{"id":1577,"date":"2015-01-30T17:08:16","date_gmt":"2015-01-30T17:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/new\/uk\/news\/our-shropshire-challenges-in-2015\/"},"modified":"2016-12-21T16:22:51","modified_gmt":"2016-12-21T16:22:51","slug":"our-shropshire-challenges-in-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/our-shropshire-challenges-in-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Shropshire challenges in 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you considered setting yourself a great charity challenge in 2015?<\/p>\n

If so, we might just have a proposition that will interest our Shropshire supporters.<\/p>\n

Self Help Africa is currently recruiting volunteers to join us at a series of great challenges that are taking place in the coming months.<\/p>\n

On June 6th next we are seeking volunteers to join us at the Princess Royal Hospital for ‘The Social Network 2015′<\/strong>, \u00a0a charity event that is inviting competitors to ‘walk, run or ride’ from Princess Royal \u00a0Hospital to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in the town.<\/p>\n

The ‘house’ charity for this year’s event is Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, while competitors can also raise funds if they wish for their chosen cause.<\/p>\n

The three events include ‘old faithful’, an 18 mile walk. a 34 mile fun cycle on tarmac roads that also takes in Ironbridge, Atcham and a route along the Severn, \u00a0and an 18 mile charity run. \u00a0To find out more about the event click here<\/a>, and to register for the Social Network challenges you want to take on, click here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Admission cost to each event is \u00a310.<\/p>\n

The second of our challenges is the Shropshire Highlands Cycling Challenge, which takes place from Ludlow Rugby Club into the Shropshire Hills on Sunday, 14th June next. \u00a0A challenging 65-miles ride through spectacular scenery, \u00a0the event is a great, but tough day out and a memorable experience for anyone who has done it. \u00a0To find our more about the Highlands Cycle\u00a0click here<\/a>. Admission cost is just \u00a311.<\/p>\n

To sign up for the Shropshire Highland Challenge\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

The third of our Shropshire challenges takes place on Sunday, 21st June, when we will again have competitors taking part in the Shrewsbury Half Marathon<\/strong>, an event that takes place from the County Showground in mid-Summer.<\/p>\n

Find our more about this year’s event click here.<\/a>\u00a0Admission cost is \u00a324.50.<\/p>\n

Supporters who are interested in joining us at any of the above challenges will be provided with tee-shirts\u00a0and whatever assistance you might require to raise sponsorship for your efforts, while a dedicated member of our team will be available to lend whatever support your might need.<\/p>\n

To find out more contact our office in Shrewsbury on 01743 277170\u00a0or e-mail: steph.smith@selfhelpafrica.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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