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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

remembering Andy Roberts Donation by Kerry Barrass 10/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Happy Hayseed 10/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done for supporting a GREAT cause!!!! Donation by Louisa 10/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Thank you for your fantastic support Caroline! Donation by Janie 10/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it - the Spitz is a legend, and shouldn't be lost Donation by Liz 10/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Bex 10/08/07  

£20.00

The SPitz is a top venue, it will be a shame to see it gone! Another one bites the dust! Good luck Donation by Cavey Nik 09/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best wishes for the new venue ! Developers stink. Donation by Clarer 08/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Rock n 'roll! Donation by Kirsty 08/08/07  

£5.00

Donation by Leni 08/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Very best wishes Donation by Adele 08/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

dont forget the talc Donation by kikisfishy 08/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck. You're doing a great thing for a great cause Donation by Margaret 08/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Gary 08/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If the developers had their way we'd be living in one big shopping precinct! Good Luck on the ride! Donation by Owen 08/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go - for the Spitz! Donation by jackdaw 08/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You frickin' rock! Donation by thejewboy 08/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Ottilie Dyke 08/08/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go for it - don't let them take the Spitz! Donation by Nathan P 08/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by toby 08/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

wish i was cycling too! Donation by Ian 08/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Why are developers such scum? What are they going to build a star*ucks or tescopoly? Good luck :-) Donation by Matt Saze 07/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck girl, hope all goes well for The Spitz Donation by Steve 07/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

In memory of Andy Roberts Donation by Jo Pearson 07/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thank you Caroline Donation by Jane 07/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by dana 07/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

MAY THE SPITZ LIVE ON !and power to your legs! Donation by poppy 07/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by David Frankel 07/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by zidane the greatest 07/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck for a new home, will be the first to come:) Donation by Mrs T 07/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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