Cringleford Singers donation

Many thanks to everyone at the Everyone at The Cringleford Singers for their amazing donation of £1000.

Energy boost for Wymondham charity

Cancer patients visiting a Wymondham charity will soon be able to relax in a little patio paradise thanks to the efforts of EDF Energy Networks.

Sixteen engineers and managers who usually work to upgrade Norfolk's electricity network will be taking two days out to build fences and lay paving slabs at Star Throwers, in Melton Road.

Star Throwers is dedicated to people affected by cancer, offering unbiased advice on the various treatments available. Anthea Turrell, from Star Throwers, said: “The centre has been designed to provide a welcoming and homely atmosphere. It is so important that people find it easy to visit and feel comfortable there. In the garden there are beautiful mature trees and shrubs. Thanks to the generosity of EDF Energy Networks people will be able to set in a peaceful setting, to have a cup of tea and chat with new-found friends and obtain advice.”

The challenge is part of EDF Energy's Helping Hands volunteering scheme, which allows employees up to two days of company time a year to support local community projects.

One of the organisers, Chris Mortimer, an EDF Energy Networks field manager, said: “When you have a big team it's surprising how much you can achieve in a just a couple of days. We're hoping to make a real difference to the site so that people who visit in the future will benefit for years to come.”

Gavin I'Anson completes 11k run for Star Throwers

Gavin I'Anson completed an 11km run at the Nottingham Sports Centre on 9th October 2010. The run included an army assault course, an urban jungle, running through the Trent, being sprayed with water by the fire brigade and running through Notts Forest Football Stadium. He raised an amazing £500. Gavin family are pictured giving Henry the cheque.

Well done and thank you very much to Gavin for his tremendous effort.

Jayne Allen runs the Great North Run in 1hour and 49 minutes!

Windmill Surgery Phlebotomist, Jayne Allan completed the great North Run for Star Throwers.

Jayne did exceptionally well in the run although she said that she found the course quite congested in places, which hindered her time. It rained before and after the event but Jayne managed to stay dry during the run.

So far Jayne has raised approximately £70 with donations still coming in. Jayne's next run is the Norwich half marathon (13.1 miles) on Sunday 28th November at the Norfolk showground, starting at 11am. This is a rural 2-lap course which starts and ends at the showground and follows a reasonably flat route through Easton, Colton and Marlingford. She is hoping to improve her time at this run.
Jayne, from Deopham is a member of the Wymondham Running Club and is a keen runner. The Bupa

Great North Run is the premier event in the Great Run series and is firmly established as the world’s most popular half-marathon.
Well done Jayne and thank you from everyone at Star Throwers.

Rowathon for Star Throwers Charity

Thanks to Jon Blake, Director of Abate Ltd. Pest Management who completed a Rowathon (26 miles, 385 yards) on a concept 2 rowing machine at the Forum, Norwich on Friday 30th July raising £1,192.

See Jon's video below:

Sky diving Adam jumps from 13,000ft for Star Throwers

 

On 28th August 2010 Adam Simmonds took part in a sky dive for local cancer charity Star Throwers.

The sky dive took place at Beccles Airfield and Adam conquered his fear of heights by jumping out of an aircraft at 13,000 ft and plummeted towards the ground at speeds of over 120mph! He really enjoyed it and would definitely take part in another jump if the occasion ever arose again.

 A really big well done and thank you to Adam and everyone who supported and sponsored him, from everyone at Star Throwers. Adam raised a total of £225, which is fantastic!

Experienced Doctor joins the Star Throwers team

Star Throwers is thrilled to announce that Sunder Bethapudy has joined our team of volunteers and will be consulting at the Wymondham Centre on most Wednesday mornings. 
 
Sunder graduated in India before moving to the UK in 1975. He worked as a surgeon in Northern Ireland before coming to Norwich in 1983, wher he worked as a community paediatrician until 2007. Although now retired, Sunder still returns to a leprosy mission in India for 2 months each year, continuing his work there and we are grateful that he has also agreed to add his considerable experience and knowledge to helping Star Throwers.