Sat 10th July.  All Day.  representatives of HIOWAA will be at Hedge End Park on Sat 10th July collecting for the charity.  Why not come along and say hello.

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Fri 9th to Sun 11th July. 10.00 until 5.00pm.  Havenstreet Station, Isle of Wight.  A weekend of music, concerts, workshops, children's workshops, folk club, dance displays, craft, real ale bar and ...... S T E A M

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We are fantastically busy this summer, attending a wide range of fundraising events all across the county. This is exactly what we want to be doing, but it has caused a slight problem for us, in how to transport all the promotional equipment, the marquee, gazebos, flags, tables, banners etc, from one event to the next, both quickly and safely.  I am delighted to announce that Hendy Hire, part of the Hendy Group, have offered to lend a van to the charity for this express reason.  Hendy Hire Director, Mr Paul Mockett, has generously agreed that we can have use of this vehicle for the rest of the year. This is an amazingly kind offer and will be of enormous help to the entire team.  We are extremely grateful to Paul, and Hendy Hire.  So, when you come along to one of the summer events near you, and see the HIOWAA stand, it will be there thanks to the kind assistance of Hendy Hire.  Many thanks from all the team.

Sherie

In these uncertain economic times it can be difficult to find suitable employment, and University Graduates are finding it especially hard to find placements.  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance may be able to help some of our local graduates with work experience placements.  We are enormously busy with a wide variety of fundraising and other ventures, all designed to maximise donations to the charity, and keep the Air Ambulance flying and saving lives.  Do you believe you have skills which would enhance our work, and enable us to reach more of our local community?  Are your talents in areas such as PR, Events Management, and Marketing? Are you a people person, who is able to communicate well and promote the charity?

We have a small number of short term work experience placements which we can offer to local graduates. Although we can’t offer payment, reasonable out of pocket expenses will be covered.

If this is the sort of placement which would interest you, please contact me by email on sherie@hiow-airambulance.org.uk or phone 02380 333444

Sherie

Monday 12th July 7pm for 7.30pm sees the first of two fantastic culinary events which will raise funds for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. 

Our Ready Steady Cook style event comes to Ballard School Performing Arts Centre in New Milton and features the Chewton Glen v Lime Wood Hotels, two of the south’s most prestigious hotels. 

The evening will be hosted by Michelin Star chef Alex Aitkin representing Lime Wood and Chef Sommelier Alan Holmes from the Chewton Glen. 

A fun filled evening with Welcome drink, interval canapes, ‘goody bag’ and fabulous raffle prizes. Visit www.cookerydemo.co.uk for more details

£25 ticket, contact Rachel Spackman on 01425  627733  rachelspackman@ballardschool.co.uk or event organiser Katy Metson on 02380 266999

See you there!

Roger

We are very fortunate that kind people often donate interesting items to the charity, and this is one of the most unusual.  As you can see from the photo, a very kind donor has given us this beautiful dolls' house and we would like to offer it for sale.  

It is such a lovely item, with intricate work on it, and a wealth of fine detail, both inside and out.  It would make a very beautiful birthday or Christmas present for a child or grandchild.  It needs a small amount of work to bring it back to its full glory, but even so, it is a beautiful piece.   If you are interested in making an offer for this, please call the office on 02380 333377 or email enquiries@hiow-airambulance.org.uk

Sherie

Sat 3rd and Sun 4th July. All Day.  The Malls, Basingstoke Town Centre.  Our display helicopter 'Pod' on a trailer will be there, so why not come along and see what an air ambulance looks like up close.  Our representatives will be there to answer your questions, and tell you all about the work of the Air Ambulance in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

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Saturday 26th June saw the annual 3B’s Motorcycle Club Rally at the Headly Park Hotel near Bordon. The event, held in soaring temperatures, was attended by over 1,000 bikers from all over the south of England.

We are extremely grateful to the committee of the 3B’s Motorcycle Club for their outstanding generosity to us. 

John Perry, CEO of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance arrived in style as a passenger on a customised motor trike and then toured the show meeting with bikers from all over the South of England before accepting a cheque for £ 4,500.00 from the committee of the 3B’s  Motorcycle club.

John Perry thanked the mass gathering of bikers for their generosity over the past year and wished them success for the coming year.

Roger

Sat 26th June.  10.00 till 4.00. Leigh Park, Stockheath Common, Stockheath Lane,Leigh Park, Havant. Leigh Park Carnival is an annual community event held on Stockheath Common. It starts with a street procession which travels through Leigh Park to Stockheath Common where there are community stalls and entertainment. 

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The Chairman of Hampshire County Council, Cllr Carol Leversha, will be hosting a Medieval Banquet, in The Great Hall, Winchester, on Friday 25th June 2010, from 7.00pm to 11.00pm.  Tickets for this event at £50 each which includes wine, and there will be a Raffle and Silent Auction, with all profits coming to HIOWAA.  There will also be a fine for any guest not in costume.  If you would like tickets for this exciting event, please contact: Mrs Jo Blackwell, Chairman's Office, Serle's House, Gar Street, Winchester, SO23 8GQ. Tel: 01962 826066

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