Donations of any amount for entering this competition would be very appreciated. Please donate whatever you can before entering.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Name our bear to WIN a giant Rainbows bear
Enter our competition to win a Giant Rainbows bear and a bumper box of muffin and flapjack treats courtesy of Blackfriars Bakery www.blackfriarsbakery.co.uk. We've got a new arrival here at the hospice, the only problem is he/she doesn't have a name yet. That's why we need your help to name our new Rainbows bear mascot. To enter this competition just click the button below where you'll be taken to the Rainbows website in which you can enter your details. All entries submitted will be voted on by staff and children at Rainbows who will be picking their favourite name. A winner will be drawn at random from a list of shortlisted entries. Competition closes on the 30th August at midday. Our new bear will be out and about with us at events around the East Midlands and is available for bookings. He looks forward to meeting you all very soon.
The 5 O’Clock Show awards Rainbows Star Volunteer
Doug Knight, volunteer gardener at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, was awarded for his outstanding contribution to the community on the Channel 4’s The 5 O’Clock Show on Tuesday, 6th July 2010. Doug, aged 85 and from Barrow upon Soar, has volunteered at Rainbows for over six years. He is a part of a small team of volunteer gardeners making sure everything is bright and happy for the children and their families.
Doug was given the award by guest presenter, Vernon Kay. As a part of the prize, Doug received vouchers from Tesco worth £500, some of his favourite whisky and gardening equipment worth hundreds of pounds for Rainbows. He even had the opportunity to meet actor Warwick Davis and see many famous faces like Paloma Faith, Gok Wan, Alan Carr and Joe Swash.
During his years at Rainbows, Doug has dedicated long hours to make sure the children have fun and the surroundings are colourful and a safe place to play. Scott Lea, Marketing Manager at Rainbows says, “It’s wonderful to have Doug around and we are very grateful for the work and effort he puts in. He is one of our favourite people here at the Hospice and a familiar face. Many times Doug has gone out of his way to buy plants for the gardens, dipping into his pockets and asking friends in garden centres for support. I’m sure Doug and all the gardeners are looking forward to using the new gardening equipment”.
The Hospice is going through a £4m development as a part of the ‘Building for the Future’ project. This has disrupted some of the garden space but it doesn’t stop Doug from working tirelessly to put everything in perfect order. “I enjoy my time at the Hospice doing something I love, gardening. Being able to do something worthwhile for the children helps me contribute to the society in my own way. Everyone at Rainbows is very helpful. It’s like a small family for me. I was quite surprised by this recognition and am very thankful to Channel 4. I had a great day in London and look forward to using the new equipment in the gardens”, explains Doug.
Once the Building for Future project is complete the disrupted garden space will need to be redeveloped. More trees and plants will be planted and the area put back into order. Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People would love more volunteers to help Doug prepare the space and make it look brighter than before. Anyone interested in volunteering should get in touch with Paul Holden at Rainbows on 01509 638059.
For more information visit www.rainbows.co.uk or log on to our Facebook Fan page http://www.facebook.com/rainbowsfanpage.
Doug was given the award by guest presenter, Vernon Kay. As a part of the prize, Doug received vouchers from Tesco worth £500, some of his favourite whisky and gardening equipment worth hundreds of pounds for Rainbows. He even had the opportunity to meet actor Warwick Davis and see many famous faces like Paloma Faith, Gok Wan, Alan Carr and Joe Swash.
During his years at Rainbows, Doug has dedicated long hours to make sure the children have fun and the surroundings are colourful and a safe place to play. Scott Lea, Marketing Manager at Rainbows says, “It’s wonderful to have Doug around and we are very grateful for the work and effort he puts in. He is one of our favourite people here at the Hospice and a familiar face. Many times Doug has gone out of his way to buy plants for the gardens, dipping into his pockets and asking friends in garden centres for support. I’m sure Doug and all the gardeners are looking forward to using the new gardening equipment”.
The Hospice is going through a £4m development as a part of the ‘Building for the Future’ project. This has disrupted some of the garden space but it doesn’t stop Doug from working tirelessly to put everything in perfect order. “I enjoy my time at the Hospice doing something I love, gardening. Being able to do something worthwhile for the children helps me contribute to the society in my own way. Everyone at Rainbows is very helpful. It’s like a small family for me. I was quite surprised by this recognition and am very thankful to Channel 4. I had a great day in London and look forward to using the new equipment in the gardens”, explains Doug.
Once the Building for Future project is complete the disrupted garden space will need to be redeveloped. More trees and plants will be planted and the area put back into order. Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People would love more volunteers to help Doug prepare the space and make it look brighter than before. Anyone interested in volunteering should get in touch with Paul Holden at Rainbows on 01509 638059.
For more information visit www.rainbows.co.uk or log on to our Facebook Fan page http://www.facebook.com/rainbowsfanpage.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Rainbows Festival of Fireworks Tickets Now on Sale!
Tickets for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People’s annual Bonfire and Firework Display have now gone on sale. The Festival of Fireworks will feature a huge bonfire and two fantastic fireworks displays and takes place at Leicester Racecourse on Saturday 7th November from 5.30pm.
The children’s fireworks display, at 7.00pm, will amaze your little ones, whilst the main display at 8.15pm will have you gasping as we light up the skies. Damien St John from Leicester Sound will be on hand to entertain, along with lots of food, drink and a massive fun fair.
Special advance tickets are available now from www.rainbows.co.uk/shop, or by calling free on 0800 952 1133. Family tickets cost £15.00 and individual tickets cost £4.00 each when bought in advance.
The event, at Leicester Racecourse, also has partial covering on the Grandstand to protect from the rain, making this the best choice for your fireworks spectacular in 2009!
All money raised on the night will benefit Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.
The children’s fireworks display, at 7.00pm, will amaze your little ones, whilst the main display at 8.15pm will have you gasping as we light up the skies. Damien St John from Leicester Sound will be on hand to entertain, along with lots of food, drink and a massive fun fair.
Special advance tickets are available now from www.rainbows.co.uk/shop, or by calling free on 0800 952 1133. Family tickets cost £15.00 and individual tickets cost £4.00 each when bought in advance.
The event, at Leicester Racecourse, also has partial covering on the Grandstand to protect from the rain, making this the best choice for your fireworks spectacular in 2009!
All money raised on the night will benefit Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Leicester Tigers VS Worcester Warriors
LAST 2 DAYS LEFT - Tickets for Leicester Tigers VS Worcester Warriors Junior Only £10 Adults Only £20 http://www.rainbows.co.uk/
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Leicester Marathon in support of LOROS RAINBOWS and the Meningitis Trust.
Following the success of 2008, the new course is retained for this year’s marathon and half marathon.Starting and finishing at Victoria Park, Leicester, the route uses mainly closed or restricted roads through the city, parkland walkways and some rural roads in the Leicestershire countryside.
Marathon £20, Half Marathon £16 (£2 extra for non-afliated runners).Competitors must be 18 or older for the full marathon and 17 years or older for the half marathon. http://www.leicestermarathon.org.uk/
Marathon £20, Half Marathon £16 (£2 extra for non-afliated runners).Competitors must be 18 or older for the full marathon and 17 years or older for the half marathon. http://www.leicestermarathon.org.uk/
Friday, August 14, 2009
Tickets for Leicester Tigers VS Worcester Warriors Junior Only £10 Adults Only £20
Buy Tickets for Leicester Tigers VS Worcester Warriors
Saturday, 3rd October, Welford Road Stadium,
Leicester Tigers have dedicated a game to Rainbows in their newly refurbished stadium to mark our 15th Birthday.
The great news is, Rainbows has lots of tickets for fans to buy. For each ticket bought through this website, Rainbows will receive £5 from the club.
So, tell your friends, family, colleagues...in fact, tell everyone who may be interested, to get their tickets here!
Buy them for yourself, as a gift or for corporate entertainment. But hurry, the closing date is 4th September.
CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS
Saturday, 3rd October, Welford Road Stadium,
Leicester Tigers have dedicated a game to Rainbows in their newly refurbished stadium to mark our 15th Birthday.
The great news is, Rainbows has lots of tickets for fans to buy. For each ticket bought through this website, Rainbows will receive £5 from the club.
So, tell your friends, family, colleagues...in fact, tell everyone who may be interested, to get their tickets here!
Buy them for yourself, as a gift or for corporate entertainment. But hurry, the closing date is 4th September.
CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS
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