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<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">THE RUNNING TOTAL ABOVE INCLUDES GIFT AID !! </span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>On 14th january 2008 my dad died from cancer.he had many friends through his work at Whitwell Pit, where he stood shoulder to shoulder with his comrades in time of need in the strike. he also made friends at kaymar coatings, unfortunatly not his boss though.This changed when he worked at CLAUSE IV where he worked on alot of GMB union campaigns. he had the upmost respect for collegues and managers alike ,a trust and a friendship that lasted even past him passing away.he also worked for THE WORKERS BEER COMPANY at festivals like GLASTONBURY,READING AND LATTITUDE to name a few, where his character shone through.he made many friends and there are many stories that could be told.This could also be said by his friends and drinking buddies at the jackups, however probably with a sluurrrr.Benji was a very hard working man who worked all hours day and night to provide for his family who he loved dearly especially his wife Jane and grandkids Bethany,Charly and Logan..Thank you to everyone of his family friends and collegues for your love support and kindness through the tough times from benji and our whole family!!!!!</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>He used the services offered from ashgate hospice firstly at home, then was admitted a week before he passed away.the support he and our whole family recieved was nothing short of excellent.However without our support this hospice wont be there for the next patients that could need there services,they could be our family or friends left to suffer ,we cant EVER let this place close.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>It costs £100 a night for an inpatient, any donation, no matter how big or small makes a huge difference.<span style="color: #ff0000;"> OUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED TO KEEP THIS FANTASTIC CHARITY ALIVE!!!!</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Remember the sa</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>d fact is that cancer can get hold of anyone!!!!</strong></span></p>
<p><strong> </strong> <span style="color: #008080;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> EVENTS FOR 2011</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>We had a fantastic even of clairvoyance with Joanne Gregory .Joanne has been an avid supporter of Ashgate Hospice and has raised over £2000.00 and made alot of people very happy and a positive in there lives. We thank Joanne for her continued support. You can get more details by visiting <a href="http://www.joannegregory.co.uk">www.joannegregory.co.uk</a> You can also booke 1 to 1 appointments ,more ifo at Joannes website. Thank You for everything you have done and also to Mel xxxx</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #008080;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>2010 EVENTS</strong></span> </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>COAST 2 COAST BIKE RIDE </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>The total raised for this event is £1,035.00. Big thanks goes to JORDAN KIMBER and JOHN DONOGUE for organising the event and to everyone that took part and supported the team.</strong> </span></p>
<p><span><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">THE ANNUAL 11 A SIDE MATCH WAS WON THIS YEAR BY THE YOUNG GUNS.DANIEL WARD WAS MAN OF THE MATCH AND WE RAISED £275.50 ,THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED</span> </strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #006400;"> </span></strong> <strong><span style="color: #008000;">CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU to Sylvia Galpin who raised £182 for the Ashgate Hospice Benji Bennett Tribute Fund , by doing the midnite walk 2010 xx</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>FAMILY FUN DAY - </strong></span><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">SATURDAY 31ST JULY SAW OUR FAMILY FUN DAY , WITH RIDES, FACE PAINTING, KARAOKE COMPETITIONS , INFLATABLE, BAR, TEA AND COFFEE AND CAKE STALL ,AROUND A 5 A SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT WHICH WAS WON BY THE CLOWNE 2 TEAM ,. WE RAISED £5O3.18 ON THE DAY AND THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED SET IT UP WITH US, TOOK PART AND EVERYONE WHO CAME ALONG AND ENJOYED THE DAY.</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">CHARITY CALENDARS</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">THE CALENDARS FOR 2011 RAISED £435.00 AND IN THE BATTLE BETWEEN THE MEN AND WOMEN, THE LADIES WERE VICTORIOUS OUTSELLING THE GUYS BY JUST 4 CALENDAR SALES.WELL DONE LADIES xx LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEARS ALREADY !!!</span></strong></p>
<p> <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">2009 EVENTS....</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">On 14th June we had our annual football match , Brassys Classics (veterans) v Godgleys Gems (young ens) , The game finished 9-9 with Godgleys Gems winning on penalties!!! We followed the match with a BBQ thanks to Joe Harding , and a raffle.Thanks to everyone who donated raffle prizes, and bought tickets. The total raised on the day was £728.05 !!!</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">A special thanks must go to Paul Shelley who was the referee for the match, and Dave Holden (Brassy) and Bakestone Moor Football Club for continued support.!!</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff1493;">MIDNIGHT WALK!!! ..........</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #ff1493;"> At MIDNIGHT on S</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #ff1493;">aturday 20th June 2009 , JANE BENNETT , LUANN STANSBURY-HOLDEN, TINA BATES-GODDARD, SARAH WOOLLEY , PAM MACHIN , HEATHER DONOGHUE , HANNAH HOUSLEY , CHERYL HOUSLEY AND SYLVIA GALPIN. took part in Ashgate Hospices Midnight Walk. The amount raised was .....£944.80!!!!</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BIKE RIDE !!!</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong><strong>WE DID IT!!!!!! 170 MILES WHITWELL TO SKEGNESS RETURN 18 PEOPLE TOOK PART WITH SUPPORT TEAM OF AROUND 12 PEOPLE.WE RETURNED TO A FANTASTIC RECEPTION AT JACKUPS , FROM LOCAL PEOPLE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.ALSO THE SUPPORT TEAM, REMEMBER WE COULDNT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!!!!</strong></p>
<p><strong>I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO UK SECURITY WHO WERE THE MAIN SPONSORS ON THIS EVENT</strong></p>
<p><strong>THE BIKE RIDE 2009 RAISED A TOTAL OF £3142.00.THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!!</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong> <strong><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2008 NEWS!!</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong><strong><span style="font-size: small;">The charity day on 18th may 2008, raised a total of £1703.the football match donations from players and supporters raised £655, the auction for items such as a signed man united football raised total of £738 and the raffle raised £310.I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THERE AMAZING SUPPORT!!!!</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>On 12th september 2008 i did a skydive , which raised an amazing total of £700.40 thanks to everyone who sponsored me.....</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">A SPECIAL THANKS GOES TO UK SECURITY WHO SPONSORED MY SKYDIVE.</span></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">The 68 mile bike ride on 21st september was a great success , there were 20 riders in total with a support team of around 15 people, collecting money,offering refreshments and driving the riders to Cleethorpes.There was also a BBQ when we got back, all proceeds going to the Hospice.On our return to the Jackups there was over 100 people there to cheer us on and greet us.The feeling that most of us felt was pure emotion,it brought a lump to my throat.Our family were so proud of all the support from everyone and all the help we recieved to make this a sucess, with a special thanks to BIG JOHN , and thank you to everyone !!!!</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">THIS EVENT RAISED £3256.90 AMAZING EVERYONE THANK YOU!!!!!</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">CLAUSE IV AND UK SECURITY SPONSORED THIS WHOLE EVENT - THANK YOU!</span></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong><strong><span style="color: #3366ff; font-size: small;">A massive thank you to all patrons of Whitwell Boot & Shoe , Whitwell Social Club (Jackups).Your donations in collection pots on bars to date have raised an amazing £408.90!!!!!!!!!</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #00ff00; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000000;">Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Ashgate Hospice will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">The </span> Bennett family.x</span></span></strong></p>