Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust


Saturday 10 September 2011

 

Guidance for all willing to take part – this is a fund raising event !!

 

How do I get started ?

·       Contact your own parish/church organiser

Or visit  -

·       Our website   -  www.rutlandrideandstride.org.uk  All the info you should need.

·       Route Planner  -  www.rutlandrideandstride.org.uk/route_planner.htm  Work out your best route.

·       Just Giving  -  www.justgiving.com/rhcpt  Obtain sponsorship the easy way ! 

 

Who can take part and be sponsored ?

·       Church Recorders

·       Cyclists  -  also tricycle or tandem riders

·       Walkers

·       Runners/joggers

·       Horse riders

·       As families, teams or groups

 

How do I obtain sponsors ?

·       E-mail your friends having registered with www.justgiving.com/rhcpt .

·       Friends and family.  Colleagues at work or from your leisure pursuits.

·       Local supporters of the Church building– some who do not attend church regularly – this is not a religious event but everyone expects the Church to be there when they need it !

·       Local businesses, perhaps where you are a customer ?

·       Your employer. Some employers will have a Charitable Giving “pot of funds”. They may even match the amount you raise on a £ for £ basis.

 

What’s in it for me ?

·       A fun day out visiting some very special church buildings in Rutland

·       You will be fitter – practicing for the event and on the day !

·       Certificate of participation. PLUS Special Certificate if you visit 45 or more Churches.

·       Cup for the most churches visited on the day. Maximum 63.

·       Rutland Cycling prize for members of a cycling team that raise the most money

·       Barnsdale Lodge Hotel voucher for the walker making the most endeavour.

 

Require even more information ?

 

Contact :-   Richard Adams, County of Rutland Ride and Stride Organiser - 01572 756706

George Shepherd, further details of Just Giving, R & S Website and Route       Planner - 01572 767402

                   Steve Harris, fundraising and sponsorship ideas – 01780 720306.