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As you know we have a guiding business in Tenerife but we also aim to "Give something back" to children in need , by giving up our time to lead charity walks in both countries. (So far, in seven years, with your help, over £20,000 has been donated to various charities, the San Lazaro Home in Tenerife, a respite home for children with 
cerebral palsy, Macmillan Trust for cancer, Martin House, a Home for British children with terminal illnesses, Medicin Sans Frontiers and Kisakye Trust for Ugandian children with HIV).
On Tuesday 16th. March we visited the San Lazaro school for children with cerebral palsy, opened in September 2008 where Steph. presented Loli with a cheque for 1,500€.
During these last seven years, together with other charitable organizations, we are delighted to have been involved in providing facilities such as :- hydraulic ramp for the mini-bus bringing children to the Home, developing a heating system for the hydro-therapy pool, installation of a lift (for wheel-chair users) , an adjustable exercise table and this year again, a contribution towards the school.. Over thirty children and adults are educated by three established school teachers and a number of trainers, masseurs, psychologist and speech therapist.
Now, the local authorities are responding with financial support but, as in the UK, there is always a need for additional funding from the voluntary sector. As part of our policy of “giving something back” to this island which has given such pleasurable walking, we hope you would agree that supporting Loli’s dedicated work for these children will bring as much pleasure as we all receive from walking on this wonderful island.
Loli’s energy and determination has impressed us tremendously and was the key factor in involving us in her enterprise.
Derbyshire Charity Walks.
In 2009, we supported the Kisakye Children's Trust, which has set up a hospital in Uganda for children with HIV. £550 UK was collected and donated to the fund. Our sincere thanks to all who contributed.(We do not deduct any expenses from the proceeds). Attendance on the walks was in the range 20 to 35. No rain on all three days and the evening meal at Eyam was excellent. It was an additional pleasure to meet old acquaintances, all looking very fit.
This year, we are supporting the Uganda Humanist Schools Trust which is aiming to raise £100,00 to secure funding for the teachers and building. We do ask for a donation of £15 per person per walk or FREE if you down-load the UHST Sponsor form and raise £100 minimum per person.
Lake District Charity Walks-September 2010. Full details will be posted when confirmed. Walks will be in the Keswick area, where accommodation should be plentiful at this time of the year.
Friday 17th. September: Clough Head. Meet 10.30am. behind Salutation Inn at Threlkeld. GR.324254. (There is free parking on ground on the South side of the A66 opposite the Eastern road into Thelkeld.)
The route takes us directly up Clough Head with superb views of Blencathra and then the whole of the North-Western mountain range. A broad ridge walk to Calfhow Pike, looking at the South-Western range before a steady descent to the Old Coach road and back to Thelkeld for refreshment. 7 miles. 570m.ascent/descent.
Saturday 18 th.September: Whinlatter Visitors' Centre. Meet 10.30am. by entry to information room. GR.206245. Pay and Display Car Park.
From the Information room we climb easily through, then above, the pine forest to Lords Seat and then along the Barf for wonderful views of the Lakes and surrounding mountains. Our traverse and descent takes us back to the Centre where those ready for thrills can "Go Ape" on the tree-top walkway. 6 miles.300m. ascent/descent.
Sunday 19th.September: High Rigg. Meet 10.30am. GR.316195 on side of A.591 about 4 miles South-East of Keswick opposite Bridge End Farm. A Joan and Brian led Special!
A relatively-unknown walk up to High Rigg rewards us with a succession of views from the t'other side of Clough Head and Lords Seat. We descend into St. Johns Vale before returning along and above the Beck for refreshment at Low End Farm and back to the A591. 6miles (or 8 miles to include Castlerigg, depending on enthusiasm and numbers).500m. ascent/descent.
If you are spending more time in the Lake District area before or after coming on the Charity walks, then we will be pleased to lead some additional walks with just your pleasant company as payment.
If you're unable to make the walks but would still like to make a donation, please contact us..
On the morning of the walks, Eve will have her mobile phone on - 0776 661 7507, in case you are delayed. As reception is poor at the venues, try to contact her as early as possible. Before 9am. Telephone 01768 840040.
Plentiful accommodation can usually be found locally by using the various search engines.
Hope to see you over that weekend.
Eve and Stan.
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