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Things To Do - Things To See - Things To Enjoy!

Click the rainbow for quick route to full list of stalls & fun things to enjoy PLEASE NOTE - all info is for PREVIOUS event details for 2013 COMING SOON!!

or see below & click on each heading for more information

To find out more about Rainbows Children's Hospice

& the wonderful work they do click here

By Phone

01530 224579

'Storey Arms Fundraising Events'

S.A.F.E.

The Storey Arms public house, at the centre of village life in Osgathorpe, has a long & justifiably proud tradition of tirelessly raising funds for Rainbows Children's Hospice, Loughborough.

The Storey Arms history with Rainbows is born out of a very personal & heartfelt connection with the hospice. Over many years Philip, Susan & the staff have run dozens of events collecting in a staggering £40,000+ to help this well loved local charity.

From their September Beer Festival, harvest auction & a myriad of events during the year they put so much love & effort into helping Rainbows whenever & however they can.

In 2007 it was decided to put together a Fun Day & add a daft dog show in for good measure - that's the categories that are daft not the dogs!! With so many lovely canine residents in the village why shouldn't they be included in the fun?

It soon became clear this format had the potential to become very popular not only within Osgathorpe but for our neighbours in the villages & towns over a wide circle from Ashby de la Zouch, Loughborough, Coalville, Diseworth etc. By 2008, our second year, we were welcoming families & canines from across Leicestershire, Birmingham, Nottinghamshire..... people obviously love a good day out!

With just a touch(!) of torrential rain & high winds to contend with on August 31st 2008 £1331.50p was raised for Rainbows, closely matching the sum raised in 2007. Then the weather was finally kind to us & Sunday, August 2nd 2009 & again August 15th 2010 were just glorious! That helped us reach the terrific total of £10,000 raised for Rainbows over the four years from this one event. We hope this will be something we can build on year by year & run a similar event each summer.

As a direct result of the success of the 2007 event it was decided it would be a good idea to form a group dedicated to contributing to the Storey Arms' fantastic fund raising for Rainbows whilst at the same time taking some of the logistics & planning burden from the pub itself.

So 'Storey Arms Fundraising Events' (or S.A.F.E. because it's easier!) was formed.

The aim is to create a great fun event which both visitors, volunteers, exhibitors & businesses will want to be part of - all with the shared goal of raising as much money as possible for Rainbows at the same time.

Absolutely no contribution is wasted. Whether it be money, goods, services or goodwill all donations are treated with the utmost respect & looked at individually to see the very best possible way to utilise them to best advantage the fund raising potential for Rainbows. We pride ourselves in coming up with some novel games & competitions to capture people's imagination.

For instance in 2008 the game to win the pair of Motocross of Nations tickets, kindly donated by Donington Park, was taken out to various local motocross club meetings which ensured fans of the sport got a chance to participate. The game of course ran throughout the Fun Day so everyone who came along had an equal chance of winning too. Just one example of really maximising the benefit to Rainbows of a company's generous donation to our efforts.

We do not spend anything but the bare essentials on administration, advertising or any other area of putting on this sort of event. Phone calls & emails are free so that's what is used rather than post if at all possible. There is no 'office' or 'staff' it is all voluntary. Local businesses throughout the area are wonderfully supportive in displaying posters & flyers advertising the event. The local press & radio stations are fantastically helpful in making sure they mention the event both on air & in their 'what's on' listings. There is so much goodwill & respect for Rainbows as a charity both within the immediate area & throughout the East Midlands, that the response for requests for help with S.A.F.E.'s efforts on their behalf is truly heartwarming.

To find out more about the work of Rainbows Hospice for Childrens and Young People, caring for babies, children, youngsters & their families from across the East Midlands coping with life limiting conditions, including how to get involved

please click here to visit their website or phone 01509 638000

Did you know you can participate in Rainbows' lottery? You can also help by buying their scratch cards, joining their quiz club & much more!

Know anyone who is planning a wedding? Tell them about Rainbows' 'Wedding Favours' - a really worthwhile, unusual memento of the day to offer their guests.

Call Jas on 01509 638058 for more details

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, Loughborough Registered Charity Number 1014051

For more about the annual Beer Festival (Sept 2011), Harvest Auction or any of the fun 'Rainbows' events held at the Storey Arms, Main Street, Osgathorpe LE12 9TA call 01530 224166

DO YOU ENJOY QUIZZES?

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Did you know the Storey Arms have a regular quiz night every second Sunday?

Starts at 8:00 with a half time break for the raffle (cash prizes)

delicious freshly prepared filled cobs

Andrea will be with us again on

SUNDAY 4th Aug. 2013

It is possible to book appointments in advance - please contact us

SKY TV

in the bar

PUB QUIZ

every other Sunday

8:00pm

come along with your own team or just join in!

Storey Arms Annual Beer Festival 2011

September 16th, 17th & 18th

for full details call 01530 224166

Storey Arms, Main Street, Osgathorpe, LE12 9TA

Please Note; Details are of the last event

& are intended just to give you a little flavour of the fun planned for

SUNDAY 4th Aug. 2013

This site is being updated regularly

BBQ

Freshly cooked & delicious

Burgers

Hot Dogs

grateful thanks to King of the BBQ Robin who has kindly volunteered to come along & do all the cooking once again

Anyone who enjoyed Robin's BBQ in '08, '09 & '10 knows what a treat they are in for again!

ALL PROFITS TO

RAINBOWS CHILDREN'S HOSPICE

Buy a bag!

Choose from among the great bags on offer
100% of what you pay goes directly to Rainbows

With a constantly changing stock of one-off treasures
bags donated range from Designer labels, glorious colours,
bags never ever used to everyday lovelies
All set free to be loved by someone new

A week at Pinadasol
located in Villa Martin on Spain's Costa Del Sol

• 2 bedroom apartment sleeps up to 6
• Dates subject to availability
• Own rooftop solarium and balcony
• Communal pool
(doesn't include flights, transfers or local service charge of €60)
normal weekly rates from £250
nearest airports Murcia (25 mins) & Alicante (40 mins)

No date restrictions other than if the date is already booked out.

kindly donated by Bev Kauss

Forever Living Products

RESERVE ON THIS LOT IS £75

Gorgeous wooden Dolls' House

&

Willow Planters by

Andrew Cowling

of

Rustic Creations

Seasoned for greater longevity & fully lined
LOT 3 - 1' square x 10" high
LOT 4 - A little less than 1' square x 8" high

kindly donated by Andrew Cowling

Framed photograph of

Lady Jane Grey's House

Bradgate Park

by

Lynn Jackson of Lynn Jackson Photography, Shepshed

(frame size W60cms x H50cms)

Please note diagonal lines on image are copyright protection marks & do not appear on the picture itself

3 signed prints of

STRICTLY COME DANCING's

Ola Jordan

kindly donated by Ola

(each print 20cms x 10cms)

TRUNKI

The world's first rideon suitcase for globetrotting tots!

Designed especially for little ones who can pack, sit-on and ride their own luggage, then parents can keep them in tow.

Trunki is a funky, lightweight, hand luggage approved ride-on suitcase for children.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Once the Lots available for 2011 are posted decide which item or items you'd like to buy, then using the bidding slips which will be available on the day bid as much as you'll be prepared to pay.

Please remember by bidding you are agreeing to pay that amount.

Drop your bid into the box & we'll let you know if you are the successful bidder after the auction ends at 6:00pm on 18th September 2011

It involves them running, jumping, retrieving the ball, lots of motivation

fun interactive play

The FUN 4 ALL DOG CLUB offers weekly classes for dogs of all sizes meeting outdoors at the Bull's Head, Coalville

click here to find out more about the club & classes you & your dog will enjoy

Please Note; Details are of the last event

& are intended just to give you a little flavour of the fun planned for

SUNDAY 4th Aug. 2013

This site is being updated regularly

GINGERBREAD PEOPLE!

Let your imagination loose

decorate mini gingerbread people using SuperCook

icing colours, sugar flowers, jelly diamonds, chocolate beans etc.

But can you bring yourself to eat them after

lavishing all that care on making them look great?

YES, of course you can!

THE WASPINATOR

on sale at the event at the special price of £12!!

(normal online price incl. P&P £16.95)

Create your own WASP FREE ZONE

Enjoy wasp free picnics, BBQs & drinks!

NO CHEMICALS - NO MAINTENANCE - NO TRAPS

NO MESS - NO DEAD WASPS!!

Click the wasp to visit The Waspinator website

Andrea Bray MIFPA is a clinical holistic aromatherapist & on the day will be in the Pamper Zone offering wonderful aromatherapy massages for hands & feet all to benefit Rainbows

Click for more details

To book an appointment with Andrea on the day please click here

 

Rainbows volunteer fundraiser & ace BBQ-King Robin & his team 'Grillers' will be cooking up a feast again this year

Available to hire for Birthday parties - Galas - Shows

All Sizes

Delivered - Erected - Collected

On the day they will be kindly running the 'GUESS HOW MANY JELLY BEANS' game with all money raised being donated to Rainbows Children's Hospice. Have a guess to win a GIGANTIC amount of genuine "Jelly Belly" jelly beans!!

Magic tricks & instructions for clever illusions to buy

Also magic tricks to learn - prepare to be amazed!

Cantrill's Magic & illusions can provide close up magic at parties for all ages - weddings, birthdays, retirement - all celebrations. Call now for details of great price packages

Carefully sourced and individually handcrafted chocolates.
P recious beans are delicately roasted, infused with flavour and sculpted for your selection

Also gift vouchers for Peter's Chocolate making workshops for 2 people with a very special Rainbow of Fun Day 25% discount

Usually £70, for one day just £56 for a 2 hr chocolate making session for 2 people in the Loughborough store. Valid for 6 months from the day of purchase - surely the an ideal Christmas present!

For the humans with questions all dog related - rather than a quiz for the dogs to do!

Your chance to win £20 voucher from Natural World Superstore

Come along & find out about dowsing - have a go yourself & prepare to be amazed!

Find out more about how McTimoney treatments can help your dog

The McTimoney treatment helps to restore and maintain health, soundness and performance. It does this by decreasing pain, increasing range of movement where it has been compromised.

Under the guidance of an instructor your dog can have a go!

All the fun of Agility Jumping, Tunnel, Tyre & Flyball

Special new 'UP, DOWN & ROUND' Agility tunnel

Click for more details

Fun 4 All Dog Club are kindly running a great raffle with all the money raised being donated to Rainbows THANK YOU FUN 4 ALL DOG CLUB!

Hundreds of good condition pre-thwacked golf balls

Tiltleist - Nike -

Let your imagination loose & decorate mini gingerbread people using a myriad of Dr Oetkar icing colours, sugar flowers, jelly diamonds, chocolate beans etc.

But can you bring yourself to eat them after lavishing all that care on making them look great?

YES, of course you can!

Decorating Gingerbread folk will be located in the Tea Tent

Ever popular old favourite

Some prizes kindly supplied by Barneys Children's Adventure Centre Coalville

Hospice Hope was formed following the closure of the Sue Ryder Hospice at Staunton Harold in 2002/3 & at present there is nothing in existence that comes anywhere close to that which was previously provided

The medium term aim is to launch a number of Support Cafes fully operational in North West Leicestershire. Hospice Hope wants to be able to offer a sanctuary and safe haven to those people who need it, at a time when they need it most.

visit the Hospice Hope stand to find out more about their aims & objectives

Delightful 'Nappy Cakes' & other baby gifts

Wedding gifts range

PCSO Nicola Stanhope will be giving Crime Prevention & Security advice on the day

Visitors will be able to look over & sit in the Police vehicle

The Street Environment Management team will be on hand to offer advice about picking up after your dog

Shepshed based Lynn will be taking posed & reportage photographs throughout the day

Copies of photos can be ordered on the day with all donations going to Rainbows Hospice

In her other work Lynn specialises in art photography especially featuring flowers & plants. Lynn's signature style experiments with photography to give unique & extraordinary images.

Lynn, a volunteer fundraiser for Rainbows, has kindly donated a beautiful framed print of Lady Jane Grey's house, Bradgate Park as part of the Secret Auction

Hundreds of fun prizes & odds of winnning are 1 in 4!!!!

This is so much better than the traditional Tombola where a certain number wins a preordained prize you may not want

The Prize Bonanza is divided in to colour zones. Select a ball from the tub & if it has a colour on it you win ANY PRIZE from that colour section YOU CHOOSE SOMETHING YOU LIKE!

A selection of Rainbows' own fun merchandise also available from their on-line shop

If you'd like to buy a particular item contact us so we can make sure it'll be available for you on the day

Willow chairs, tables & planters - obelisks - Reed fencing panels - traditional woven gates

Beautiful traditional Indian designs

Clothing including Saris - Tops- Accessories - Shoes - also ornamental bells

A refreshing cup of tea, a steaming hot coffee.... & cake .. GO ON treat yourself - it's all for charity!! Cheryll & her 'crew' will be ready for your visit with a cheery smile

Think you can find the booze amongst the wrapped bottles? If you can you get to keep it!!

Please note - it is illegal to supply alcohol to anyone under 18 years of age. If a youngster wins a bottle the wine will be substituted with a soft drink

A natural solution to the problem of wasps! Humane, non-chemical DOESN'T KILL THE WASPS!

Click to read more

Click here for all the info

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Spa break for 2

at The Yew Lodge Hotel, Kegworth

• SodaStream

• Zoku Ice Lolly Maker

• Kenwood 'Smoothie'