C3 Archive . . .

Sponsored Walk April 10 2005
Chesterfield Children’s Charity held their inaugural sponsored walk in the grounds of the Chatsworth Estate on Sunday April 10th 2005. The overall turnout was very good and all walkers enjoyed a very sunny morning with temperatures above average for the time of year. The route was in the region of 4.5 miles, taking in some fantastic scenery including stunning views of Chatsworth house. The trustees would like to thank all participants for their efforts in making it such a great day. C3 estimate that the figure raised from the walk is in the region of £2,500.
Parachute Jump 20 June 2005
The first C3 sponsored parachute jump was held at Langar Airfield, Nottingham on Tuesday 28th June, which was a beautiful sunny day with clear blue skies. Eight intrepid volunteers jumped in tandem from a height of 13,000 feet, which included 55 seconds of freefall! C3 would like to thank Sarah March, Sarah Witham, Claire Mather David Wild, Ian Fearn, Richard Coombs, Stephen Gordon and Paul Cartwright who all very bravely did the jump - we would also like to convey our thanks to the Red Devils ho very kindly helped and supported our volunteers throughout a very rigourous morning! C3 estimate that the figure raised from the jump is in the region of £3,000.
Pie and Pea Supper 8 July 2005
The first C3 social event of 2005 kicked off in style at The Fox & Goose on Friday 8 July. Around 130 people were in attendance, enjoying fantastic live Ceilidh music supplied by the band ‘Some Like It Hot’, together with exquisite catering supplied by Ann Innes and her team.C3 would like to thank all the guest who attended together with The Fox & Goose, ‘Some Like It Hot’ and Ann Innes. C3 estimate that the figure raised from the Pie & Pea Supper is in the region of £250.
Richard ‘Dick’ Marshall Parachute Jump 24 August 2005
Langar Airfield, Nottingham. The ‘elder statesman’ of the trustees, Dick Marshall, bravely took on the daring jump from 13,000 ft in tandem undertaken by C3 in June. Dick is 75 years old, fit, agile and still as handsome as ever! - he was accompanied on the jump by his daughter-in-law Carolyn Coombs.
Robin Hood Half Marathon 11 September 2005
Three intrepid C3 volunteers participated in the Robin Hood half marathon, Nottingham on Sunday 11th September. Christine Joy, Richard Coombs and Jonathan Hurt set out at 10.00am with 7,000 fellow runners to compete over the 13 mile course. Jonathan Hurt ran the route in a staggering 1 hour and 38 minutes, with a finishing position of 765 - Christine Joy and Richard Coombs had a finishing time of 2 hours and 8 minutes with a finishing position of 4658 and 4660 respectively. C3 would like to convey our thanks and to congratulate the 3 runners on a 'sterling' effort - thanks guys!!!
The Herriot Way Hike 23-25 September 2005
The Herriot Way, a 52-mile circular walk in the Yorkshire Dales of Wensley Dale and Swaledale was completed over the weekend of 23-25 September by four C3 supporters, Dan Smith, Dave Turnbell, Lawrence sutton and John Williams. The first day took in the climb of Great Shunner Fell and the inclement weather to go with it. This was followed by a tough second day over 25 miles, but with great waterfalls to take in at Aysgarth and Mardraw. Finally a gruelling 14 mile finish brought our weary but elated volunteers back to the start. A fantastic weekend was had by all four, with the sense of achievement heightened by the fact it was for such a worthy cause.
Dinner Dance 22 October 2005
Chesterfield Children's Charity held their inaugural Dinner Dance at The Chesterfield Hotel. The event was a sell-out with 200 people in attendance. Throughout the evening a raffle and auction took place, raising in excess of £4000. Music was supplied by The Casablanca Boys who had everybody up and dancing late into the night!! C3 would like to thank all companies who took an advert in our event brochure together with all guests - it really was a magical night!!

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