Kate Mackay is fundraising for ABF The Soldiers' Charity

Henry Tudor Ride

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Raising money for

ABF The Soldiers' Charity

Charity Registration No. 211645

We are ABF The Soldiers' Charity. We give lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers and their families. They risk so much for us, but for them, it's "just doing their job". In return, we give them down-to-earth help and friendship, with no hassle or bureaucracy. That's what we've been here to offer for 66 years.

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Kate Mackay

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30/07/2009

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Raised: 93%

Target: £50,000.00
Raised so far: £46,617.11

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My story

Thank you for visiting the Henry Tudor Ride's fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor the ride online.

In July 2008 Major General Evelyn Webb-Carter and the historian Professor Richard Holmes led a horse ride across England and Wales to raise donations for the ABF. They rode in period costume to retrace the historic route taken by Henry Tudor in 1485, in his successful attempt to wrest the crown from the "usurper" King Richard III.

Events were planned all along the route, which took the team via Cardigan, Shrewsbury and Cannock Chase. To celebrate their arrival in Bosworth Field, Professor Richard Holmes gave a talk over a grand dinner.

All donations will go towards the Army Benevolent Fund's Current Operations Fund, supporting soldiers injured or families of those killed during Service in current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor the ride: Army Benevolent Fund will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Well, they are now all back having completed the great ride and what fun it was. They spread the word and raised a lot of money. It is still too early to see the full fruits of their labours, but it cant be far from £50,000.

If you want to see how they got on visit Evelyn's blog on www.thehenrytudorride.blogspot.com

But we still need more for this cause. So please sponsor the Henry Tudor Ride now!

Many thanks for your support.

	Every penny counts! Donation by Alie Ibbs 19/12/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Better late than never - and no doubt great fun was had by all, with Arkell leading from the rear as usual! Donation by Jim Wilson 12/08/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	For Denise and John Tilmouth's Golden Wedding Donation by Alie Ibbs 08/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done, Dominic, hope you used the old Fife prayer, "Matthew, Mark, Luke & John, Haud the cuddy w Donation by Morag Michael 08/08/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done, what fun!! Donation by Frannie Salomonsen 02/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Lucy & Ben Sefton 30/07/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I seem to remember a character called Major Bumsore. Was he, by any chance involved? Donation by Leslie Graham 30/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	The 'hardest' task I ever took on was to get Mr Stitch fit for this ride. It was a pleasure and so it has been to follow the event. Donation by Roger Kenworthy 28/07/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Dominic, what happened to "Loyaulte me lie"? Well done to all, especially the Troop contingent. Donation by Alie Ibbs 27/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	From some ladies of Hampshire who wish you well - Emma, Lucy, Lynne, Sarah, Caro, Angela, Katrina, Judy and Monica Donation by Lizzie 25/07/08	£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid
	Well done Dominic, and the older gents. I had thought of you as Burlington Bertie, or perhaps Lieutenant George, but you seem to be Baldrick ! Donation by Ken Ibbs 25/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Evelyn and all! Donation by Digby Carter 25/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Dai Iawn Dominic and Penny Rebecca & Emma Donation by Mark Batchelor - Pegasus Club 24/07/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Amazing what three B's can do! Donation by Dave & Jan Hobbs 23/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Jim! Donation by Graham & Carolyn Peck 23/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	best of luck and keep going ! Donation by john bond ( chippy's boss ) 23/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Saddle sore no doubt - but brillianrt Donation by Michael & Victoria Walker 22/07/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Virtutis Fortuna Comes Donation by James Ellery 22/07/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	All done and dusted. Brilliant effort, excellent cause and much enjoyed the blog. Congratulations. Donation by David Shaw 21/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Enjoy yourselves Donation by John Noonan 21/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A good cause through beautiful countryside - well done Donation by Ros Arkell 20/07/08	£50.00
	Vivat English Eccentricity! Donation by Roy Chapman 20/07/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Holmsie, well done! How is the beloved Thatch bearing up? Love also to Evelyn Donation by David & Helen Keate 18/07/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Great lecture at Shrewsbury. Hope rest of ride goes well. Cont. to Westminster and topple Stalin!!!!!!! Donation by Charles Bridgeman 18/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Go Riders! Go Horses! xxx Donation by Jessie 18/07/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	What a great way to raise money! Donation by Christopher Joll 18/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Saddle sores, costume sores - it all brings tears to my eyes. Good luck Donation by Rachel and Mark Pearson 18/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations nephew Jim you must be nearly there Donation by Mike & April Falcon 18/07/08	£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid
	Go Holmesie! Go Thatchy! Nearly there, well done! x x x Donation by Lizzie 17/07/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	I like the comment from Tim Bridge! Donation by Don & Margaret Bracher 17/07/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£6,097.00
Offline donations:	£40,520.11
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,677.36

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