The Wight Brainy Bunch

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 (Europe/London)
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.

POSTPONED - Medina Marching Band Easter Concert
2020-03-28 19:00 - 21:00
*Unfortunately due to the current Covid-19 outbreak, this event has been postponed*
The wonderful Medina Marching Band will be holding their Easter Concert on Saturday 28th March at Newport Methodist Church (Quay Street) at 7pm.
£5 per person entry with tea and coffee available during the interval.
All proceeds will benefit The Wight Brainy Bunch.
For more information please email: medinamarchingband@gmail.com
Thank you all so much for choosing to support us.

CANCELLED - Pop Up Mothers Day Cake Shop
2020-03-21 10:00 - 14:00
*Unfortunately due to the current Covid-19 outbreak, this event has been cancelled*
Frostbite Bakery‘s next pop-up shop will be at their Bakery in Shanklin on Saturday the 21st of March! That’s Mother’s Day weekend. Serving barista coffee, tea & hot chocolate from their HY Van as well as a range of Mother’s Day themed treats too!
Open 10am – 2pm and if you’ve ordered any of their Mothers Day items online, you can collect them at the same time.
You’ll also get a free tea or Americano with every pre-order via their website https://isleofwightcakes.com/shop , which you can collect with your order
10% of sales will be donated to The Wight Brainy Bunch

CANCELLED - Charity Fashion Show
2020-03-20 19:00 - 22:00
*Unfortunately due to the current Covid-19 outbreak, this event has been cancelled*
We feel very privileged to have been nominated as the chosen charity for the annual fashion show organised by Sugar & Spice Lingerie and Bellissima Isle of Wight, which will be held at Bar 74 in Ryde from 7pm on Friday 20th March.
Tickets are on sale from Saturday 8th February at both shops for just £10 .
Thank you so much for choosing to support us

Primary v Secondary School Teachers Charity Football Match
2020-03-10 18:30 - 20:30
**UPDATE: Unfortunately this has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch – New date to be arranged**
Primary School Teachers v Secondary School Teachers Charity Football Match
Isle of Wight teachers are coming together to play a charity football match to raise money for Sport Relief and The Wight Brainy Bunch.
The match; primary school v’s secondary school teachers is taking place at Cowes Sports Football Club on Tuesday 10th March, kick off is 6.30pm.
Admission is £3 for adults and £1 for under 16’s.
The teams comprise of a teachers who play football at a range of standards including the Wessex Premier league and the Island league or keen leisure footballers.
“We are really pleased to have so many teachers across the island interested in playing. It will be a great match and we hope to see lots of people supporting on the evening.” Tom Dye, PE Teacher at Medina College
“Students from both primary and secondary schools are very excited to cheer their teacher on, it will be a great event raising money for two great charities.” Gareth Bricknell, PE Teacher at The Bay CE School

The organisers would like to thank Cowes Sports Football Club for offering to host the charity match free of charge and allowing the game to be played on the best pitch on the Isle of Wight.
For further information please email Gareth Bricknell on gbricknell@bayceschool.org (07540292210) or Tom Dye thomas.dye@medina.iow.sch.uk

Wight Brainy Bunch Charity Quiz - Newclose
2020-03-06 19:30 - 22:30
General knowledge quiz night in aid of Wight Brainy Bunch to be held on Friday 6th March 2020
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.
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!
In aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch, providing emotional support and financial assistance to Isle of Wight families affected by the devastating effects of brain tumours.

Wear a Hat Day for Brain Tumour Awareness Month!
2020-03-01 - 2020-03-31
Join us any day in March for Wear a Hat Day 2020!
March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month in the UK, so what better time to take part in a fun event to recognise this and raise awareness.
So please get creative and ask your workplace to get involved! Wear a hat for the day in exchange for a donation, and raise money for families affected by brain tumours on the Isle of Wight.

West Wight Sports & Community Centre Coffee Morning
2020-02-14 10:00 - 12:30
West Wight Sports and Community Centre will be holding a Charity Coffee Morning in aid of the Wight Brainy Bunch on Friday 14th February in memory of Alayna Morris who sadly passed away in November 2018 at the age of just 18 years old.

Christmas Concert
2019-12-20 19:00 - 22:00
A wonderful evening of festive entertainment with classical solo’s and duet’s from Nathan Stubbings and Abbie Revert at St John the Baptist Church, Northwood on the 20th December at 7pm.
With traditional Christmas Carols for the audience to join in.
Free entry and refreshments, with donations to The Wight Brainy Bunch
Thank you to Nathan for choosing to support us.

Mince Pie Marathon
2019-12-18
Brightbulb Design, the Islands leading, multi-award winning creative and design studio have launched a charity initiative in aid of their charity of the year, The Wight Brainy Bunch. The Mince Pie Marathon is the brain child of Matt Jeffery, CEO of Brightbulb who wants businesses across the Isle of Wight to order 10’s or 100’s or 1000’s of mince pies all of which will be delivered by his Brightbulb team in a single day to all locations across the Island.
To join in on the fun and have mince pies delivered to your business on the 18th December simply login to https://mincepiemarathon.co.uk
Share with other businesses and hashtag #MincePieMarathon in social posts to support this fantastic fundraising idea.

Newport Methodist Church Christmas Concert
2019-12-16 20:00 - 22:30
Join Cowes Concert Band for a wonderful evening of festive music and carols at Newport Methodist Church on Monday 16th December at 8pm
Refreshments available
Free admission with donations to The Wight Brainy Bunch and the band.
Special thanks to the Newport Methodist Ladies for choosing to support us.

Blue House Community Day
2019-12-13
We are delighted to have the support of Sandown Bay C of E School for their forthcoming Blue House Community Day on the 13th December.
The students will be involved in many events throughout the day, including wearing mufti for a £1 donation, Christmas Cookies to buy in their break-time, Christmas Fair Stalls plus Christmas Quiz and Raffle after school.
Thank you so much to Blue House for choosing to support us.

Winter Wonderland Christmas Market
2019-12-07 10:00 - 16:30
We cannot wait to return to Ryde Fire Station for our 3rd Wight Brainy Bunch Christmas Market.
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!

Humour 4 Tumours 2 !
2019-11-30 19:30 - 22:00
We have been asked many times if we will ever repeat Humour4Tumours .. and now we can finally say YES!
Join us on the 30th November at Shanklin Theatre, as we bring you Nina Conti and welcome back Sean Collins for an amazing night of comedy!
Nina has won a British Comedy Award, stormed Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard’s Good News, Sunday Night at the Palladium, and made a BAFTA nominated film – all without even moving her lips, and we are delighted to be bringing her to the Isle of Wight for our charity comedy night.
Canadian Sean Collins has 25 years experience in stand up comedy, with initial success leading to ‘Best Male Stand Up’ nominations at the Canadian Comedy Awards, a Just For Laughs Gala set at Montreal and his own hour long special on Canadian television. Since residing in the UK, Sean quickly established himself as a strong performer, appearing on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow on BBC 1.
For tickets please click HERE

Long Lane Christmas Lights BIG Switch On!
2019-11-30 18:00 - 19:00
We are lucky enough to have been chosen as one of the charities to benefit from Terry Ramplin’s wonderful Christmas lights display on Long Lane this year.
This is the 20th year that Terry has decorated his house for the enjoyment of the public, and is a favourite stop on the Southern Vectis Christmas Lights Tour. Terry has raised over £30,000 for charity over the last 19 festive seasons.
“This year’s switch on will have the Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band playing, and we’ll be offering mulled wine, hot chocolate, minced pies and sausage rolls for those who come along.” said Terry

The big switch on will take place on Saturday 30th November at 6pm.
This is free to attend, with donations appreciated for The Wight Brainy Bunch and John’s Club.

Mamma Mia Concert
2019-11-10 14:30, 2019-11-09 19:30
We are delighted to be the chosen charity for the Melodic Choir’s Mamma Mia concerts at the Apollo Theatre on the 9th and 10th of November.
Performing songs from the award winning film and hit West End Show, in two wonderful performances, you do not want to miss out on this Musical Extravaganza!
The Melodic Choir are a choir for everyone. They welcome people who have experience in singing or complete beginners, and their main aim is to raise money for various charities.
Saturday 9th November at 7:30pm
Sunday 10th November at 2:30pm
Tickets: Adults £12 / Children £8 (under 16)
Box Office: 01983 210010
Book online: www.ticketsource.co.uk/apollotheatre

Ryde Co-op Funeralcare Quiz
2019-11-04 19:00 - 22:00
As part of Ryde Co-op Funeralcare’s Charity Partnership initiative, we are delighted that they will be hosting their next Quiz Night at the Dairyman’s Daughter on Monday 4th November.
To secure your team place, please book a table by calling 01983 615746
£2 per person to enter.
Max 6 per team.
Raffle
