Midshires Electrical hosted a ‘fancy dress’ charity football tournament at the Obelisk Centre in Northampton on Sunday May 6th 2012 in aid of our charity. This is the second year that the club have staged a match in aid of Ups ‘n’ Downs and we are very happy to announce that the total sum raised was £620.00.

This is an amazing sum for which we are extremely grateful to all concerned.

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Following our hugely successful ‘Evening with the Pundits’ on Friday March 9th at the Wicksteed Park Pavilion, we were delighted to present a cheque to Paul Zanon of the Down’s Syndrome Association for the princely sum of £11,166.00. A huge thank you to Paul for travelling up from London to join us at our last Wacky Warehouse session on Sunday April 15th and thanks also to all members for a great turnout on the day.

Starlight Dance Show – Kettering Lighthouse Theatre Saturday May 5th

A big thank you to Jacc Batch and all the performers at Starlight Dance & Music Theatre School who are staging a World Parade at the Kettering Lighthouse Theatre on Saturday May 5th. There will be two performances on the day at 2.30pm and 7.30pm with proceeds going to Ups ‘n’ Downs. Members of Ups ‘n’ Downs will also be in attendance at the two performances, selling raffle tickets. Tickets are £10 and £8 (concessions) and are available from the box office on 01536 414141.

Midshires Electrical Charity Football Tournament – Northampton Obelisk Centre Sunday May 6th

Midshires Electrical will be hosting a ‘fancy dress’ charity football tournament at the Obelisk Centre in Northampton on Sunday May 6th from 4.00pm. This is the second year that the club have staged a match in aid of Ups ‘n’ Downs and we would be very grateful to all members and friends who are able to support the event. Ups ‘n’ Downs members are also invited to attend a post event buffet in the clubhouse.

Beer Festival Weekend and Family Fun Day – The Red Lion Cranford Friday June 2nd – Monday June 4th

Our good friends Heather and Richard at the Red Lion in Cranford are to host a Jubilee Weekend Beer Festival and family fun day in aid of Ups ‘n’ Downs. The beer festival starts on Saturday June 2nd and continues until Monday 4th June with 8 guest beers on tap throughout the weekend. A bouncy castle and outdoor disco are a flavour of the activities provided during the family fun day on Sunday June 3rd so again, all members are encouraged to attend for what promises to be a great afternoon at this warm and welcoming village pub and restaurant.

FUNDRAISING

A massive thank you to Emma Franklin for her forthcoming 40km walk in aid of Ups ‘n’ Downs. Friend of Ups ‘n’ Downs members Kay and Paul Sammon, Emma has set up a Virgin Money Giving page to enable us all to pledge support for her efforts in the South Downs on Saturday May 12th. You can donate at www.virginmoneygiving.com/EmmaFranklin – Thanks Emma and Good Luck!!

It also gives us great pleasure to recognise the marvellous contribution of Wellingborough Prep School in making Ups ‘n’ Downs their nominated charity for the year. Children, parents and teachers at the school have been selling our wristbands and raising funds via our collection boxes. Charity chairman Tom Rees will soon be offered the opportunity of addressing the children on the work of the charity and the issues faced by young people with Down’s syndrome.