain tumours.

Wight Brainy Bunch Charity Skydive 2021
2021-08-04 08:00 - 17:00
We will be taking to the skies once again on Wednesday 4th August for our annual Charity Skydive in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch!
There is no better way to see the Isle of Wight, than jumping out of a plane at 10,000 feet from Sandown Airport .. so if this has been on your bucket list… now is the time to get onboard!
The total cost of one of our places is £280. A deposit of £60 will be required to secure your place, with the remaining balance to be paid 4 weeks prior to the jump. Obviously any sponsorship over and above this is an added bonus, for which we are very grateful.
Please email: info@thewightbrainybunch.org.uk for more information or to reserve your place.
Now who’d like to join us ??
The Wight Brainy Bunch provide emotional support and financial assistance to Isle of Wight families whose lives have been affected by the devastating effects of brain tumours.

Congregation Live at the Hungry Bear
2021-07-23 19:00 - 23:00
Hungry Bear are MEGA excited to be co-hosting this event at our place! We promised you live music and a summer of fun, Hungry Bear Welcomes Congregation Live @ The Hungry Bear
Friday 23rd July 2021 … Are you Ready !!

A night of high energy ROCK with some Foo Fighters thrown in Playing in our Unique Courtyard! Congregation is a rag tag collection of musicians closely related to Foo Fighterz – UK Tribute bringing you a collection of covers and of course plenty of Foo Fighters anthems….

The courtyard itself is a mystical venue steeped in history, by July we will all be ready to PARTY!!! The Hungry Bear will be doing a drinks happy hour between 7pm-8pm with some great drinks deals! Also our famous Burgers will be on offer if your HUNGRY!

Its 2.50 for a ticket which can be purchased from https://f.ls/Nmdtd (See Tickets) All revenue from ticket sales is been donated to local charity The Wight Brainy Bunch! Tickets do need to be purchased in advance as there is limited availability and it will sell out!

'Be Our Guest' Charity Tea Party
2021-07-11 11:00 - 15:30
After cancelling last years event due to the pandemic, I am hoping this year, if the easing of restrictions goes to plan, we can dust off the china for our ladies afternoon tea party once again.

This is one of my favourite events, so please join me for cakes, bakes and a pot full of your favourite tipple, 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 and places need to be booked in advance by emailing: info@thewightbrainybunch.org.uk

So please BE OUR GUEST!!

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

Teachers Charity Football Match
2021-07-11 10:30 - 13:00
Over a year later than planned, but it’s game on!

You will not want to miss this fantastic charity football match on Sunday 11th July, when

Primary School Teachers are set to take on their Secondary School counterparts at Westwood Park, Cowes as part of Gareth Bricknells London Marathon fundraising for The Wight Brainy Bunch!

Bar * Tea Hut * Live Music and more!

Kick off 11:00am * Admission £3 for adults/ £1 for under 16’s.

This is going to be a fantastic match and definitely a date for your diary

Ultra Challenge - Isle of Wight Challenge
2021-07-10 08:00 - 2021-07-11 17:00
Walk, Jog or Run it!
Great challenges need great settings – and none are better than the Island’s coastal path. 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight in July – and all out to push themselves further.
It’s along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles and up to historic Cowes at the half way stop. For those taking on the full Island challenge, it’s on to historic Ventnor, and back to our welcome base camp in Chale after an epic 106km journey.
You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way, and with half & quarter Island options also – there’s an Isle of Wight Challenge for everyone!

FOR ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE
JOIN AS INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM
106KM FULL ISLAND CHALLENGE
2 DAY 106KM ‘DAYLIGHT’ OPTION
HALF & QUARTER ISLAND OPTION
8 COVERED REST STOPS
FREE FOOD & DRINK
WALK AT YOUR PACE – 24 HRS+
RUN OR JOG – SET A NEW GOAL
CAMPING PACKAGES
FULLY SIGNED ROUTE
MEDICS, MARSHALS, MASSAGE
FOR CHARITY OR SELF FUND
MEDAL, T SHIRT, GLASS OF FIZZ
4 UTMB POINTS AVAILABLE
SHUTTLE BUSSES & TRANSFERS
OPTIONAL TRAINING WALKS
CHALLENGE MOBILE APP

SIGN UP & FUNDRAISING OPTIONS:
1. Charity Sponsorship – you pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place! As we are an official Charity Partner – you get 25% off the standard reg fee.
2. Mixed Funding – pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost. As we are an official Charity Partner – you get 10% off standard the reg fee.
3. Self Fund – you pay the full cost of the event place – fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no cost at all to the charity!
To sign up click HERE

Ultra Challenge - Jurassic Coast Challenge
2021-05-22 08:00 - 2021-05-23 17:00
Walk, Jog or Run it!
Join 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages and Walk, Jog or Run the spectacular Jurassic Coast – a World Heritage Site. A Poole Harbour start – it’s on to Corfe Castle, across to Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups and downs all the way to the Weymouth halfway point.
For 100km challengers – it’s past Portland Bill, nature reserves, along the western end of Chesil Beach to West Bay’s famous cliffs (of TV’s Broadchurch fame) – before a finish line celebration in vibrant Bridport.
With Half & Quarter distance options also, with full support and great hospitality all the way – there’s a challenge here for everyone!

FOR ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE
JOIN AS INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM
100KM FULL CHALLENGE
2 DAY 100KM ‘DAYLIGHT’ OPTION
HALF CHALLENGE OPTIONS
QUARTER CHALLENGE OPTION
8 COVERED REST STOPS
FREE FOOD & DRINK
WALK AT YOUR PACE – 24 HRS+
RUN OR JOG – SET A NEW GOAL
HALF WAY CAMPING OPTION
FULLY SIGNED ROUTE
MEDICS, MARSHALS, MASSAGE
FOR CHARITY OR SELF FUND
MEDAL, T SHIRT, GLASS OF FIZZ
3 UTMB POINTS AVAILABLE
SHUTTLE BUSSES & TRANSFERS
OPTIONAL TRAINING WALKS
CHALLENGE MOBILE APP

SIGN UP & FUNDRAISING OPTIONS:
1. Charity Sponsorship – you pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place!
2. Mixed Funding – pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.
3. Self Fund – you pay the full cost of the event place – fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no cost at all to the charity!
For full details of prices and to sign up click HERE

Bricky's Brainy Bunch Duck Race!
2021-04-05
Bricky’s Brainy Bunch Duck Race is the first of Gareth Bricknell’s fundraising events for his London Marathon place on the 3rd October.

“I am running the London Marathon in October for this wonderful charity that provides invaluable support to island families affected by brain tumours. During the pandemic, the charity have lost out on many fundraising opportunities so I want to raise as much money as possible for them and also create some fun events for all of my family and friends along the way”

Bricky’s Brainy Bunch Duck Race is taking place on Monday 5th April (Easter Monday). It will be filmed and shared on Facebook. There will be cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last place.

Prize money will be 50% and 50% will go to The Wight Brainy Bunch. If all 75 ducks are sold, the prizes will be:
1st place – £100, 2nd place – £40, 3rd place – £25 and last place – £22.50

Please send your money via pal pal to bricknell1987@gmail.com by 6pm on Sunday 4th April.

Good luck

Virtual Quiz !
2021-04-01 08:00 - 17:00
A virtual quiz in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch is being run by Tracy and Pete (who usually hold the quizzes at Newclose). If you would like to take part please email: Tracy71pete57@hotmail.co.uk by 12th May and questions will be sent out Friday 14th May. The quiz is just for fun and the answers will be supplied so you can check your own scores. In return for receiving the quiz they ask that each person who participates sends a minimum donation of £2.50 by cheque to ‘The Wight Brainy Bunch’ or donations can be made online: https://www.thewightbrainybunch.org.uk/donate/
(simply state ‘Tracy and Pete quiz’ in the donation message field). Any questions please email Tracy71pete57@hotmail.co.uk or telephone (01983) 527957 and please share to spread the word!

March through March !
2021-03-01 - 2021-03-31
Are you fed up with being stuck indoors?
With the weather hopefully set to improve as we step into Spring … why not make the most of your daily exercise and raise funds for The Wight Brainy Bunch with our ‘March through March’ challenge.
Set yourself a target to walk the equivalent of:

Point to point – 25 miles /40.2km
Round the Island – 70 miles / 112.6km
Challenge yourself -100 miles / 160.9km

To register please download the registration pack below, where you will find sponsor forms, links to setting up an online fundraising page, ideas for walking trails/routes to discover across the Island and details on how to log your activity/distance.
So why not dust off the walking boots, get the whole family active and ‘March through March’ in aid of the Wight Brainy Bunch.
Download registration pack HERE
Click HERE to start fundraising today
Please adhere to all current government guidelines regarding Covid-19 restrictions.

The Mince Pie Marathon is back!!
2020-12-09
In exciting baking news … THE MINCE PIE MARATHON IS BACK and there’s not a soggy bottom in sight!
Last year Brightbulb raised £3000 for The Wight Brainy Bunch by selling and distributing over 3,000 mince pies across the Island, and this year they hope to break this record.
By teaming up with Wightfibre, the Islands fastest broadband provider as their main sponsor, Brightbulb are hoping to deliver all the pies in super quick time!
This fantastic festive fundraiser will take place on Wednesday 9th December.. and you could be part of this mammoth shortcrust event, by ordering your mince pies HERE by the 2nd December!
Order a box of mince pies for you, your family or well deserving staff for just £6 and you will be placed on the mince pie leader board and added to the marathon map ready for delivery on the 9th!
100% of your donation will go to The Wight Brainy Bunch!

CANCELLED - Winter Wonderland Christmas Market
2020-12-05 10:00 - 16:30
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to ongoing Covid restrictions. We hope to see you in December 2021!
We cannot wait to return to Ryde Fire Station for our 4th Wight Brainy Bunch Christmas Market on Saturday 5th December.
We will once again offer a wonderful array of seasonal stalls and entertainment to get you in the mood for the Christmas festivities.
There will be plenty of festive refreshments available, including bratwurst BBQ and hog roast, and we invite you to relax on Candy Cane Lane with a mulled wine, luxury hot chocolate, mince pie or sweet treat, while the kids play 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!
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.

CANCELLED - Simply Health 2020 Great South Run
2020-10-18
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
Why not join us at the start line for this years Simply Health Great South Run on Sunday 18th October?
Whether you’re a beginner taking on your first challenge or an experienced runner looking for a PB, the Great South Run is the perfect challenge for you and a firm favourite with our Wight Brainy Bunch Team!
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 a fundraising pack including sponsor forms and a running vest and we’ll 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 train …. so dust off the trainer’s, grab yourself a WBB vest and we’ll see you at the start line!

The Trinity Arms Virtual Pub Quiz
2020-10-09 18:00 - 22:00
A huge thank you to Trinity House at Ryde School for choosing The Wight Brainy Bunch to be the benefiting charity for this years Pub Quiz.
Of course things are a little different this year, and they will be bringing you all the fun of a pub quiz from the comfort of your own home via Googlemeet!
Raffle and live auction and prizes throughout the evening, including a top prize of £300!
You can even order yourself food from Richmonds Bakery and drinks from Island Ales, which will be delivered to your door!
Just £30 per team to enter (max 6 per team)
Huge thanks to our friends at Novum Law for generously sponsoring this event.
To book please email: leo@rydeschool.net with your team name and contact details, and post or drop off your entry fee of £30 to:
Louisa O’Sullivan
Ryde School
7 Queens Road
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 3BE

The 40th Race - Virtual London Marathon
2020-10-04
For the first time ever, you are all invited to run the London Marathon, joining up to 45,000 runners up and down the UK – and across the world.
The virtual 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon will take place on Sunday 4th October and participants will have 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds (from 00:00 to 23:59:59 BST) to complete the 26.2 miles, which you can choose to run, walk or jog – making the event the most inclusive London Marathon ever.
The entry fee is just £20, so why not sign up to be part of this years special virtual race, and raise funds for The Wight Brainy Bunch.
All finishers receive a medal and t-shirt.
For more information, please email: info@thewightbrainybunch.org.uk
To register click HERE

Charity Golf Day with Red Squirrel Property Shop
2020-09-25 12:00 - 18:00
Join the Red Squirrel Property Shop Ltd Charity Golf Day, in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch at Newport Golf Club.
Teams of 4 will play in a Texas Scramble format with a shotgun start at 11:00am.
Entry £10 per person (includes food)
To book your place email: enquiries@redsquirrelpropertyshop.co.uk
Thank you so much to Red Squirrel for Supporting us.

Great South Run Solo
2020-09-01 08:00 - 2020-10-18 12:00
The Great South Run may not be going ahead on the 18th October, but the organisers have launched the GreatSouthRunSolo
It’s a virtual running challenge to help you stay motivated, continue to fundraise for charity, and to put those training miles to use
Starting on the 1st September, the challenge is to complete 25 runs (or more) over 48 days. The challenge will finish on 18th October – the day the Great South Run was due to take place!
It costs £10 to join, and everyone who completes the challenge will receive a special edition Great South Run Solo medal
So if you were planning to run the Great South Run in a Wight Brainy Bunch vest this year, you don’t need to miss out!
For more information please email: info@thewightbrainybunch.org.uk
To enter, please click HERE

End to End Challenge
2020-09-01 - 2020-09-30
In a world where virtual events are currently the way forward, the End to End challenge gives you the opportunity to run, walk or jog the length of the UK, from Land’s End to John O’Groats and raise funds for The Wight Brainy Bunch!
There is still time to join the September event which ends on the 31st August 2021 …. giving you a whole year to complete the 874 miles!
Everyone who completes the distance will receive a bespoke finishers medal and t-shirt as well as the opportunity to win spot prizes and collect digital postcards along the route.

For more information and to enter, click the link below, and then let us know that you’ll be running for The Wight Brainy Bunch and receive your complimentary running vest/ t-shirt and fundraising pack.
To enter click HERE

Solent Poohsticks Championship !
2020-08-15 - 2020-08-16
In the absence of the Cowes Week Regatta, you are invited to take part in an equally iconic event … the Solent POOSTICKS Championship!

We are really excited to be involved in this amazing fundraising event hosted by the Solent Foundation Commitee for St James’s Place Wealth Management.

You do not need to actually attend the event which will take place in the New Forest during the weekend 15/16 August, but we’d love you to sponsor a stick for £3 or two sticks for £5 by clicking HERE

St James’s Place will then match your donation – so your £3 will go to The Wight Brainy Bunch and SJP will donate an additional £3 to their Foundation.

The owner of the winning stick will win a delicious High Tea for two in the sanctuary of The Clouds at the Spinnaker Tower, 105 metres up in the air, with stunning views of the Isle of Wight.

Once you make your donation via the link below, your stick(s) will be allocated a number. To ensure fair play, all sticks will be selected to routine specifications i.e. tubby, long and fairly heavy, (how many of us feel right now!)

You may also name your stick by entering your chosen name in the JustGiving comments. You may enter/sponsor as many sticks as you like!

So please purchase your poohsticks and we wish you the best of luck!

Wight Brainy Bunch Charity Skydive 2020!
2020-08-05
We will be taking to the skies once again on Wednesday 5th August for our annual Charity Skydive in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch, and we have just a few places left!
There is no better way to see the Isle of Wight, than jumping out of a plane at 10,000 feet from Sandown Airport .. so if this has been on your bucket list… now is the time to get onboard!
The total cost of one of our places is £280. A deposit of £60 will be required to secure your place, with the remaining balance to be paid 4 weeks prior to the jump. Obviously any sponsorship over and above this is an added bonus, for which we are very grateful.
Please email: info@thewightbrainybunch.org.uk for more information or to reserve your place.
Now who’d like to join us ??
The Wight Brainy Bunch provide emotional support and financial assistance to Isle of Wight families whose lives have been affected by the devastating effects of brain tumours.

M's Car Show
2020-08-02 12:00 - 18:00
Join Tom and the team from Wight Modified on Sunday 2nd August at Sandown Airport to celebrate what would have been Michaela Logans 20th birthday.
Those who knew M knew she loved her cars, showing them off and any excuse for a meet but she LOVED a proper get together.
There will be food and drink available with a BBQ and a licensed bar, we have a raffle with a round the island pleasure flight and some epic swag from JW Autoshine going to be up for grabs with ALL money raised from the raffle and the collection boxes again going to the Wight Brainy Bunch.
We know you’ve all been mega busy working on your cars over lock down and now you finally have an excuse to get them out of hibernation and show them off. ALL makes, ages and models welcome.
Please be safe and adhere to social distancing, this is still a very uncertain time and we all have to respect other people on the day.
This will be a wonderful event im memory of an amazing young lady, taken too soon.

Carisbrooke Chase Fun Run
2020-07-05
Save the date for this fabulous new ‘Fun Run’ organised by Carisbrooke College to benefit the school and The Wight Brainy Bunch.
The run will take you on a scenic 10k route around the country lanes of Carisbrooke, the Castle and of course the school. There will also be a shorter 5k and children’s route.
More information to follow.
