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Support John Stevenson MP for Carlisle as he Cycles for Eden Valley Hospice May 2013...

 

 

John Stevenson MP, Jonathan Leach and Richard Wise are going to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats on the 22nd May 2013.

 

We're raising money for our local Hospice Eden Valley, so they can continue to provide our community with the highest quality palliative and end-of-life care.

 

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EVENT: 'Cumbria: 2012 & Beyond' Summit, Friday 23rd November

 

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Supported by John Stevenson MP among others the summit is designed to hold the Government to account on rebalancing Britain’s economy and boosting regional economic growth covering topics such as manufacturing, the rural economy, nuclear energy and city regions.

 

The half day event will take place on 23rd November from 09:00 to 14:00 at Carlisle Racecourse. You can view the agenda by clicking here. The summit is free for all to attend. There are opportunities to book stand spaces at the exhibition. If you are a business or organisation with an interest in exhibiting at or sponsoring the conference please contact Simon Michelson via email at Simon.Mitchelson@dods.co.uk or call 0207 593 5641. Delegates will be asked to take part in the discussions as well as in live interactive polling to help inform and lead the debate. If you, your business, organisation or colleague is interested in attending the conference please contact rsvp@dods.co.uk or register by filling out our survey link here. 

 

For more details on the event please visit: www.dods-parliamentary-events.co.uk.

 

 

EVENT: The Sunflower Stroll 2012, Sunday 14th October

 

 

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The Sunflower Stroll is a special event to enjoy to remember loved ones during 'Hospice Care Week'. This is an undulating three mile route and finishes with cream scones, biscuits and tea.

 

If you are unable to take part in the walk but would like to remember someone special, please contact the Fundraising Office to make a memory donation.  All will receive a large sunflower badge to wear on this special day.

 

Click here to view and print your entry form for the Sunflower Stroll.

 

 

EVENT: Great Cumbrian Run 2012, Sunday 07th October

 

 

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A message from John:

 

"I am running the Great Cumbrian Run this year for our local hospice; Eden Valley.

 

I would be delighted if by undertaking this challenge I could raise some funds to help support the hospice and the work which they do, caring for those in their time of need in our community."

 

Click here to view the John's Great Cumbrian Run leaflet and to sponsor John.

 

 

EVENT: The Wiseman Welly Walk 2012, Sunday 22nd April

 

 

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Come and join Eden Valley Hospice at this year's Wiseman Welly Walk, Sunday 22 April 2012, starting at Carlisle United Football Ground.

 

Visit their website http://www.evhospice.org.uk/ for more info.

 

 

EVENT: The Carlisle to Westminster Cycle Challenge 2010

21st - 26th October

 

 

Update 25th October - Arrival and A Big Thank You:

 

John and his team have not only reached Westminster but also the £10,000 mark in sponsorship money towards the Eden Valley Hopsice charity organisation!

 

A huge thank you goes out to all those who have donated to the cause, the support has been fantastic and we are thrilled to be able to show Eden Valley Hopsice just how much the local community cares with a real boost to their much needed funds.

 

 

Update 21st October - Journey Start Day:

 

And they're off! As of this morning at 08:30am, John and the team of riders who are already riding with him began their first day of the Carlisle to Wetminster 'Bike2Parliament' Cycle Challenge 2010!

 

Pictured on the left is the team meeting with Carole Ferguson of the Eden Valley Hospice, the charity organisation that the team has been raising funds for over the last few months. If you would like to donate please use the link at the bottom of this webpage.

 

Pictured below we have some extra race-day shots for you, on the left is the support vehicle with all the corporate sponsorship center-stage and on the right the team stands ready for one last photograph before the long ride to Westminster!

 

 

 

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Earlier this year, John Stevenson pledged to cycle to the Houses of Parliament from the Carlisle constituency were he to be successful in the forthcoming general election.  In May 2010, John was elected as the Member of Parliament for Carlisle and realised that in addition to his new duties as MP he would also need to switch his training regime from running to cycling!

 

Rather than take the direct route to Westminster, John and his team will follow 440 miles of Sustrans cycle paths, leaving Carlisle on Thursday 21 October and arriving at the Houses of Parliament on Monday 25 October, averaging just under 90 miles in the saddle each day.

 

 

 

The team has chosen to raise funds for the Eden Valley Hospice, a charity which is close to the hearts of many of the team members.  Eden Valley Hospice provides specialised palliative care for terminally ill patients and their families along with a supporting services, free of charge throughout North Cumbria.  It also operates a Children's Hospice that cares for life-limited children and their families across Cumbria and the South of Scotland.

 

 

 

 

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