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School Charities
Each year, Westbourne supports three specific charities; usually an international, national and local organisation, chosen by the children. Last year we raised over £55,000 which was donated amongst CancerWise, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Children on the Edge, Winston’s Wish, Children in Need and the Royal British Legion, as well as providing generous food donations to Stonepillow and the Chichester Food Bank to help the homeless and local families who are in crisis. The money raised was primarily by parents’ and staff organised events, like the Christmas Fair and Jubilee Ball, punctuated with fundraising initiatives from the children themselves: cake sales, sponsored swims and runs, doing chores at home, dress up days, a Jubilee fete, busking in Chichester, recitals, even accepting charity donations in lieu of birthday presents!
This year we are supporting:
- PSDS - A local charity Providing Support for children with Down syndrome and their families
- The Smile Train - An international charity that provides cleft palate surgery to those in need, as well as providing training to doctors in the region
- Cambodian Landmine Relief Centre - This provides a home, medical care and education to children affected by landmines
The Westbourne House Charity Cycle Challenge is perfect for the long distance cycling newbie, seasoned sportive riders and all those people up for a healthy challenge. Choose from the 32 mile fun route or the 65 mile standard route. The cost of entry is £25 or £30 on the day. All profits will go to the three charities that the school is supporting this year ( see below). Additional fundraising is optional but would be very much appreciated, so the school has registered with 'Virgin Money Giving' to enable you to set up your own fundraising page on-line. This service will be available very soon.
Entries are via the British Cycling Federation (BCF) website and there is a 60p administration fee in addition to the event entry fee. The details that you enter on the BCF website are simply part of the registration process, and if you are new to the BCF you will probably choose the option "I'm new to British cycling and want to enter the event"
Please accept the WHCC Terms and Conditions as a condition of entry so that we can keep everyone safe and happy on the day.
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Generously supported by the following:
Date : 16th June 2013
Venue: Westbourne House School, Coach Rd, Shopwyke, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2BH
Organiser: Keith Edwards: keith.edwards@smartpt.co.uk m: 07956 834458
Charities
The WHCC was conceived as a way of raising money for the charities that the school supports. Each year the children choose three different charities, and this year we are supporting the following.
- PSDS - A local charity Providing Support for children with Downs syndrome and their families
- The Smile Train - An international charity that provides cleft palate surgery to those in need, as well as providing training to doctors in the region
- Cambodian Landmine Relief Centre - This provides a home, medical care and education to children affected by landmines.
Money raised from WHCC entries and Virgin Money Giving will be shared out between the charities at the end of the academic year.
Helping the WHCC
If you would like to support the event in some way other than riding your bike, perhaps by offering your time or expertise or by providing goods and services, please contact the event organiser, Keith Edwards on 07956 834458
Route Description
The event leaves the calm of Westbourne House school and follows a figure of 8 route along country lanes that take you through some of England's prettiest countryside. The bottom part of the 8 is used by FUN and STANDARD route riders and there is nothing difficult about this section. At the first feed station the STANDARD route heads north-west beyond the A3 to take in some climbs and spectacular views. The STANDARD route returns to the feed station and rejoins the FUN route which rolls gently back through the countryside to the finish.