Many thanks to those who took part in our sponsored walk in August especially to our youngest participants Ciara (6yrs) & Alisha (8yrs) who both worked very hard to collect sponsorship money for House The Homeless.

Also one again thanks to all the businesses and individuals who contributed to the event. Every little helps!

Total Collected: £101

Pictured: Caitlin who designed posters for the event, many thanks Caitlin!

So tomorrow is the big day for our Sponsored Walk from the Turner Contemporary to the Captain Digby. The weather forecast is good so hopefully it will be a very enjoyable day!

Just a little update on our prizes for the participants for tomorrows walk:

For the Oldest Participant

Prize: Strawberry Cream Tea for 2 at the Walpole Bay Hotel in Cliftonville.

Sponsor: Walpole Bay Hotel – Many thanks for your kind  participation, we will wave to you on the way past tomorrow!

For the Adult who raises the most money

Prize: Cut & Style at Mark Andrew Hairdressers, High Street, Margate

Sponsor: Hairology at Mark Andrew Hairdressing, 7 High St, Margate – Many thanks for your generosity also.

For the Youngest Participant

Prize: Bugsys TenPin Bowling Gift Pack includes free game of bowling at Bugsys!

Sponsor: Bugsy’s Tenpin Bowling & Sports Bar, Ethelbert Crescent, Cliftonville – Many thanks for your generosity also we will also give you a wave on the way past tomorrow!

For the Child Who Raises the Most Money

Prize: Mini Pamper Session at Revitalise Beauty Rooms

Sponsor: Revitalise , 7A Market Place, Margate - Many thanks for your generosity also.

Many, many thanks to all our participants and sponsors in advance.

A sponsored walk is currently been organised for August 20th 2011 at 2pm. The walk will start at The Turner Contemporary in Margate and go along the seawall all the way through Cliftonville and finally end at The Captain Digby in Kingsgate.

If you would like to take part we would be more than happy to sign you up! Or if you would like to sponsor one of our happy participants please do not hesitate to contact us.

We will be hoping for a nice sunny day but even if its raining we are determined to carry on undaunted! To reward your all your hard work in raising funds for House The Homeless we will be giving away prizes for the following:

Prize Categories:

Youngest Participant

Oldest Participant

Best Fancy Dress

Most Money Raised (Adult)

Most Money Raised (Child)

To register and receive a Sponsorship form and more details

Email us at media@housethehomeless.com

Or Call 07773848281

More details coming soon, watch this space…….

All money raised of course will go towards House The Homeless.

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