CHARITY
SUPPORTERS OF MUSIC ON THE HILL HELPED RAISE £80,000 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES – GREAT MUSIC FOR A GREAT CAUSE
Organisers of Music on The Hill 2013 are pleased to announce that donations totalling £80,000 have been made to Demelza Hospice Care for Children and Teens Unite Fighting Cancer as a result of this summer's event. Artists including McFly, Peter Andre, Jools Holland, Stooshe, Joe McElderry and Jay, Mike and Cheryl from Bucks Fizz were among those who performed at Kings Hill last month. 100% of the profits went to Demelza and Teens Unite in the event organised by the Children’s Development Trust. Karen Millen, OBE Founder of Teens Unite said, “Teens Unite were overwhelmed to hear what a phenomenal total was raised through this year’s Music on the Hill. It was a wonderful event to be a part of and a fantastic way for the charity to raise awareness in the Kent area, so the amazing donation on top really is the icing on the cake.” Liz Haigh-Reeve, director of income generation at Demelza said, “The children and families are still talking about what an exciting weekend they had at Music on the Hill and it has helped create some magical memories for the families of the life limited and life threatened children we help. We are thrilled to receive this wonderful donation. Thank you!” www.musiconthehill.org.uk www.demelza.org.uk
LOCAL CHARITY ENJOYS CELEBRITY VISIT FROM JESSIE PAVELKA
Dover-based charity, HOOP (Helping Overcome Obesity Problems), was set up last year to be the voice of the obese person, and offer support to those struggling with weight issues by sign posting to evidence-based weight management programmes in the UK. HOOP were delighted to welcome on board celebrity fitness expert and TV host, Jessie Pavelka, as a patron in December and are even more delighted that he has recently spent two weeks in the UK raising the charity's profile and much needed funds. HOOP's director, Jill Tipping, said, "Jessie is a key member of our team. His work within the extreme weight loss area is outstanding and he brings much needed focus to this particularly sensitive subject. It has been fantastic working with him during his time in the UK. There are always a lot of people anxious to talk to him in search of solutions for their weight and health issues." Pavelka is currently on Sky Living with his inspirational programme, Fat: The Fight of My Life, during which he coaches morbidly obese people over the period of a year to steadily lose weight and change their lifestyles. He has been working with HOOP supporters throughout Kent and raising funds by holding fitness sessions, walks, meet-and-greet sessions and other events.
RIDERS TO TAKE ON THE CIRCUIT OF KENT FOR CHARITY
On Sunday 8th September, hundreds of cyclists will descend on some of the most beautiful and quiet country lanes in Kent to complete the Kent Circuit, a charity event organised by The Rotary Club of Sevenoaks Amherst, in aid of Hospice in the Weald and Macmillan Cancer Support. Starting out and finishing at Sevenoaks Prep School, Godden Green, cyclists can choose between either a 130km or 80km route. Marshalled or indicated by large fluorescent arrows, there will be three refreshment stops on course, a support vehicle and members of the East Kent Advanced Motorcycle Club on hand. All entrants will be electronically timed and awarded gold, silver or bronze times based on target time, age and gender. Everyone will receive a commemorative rosette. Although there are now hundreds of British cyclo-sportives, the Circu