Rainbow centre

A COMPANY that has been fundraising for a support centre over the past five years has given them another £2,226. L&S Waste Management presented their latest cheque to The Rainbow Centre, in Fareham.The donation is from a percentage of its online skip sales as well as other fundraising events and means since 2013, the firm has raised around £27,000.Mick Balch, managing director, said: ‘It’s a pleasure for us to be working closely with a wonderful charity. We hope to continue our support in the future.’The centre supports children with motor skill problems and adults with brain injuries. … [Read more...] about Waste company donates cash to Fareham centre

IN PICTURES: Rainbow rush colour run Fareham 0 Have your say CHILDREN took part in an obstacle course while being showered in powered paint.  The youngsters were joined by their parents in completing the Rainbow Centre’s Rainbow Rush.Starting the course with white T-shirts, the kids were soon covered in paint and water and finished the event with colourful clothes.This is the second year the Fareham centre has organised the Rainbow Rush which was supported by physical training instructors at HMS Collingwood.Siblings Harry and Mollie Sanders, from Gosport, took part in the event held yesterday at Cams Alders Recreation Ground.They had to climb over an inflatable, run through tyres, jump over a pommel horse, crawl under a cargo net, slide on tarpaulin and climb blue crash mats all while being covered in paint.Harry, six, said: ‘It was really good. I liked how I got drenched in paint and water. I liked climbing over the blue mats and having … [Read more...] about Rainbow race sees children covered in paint in Fareham centre fundraiser

PUBLISHED: 08:23 15 May 2018 | UPDATED: 08:23 15 May 2018 Nadene Chandler Councillor Lucy Galvin shows Edward Taylor how to vote on future plans for the Marlpit Community Centre, by having nine beans and placing them in the labelled jars of his choice in the voting booth. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Copyright: Archant 2018 The doors of Marlpit Community Centre opened yesterday for people to vote on the future plans of the centre. Councillor Lucy Galvin shows Edward Taylor how to vote on future plans for the Marlpit Community Centre, by having nine beans and placing them in the labelled jars of his choice in the voting booth. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Volunteers at the community centre hosted a tea time event from 4pm to 7pm. The centre, which is owned by Norwich City Council but run by a charity staffed by volunteers, has embarked on the community consultation following a year spent making a business plan for the future. Voting was open throughout the event and votes were counted … [Read more...] about Marlpit centre opens for people to have a say 
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A Wearside charity is hoping people will get baking to help sick children. The Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is calling on families to make a ‘Great Rainbow Bake’ to help seriously ill youngsters and their families. This campaign is all about taking part, having fun and raising awareness Oonagh Goodman The national charity, which has it’s North East base in Sunderland, is hoping as many people as possible will get behind the campaign, taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7.It is encouraging family and friends to celebrate spending precious time together and give themselves a baking challenge while raising vital awareness and funds for Rainbow Trust to give families with a seriously ill child time when it matters more than ever. The charity is encouraging people to ‘Bake and Donate’ either by making a donation themselves or selling their cakes. Cakes do not have to be rainbow themed – the campaign is all about having fun and raising … [Read more...] about Sunderland charity holding rainbow bake project