With Thanks To...

Our 7th Annual Golf Day was held again this year at Overstone Park, Northampton on Friday 12th July, apart from a slight shower the weather was very kind to us. Thank you to all who took part and donated in making the day a great success producing a handsome profit of £3230

Nick Birch drives off to get the day going

Our team of helpers busy selling and folding raffle tickets

The winning team: Steve Stringer, Scott Worthing, Sean Donnelly and Dave Pearce all of Tri-Bond Roofing with a fantastic score of 98 points! Sean also won the individual highest score of 44 points. Well done Boys!

A very rare event indeed at any golf occasion!! Sam Bayes plucks his ball out of the hole on the 13th Green having achieved 'A hole in One'. Very well done Sam! You have certainly set the barrier for the future.

 

 

 

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Madi organises a Football Tournament in Thornton to raise awareness of Chronic Pain.The event has already raised in excess of £1000 and Her fundraising page is still open until 1st September

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Rach's Army Conquered ' The Tuff Mudder '

Amy says:

It was pretty tough at times with people over coming fears of heights, water and small places but team work got us through. Overall it was actually very enjoyable and we had a lot of laughs and feel so proud of ourselves. We’re all very bruised, battered and sore today though. 

We have raised around £2400.00 to be split between Away With Pain, Mind Suffolk and Endometriosis UK plus an additional £1000.00 for Mind Norwich! 

A huge ' Thank You 'to all who donated and very well done to those who took part in the event, we are very appreciative of your generousity and hard work

To find out more about Rachel's story, click here

Here are some photos

 

Richard runs the Marlow Half Marathon and raises the fantastic sum of £211.25

Richard (on right) dressed in the unmistakable guise of Mr Incredable completes the Marlow Half marathon on 4th November. It is supposed to be the hillest half marathon course in the UK. Richard thinks that is unlikely! Equally it wasn't flat either. After just two miles he regretted wearing such a warm snug.

Well done Richard and thank you.

A big Thank You to all who attended our first Ball at Kettering Park Hotel.

In Kettering on Saturday 27th October, despite a rainy evening, spirits were not dampened and a great night was had by all.

Also many thanks to our very generous raffle prize donaters, Unit Six for providing get up and go music throughout and the hotel for their hosptality.

The night generated the magnificent sum of just over £2000

The function room prior to the onslaught

The Raffle Prizes

Steve the lucky bidder of £150 for the Chelsea Ball

The Tom Wood Match Shirt which went to an online bidder for £300

The Party in full swing

 

The 'North Coast 500' Scottish Cycling Challenge, A Family Affair Raising £100

In memory of Julia, the Co Founder of our Charity, Her cousins Wil and Joe decided to undertake the 'North Coast 500' Scottish cycling challenge.

The route starts at Inverness heading along the West coast to Applecross, then northwards via Torridon and Ullapoll. Continuing northwards through Caithness and John O' Groats. Turning South through Dingwall back to Inverness. The scheduled time for the 500 miles is between five and seven days climbing over 10000 metres. Our boys completed this grueling challenge in five days.

Wil completed the 300 th fastest time ever recorded over Bealach Na Ba ( image attached )  from 7000 all times recorded.

Bealach is the Uks biggest road climb with an ascent of 625 m in just 10Km

Thank you and well done Boys !

 

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Our 6th annual Golf Day was held on Friday 13th July 2018 on a beautiful sunny day at Overstone Park in Northampton. A big thank you to all the 119 players that took park, our army of helpers and all those that donated raffle prizes and sponsored holes.To make the day such a huge success producing a wonderful profit of £4500

' Gateway to the event'

 

'Our helpers:  Sarita, Louise, Haley and Valerie busy folding some of the many raffle tickets'

 

2018 Holes kindly sponsored by:

Hole 1: David Smith Associates              

Hole 2: Team Rehab UK

Hole 3: Scott Bader

Hole 4: Travis Perkins  

Hole 5: Tri-Bond Roofing Ltd

Hole 6:

Hole 7: Guy Salmon, Landrover

Hole 8: Midshires Electrical & Lighting Ltd

Hole 9: Northants Pilates

Hole 10: East Midlands Spine Ltd

Hole 11: Cottingham Engineering

Hole 12: Tri-Bond Roofing Ltd

Hole 13: Ryan & Frost Solicitors                 

Hole 14:

Hole 15: Koh*i*noor

Hole 16: Rudi

Hole17: Nigel Davis Property

Hole 18: Richard Sanders Ltd    

 

A Big Thank You To You All

 

'Brian Hancock achieved the highest individual score of 46 points, very well done!

 

'The winning team score card:   Alan Smith, Charlie Whiting, Ben Goodchield & Scott O'Dell who amassed a wonderful score of 100 points;  Well Done !!

 

Raffle Prizes

1. Northampton town football club tickets
2. Michael Jones Jewellers
3. Blisfully Young Voucher £30
4. Alchemy Therapy Voucher £30
5. Bletchley park Family annual pass
6. Royal & Derngate Theatre Family Panto Ticket (The worst witch)
7. Rockingham Castle family ticket
8. Northampton Cricket Club tickets
9. Kettering Park Hotel & Spa – stay for two nights DBB
10. MK Dons Match Day tickets
11. Daytona go karting race voucher
12. Castle Ashby Family Voucher
13. Hilton Hotel Northampton afternoon tea for 2
14. Althorp ouse HHhouse gardens tickets
15. Pirates Crazy golf Milton Keynes family pass
16. Seckingtons Northampton Cut & Finish & Treatment
17. Family photo shoot Barratt & Co
18. Family photo shoot Barratt & Co
19. Family photo shoot Barratt & Co
20. Bush Blender by Joseph Joseph  (£65)
21. Gadgets Gift Set      “          “          (£56)
22. Pot Stand                   (22-24 from Louise’s Employer )
23. Ardbeg Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky presentation pack.    ( Liz & Nigel )
24. £20 Meal Voucher at the Stag, Great Doddington
25. Tea & Cake at Heathers
26. Bottle of Sparkling Chardonnay
27. Bottle of Harrington’s Sloe Gin
28. Bottle of Villa Maria Riesling  375ml
29. Bottle of Three Barrels Brandy
30. 100% Pashmina Scarf
31. Candle Set
32. Bag of Garden Nick Nacks
33. Bottle of Hardy’s Wine
34. Bottle of Pol Roger Champagne

 

' A big Thank You to all that kindly donated so many wonderful Raffle Prizes' 

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Our fifth annual Golf Day was held again on Friday 14th July 2017 at Overstone Park, Northampton. It was another ground breaking event with 139 players taking part, and raising the massive sum of £4800.

A huge 'Thank You' to all those that took part, helped, sponsored holes and donated raffle prizes. Your generosity is so much appreciated.

'Entrance to the main hub of the event'

'Team, Andy Wood, Dave Avery, Ian Butterfield & Alan Kerman get proceedings under way'

'Players enjoying a Coffee & Bacon roll before teeing off'

'Our hard at work Refreshments Team keeping thirsty players going'

Holes Kindly Sponsored By

Hole 1: David Smith Associates

Hole 2: Team Rehab UK

Hole 3: Scott Bader

Hole 4: Travis Perkins

Hole 5: Tri-Bond Roofing Ltd

Hole 6: SpecSavers

Hole 7: Draincare Services Ltd

Hole 8: Midshires Electrical & Lighting Ltd

Hole 9: Northants Pilates

Hole 10: East Midlands Spine Ltd

Hole 11: Cottingham Engineering

Hole 12: Tri-Bond Roofing Ltd

Hole 13: Ryan & Frost Solicitors

Hole 14: R + K

Hole 15: Koh*i*noor

Hole 16: Rudi

Hole 17: Nigel Davis Property

Hole 18: Richard Sanders Ltd

A Big Thank You To You All

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Katie Did It! And raised the magnificent sum of £470

Despite living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Katie completed the 'Great North Swim' which is a mile in open water on June 9th. 

Katie commented:

'The swim was a huge challenge and overcoming it was certainly an incredible feat. I hope the money raised from the swim will go some way to helping others, and I also hope it will be a message that chronic pain does not defeat us, so keep smiling and keep fighting!'

Well done! And thank you for choosing our charity

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Anna completes the Edinburgh 10k Run in just 1 hr 13 minutes 

A huge 'Thank You' to Anna who is 19 years of age, dispite Her own challenges associated with Chronic Pain completed the run quicker than Her estimated time and raised a very healthy sum of £235 for our Charity which will help us in our challenge of raising further awareness of Chronic Pain. Well done ! a great personal achievement.

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A Fabulous Presentation From Kettering & District Flower Club

Kettering and District Flower Club presented a cheque for £400 to local charity "a way with pain" at their recent meeting. Immediate past Chairman of the Club, Barbara Maclean, was delighted to support this local charity during her year of office. "a way with pain" supports the relief of sickness and promotion of good health by the provision of advice and support to those suffering chronic pain.Further information of the Charity can be found on their website: www.awaywithpain.co.uk The cheque was presented on behalf of the Club by Barbara (pictured left) and accepted on behalf of the Charity by Valerie Kelly (pictured right), wife of the Co-founder, David Kelly

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Another Curry Feast

A fantastic evening was enjoyed by 72 diners on Monday 14th November 2016 at the  Koh-I-Noor Indian Restaurant in Finedon. Followed by an entertaing raffle and auction of a food hamper. A big thank you to Zakir and His Staff for providing the excellent food and venue. To all who came and supported the event, donated raffle prizes and helped with the arrangements, a thousand Thank Yous !!

The evening made the marvellous amount of £1254

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Our fourth annual Golf day was held on Friday 15th July 2016, at Overstone Park, Northampton

Darren Crowe of the Nick Birch team, drives off to get the day underway

A Big 'Thank You' to the Companies that kindly sponsored holes and to all those that donated Raffle Prizes

Holes Kindly Sponsored by:

   Hole 1:     David Smith Associates
   Hole 2:     Scott Bader
   Hole 3:     Guy Salmon Jaguar
   Hole 4:     Travis Perkins
   Hole 5:     Tri-Bond Roofing
   Hole 6:     Guy Salmon Land Rover
   Hole 7:     Draincare Services Ltd
   Hole 8:     Midshires Electrical & Lighting Ltd
   Hole 9:     Northants Pilates
   Hole 10:   East Midlands Spine Ltd
   Hole 11:   Team Rehab UK Ltd
   Hole 12:   Tri-Bond Roofing Ltd
   Hole 13:   Ryan & Frost Solicitors
   Hole 14:   Strong Lines Physiotherapy
   Hole 15:   Koh*i*Noor Indian Restaurant
   Hole 16:   Rudi Group Ltd
   Hole 17:   Nigel Davis Property
   Hole 18:   Richard Sanders Ltd

  The Longest Drive on the Tenth  sponsored by: Matini Technology Ltd

Raffle Prizes 2016

• Gold Ear Rings donated by Michael Jones Jeweller

• Bottle of Bells Whiskey donated by Trevor Newton

• ‘Montine’ pair of His & Hers Watches donated by Rutherfords Locksmiths

• 12 Titleist DT Trusoft Golf Balls donated by Acushnet Europe Ltd.

• £10 Gift Voucher donated by Colemans Of Wellingborough

• Meal For Two donated by The Abington, Northampton

• Sunday Carvery For Two donated by The Hind Hotel, Wellingborough

• Sunday Carvery For Two donated by The Griffin, Higham Ferrers

• £15 Voucher donated by Wyevale Garden Centre, Northampton

• Afternoon Tea for Two at Beckworth Emporium

• A Three Course Meal & Bottle of Wine for one, at Tollemache Arms

• Northampton Authentic Saints Match Day Shirt donated by The Saints

• 6 Scented Diffusers donated by John Lewis

• ‘A British Revolution ‘ book donated by John Lewis

• £25 Meal Voucher donated by The Horseshoe, Sywell

• 1 x 30 Mins. Golf Lesson with Mark Booth at Delapre

• Bottle of Prosecco donated by Linda & Ian Ross

• ‘Viners’ 4 Piece Cheese Set donated by Linda & Ian Ross

• ‘Champneys’ Spa Indulgence Set donated by Linda & Ian Ross

• Bottle of Cointreau donated by Alan Sutton

• Bottle of ‘Villa Maria’ Sauvignon Blanc donated by Alan Sutton

• £25 Gift Voucher for ‘The White Company’ donated by Liz & Nigel Tout

• £25 Gift Voucher for ‘The White Company’ donated by Liz & Nigel Tout

• £50 Gift Voucher for ‘The White Company’ donated by Liz & Nigel Tout

• A 2 Ball voucher for ‘The Oaks ‘18 hole course, donated by Delapre Golf Centre

• Bottle of ‘Abrachan’ blended malt Whisky, donated by Ken Piesse

• 4 x T20 NCC Tickets, donated by Steven Crook

• £10 Meat Voucher donated by E.Lee & Sons,Butchers

• Wash, Cut & Blow Dry donated by Shelly’s, Great Doddington

• Pedicure or Manicure donated by Shelly’s, Great Doddington

• A Silver Business Card Holder, donated by Jim Sharp

• Bottle of ‘Highland Park’ Single Malt Whiskey, donated by Dennis Sullivan

• Match Day Certificate for 2 Tickets, donated by NCCC

• 2 Match Day Tickets, donated by NTFC.

• £40 Flowers Voucher, donated by Flowers by Lisa, Wellingborough

• 45 Minute Video Golf Lesson, donated by Mark James PGA at Ansty Golf Centre

• 45 Minute Video Golf Lesson, donated by Mark James PGA at Ansty Golf Centre

• 45 Minute Video Golf Lesson, donated by Mark James PGA at Ansty Golf Centre

Andrew MacDonald a member of the winning team with an excellent overall score of 128 points, responds after the presentation by Colin Wilsher, Chairman of the Charity.

Thank you to all who took part and supported another record breaking milestone in the Charities development: 119 players competed and a record profit of £4200.00 was achieved!

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Freya completes the 10k Crowle Run & Raises £80

Freya is just fifteen years of age and despite experiencing CRPS last year and being unable to walk for six months, participating in the Silver D of E for Her volunteering Freya decided to do a running event for a charity to help people going through a pain journey that She Herself had experienced.

Despite May 8th being the hottest day of the year so far reaching temperatures of 26 * Freya completed that race and managed to raise a superb £80  ! Well done and thank you for choosing our charity.

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Our First Charity Cycle Ride

A group of eight intrepid riders to include: Dan,Leigh, Gareth,Jamie,Mikey,Nick,Rob and Philip set off from the Stags Head at Great Doddington on Saturday 30th April; the scheduled route took them along 40 miles of Rural Northants and Bucks roads.Whilst not a race Leigh and Gareth were first back in the bar at the Stag despite Leigh getting a puncture and Gareth a bee sting. The event raised the magnificent sum of £1002.92 !!

A big thank yo to all who took part,donated and supported the event and to Gerry who started the ride, organised the raffle and provided us all with the hospitality of the Stags Head.

Gerry the Landlady Of the Stags Head Starting the ride

Colin Wilsher a Trustee of a way with pain presenting a Tee Shirt to Leigh and Gareth

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Another Big Day

Many thanks to Tesco in Wellingborough for allowing us to camp in their Store on Friday 4th March as a collection point for our Charity Pots. A big thank you to all the customers that contributed to the magnificent sum of:

£258.84 on the day.

Not least to our team of collectors that braved the cold including Robert Clough and Valerie Kelly