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    Every year hundreds of supporters organise and participate in fundraising events for Rainbows. These charity events provide essential funding and help Rainbows to offer the very best care and support to children and families from across the East Midlands. Search the calendar below to find out what's happening and when.

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  2. Rainbows Open Day – 25 Sep

    Rainbows Building for the Future open day, Saturday 25 Sep, 11.00am – 4.30pm. An opportunity to come along and see our new £4 million Building for the Future project. This is an open invitation to anyone wishing to see the new the new building and learn about Rainbows from members of staff. Come along between [...]

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  3. Clarkson Wayman Ball Charity Ball

    Friday September 24th

    All proceeds donated to Rainbows Hospice. The Matt Hampson Trust and Compassion in World Farming Friday September 24th 2010 7:30pm The Shearsby Bath Hotel, Leiceester.  3 Course meal, disco, the fabulous ‘Brass Foundry’ band and celebrity appearances Tickets £40.00 per head £37.50 when booked as a table of ten For details contact Caroline Robinson E-mail: [...]

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  4. Foxton Family Fun Day – 4 Sep

    Foxton Family Fun Day – Saturday 4th Sep 2010, 1.00pm-9.00pm Address: Shoulder of Mutton, Main Street, Foxton, LE16 7RB An annual event for all the family organised by Market Harborough Lions Club Branch and Foxton Primary School to raise money for Rainbows, Foxton Primary School, and Lions Charities. Features Grand Prize Draw, plus raffle for [...]

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  5. Big Fun Run (Leicester) – 5 Sep

    Sunday 5th September

    The Big Fun Run Leicester is staged at Leicester’s gorgeous Abbey Park. Visit the website: http://www.bigfunrun.com/?leicester&locations_id=36 The Big Fun Run  is 5km long and open to all ages and abilities. The run starts at 11.00am, and participants can walk, jog, run or stroll the route around one of Leicester’s loveliest parks. Those wishing to join this event [...]

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  6. 70s & 80s School Charity Disco

    Saturday 11th September 2010

    Come and re-live the fantastic music of the 70s and 80s and the School Charity disco in aid of Rainbows at Beeston Community Centre, West End, Beeston.  Tickets are £5.00 and available on 07886 091933.

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  7. Experian Robin Hood Marathon

    Sunday 12th September 2010 from 10am

    The ever popular Robin Hood Marathon takes place from County Hall through Nottingham and the surrounding countryside.  Rainbows has 15 guaranteed places for either the half or full marathon.  Participants can walk, jog or stroll the route whilst enjoying the fantastic atmosphere of this event.  Runners are asked to raise a minimum of £50 and [...]

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  8. Luxury Antiques Weekend at Stapleford Park

    Friday 17th - Sunday 19th September 2010

    Taking place in the impressive Stapleford Park Country House near Melton Mowbray is a one-stop shop for private buyers and interior decorators seeking unusual and quirky furnishings and accessories for the home.  20 professional antique dealers from around the UK will be showcasing their best pieces including jewellery, oriental rugs, paintings, sculpture, original book illustrations, [...]

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  9. Moulin Rouge Ball – 17 Sep

    17th September

    In aid of the St. James’s Place Foundation Walkers Stadium, Leicester 17th September 2010, 6.45pm. Auction, Dinner, Entertainment. Click Here to download leaflet Featuring Evening Entertainment by: Andy Abraham Guaranteed to have you moving and grooving with his extraordinary voice, Andy wowed audiences up and down the country as runner up on ITV’s X Factor [...]

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  10. Bupa Great North Run 2010- 19 Sep

    Sunday 19th September

    2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the Bupa Great North Run, the UK’s biggest running event. The Newcastle based half marathon takes place on Sunday 19th September and Rainbows has guaranteed spaces in the event. Runners are asked to raise £350 in minimum sponsorship, and will receive a fundraising pack and running vest or t-shirt [...]

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  11. Paddle for Life – 23 Sep

    Thursday 23rd September 2010

    Open Charity event: Join the Joe Way Paddle for Life this year on Fistral Beach in Newquay in aid of Rainbows Hospice. The paddle for life started after Lifeguards from Fistral beach held a “Joe Way memorial paddle” to raise money for the Precious Lives Appeal to build a children’s hospice in Cornwall in memory [...]

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