The Wandering Women

Kids in Sport were fortunate enough to be a part of this highly successful and well supported event this year through our association with Wycombe Wanderers FC.

A total of 520 ladies, supported by a well drilled cast of marshalls, security, caterers, coordinators etc, walked the 12.5 mile route around Wycombe.

Kids in Sport had 90 ladies walking for our charity alongside those ladies walking for South Bucks hospice and Scannappeal.

Amongst our walkers were ladies from three local schools; Cressex, Millbrook and High Crest together with brilliant individuals from local businesses and ladies who wanted to give their time to support a local charity and, hopefully have fun!

Setting off at midnight from Adams Park, the first walkers completed the 12.5 miles in just 2 hours 44 minutes! But it was never a race, it’s just some wanted their hot breakfast on their return to Adams Park, and what a lovely breakfast the Adams Park team provided. An incentive in itself!

Everyone got back safe and glowing with pride at their achievement. The oldest lady was 79 and the whole field was a wide spectrum of ages walking together in a common aim, to help others.

The whole event was terrifically well organised and secure with marshalls around the route and support vehicles constantly on hand.

Big events like this make a huge difference to small charities and our thanks go to all ladies who took part and to everyone who supported you. Hopefully we can repeat this next year.

Our thanks also to South Bucks Hospice and Scannappeal for the brilliant organisation and also to WWFC and Paperchain for supporting the event.

The final was a thriller with 9 goals being scored and not a single yellow card shown!

Forget Jules Rimet, this was the Julian Budd Kids in Sport annual 5 a side tournament and Jules would be proud of everyone, especially his old mates, defying the natural ageing process for the chance of glory.

Most of the players who took part that afternoon didn’t start moving normally again until a good few days later! But sore muscles aside, everyone thoroughly enjoyed either playing or spectating.

Over 50 players took part in this five a side competition at Handy Cross sports centre in Wycombe in an afternoon of fast paced, action packed drama which saw the Stray Cats get their mitts on the trophy, having overcome the Shreks in the final.

Shreks were last year’s winners who, having cruised through their games, seemed to run out of gas in the final.

All the players showed true determination, teamship and a spirit of fun. Football as it should be played. Some even showed skill.

Our thanks to all the players involved and to everyone who came along to show their support.

The concert took place in the courtyard of the Saunderton estate on Saturday, 17th July in support of three local charities; Kids in Sport, Street Dreams and Wycombe Winter Night Shelter.

The orchestra performed in the round in the beautiful courtyard surroundings, their first such concert to be staged in this unique location.

The concert was conducted by Sam Laughton, Cameratas Director of Music.

Kids in Sport is proud of its association with the Clare Foundation and its aim to help small charities in training and strategic development.

Kids in Sport at the Fun Run

The Kids in Sport Game

The community spirited folk of Gerrards Cross hold a bi-annual fundraising event in aid of
local charities which has raised more than £160k over the last 6 years.

This year’s event, held on Sunday 23rd May, attracted a record 1500 plus entrants of all ages, with everyone intent on having fun and raising money in a 5km run around the village.

First through the tape, on a very hot day, was Stephanie Twell, our world junior championship gold medallist, in a time of 17mins 28 secs , followed by a host of enthusiastic and thirsty runners.

Kids in Sport are very privileged to have been selected as one of two local charities to benefit from this year’s event alongside Sunrise Cancer Care Unit at Wycombe hospital. It’s a great honour to be associated with such a well organised and popular community day and we are indebted to Sue Vaughan and her organising team for inviting Kids in Sport to be part of this well supported fundraiser.

We shall use our share of the funds raised to directly benefit local youngsters in sporting activity.

A big thanks to all the parents and kids who visited us on the day and who pitted their skills in our little golf and football shooting game. The winners were presented with footballs signed by the Wycombe Wanderers team.

Bill works tirelessly for charitable causes and proved a big hit on the night, entertaining an audience comprising 32 teams from around the area and including loyal Wycombe fans.

Bill is not only a good dancer and raconteur, he also has a great line in humour and sings!

Our thanks go to Keith Allen and the team for helping Kids in Sport stage the event at Adams Park and for ensuring everything went as smoothly as possible.

The money we raised from the evening will go directly to help local youngsters in sporting activity.

We have enjoyed a fabulous year as Wycombe Wanderers Charity of the Season 2009/2010 and have been able to stage some great fundraising events with their help. Our work with Wycombe Wanderers this year makes us appreciate the tremendous effort they make to help the local community and we wish them success for next season.

Kids in Sport are very grateful for both Round Tables Recognition as well as their generous donation.

Wycombe Round Table members work tirelessly thought out the year raising funds for good causes.
Their annual November Fire Work Display is their main event so we encourage anyone who can make it
to attend what is a great family event on Saturday 6th November at Four Ashes Field, Terriers High Wycombe.

Further details can be obtained via there website www.HWRT.ORG

Music and song on the night was provided by the Sound Force Big Band who are local to the High Wycombe area and who played some classic swing and filled the dance floor until after midnight. Our thanks go to them for a really lively performance.

Compere and Auctioneer for the evening was Russ Williams who quickly got everyone into a relaxed and happy mood from the start, having everyone in stitches. Thanks to Russ’s humour and his skill as Auctioneer, we exceeded our expectations from the great auction prizes kindly donated to Kids in Sport for the evening. And thanks to everyone who bid in the auction and for the raffle monies donated.

All the money we raised will go directly to help local youngsters, both abled and disabled, to enjoy sport.

Everyone enjoyed a fabulous evening and gave us very positive feedback. We would like to make this an annual event for the future and would welcome any potential sponsors who could provide resources to help us stage a successful repeat event to lighten a dark Winter’s evening and bring happiness to less fortunate young people.

Teams of four players are invited to register for what will be a great day’s golf, together with an evening meal plus entertainment in the Club Pavilion.

Our previous two golf days have been very enjoyable and successful events, so book early to ensure your place. The event begins with a noon shotgun start.

Please contact Roger Budd by email, rogerbudd@talktalk.net or call 01494 531584 to book your place.

The cost per player is £70 and teams of four players £280.

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It is on course to reach its target of £50,000 worth of grants this year.

The trust has already given out nine grants totalling £20,000 to a number of schools in Buckinghamshire, including Naphill and Walters Ash Primary School, which used the money to buy new goal posts, team kit and sports equipment.

Mr Budd said: “We are over the moon that for the second year running we had a full turnout supporting children who don’t have the means to participate in sport regularly and this work is in the memory of our Julian.

“Out of the sadness of losing our lovely boy, we hope to put a smile on children’s faces, like the great one he always had.”

About 100 guests attended a dinner in the evening.

The event was sponsored by Beaconsfieild firm Vantis. Ian Hewitt, the company’s business development partner, said: “It’s a great honour to be involved with this event and we wish the trust all the best.”

The chairty is run by 11 trustees – all volunteers - and has been backed by ex-footballer Bob Wilson who set up his own charity - the Willow Foundation - after his daughter Anna died from cancer.

Wycombe Wanderers have adopted it as their charity of the season.

BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull will host a quiz night for the organisation, while a Valentines ball is planned for February, to be held at the blues’ ground Adams Park.

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