News Archive Childrens Charity http://www.otw.org.uk/ Over The Wall news articles and updates (Archive) Copyright: (C) Over The Wall http://www.otw.org.uk/ 60 en-gb Thursday, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.otw.org.uk/images/logo-otw-icon.gif http://www.otw.org.uk/ 2008-04-25T11:19:42.2656250+01:00 Karen & Robert Koefman run the Paris Marathon for Over The Wall http://www.otw.org.uk/news/ParisMarathon2008.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-05-08T11:51:58.4843750+01:00 On Thursday 1st May Over The Wall visited Morriston's Hospital and visted Oak Wood Childrens Ward. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/OverTheWallatMorristonsSwansea.aspx Lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-05-13T09:45:09.5156250+01:00 We have had a fantastic response to our volunteer recruitment for the Summer camps 2008. Thank you to every one who has applied. We still have a few vacancies for returning volunteers, so if you want to come back to camp this Summer please get your applictaion in as soon as possible. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/Volunteers.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-05-08T12:01:41.5468750+01:00 If you are near March in Cambridgeshire on the morning of Saturday 11 May come along and watch our amazing volunteers complete a challenging Skdive and raise money for Over The Wall http://www.otw.org.uk/news/OverTheWallVolunteersSkydive.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-05-08T12:24:24.0781250+01:00 Babytec have very kindly donated 100 night lights to Over The Wall to help keep our campers safe at night. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/ThankyoutoBabytec.aspx Lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-23T15:47:43.3557887-00:00 We have a new telephone system if you get a recording don’t hang up you will be given some options and you will get through! http://www.otw.org.uk/news/OverTheWallOfficeTelephoneSystem.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-24T10:31:21.8851936-00:00 For the Siblings aged 8 – 17 of Children and Young people affected by a serious illness. Places are going fast, send you applications in now. http://www.otw.org.uk/camps/PioneerCentreCampFebruary2008.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-24T10:33:44.7979216-00:00 Returning volunteers - are you available to help get some of our campers to camp on Monday 18 February & home again on Friday 22 February. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/ChaperonesWanted2008.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Over The Wall in Alton, is seeking a dedicated professional with the ability to work as a team player and autonomously when required. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/otwteamvolunteer2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 http://www.otw.org.uk/news/hamsandwich.pdf info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 The Openwork Foundation have recently shown their support of Over The Wall by making a grant of £10,000 to buy a new set of play equipment for the planned camp in the Midlands. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/openworkfoundation2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Juniorganic is proud to announce that they have chosen Over the Wall as their adopted charity for 2007. They intend to help raise awareness of this important charity and to support OTW's fundraising events throughout the year. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/Juniorganic2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Over The Wall are looking for a new fundraiser to join the enthusiastic and highly motivated team based in Alton. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/otwteam2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Over The Wall are delighted to announce the arrival of a new member to their team of passionate and industrious workers. Tom Berry has joined the Over The Wall team in the capacity of fundraiser where he will work alongside Nikki Radcliffe – the Head of Fundraising. When pressed for comment, Tom had the following words to say: http://www.otw.org.uk/news/newteammenbertom2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Over The Wall is delighted to announce that in 2008 we will be holding 12 weeks of camps, 5 weeks in Dorset, 3 weeks in Scotland and 4 weeks in the Midlands. We will be able to offer over 650 children and young people an opportunity to experience renewed confidence, face new challenges and create life long friendships – in the words of a camper – "increase the size of my address book" http://www.otw.org.uk/news/volunteersvolunteersvolunteers.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Thank you to Milly & Alice for their fantastic fundraising for Over The Wall. Milly & Alice sold fruit and veg from their own garden to help Over The Wall send more children to camp. http://www.otw.org.uk/default.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 What a summer, one thing is for sure which is that we had an amazing summer we really have brought the magic not to mention fun, friendship and fulfilment to more children and young people this year than ever before and that was down to our fantastic volunteers!! http://www.otw.org.uk/news/otwsummer2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Three weeks on, the rain has stopped, clothes are dry and blisters are on the mend, and we can think back to the Brecon Beacons with a resounding sense of achievement. The Hike proved a true success for all involved; through fog and rain we walked, along craggy paths and up formidable slopes, and came out feeling more alive at the other end. Congratulations are due to one and all, from the hikers who challenged themselves physically, to the ground staff and organisers who put in long hours to ensure everything went, for the most part, without a hitch. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/marketforcefootprint2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Marketforce Communications, a London based company specialising in PR, conference organisation and event management are celebrating their 20 year Anniversary with a fundraising activity to benefit Over The Wall. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/marketforce2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Today, Tuesday, the sun is shining on this wonderful venue with acres of countryside backed by hills and surrounded by rivers... http://www.otw.org.uk/news/bridgeheadcamp2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 If you hold a current Enhanced CRB (within 2 years) and you are able to make one of the training days in London 9th June or 30 June, Birmingham 16th June or Manchester 17th June, you can still apply for Summer Camp in Dorset please contact the Volunteer Manager. http://www.otw.org.uk/volunteers/howtoapply.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Over The Wall Hooded Sweatshirt now available to order in various colours. http://www.otw.org.uk/Hooded%20Sweatshirts%20Order%20Form.pdf info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Over The Wall is delighted to receive a donation of £1000 from the recent Alton Beer Festival. The next festival takes place on 2nd June check out their web site www.altonbeerfestival.co.uk for details. http://www.altonbeerfestival.co.uk info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 GlaxoSmithKline UK Community Partnerships have pledged a total of £224,000 over the next three years. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/glaxosmithkline2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Over The Wall receives a generous grant exceeding $500,000 from the Hole in the Wall Foundation. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/holeinthewall2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 March into April 2007 saw us facilitating 2 weeks of siblings camp for the first time in Over The Walls history http://www.otw.org.uk/news/eastercamp2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Volunteers views wanted! http://www.otw.org.uk/news/volunteersviews2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Do you wish that you could do more for Over The Wall but find that work and social life gets in the way? Well here's your chance to have a taste of the fun and relive the magic that is Over The Wall, if not for a week but for a day!!!! http://www.otw.org.uk/volunteers/volunteeroneday2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Virgin Atlantic’s ‘Change for Children’ programme sends 78 children to an Over The Wall camp in summer 2007 !!!!!!!!! http://www.otw.org.uk/news/virginatlanticprogram2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Happy New Year to everyone reading this! We hope that 2007 brings happiness prosperity and above all good health to you all and your family. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/2007happynewyear.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 We are very proud to announce our partnership with Skinny Sams, who are donating a percentage of all online sales to Over The Wall. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/skinnysamspartnership.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Hello mother, hello father, Here I am at Camp Granada. Camp is very entertaining, And they say we'll have some fun if it stops raining! http://www.otw.org.uk/news/glenalmondcamp2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 OVER THE WALL are proud to announce our partnership with The Kitchen Shop, who are donating 5% of all sales of 'Le-Pentole' Italian Cookware. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/thekitchenshop2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Due to such a high demand for siblings camp it has been decided that the 2 weeks at Easter will now be dedicated to siblings! http://www.otw.org.uk/news/sizzlingsiblingnews2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Please help Julie and Trevor Owen-Williams with their fundraising efforts as they prepare to trek for 10 days through the Caribbean Island of Cuba. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/otwtrekking2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Over the Wall are delighted to announce That their next major fund raising event will be The Charity Premiere of “The Riddle” at the Coronet Cinema, Notting Hill, London. The Riddle is a contemporary London thriller with a Dickensian twist, in the vein of The Da Vinci Code and The Sixth Sense. The evening will also see the first showing of the new over the wall promotional dvd http://www.otw.org.uk/news/theriddle2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 The draw was held at Charwell House on Tuesday 5th December. Thank you to everyone who brought tickets and to those who donated the fantastic prizes. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/granddraw2006.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Due to internal expansion, this exciting new role has been created for a professional fundraiser to join this growing team... http://www.otw.org.uk/news/headregfunding.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 From Friday 27th October to Sunday 29th October, 26 Sibling Campers enjoyed an exciting and wet weekend at the Ardnabannon Outdoor Education Centre in Castlewellan, Northern Ireland. The weekend was organised in association with the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice and it provided an opportunity for Siblings of children and young people with serious illnesses, to have a taste of the fun and magic Over The Wall take pride in. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/nrthirlandhos06.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Change For Children is Virgin Atlantic’s onboard collection that supports charities undertaking specific healthcare projects for the benefit of children worldwide. A cabin crew announcement is made which encourages passengers to donate loose change or notes they may be carrying to support the current appeal. Any currency is accepted. We are thrilled to be chosen as part of such a prestigious collection. http://www.otw.org.uk/default.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Our Fantastic Grand Draw will hopefully be a big fundraiser for us this year. All prizes have been donated so every penny raised from ticket sales goes directly to sending a child to camp. Prizes include... A short break weekend or midweek holiday at Centre Parcs, £200 of Brittany Ferries vouchers, 2 tickets to an exclusive London Film Premier of 'The Riddle', 2 tickets for a Harlequins Guiness Premiership Game. Harrods hamper, Case of Wine. If you would like tickets please contact the Fundraising Manager on 01420 82086 http://www.otw.org.uk/default.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-24T10:40:41.2087696-00:00 Over The Wall Volunteer Michelle Goulding is running the London Marathon http://www.otw.org.uk/news/MichelleGoulding2008.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-24T10:36:40.1148256-00:00 CLIC Sargent is sponsoring the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR)... http://www.otw.org.uk/news/Cancerandappearance2008.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-23T15:29:31.0567987-00:00 Happy Birthday Jack! http://www.otw.org.uk/news/BirthdayBagpipes-Jacks16thBirthday.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 £4250 Donation! http://www.otw.org.uk/news/hiltoncresthousingassociation.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Next November, Andrew Powell will line up to begin a gruelling 26 mile run through the streets of New York. But unlike those around him, Andrew will have a 90lbs Bergen strapped onto his back! (that’s a rucksack for all you non military folks) http://www.otw.org.uk/news/andrewpowell2008.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Andes to Amazon Bike Ride http://www.otw.org.uk/news/seangibsbikeride2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-01-22T13:42:09.1032983-00:00 Dreams Come True is a UK children’s charity whose sole purpose is to fulfil the dreams of terminally and seriously ill children and young people aged 2 to 21. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/dreamcometrue2007.aspx info@otw.org.uk (Over The Wall) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-02-26T15:10:54.0937500-00:00 On 11th May, a group of 11 Over The Wall volunteers will be taking one giant leap... http://www.otw.org.uk/news/OverTheWallCharityParachuteJump.aspx tom@otw.org.uk (Tom Berry) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-03-04T15:17:18.0937500-00:00 Over The Wall supporters dash through the streets of Reading to raise money! http://www.otw.org.uk/news/Readinghalfmarathonreport.aspx tom@otw.org.uk (Tom Berry) Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-03-11T14:16:02.9179713-00:00 Over The wall is delighted to announce that we have appointed 2 new employees. Both have the skills that each role requires and the "can do" attitude that is so important when working within a team. Both also share the passion (as do the rest of the team) that 2008 will be the year that Over The Wall serves even more children/young people who are affected by a serious illness. I am sure you will all join me in wishing them every success in their roles within Over The Wall. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/Excitingnews.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-03-11T14:10:20.8589548-00:00 Erika Lampard joined us as logistics manager on Monday 4th February 2008. It will be within Erika’s remit to work “behind the scenes” ensuring that the resources we take to and from camp are in the right place at the right time... https://www.otw.org.uk/news/LogisticsManager.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-03-11T14:05:28.7457102-00:00 Fiona Laden joins us in March as the new volunteer manager. Fiona has worked and managed volunteers for many years and is currently working with volunteers at the Army Benevolent Fund... https://www.otw.org.uk/news/VolunteerManager.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-06-18T16:43:38.5000000+01:00 If you have volunteered with Over The Wall in the past and have some free time during the Summer we require chaperones to help get our campers safely to and from camp in The Midlands, Scotland and Dorset. If you think you can help please call Louise 01420 82086. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/ChaperonesWanted.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-06-13T15:06:24.8750000+01:00 Thank you to Hampshire Police for a wonderful day out. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/HampshirePoliceFamilyDay.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-05-29T11:53:43.1093750+01:00 Places are still available for Over The Wall camps in Scotland, The Midlands and Dorset. The deadline for camper applictaion packs has been extended, please return your applictaion as soon as possible. If you would like to apply please contact Louise on 01420 82086 for an applictaion pack. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/CamperApplictaionPacks.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-09-11T16:16:32.5000000+01:00 Tickets for the Charity Gala Preview of Oliver on Thursday 18th December are now available http://www.otw.org.uk/news/ConsiderYourself.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-09-17T13:52:17.8054412+01:00 Camper Reunion Day Sunday 7th September 2008 http://www.otw.org.uk/news/MarketforceBusinessMediaLtdandOverTheWallbreakingnewground.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-09-08T11:04:19.6250000+01:00 Over The Wall is seeking an exceptional administrator to support the Camp Director and Head of Volunteering. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/RecruitmentAdministratorRequired.aspx Lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-09-08T11:13:13.8906250+01:00 We are seeking an exceptional individual to be fully responsible for the recruitment, management, training & retention of volunteers for all our UK camps. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/HeadofVolunteeringRequired.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-09-10T10:55:36.9682518+01:00 We are very please to announce our camp dates for 2009. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/CampDates2009.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-09-10T11:17:16.1966060+01:00 We are delighted to announce our camp dates for 2009 http://www.otw.org.uk/news/VolunteersWanted.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-12-17T16:52:58.2500000-00:00 Over The Wall would like to wish all our campers, parents, volunteers and supporters a very Merry Christmas. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/SeasonsGreetings.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 8685b2fb1d4248bbb1449c0e8fc656fb 2008-11-21T11:31:17.7031250-00:00 Well done to Jack for being awarded Student of the year 2008 by St Peter's School. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/Studentoftheyear.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-11-06T14:38:08.8781913-00:00 Oliver! The Musical 18 December 2008 http://www.otw.org.uk/news/FoodGloriusFood.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-09-29T13:04:29.3125000+01:00 Over The Wall joins the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps and the Newman family, friends and fans in celebrating the life and legacy of Paul Newman http://www.otw.org.uk/news/PaulNewman.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-08-08T13:58:19.9218750+01:00 Read Melodie Williams report on her week as a volunteer at the Over The Wall camp at Cleobury Mortimer on the edge of the Wyre Forest. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/BeiersdorfUKsCustomerDevelopmentManagerMelodieWilliamsVolunteerswithOverTheWall.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-08-08T13:35:09.9218750+01:00 Scotland and Northern Ireland and Central and Northern England http://www.otw.org.uk/news/TwoRegionalCoordinatorsrequiredatOverTheWall.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-08-08T13:27:14.8125000+01:00 Completed a sponsored swimm and raised £757 for Over The Wall http://www.otw.org.uk/news/AnnHowdenandTheBeiersdorfSwimmers.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-08-08T12:08:12.7500000+01:00 Thank you to Alton Rotary for raising £1500 for Over The Wall at their Vehicle event on Friday 27 June 2008 http://www.otw.org.uk/news/AltonRotaryVehicleEvent.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-08-08T11:12:59.1406250+01:00 On Sunday 29th June The Butts provided the traditional venue for Alton’s 22nd Old Fashioned Cricket tournament. Played this year in aid of Over The Wall. The event featured 9 local teams of men and women dressed in period costume to compete with authentic bat, ball and stumps. The day raised a fantastic £4000 for Over The Wall http://www.otw.org.uk/news/VictorianCricket.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-08-08T10:56:00.5781250+01:00 On the 25th May Nick completed the BUPA 10K in aid of Over The Wall and finished in just over 51 minutes . http://www.otw.org.uk/news/NickHarding-BUPA10K.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008-05-13T09:33:15.7812500+01:00 Well done to the Over The Wall team of volunteers who took part in a skydive on Sunday 11 May and raised lots of money for Over The Wall. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/Skydive.aspx Lesley@otw.org.uk (Lesley Fripp) Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2009-02-16T12:09:03.8906250-00:00 On the 7th December 2008 more than 20 heroic supporters of Over The Wall braved the cold to complete an 8 mile challenge. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/TheGrim.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 41edf23e5c6e4122bb588467933c9aec 2009-01-20T14:19:57.6210262-00:00 Thank you to the pupils, teachers, parents and friends of Stonar School for raising a massive £8600. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/StonarSchoolWiltshire.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 4c389feee08c4ef2a7d48751ed89a8ab 2009-01-20T15:20:08.1443827-00:00 We have had such a fantastic response to our volunteer recruitment for 2009 that the Easter and Summer camps at Bryanston Dorset are now full. We are still recruiting for Scotland and The Midlands. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/Volunters2009.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT c83c681ade3d4cfcb3611b5e43a9fad9 2009-01-21T13:51:38.0781250-00:00 Jodi took part in a Boxing Day swim to raise mony for Over The Wall. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/WelldonetoJodifromWales.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 5c9d8158907241ccac170f5612dee431 2009-01-22T15:12:57.1406250-00:00 Four brave people ran The Big One in The Big Apple and raised over £14,000 http://www.otw.org.uk/news/NewYorkMarathon2008.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 0de5a31b7b7d4c0fb52330073de6a998 2009-01-22T16:18:48.7500000-00:00 How did a side of Bacon raise £2,000? http://www.otw.org.uk/news/DunmowFlitchHogRoastandDance.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT a05129a2c40d45e984d406384c05d125 2009-02-16T11:55:00.2187500-00:00 On a cold December night a tour of the pubs in Alton Raised £450. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/CharwellHouseFundRaising.aspx lesley@otw,org,uk Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 6ea2271657db43f593ed64533579b64e 2009-02-16T12:32:54.6093750-00:00 The closing date for applications for Siblings camp is 23 February 2009. If you have an application pack please return it to us now. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/SiblingsEasterCampApril2009ApplicationDeadline.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 809cabe2fb78449686d0781539d25493 2009-03-20T13:40:02.7656250-00:00 There are a few spaces available at Easter camp for returning volunteers who have a current CRB http://www.otw.org.uk/news/ReturningVolunteers.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT d5e2b8480e9f48c79be3afb513f27286 2009-05-06T15:45:42.6250000+01:00 Saturday 13th June http://www.otw.org.uk/events/HiltonHotelCyclefromSheffieldtoYork.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT f6ba6fa0f445471f8347ffac0109d8d0 2009-07-21T14:25:42.5156250+01:00 Raised almost £5000. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/SouthDownsWayCycleChallenge.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT d3bd320d1ffc4db8978473b0770db44b 2009-07-21T14:45:25.0937500+01:00 Matthew Stevens of Kirby Solway, Alton completed the South Downs Marathon in aid of Over The Wall https://www.otw.org.uk/news/SouthDownsMarathon.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT c745849623a24351a76e2bef7fba8d8b 2009-07-21T14:37:55.9375000+01:00 37 people ran the 10k through the streets of London for Over The Wall. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/TheBritish10KLondonRun.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT dc6eb02bb27b45cc90de870c3f92f755 2009-07-15T14:25:10.7500000+01:00 Orange t-shirts & orange leg warmers were the dress for the day! http://www.otw.org.uk/news/LeapfrosLeapers.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 10f60df638524d82995ed5100fbab5fb 2009-06-23T16:33:52.9375000+01:00 For all of those that took part or merely spectated, this year’s Kilworth Challenge was as entertaining and grueling as ever!! http://www.otw.org.uk/news/KilworthChallenge2009.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT e18e0313104d4b6e8e58752141833642 2009-06-23T16:29:30.4687500+01:00 Our congratulations go to Richard Midgley who completed the Dragon Ride Wales on Sunday http://www.otw.org.uk/news/DragonRideWales.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT b8e776a1147f4396a8ad4d732e1981fb 2009-06-23T16:24:12.5781250+01:00 Eighteen riders took part in the 2009 Hilton Hotel Cycle Challenge on Saturday 13th June, 4 of which there were 4 from the Hilton Hotel Bradford who were cycling in aid of Over The Wall http://www.otw.org.uk/news/HiltonCycleChallenge.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT f050f4f1f4ec494b8211c54e02fb7284 2009-06-23T16:19:12.2031250+01:00 A successful day was had by all at the Manchester Great Run in May, a team of 5 from Close Invoice Finance, based in Stockport ran for Over The Wall. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/ManchesterGreatRun.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 3f6216e4bfd7491e868bed789da1a334 2009-06-23T16:08:57.5781250+01:00 Leapfrog Nursery children in Guiseley raised a massive £1194. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/LeapfrogChildrensupportingOverThewall.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 6c6b8d163f2d4d05aa7f1e21eed9083d 2009-06-17T12:25:15.8437500+01:00 OTW - Scotland took part in the Lochalsh Dirty Thirty event over the weekend of 13/14 June. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/LochalshDirtyThirtyChallenge.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT ab66e9878eb940568eed330ee8e09114 2009-06-17T12:02:10.0781250+01:00 On the 10th June 8 year old Sacha Nacouzi set off to swim 1km at her local pool in London to raise over £6,000 for Over The Wall. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/SachasSwimmingChallenge.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT ae09e1b020a94cddb536e294c1591ba0 2009-06-01T12:18:18.7812500+01:00 Henry Harrison has decided to walk to his school, Eggars, in Alton from his home in the village of Kingsley not once but every day for a week! http://www.otw.org.uk/news/HenryHarrisonsweekofwalksinaidofOverTheWall.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 04b40220b23e42d48ad3f68564d81957 2009-06-01T11:33:27.7656250+01:00 Eight runners and three supporters made the journey as a team from Over The Wall and sharing the experience created a wonderful party atmosphere. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/ParisMarathonRaises7978.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 33804207c1d44d57ab7c7d9c42bb9f0b 2009-05-15T13:40:40.3750000+01:00 Congratulations to Kellie & Danielle for completing the Leeds Half Marathon and raising funds for Over The Wall. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/KellieDanielleWhittaker.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 0918de043a134620bdefb8233c9c83a8 2009-05-01T14:10:08.5625000+01:00 Great Dunmow Rotarians present Over The Wall with a cheque for £1700. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/TheDunmowFlitch.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 0d72192d854b44869ec8d3dcceae086b 2009-04-02T11:29:36.3593750+01:00 Brentwood Half Marathon http://www.otw.org.uk/news/MikeHebron.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT b773ba6d32a745cf96e7c88392266557 2009-03-20T13:45:11.6093750-00:00 Northern England and Scotland http://www.otw.org.uk/news/OverTheWallOutreachTour.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 7bdc3aecf33c4a8aaaf931fc9f8c0954 2009-03-19T15:23:00.7812500-00:00 On Sunday 8th March 2009 7 brave adults took part in an extreme challenge http://www.otw.org.uk/news/Kamikaze2009TheBanzaiCharge.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 233779d4b29d43f3a64c860a28fcf918 2009-02-26T10:58:09.4375000-00:00 We have vacancies at all our Summer camps for medical volunteers. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/MedicalVolunteerswantedatOverTheWall.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 5dd84a55f0d44c7394cedc9d5609844b 2009-01-21T12:29:31.8906250-00:00 Read information about Over The Wall and camp dates for 2009. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/Readourlatestoverviewofservices.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT b518c655945a400ba7c75ccc741f1357 2009-03-19T15:41:44.6562500-00:00 Leapfrog Private Day Nursery in Guiseley, near Leeds, challenged their children to a sponsored event and raised over £1000. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/LeapfrogChildrenWentOverTheWall.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT b568c3d29dc8426cb18a159f53c75357 2009-01-22T15:48:16.9218750-00:00 A devoted member of our Trustee team organised a two day sale and raised £1,250 http://www.otw.org.uk/news/KateLowesChristmasSaleatHome.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT c433f80c8acf4810b52dcc86ab3ec6c9 2009-10-08T15:33:33.8906250+01:00 Sunday 13th September 2009 https://www.otw.org.uk/news/TheOldThatchatWinchfield-GardenOpenDay.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 9deb4bb9c7d64680aae17706ec374521 2009-10-08T15:07:51.5625000+01:00 Over The Wall had an entry in the Wacky Scarecrow Walk in Baildon, West Yorkshire in September https://www.otw.org.uk/news/WackyScarecrowWalkBaildon.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 76aeeef618bc459681296df007c5701f 2009-10-08T15:05:43.8437500+01:00 A team of 7 took part in the Leeds Big Fun Run to raise funds for Over The Wall http://www.otw.org.uk/news/BigFunRun-Leeds.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 5248dab2e4cd460683de794c55c56fba 2009-10-08T14:52:28.1562500+01:00 Sunday 20th September 2009 http://www.otw.org.uk/news/BerlinMarathon2009.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 1d965cb9ddff42f29f9c12a4ef9c6cc4 2009-09-23T10:11:36.2187500+01:00 The Hip Hop Hog was a great day out in an idyllic location with a wide variety of excellent acts that catered to all musical tastes http://www.otw.org.uk/news/HipHopHogSaturday29thAugust.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 13fe142e2d4440b998c20929b595e625 2009-08-21T09:37:26.4218750+01:00 Staff at The Bruce Shaw Partnership took part in The Standard Chartered Great City Race. http://www.otw.org.uk/news/TheBruceShawPartnershipraiseover4000.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT dc6e645f653c4b5aad020ca959d1139a 2009-08-20T15:23:42.8750000+01:00 Scotland, Central & Northern England http://www.otw.org.uk/news/NewsfromTheRegions.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT b2cd3f82e8454578be32d5a09dd302db 2009-11-05T10:36:12.2656250-00:00 Go Ape at Alice Holt Forest, Farnahm http://www.otw.org.uk/news/GoAperaises1000forOverTheWall.aspx Lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 6b0e7b5ed37d4161a0b7b0d0e1e8da55 2010-01-27T14:07:51.5781250-00:00 Congratulations to Mark Oliver and Kim Baines (or Nurse Kim as many will know her!) on their engagement. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/WeddingBells.aspx Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 9cbe6885007d4571be14fba5e26d2725 2010-01-27T14:06:15.7187500-00:00 Congratulations to Matt and Sarah Maddocks on the birth of their son, Robert Thomas, born on the 16th January 2010, weighing 8lb 4oz. https://www.otw.org.uk/news/Celebrations.aspx Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT c9cad31daecd486199e5d0376a906d46 2009-10-15T14:14:44.5781250+01:00 Over The Wall are delighted to announce the camp dates for 2010 http://www.otw.org.uk/news/CampDatesfor2010.aspx lesley@otw.org.uk Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 675b19c0d3b74d108e6b2c9d9d141f81