2022 Pier to Pier Challenge On the 20th of July 2022, 13 cyclists set off on the coach to Scarborough ready to take on this year’s Pier to Pier Fundraising Cycling Challenge, from Scarborough Pier to Blackpool North Pier in 3 days. Take a look at the video of their adventures at the bottom of …
Our intrepid supporter, Paul Howlett is off on another fundraising expedition in aid of Young Carers…following the footsteps of the great Alfred Wainwright and taking on A Pennine Journey. In Paul’s own words… Did you know ‘A Pennine Journey’ is an older trail than the Pennine Way by aprox 10 years? Well I had never …
On Tuesday 5th July, our Head of Business Development and Fundraising, Terry Hodkinson, welcomed visitors from The West Lancashire Freemasons’ Dona Conferentes Lodge No 9392, who have supported Blackpool Carers over the years. Worshipful Master (WM), Jeff Lucas, along with members of the lodge, Allan Lock and Chris Tittley, joined John Topping (Trustee of Blackpool Carers …
We finally did it! After 2 long years of waiting we made it to our Ball! On Saturday 12th March, we were delighted to welcome 560 glitzy and glamorous guests to the iconic Empress Ball to dance the night away. We had lots to celebrate given the challenges of the past 2 years; our doors …
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! Blackpool Carers’ supporter, Gill Booth, who works as a Medical Secretary at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, is now organising her second Cinderella Ball, in aid of our young carers on Saturday 26th March 2022. Read all about this special event – featured in the Blackpool Gazette on Tuesday 8th February …
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Come along to the Wainwright Club, Hornby Road 7.00-9.00pm for a mesmerising evening of entertainment with the amazing Jeanette ‘The Gift’ Greenough. Tickets only £10 available from Julie on 01253 393748.
After 3 days cycling through sun, wind, rain and hail, all in aid of Blackpool’s unpaid carers, our worn out cyclists arrived back at Lancaster Castle to a well deserved welcome from family, friends and supporters from Blackpool Carers…well done everyone, we cannot thank you enough! The cyclists have raised a tremendous £31,500 to date, …
The Castle to Castle cyclists, including our very own Head of Business Development and Fundraising, Terry Hodkinson, have now set off to Northumberland, ready to start their 3-day 199 mile bike ride to raise funds for our carers. They’ll be taking in the fantastic British countryside en-route, as well as visiting some iconic landmarks including …
Bernie Atherton Carpets are proud to be the main sponsor for the Blackpool Carers fundraising Castle to Castle 3-day Cycle Ride on 4-7 August 2021. To raise funds, they are holding a prize draw with all proceeds going to Blackpool Carers. To enter the draw please make a minimum donation of
Huge thanks to our wonderful supporters who have helped us to provide much needed festive fun and presents for our young carers.
