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Hi & thanks for visiting our page.

As many of you may be aware our General Manager at The Chimes, Tony Dunn, passed away very suddenly in January 2012. Tony was a huge supporter of local charities throughout Hillingdon & one which was very close to his heart was the local Women's Refuge run by Hestia. Numerous times security were sent to help him remove boxes & suitcases of unwanted items from his car ready to be collected by the local team.

Losing Tony has really put into perspective for Donna & myself the importance of giving back to the wider community and having met with the team at Hestia on numerous occasions we felt it fitting that we should support them by completing this challenge.

The challenge itself has been organised by our colleagues 'oop north' in Newcastle for another charity remembering another of our colleagues, Tim Lamb, and if you would rather donate to this cause then please follow this link:

https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/capshopwalk

However, they have given us permission to come on this walk but support a charity close to our & Tony's heart. So a massive thank you for this.

The challenge is to walk the entire length of Hadrian's Wall (84 miles) in 4 days over the August Bank holiday. Neither of us consider ourselves hikers but we are hopefully fit enough to manage this ok though I think rather a lot of Compede plasters will be needed.

Any small support for you, our friends & families, will go a great way to supporting this fabulous cause which is detailed below.

Thanks again for your support

Rosie (Operations Manager) & Donna (Marketing Manager)

The Chimes

Hestia Domestic Abuse Services e Hesti Ser

 

About Hestia

Hestia has been providing support to vulnerable people in London for over 40 years.  We support adults and children with a range of support needs, including those at risk of domestic violence; trafficking; enduring mental health conditions; HIV and AIDS; at risk of offending and older people.   

 

What is a refuge?

A refuge is a temporary safe house where women and children stay to escape from abuse. The location is confidential so that the woman will not be found.  Professional, dedicated staff provides the women with emotional and practical support to rebuild their lives.    

 

Who are our services for

They are for women and children who are in immediate danger of:

· Physical Abuse

· Psychological and Emotional Abuse

· Financial Abuse

· Sexual Abuse

· Forced Marriage and Honour based violence

· Female Genital Mutilation

· Trafficked Single Women

Our aim is to enable women to safely resettle back into the community

feeling empowered and to make positive independent choices.

 

How You Can Help

Support and sponsor the walkers for the Hadrian’s Wall Walk Challenge.

 

Our refuge for women and children fleeing domestic violence and our safe house for trafficked women in the London Borough of Hillingdon desperately needs your help.   We need a welfare fund to assist the women if they need immediate financial support when they arrive at the refuge/safe house to buy food/transport.  The women and children would also like to have the opportunity to participate in social, fun and educational activities during the school holiday periods. 

 

Thank you for your help.

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Hestia Housing and Support

Hestia Housing and Support

Charity Registration No. 294555

Hestia aims to empower vulnerable people to make positive changes in their lives. We support over 2,500 adults and children each year, including women and children surviving domestic violence, adults living with long-term physical or mental health problems, and young men at risk of offending

Donations 80

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Rosie - fantastic cause and a huge well done !

Donation by Ajay Lal on 01/10/12

£25.00

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5 Blisters = £50 Well done sis, well proud Bx

Donation by Brian Barker on 19/09/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well Done Rosie, from Nana

Donation by Grace Charles on 31/08/12

£20.00

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Well done Rosie! Hope there were not too many blisters!

Donation by Steve Owen on 28/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So proud Donna, you done it!! such a great cause

Donation by katy finnegan on 28/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Nic Smith on 27/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Rosie, a fantastic use of what was supposed to be a very damp weekend! I hope you've had beautiful weather and pain free feet.

Donation by Joolz Michalakis on 27/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Steven Rooney on 27/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Mary Kirkness on 26/08/12

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Hi Rosie, hope it all goes well with some sunshine and very few blisters. Good luck Clive Kate and Victoria xxx

Donation by Catherine Bell on 25/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I am sitting watching the rain pelt down here in the North East. Good luck and hope you have waterproofs. Andrew

Donation by Andrew Bell on 25/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Rosie & Donna!!! Laughter will hopefully block out the aches & pains along the way! :-)

Donation by AMY SCANLAN on 24/08/12

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Hi Rosie Thinking of you as you walk; love Hadrian's Wall, especially from the coach! All the best from New Zealand! Cheers, Frieda x

Donation by Frieda Looser on 24/08/12

£10.00

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Good Luck Donna and Rosie! Lots of pasta I think....Enjoy, love Shelley x

Donation by shelley peppard on 24/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Yvette Illsley on 23/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Kathy Andrews on 23/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Hi Donna! Good luck to you both on the walk! If you enjoy I'll keep you posted on our plans to do the West Highland Way! :) Have a great time! x

Donation by Michelle Connolly on 23/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Rosie and Donna. 84 miles is a long way to balance on a wall! Don't fall off or you will be in Scotland!

Donation by Chris Smith on 23/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by marilyn elliott on 22/08/12

£10.00

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Good luck and enjoy Rosie!

Donation by Lucy Strathon on 22/08/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Good luck my love! Very proud of you! xxxxxx

Donation by Jules Philip on 22/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Rosie, I will be thinking of you over the bank holiday. And remembering Tony as well.

Donation by andy stubbs on 22/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!! Good luck girls :)

Donation by Rachel Durning on 21/08/12

£8.00

+ £2.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck - hope you don't get too many blisters!

Donation by Caroline Dunkin on 21/08/12

£10.00

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Happy walking Rosie, very proud of you for doing this!! Lots of love the Spinkys

Donation by Tash on 20/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,770.00
  • Offline donations£75.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,845.00
  • Gift Aid£333.50

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