Leicester De Montfort 500 Thames Challenge 2011 Diary

Well, how do you get 10 generally unfit tablers from their comfort zone in Leicester to the source of the Thames River and then back again 3 days later from Teddington lock, coupled with the added logistical complication of paddling 146 miles through 42 locks, oh yes and the small matter of raising 10K for [...]

Bingham to Loughborough in 3 days (via Ashby)

I wanted to give you an update of the latest Tabling events in the Area. Thursday was Bingham & Radcliffe’s turn to hold their charter, ably resided over by Jason Hull. This was not only a celebration of B&C 59th year, but also the final year of Past Area Chairman Kevin Horn, our very own [...]

Let the Challenge Begin

Beeston & District 573 have kicked off this years winter “Community Challenge Campaign” which is now in its 25th year!!!! It starts at the end of November with the packing and distribution of 80-90 parcels to OAPs in the Beeston & District 573 Area, this is followed like many Round tables with a Christmas float [...]

A Leicester DeMontfort 500 Minibus Give Away

Leicester DeMontfort 500 were proud to present Jackie Millerchip, of Hinckley with the keys to a new mini bus at one of their recent business meetings. Jackie, Paula and Jackie’s daughter were invited along to the Regency Hotel in Leicester to collect the keys. Following the presentation, LDM500 heard that after working as a child [...]

Another Great Tabling Weekend

This weekend saw two great events. Friday night was at Trent Bridge cricket ground for the Area 14 Summer Ball attended by 120 guests, made up of not only Area 14 and Area 20 circle but also one of the doctors from the local Air Ambulance. Dr Tom gave a speech about the benefits of [...]

Rainbows Hospice Charity Auction

Gents, Good Evening to you all. As some of you may be aware, the athletes of Leicester De Montfort 500 are over the course of the 8th – 10th July, paddling 146 miles of the Thames River. In order to raise a few more pennies (for our Charity Rainbows) we are having a Charity Buffet/Auction [...]

Leicester De Montfort 500 Thames Challenge 10 Tablers, 2 Kayaks, 146 Miles, 42 Locks (The Life of a Wife)

One cold, murky, Friday lunchtime in the local Queen Vic, over a pint of lager and a steak and onion baguette, Simon declared that during his year as chair of Leicester De Montfort 500 Round Table (LDM500) he would like to “do something special”. His proposal was to raise a substantial amount of money for [...]

Area 14 Cricket Challenge

This weekend the might of the Area sportsman took up the challenge laid down by Attenborough cricket club. In aid of the local Air Ambulance 11 Tablers, from 6 different clubs, took to the field on Sunday afternoon. Despite the fact that some were out of practice, others were with borrowed kit and some with [...]

Charity Cricket Match 22nd May

The challenge has been set and the team has been selected! May the 22nd see’s the Attenborough Cricket Challenge taking place. Area 14’s finest will taking part in “The Gentleman’s Game” against Attenborough Sunday 2nd Eleven and you are all invited to attend and support. As well as the high standard of sporting prowess on [...]

Hucknall Beer Festival

HRT had a great weekend supporting Hucknall Beer Festival, HRT members spent all weekend serving real ale at the festival with over 30 Real Ales, Ciders and Perrys. With over 700 people attending they ran out of beer on the Saturday night so next year it will be bigger and better. HRT578 helped the Hucknall [...]

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