Nigel and Susan's Bruno200 Challenge

Susan Brunskill is raising money for Ampleforth Abbey Trust
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Bruno200 · 30 May 2015

Ampleforth Abbey is home to a community of Benedictine monks who welcome visitors into the Abbey for services, and to explore the extensive and stunning Abbey grounds. History & Heritage The Abbey Church and Visitor Centre offer a fascinating insight into a living monastic community. Founded in 1802, the Benedictine community at Ampleforth Abbey is the largest community of monks in the UK. The Abbey Church is filled with furniture, sculpture, and glass from skilled crafts people, including local oak craftsman Robert ‘Mousey’ Thompson. Retreats Our comfortable retreat facilities offer space to rest, reflect and relax away from the routine of everyday life. This place of prayer offers spiritual nourishment for those who seek it. All are warmly welcomed, whether part of a group, for a conference or your own personal retreat. Tea Room Home-made refreshments are available including hot meals and cakes, tea, coffee, and cold drinks including our Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and cider. Outside seating offers stunning views across the Ampleforth valley, and there is baby changing, children’s menu, and plenty of space to park buggies. Explore the Grounds The Ampleforth estate covers 1,200 acres of lakes and woodland in the Howardian Hills National Landscape, with the North York Moors National Park to the north. We welcome walkers and cyclists throughout the year.

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200 cyclists of differing abilities are riding 200 miles from Chatsworth to Ampleforth, ascending 17,500 feet over two days and along many miles of the Tour-De-France and both of us have volunteered to join this worthy cause.

We all ride for Bruno, a premature little boy who passed away on the day of his birth and in support of his parents and their hope to create a lasting legacy in his name. A £600,000 endowment fund would offer one vulnerable and disadvantaged child a year, the opportunity to benefit from an education at Ampleforth College. Bruno's Bursary will continue to celebrate the life of this tiny boy, his loving family and a united community long after we have all gone.

  

"It is quite humbling, one tiny baby and one small idea and it has grown into something so positive which really highlights the best about humanity - how people come together to show they are part of a community and what is important in life, to be kind and supportive of each other....To translate that into an education for someone who is vulnerable or disadvantaged is exciting and very positive. who knows what impact it will have on an individual, their loved ones and their wider community in the future?" Vivian (Bruno's Mummy)


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Total
£1,600.00
+ £185.00 Gift Aid
Online
£1,100.00
Offline
£500.00

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