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The Harrison Trek for Children in Nepal 20th June 2009

In 2008 our first 'Harrison Trek for Children in Nepal' raised just over £14,000 for disabled and disadvantaged children in Nepal. Will you join us in 2009 and help us raise £20,000?

To register for the 2009 Trek enter your details below and Colin will send you more details and a registration form. If you do not have e-mail facilities call Colin on 01751 460250.

Please note your registration fee of £10 (which goes to our Charity) includes free access into the grounds and gardens of Castle Howard (normally £11).

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The Harrison Trek for Children in Nepal 20th June 2009

Do something amazing and join the Harrison Trek

Thank you for your enquiry about the Harrison Trek for Children in Nepal. It is our aim to make this trek unique, totally accessible to all and to ensure that in addition to raising valuable funds for disabled and disadvantaged children in Nepal, that all the participants have a rewarding and enjoyable day. It is quite common for charities to organise trekking events in Nepal to raise funds for UK causes so we thought it would be novel to stage a UK-based trek to raise money for Nepal. To find out how New Futures Nepal uses the money it raises click here.

A unique walk for everyone to enjoy

Care for yourself - Care for others

We want to use this opportunity to raise awareness of the issues facing many children & adults living in deprived countries like Nepal and particularly the plight of those who are orphaned or destitute. At the same time we want to raise awareness of some of the serious health issues facing many adults & children who live in the more fortunate parts of the world like the UK. In Nepal we find homeless children and adults who struggle to find the food to live. In the UK we find an ever increasing number of children and adults who are putting their lives at risk by their sedentary lifestyles and their tendency to overeat.

We need to help ourselves as well as helping others. When it comes to health issues prevention is better than cure and the health of any nation will ultimately depend on strategies that focus on children. The Harrison Group and New Futures Nepal are committed to helping others and particularly children. If you join us on our sponsored walk not only will you be caring for yourself, but if you can encourage a child to walk with you and together raise even the smallest amount of cash, then you will also be caring for others.

The routes we have chosen for the walk pass through the attractive grounds of Castle Howard and the surrounding countryside. You will be close to nature and in that environment we will be very surprised if you do not spare a thought or two for our wonderful planet and the challenges it is currently facing.

Walk with a child and start a habit of a lifetime

In addition to raising funds, we want to encourage adults and children to participate together. Although it is not a condition of entry, we want to encourage you to walk with a child. It could be one of your own children, a relative’s child or, with their parent’s permission, the child of a friend or neighbour.

We want you and the children you accompany to have a physically stimulating day which is enjoyable and will provide you with the opportunity to meet hundreds of like minded people.

Walks for all ages and abilities

We have planned walks to cater for all ages and abilities. These will range from 2 miles to 15 miles in length. All the walks will start at our base camp and finish in front of the main house at Castle Howard. Full details of the arrangements for the day will be provided to those individuals and groups who register and pay their entry fees. For some practical tips click here. If you would like to discuss the walks before you commit yourself please telephone Colin on 01751 460250.

Unique certificates will be provided for all participants who complete their chosen course.

Register your interest on-line using the facility above

Applications will be accepted from everyone who is prepared to give up their time to join us, who pays their entry fee and is prepared to raise some cash for our charity. For practical tips on how to obtain sponsorship click here.

To download a sponsorship form click here

Castle Howard History

Castle Howard

Castle Howard is one of the grandest private residences in Britain, mostly built between 1699 and 1712 for the 3^rd Earl of Carlisle. It is familiar to television and movie audiences as the fictional Brideshead. Set in an elevated position against the Howardian Hills, Castle Howard’s magnificent façade isvisible for miles around. Designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, it is the largest house in Yorkshire and has been the home of the Howard family since the seventeenth century.

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Harrison ... a progressive company that cares!

A message from our sponsor

“We have been thoroughly impressed with the work of New Futures Nepal and the very tangible benefits that it delivers, with care, compassion and the minimum of fuss and bureaucracy. We’re delighted to be associated with the charity and hope that its many friends and supporters will take part in the Harrison Trek.”

Martyn Harrison
Chairman of S Harrison Developments
www.s-harrison.co.uk

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The Harrison Trek for Children in Nepal 2008
is an outstanding success

Total raised so far £14,350.00
(We say so far because money is still coming in!)

The Trustees of New Futures Nepal would like to thank everyone who was involved in helping to make the ‘Harrison Trek for children in Nepal 2008’ an outstanding success. Judging by the feedback everyone who attended had a great day out and many have pledged their support for next year's event. The photograph above was taken on 4th September 2008 and more money has been received since taking our total to £13,800.81. We are not sure if this is the final total because we keep receiving additional payments but we are certain that you will agree that it is an amazing amount for our first event.

A special thank you goes to Martyn Harrison who sponsored the event and who encouraged so many of his associates and suppliers to support us. Equally, we want to thank the members of the 246 Gurkha Signal Squadron and their families for their outstanding contribution on the day. We particularly want to thank Captain Ganesh and we wish him well for his next tour of duty. We also want to thank Hugh Venables and his team at The Partners Group in York for their constant support and assistance.

Once again a big thank you to all of you who supported us.

The planning for the 2009 Trek, to be held on 20th June, is well underway and we hope to make it bigger and better. To assist with the planning we have formed a Yorkshire Support Group for New Futures Nepal and if you would like to join us please telephone Colin on 01751 460250 to discuss how we see this operating.

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