Give as you Live

Save yourself the stress of busy shops, manic car parking and getting caught in the bad weather! Choose online shopping instead - in the comfort of your own warm stress free home.

As well as making life easier for yourself you could also be helping to improve the lives of many physically disabled children by shopping online through Give as you Live's 'All I want for Christmas Campaign'.

Sign up and discover how you can turn every purchase into a donation for us, at no extra cost to you.

Click here to read more...

We need your votes to win £6,000

Our application to the NatWest Community Force Awards has been accepted. Three charities in our area will receive £6,000, but in order to win we need your vote. The three projects with the most votes will receive the award.

You can vote between 26th September and 23rd October by going on-line to www.natwest.com/communityforce. Search for our project by entering our post code L40 2QX under the elderly and disability category, then scroll through to find our project. If you do not have access to the internet you can call 0800 2100 246 to place your vote.
Please encourage as many people as possible to vote. If we win the money will be used towards funding over 200 hours of specialist therapy/rehabilitation for children with varying disabilities.

Please, please vote, your vote could be the one that makes all the difference. Winners will be announced in November.

Thank you for your support!

The Legacy Draw

The Legacy draw was originally set up by the Friends of Group in 2008 but is now controlled in house by Hayley Scholes our Development Manager.

The draw costs £10 per year for 1 ticket.

We currently have 95 people taking part in The Legacy Draw but our hope for the future is to exceed this number of supporters to 500.

The draw takes place every quarter:

September

December

March

June

1st Prize is £50

2nd Prize is £25

3rd Prize is £10

To get your very own ticket in our Legacy Draw please contact Hayley Scholes on 01704 823276 or email h.scholes@thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com

Entry forms can also be downloaded from our website here: http://www.thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com/more_info.asp?current_id=109

Were Now Taking Bookings!

We are pleased to announce that this year's annual ball - 'The Glitter Ball', which will celebrate our 10th Anniversary will be held at the picturesque venue of Kilhey Court Hotel in Standish.

Tickets are priced at the same as last year...£500 per table of 10 or £55 per person.

Starting from 6.30pm, guests will enjoy a Prosecco Cocktail on arrival, followed by a delicious 3 course dinner & wine, coffee & tea to finish and fabulous entertainment by 70's themed DJ Lionel Vinyl.

Raffle, Charity Auction & Prize Draw.

If you would like to attend this fabulous event and join us in our 10 year celebrations please contact the Fundraising Team on 01704 823276 or email fundraising@thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com

A brief update ...

Following the great success of the 97.4 Rock Fm Cash for Kids Day, we are delighted to announce that in the region of £17,000 has been raised.  Were truly greatful to all the staff and presenters at Rock Fm for all their hardwork doing various fundraising activities!
We especially enjoyed watching a few of the presenters and producer Ross Beresford doing their stand up comedy at The Frog & Bucket in Preston.

Last saturday 11th June we held our annual Summer Ball at Formby Hall Golf & Spa Resort.  With guests enjoying a sparkling drink on arrival, 3 course meal and fabulous entertainment by the Funtime Frankies, a staggering £16,000 was raised!  We would like to thank the managers of North West HSBC branches for assisting with this evening once again and making it a huge success.

Our forthcoming events will consist of a Charity Golf Day on Thursday 18th June at Leyalnd Golf Club.  4 person teams for £160 per team, to include: bacon sandwich, tea & coffee on arrival, 18 hole round of golf, refreshments at half way hut, 3 course evening carvery, auction & entertainment.
Please contact Louise Ross if your interested in having a team.

Tandem sponsored Skydive, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th September.  Deposit of £50 required.  You must pledge to raise £450 to do the jump.  *** FUNDRAISING INCENTIVE: The person raising the most sponsorship will win a 3 night bed & breakfast stay for 2 people at The Merewood Hotel, Cumbria.Contact Serena Stringfellow if you would like more information or to sign up!

Cash for Kids & Rock FM

We are so thrilled to announce that 97.4 Rock FM and charity Cash for Kids have chosen our charity to support in their Cash for Kids Day on 20th May this year!

We have already had a couple of visits from some of the Rock FM Charity Team and Courage the Cat (Rock FM's Charity Mascot).

We are now asking that if you havent already signed up your workplace, school/uni or group of friends to take part in your own fundraising activities, email charity@rockfm.co.uk today to get a registration pack or call 01772 477974... Thank you!

Also on the 20th May, you can come and spend some time with the team at Rock FM visiting Jude's Beauty Parlour! Trained technicians from Accross College will be providing various treatments and doing some chartity waxing too! For more details call 01772 477974


http://www.rockfm.co.uk/charity/Cash-for-Kids-Day-2011/

*** HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY ***

Today celebrates The Legacy Rainbow House's 10th Birthday. 
We are celebrating with an intimate party for all the children and staff, with plenty of food, cake and party games.

The last ten year's has seen some ups and downs but the main thing is we've continued the services and helped many children from throughout the UK with brain injuries, disabilities and life limiting conditions to gain their independence amd live more fulfilled lives.  Not only that but we have supported their families and carers too.

Without YOU (our supporters) this would not have been possible.... thank you to each and everyone person who has helped us along the way.  Here's to another successfull 10 years!

If you would like to make a celebratory donation in our honour then please do so by clicking the logo above.

THANK YOU

Rainbow Ramble 2011

Why not kick start your New Year with a healthy resolution?  Sign up today for our 3rd Rainbow Ramble event to be held on Saturday 2nd April 2011.

Join us for this massive fundraising event which attracted over 300 walkers and runners last year and raised over £25,000 for the children of The Legacy Rainbow House.


Starting and finishing at Bishop Rawstorne High School, Croston, participants will take a scenic route through the villages of Parbold, Mawdesley, Wrightington, Heskin and Eccleston.

To make the event more special, this year it will tie in with the charity's 10th Birthday celebrations, since Rainbow House was founded in April 2001.

Choose from a more strenuous 18 mile walk or run or a shorter 10 mile route, which means you can walk or run a mile for each year the charity has been running!

Entry is £15 which includes a charity T-shirt. Minimum sponsorship is £50. All those who cross the finish line receive a medal and goody bag.

Check back here for more training tips, advice and motivational stories from people taking part in this fantastic event!

Father Christmas Convoy on Harley Davidson Motorbikes

Christmas has been a wonderful time this year - our children have been very lucky to receive gifts courtesy of the Harley Davidson Preston Toy Appeal. We are truely grateful for their kind support. Please watch the video below of their entrance dressed as Santa's on their motorbikes to meet and give our children their christmas presents on the day of their Christmas Party!



Visit Harley Preston at http://www.preston-harleydavidson.co.uk/

Community Open Day

OPENING OUR DOORS TO ALL ...

The Legacy Rainbow House is inviting all its supporters from the local community, colleagues in the health service and education, elected members and business representatives, to visit The Legacy on Friday 24th September for a Community Open Day.
This is an opportunity for supporters old and new to see the wonderful facilities at the centre and find out more about how the services offered have a huge impact on the children and families the charity supports. And for those people who are unsure about the work of the charity, this is an ideal opportunity to see the fantastic work that goes on in supporting children with brain injuries, disabilities and life limiting conditions.

The Open Day will also be a chance to see how The Legacy Rainbow House uses the vital funds raised, with fantastic support from the community, to develop the facilities and services it offers.
We will be open for visitors from 1-6pm on Friday 24th September and light refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon.

If you would like to attend please call Louise Ross at The Legacy on 01704 823276 or email info@thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com stating your name, address, the organisation you are representing, and how many guests you wish to bring with you.
 

Corporate Team Building Days

The Legacy Rainbow House is now offering as part of its range of services, the chance to participate in an inspiring and uplifting Team Building day with your work colleagues and managers.

Each day can be tailor made to suit the size of your company and the number of attendees.  We are able to accommodate groups from 6 to 100 people.

TESTIMONIALS:

"I enjoyed the whole day from start to finish. The variety made the day very enjoyable" - JMW Solicitors

"My favourite part of the day was seeing the children in their therapy sessions" - Friends Provident

Please view our short promotional video

Contact Serena Stringfellow at The Legacy for further information

Rainbow Ramble 2010

Over 350 people took part in our 2nd annual Rainbow Ramble event which was held on Saturday 15th May.  The weather was kind and everyone was in good spirits.
The sponsored 18 or 10 mile walk was officially opened by Wigan Warriors stars Amos Roberts & Harrison Hansen and our very own charity patron and paralympian Lizzie Simpkin.

The Rainbow Ramble was also the first time our new charity mascots 'Libby Lou' and 'Drew' made an appearance since their birth on 14th May.
Thank you to all who took part, volunteered or donated items for the goody bags.  Total raised is yet to be confirmed.

Next Years Rainbow Ramble will be on Saturday 2nd April - in conjunction with our 10th Birthday Celebration!!!

Wheelchair Park Completed!

We are now very pleased to announce that our Wheelchair Skate Park is completed and ready for use.  This will challenge children of all abilities and helps them to develop problem solving skills.
A few of our children have already explored it and were very excited at their new play adventure equipment.  This facility will also be open to the outside community.

A Big Thanks to the Hilton in the Community Foundation, Kukri Fundation and the Peoples Millions Big Lottery Fund.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO GET FIT AND FIND GOLD FOR THE RAINBOW CHARITY

What better way to start your New Year's resolution to get fit and healthy by signing up to the Rainbow Ramble 2010, a sponsored walk or run organised by our charity.
Local people, and teams from community and social groups, schools and businesses are being urged to join the Rainbow Ramble which will take place on Saturday 15 May 2010.

This year, alongside the 18 mile walk or run there will also be a shorter 10 mile route, offering a healthy challenge to all whatever your level of fitness or age. Both walks will take in the beautiful Lancashire countryside surrounding The Legacy centre in Mawdesley, starting and finishing at Bishop Rawstorne High School in Croston, passing through the beautiful villages of Eccleston, Heskin, Wrightington, Mawdesley – calling in at The Legacy, then Bispham, Rufford and back to Croston. It promises to be a great day out for everyone, an opportunity to get fit, and most importantly raise vital money for the children of The Legacy Rainbow House.

Entry is £15 which includes a charity T shirt. All those who finish receive a medal and certificate which will be presented at the finish line. The charity also plans to hold a presentation evening on Thursday 3rd June at Heskin Hall to present teams with their medals. A hog roast supper and bar will be on offer.

So start your New Year health drive by downloading an entry form for the Rainbow Ramble at www.thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com and return to the charity as soon as possible to reserve your place. Or call Sonia or Charlotte at The Legacy on 01704 823276 for an entry form by post.

PLEASE VOTE FOR US

We have been shortlisted by The Lancashire Evening Post to receive a Heart of the Community Award of £500 or £1000.

Please show your support and vote for us by texting:

LEPHEART The Legacy Rainbow House

to

81800

Texts cost 60p plus standard network rates.

Christmas Events

Join our Santa Run round Old Trafford
6th December 2009
Family Race 10.30am & 5k Race 11.30am
£10 single entry & £20 family entry
Register now at http://www.mufoundation.org/

http://www.mufoundation.org/

Manchester Santa Pub Crawl
Saturday 12th December 2009
A route will be announced on the night, all you need to know is that the Agecroft Rowing Club is the first stop. The pub crawl will be starting there from 6pm with a 7:30pm departure. Organised by Ben Sullivan (Head Santa). SantaPubCrawler@gmail.com
Register your place at http://www.santaspubcrawl.co.uk/


Christmas @ Cedar Farm
Sunday 20th December 2009. 1pm - 4pm
Cedar Farm, Mawdesley. Santa's Grotto, Christmas Carols & Songs from the Dolly Mop Singers. Roasted Chestnuts and mulled wine. Traditional Christmas market. Santa's Grotto £5.00 per child (tickets not required) proceeds to The Legacy Rainbow House.
For more information call Julie Bailey on 01704 822616



Rotary Santa Sleigh Collections
Our charity has received generous support from the Rotary Group who are planning to do Christmas Santa Sleigh collections throughout the festive period.  Please see locations and dates below:
Booths Supermarket, Penwortham - Saturday 12th December

Sainsburys Supermarket, Bamber Bridge - 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th December
Tesco Supermarket, Leyland - 18th & 19th December
Tesco Supermarket, Chorley - 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th December


Volunteers desperately required to do 2 hour collection slots at all of these locations. Please call Tracy on 01704 823276 or email t.daglish@thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com if you can help.

Wheelchair Park Update

Just thought we would post a short blog to show the update of the building of the wheelchair park.  Starting to look great with only a few more things to be completed before it can be used. Were hoping to have the finished project ready for the beginning of December 09.

Thank you to our funders for making this dream project become a reality!

The Hilton Foundation, Peoples Millions, Kukri Sports

The Variety Club Brings Sunshine to our Charity!

The Variety Club Children’s Charity and De Vere Hotels & Resorts handed over the keys to a brand new Sunshine Coach.

The 17 seat Sunshine Coach is specially designed for the specific needs of the children of Rainbow House and is equipped with an integrated tail-lift to help them get on and off the bus.

 

The Sunshine Coach will be used during term time to help parents who aren’t able to access transport to attend the charity’s services, and to take children on group trips and activities. During school holidays the coach will be used to provide a pick up and drop off service for those children and young people wishing to attend The Legacy’s holiday club so that they can experience activities within the 12 acre rural site and classroom based activities, enjoy the activity outings and holidays to the countryside, beach and cities.

We would like to sincerely thank The Variety Club & De'Vere Hotels & Resorts for their wonderful support in enabling us to have this coach for The Children of The Legacy Rainbow House.

www.varietyclub.org.uk

Please vote Joe for Public Servant of the Year...

The Guardian Public Servant of the Year Award is intended to honour just such a person.
Service users and other members of the public were asked to nominate the individuals whose contributions shine out and our team of judges has drawn up a shortlist of five nominees.
The final decision on who will win this award lies with Guardian readers, so vote now!
Voting closes on Friday 30 October 2009

PLEASE VOTE FOR JOE MAWDSLEY!
http://publicservantoftheyear.guardianprofessional.co.uk/JudgesNomination/Details/9

Meet Our Team!

The Legacy Rainbow House Team

Our classroom team consists of Conductors, Conductive Assistants, Earlys Years, Physiotherapist and an Early Years Administrator.

Together the staff develop the children's awareness and understanding of the world around them, and help them to learn how to undertake tasks which will build their self esteem, help with integration and enable them to become active members of the community.

Our administration and fundraising team consist of our charity CEO, Development Manager, Finance Officer, I-Marketing Officer, Company Secretary, Project Officers and Receptionist. All of which work together as a team to raise funds, create awareness and build the profile of The Legacy Rainbow House.

Exciting Funding Developments!

WELCOME TO THE LEGACY RAINBOW HOUSE VERY FIRST BLOG POST!

We are very excited to announce that The Variety Club has accepted our appeal for funding a brand new Sunshine Coach.  This will be funded in conjunction with the Devere Hotels Group to which we are extremely grateful.  We hope that we will gain celebrity support for the launch of the minibus in the near future.

Along with this exciting news, development of our new on-site wheelchair park is now well under way (first pictures attached).  This was funded earlier in the year by the Peoples Millions, Hilton In The Community and Kukri.  With greatest thanks to all three organisations who have made this dream become a reality.