We're a team of 10 people running as part of a group of 25 for the Orpheus Centre - so thank you for your support and please read about the centre... you can watch a video through the link on the side too.

The Orpheus Centre is a truly inspiring place and if you haven't visited - you should!  Students are young disabled adults who want to direct their future and live independently.  They live and learn at the centre, taking part in performances at the centre and across the UK, including the Royal Opera House on and a weeks' residence at the Yvonne Arnaud theatre in Guildford from 20th - 24th July, performing ' Orpheus - The Mythical - written and directed by Richard Stilgoe, the centre founder.  For tickets please visit http://www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/stage.asp?s=689 - guest appearances include Matt Lucas, Jane Asher, Michael Aspel, Penelope Keith and Tim Piggott-Smith.

The Centre wants to work with more and more young people, however funding is a real issue.  The performing arts programme is underfunded and this is where they really make a difference to peoples' lives. 

There are lots of young people in the country who would hugely benefit from being at the centre.  Young disabled people, who may otherwise be at home with their parents, living in a nursing home or getting lost in a mainstream college.  The Orpheus Centre gives young people the confidence and skills necessary to go on and make a difference to their future. 

They are looking to build a bursary fund to enable students, who would otherwise be unable, to attend the centre.  All money raised from your sponsorship will go towards the excellent work that the centre does.  You can visit their website at www.orpheus.org.uk or look them up on You Tube to see some of the work and a DVD giving you an insight into the centre.  

Thank you so much for your support and thank you to this lovely team of friends who have been persuaded (some under the influence of alcohol!) to run with me. 

 

Thank you!

 

Charlotte and all the team xx