Raised: 16%
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £1,624.00
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My story

 

Hiya! Thanks for coming here!

My name is Caroline and I'm going to cycle from one end of the UK to the other, from Land's End to John O'Groats, this August to raise money for the Dandelion Trust and specifically one of their projects, The Spitz!

A couple of months ago, The Spitz was issued eviction notice by landlords in favour of development, and come September, they need to find a new venue. To do this they need help!!!

What is "The Spitz"?! It's a venue based in Spitalfields Market, which has, for the past 11 years, played host to groundbreaking exhibitions (most recently Chernobyl Legacy), given new bands a platform and also provided a sociable and socially conscious pub and restaurant for people to come to, which they know the revenue from which goes back into the Dandelion Trust charity.

The Dandelion Trust itself is a registered charity that supports the arts, helps people in traumatic situations and conserves green spaces and beautiful buildings (www.dandeliontrust.org) It does tremendous work ranging from giving children from Chernobyl a respite from their poisoned homeland to preserving endangered woodlands and historic remains for future generations.

It is for this reason that along my route to John O'Groats, I will be visiting some of the Dandelion Trust's projects including the Woodlands project in Praze an Beeble and Kingsbridge to highlight some of the work that the Trust does.

Right! Enough of the talking, more of the fundraising... :o)

You're here because you already know most of the above... so now... please give what you can to help The Spitz!!!

This site is simple, fast and totally secure. The Dandelion Trust (specifically The Spitz) receives your money DIRECTLY. If you are a UK taxpayer, clicking on GIFT AID, adds an extra 28% in tax to your donation, at absolutely no cost to you. PLEASE DO SO! :o)
 
Many, many thanks... and stay tuned to the Spitz website for updates on how things are going in their bid to find a new venue... and if you click on the option that I can email you later, expect an email and some pictures once I finish!!!

Thanks! Caroline

24.08.07

Thanks SO much for all the support and donations... It still hasn't sunken in that I've actually done it... but I've cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats and have survived to tell the tale!!! :o)

But it doesn't end here... The Spitz and The Dandelion Trust really do still need your help... so please donate if you haven't already... or urge others to follow in your footsteps if you have!!!

As am only getting back to London later on tonight, pics and video will soon be in The Spitz' hands so you can then see some of the places I've been through... and in some cases, some of the WEATHER as well!!! :o)

So stay tuned to:::  www.spitz.co.uk

Thanks again!!!
Cal x

!!! Cal !!! Yet another great cause! Keep going! We're all with you! xxx Donation by Segolene 19/09/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Dhib 17/09/07  

£66.00

Have a great trip!!! Donation by Richard 05/09/07  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Spitalfields soulless redevelopment continues! Good luck finding a new home Spitz, loved your venue Donation by Lukas Glynn 05/09/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by mic 05/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK! Donation by priya s 29/08/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done. You're an inspiration to us all. Donation by Maire Ni 23/08/07  

£20.00

Well I wasn't going to cough up til you'd done it was I?! You mad ol sloother, youse Donation by David Joss Buckley 23/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hats up, thumbs off. Donation by Bhurt 21/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Very best of luck!! Donation by Jemma Golby 20/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by richard goodger 16/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

great effort for a great cause .. wishing you the best .. Donation by Jeff Rowlings 16/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm so impressed Caroline, your progress is totally incredible. Thank you for supporting us Hx Donation by Helen Carter 16/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Erin 15/08/07  

£10.00

Donation by Ryan 15/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck - the loss of the Spitz is just too depressing to contemplate. Donation by Alison Sowerby 15/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Caroline!!! Thanks from all at the Spitz and glad you got those clothes in the end!! Donation by jamie perera 15/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done. You're doing a great thing. Donation by Anne 15/08/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hey Hon, had to kick you over the £1000 mark! Yr a star! Donation by Fiwi 14/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very best of luck! Jill ( friend of Jemma) Donation by Jill Marshall 14/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep going kid..loved our days cycling..fecking hills!! Donation by Harriet Whinney 14/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoyed our cycling day. You are a gutsy lady. Good Luck for the rest of the trip. Donation by Alec Mudge 14/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Rachel Oakes 13/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fantastic feat - keep on pedalling! Donation by Olivia Che 13/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Benji Wilson 13/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Mossy 12/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

i wish you the best of luck xx Donation by SQUID 12/08/07  

£8.00

Really hope you raise enough to find a good venue - can't believe they are actually moving you out! Donation by Lizzy Attree 12/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Caroline - you can do it Donation by Caroline Glitre 12/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Long live The Spitz! Donation by Kathrina 11/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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