Emma Craig

Ampleforth Rowathon 2011

Fundraising for Ampleforth Abbey Trust

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After the great success of the 2009 Rowathon we are pleased to confirm that 2011 will see Ampleforth Abbey and College, in association with the College’s charity fundraising arm, FACE-FAW, host its second Rowathon in the St Alban’s Sports Centre to raise money for Hope and Homes for Children.

The event will take place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th March and is open to all - members of the public, students, teachers, the local community and monks. The event has been generously sponsored by Concept 2, Denison Till and BPI Recycled Products.

The overall challenge is to row the distance between Ampleforth and the Hope and Homes for Children projects in Romania – approximately 2,500km in total! Participating rowers will be able to contribute to this journey through a variety of events, suited to all ages and standards.

By completing this challenge, we hope to raise in excess of £30,000 to support the ongoing work of Hope and Homes for Children and specifically to provide care for 60 families for an entire year. We can only achieve this target with your help. Please consider joining us on this very special journey and supporting us in any way you can. It promises to be a tough, competitive but exciting and fun-filled challenge for people of all ages and we look forward to sharing it with you. Spectators are welcome throughout the weekend where there will be a variety of refreshments and entertainment on offer.

Every single penny we raise will make a difference to lives, by just raising £30 you could pay for a child’s school fees for a year and ensure that they get access to this basic human right and the chance of a much brighter future. What better gift could there be!

For further details of the events taking place over the weekend, please contact cee@ampleforth.org.uk or telephone 01439 766777.

Thank you for your support!

The following teams are now signed up for the 100km Endurance Challenge on Saturday 5th March - we wish them all the luck in the world and please do come along to support them on the night:

Ross Dwyer (EW) & Alex Crean (EW)

Anthony Hornung (EW) & Thomas Beckett (D)

Digby Walker (T) & Angus Duncan (T)

Libby Simpson (B) & Joe de Klee (EW)

Nick Wittman (J) & Vincent O'Rourke (D)

Max Archibald (EW) & Fabia Tate (A08)

Joshua O'Donovan (T) & Charlie Oxlade (H)

Will Theile (C) & Brendan Anglim

Andrew Green & Jozef Mycielski

Jane Butler & Peter Wilkinson

Nick Higham & Mark Harrison

Phil Grayson & Chris Tulley

Andy Gamble & Jason McAleese

Sean Kinsella & James Reid

Roger Brown & Julian Norton

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Ampleforth Abbey Trust

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www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/

Ampleforth Abbey is home to a community of Benedictine monks who welcome visitors into the Abbey for services, and to explore the extensive and stunning Abbey grounds. History & Heritage The Abbey Church and Visitor Centre offer a fascinating insight into a living monastic community. Founded in 1802, the Benedictine community at Ampleforth Abbey is the largest community of monks in the UK. The Abbey Church is filled with furniture, sculpture, and glass from skilled crafts people, including local oak craftsman Robert ‘Mousey’ Thompson. Retreats Our comfortable retreat facilities offer space to rest, reflect and relax away from the routine of everyday life. This place of prayer offers spiritual nourishment for those who seek it. All are warmly welcomed, whether part of a group, for a conference or your own personal retreat. Tea Room Home-made refreshments are available including hot meals and cakes, tea, coffee, and cold drinks including our Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and cider. Outside seating offers stunning views across the Ampleforth valley, and there is baby changing, children’s menu, and plenty of space to park buggies. Explore the Grounds The Ampleforth estate covers 1,200 acres of lakes and woodland in the Howardian Hills National Landscape, with the North York Moors National Park to the north. We welcome walkers and cyclists throughout the year.