BYHP Forthcoming Events
Ball
Saturday 2nd October 2010
By very kind permission of Mr. James Perkins BYHP's biennial Ball is this year being held in the magnificent surroundings of Aynho Park.
Art Exhibition
Saturday 30th October 2010
BYHP continues its connection with local artists and fundraising.
Full details will be publishes nearer the date.
Christmas Cards
Following on from previous year's successful sales of locally designed Christmas Cards, BYHP will again be offering specially designed cards for Christmas 2010.
Full details and a sample card will be published later in the year.
Big Sleep Out – In Aid of BYHP
raising awareness of homelessness
What is it?
The Big Sleep out is an event for raising awareness of homelessness and involves giving up your bed for the night and experiencing some hardships of sleeping rough. You will need a cardboard box & sleeping bag or something else to sleep in.
Where will it happen?
The Big Sleep Out can take place wherever you choose, as long as it is safe and you have the permission of the owner - your school, church, garden etc. It can be either outside or perhaps on a hard floor inside somewhere.
What do I do next?
Get a group together for the Big Sleep Out and e-mail to receive sponsorship forms and any further information you may require.
When will it happen?
It’s flexible – any winter evening – e-mail us with your date and we will send you a pack.
What if we cannot sleep rough?
OK- why not Sleep in by organising a pyjama party or sleep-over and charge an entrance fee as a donation to BYHP?
If you are not on our mailing list and would like to receive further details of these and other events, please email or call Joanna Cook on 07880 741160
If you would like to run your own event or are having a celebration and would like to ask for donations in lieu of presents, why not choose to support BYHP?
BYHP Previous Events
Fairport's Cropredy Convention 2010
BYHP would like to thank David Cooper and One Man Band for once again very kindly donating a fiddle to be raffled at the Fairport Festival held on 12th to 14th August 2010.
The fiddle was signed by many of the artists performing this year, and raised the tremendous sum of £2091.
It was won by a local Cropredy family, Elsbeth Tibbetts and Ellie Tibbetts.
BYHP would also like to extend their thanks to Laura Cooper and her dedicated team of volunteers for their tremendous fundraising efforts this year.
This is the fifth year the BYHP has run an event at Fairport and it has been worthwhile in raising funds and raising awareness of the important work which BYHP carries out.
Playday in Peoples Park
BYHP was delighted to be invited to take part in the town's Playday in Peoples Park on Wednesday 4th August.
We made crepes free for children and just £1 for adults!
Everyone who attended had a wonderful day, despite the weather in the morning!
Triathlon 2010
On 5th June 2010 BYHP took part in the Blenheim Triathlon for the third year running. We had six young people involved this year, four doing the individual sprints and two taking part in the team.
The event was held at Blenheim palace and what a wonderful day it was, our young people put in so much effort and did a fantastic job in not only taking part but also by completing the course.
After the great experience the young people had from doing the triathlon they now want to take part in different triathlons across the country, therefore we are going to carry on training throughout the year to make sure they are ready for whatever challenge comes along.
BYHP Football Team
Justin started a football team for BYHP back in August 2009, although it took a while getting the team together it has now taken off really well.
We entered the team into a local five a side league and we play every Monday evening. It took a while for the team to find its structure and start playing together which led to us losing quite a few games to start with. So Justin introduced some training and it made a real difference, we now have a really consistent side and they gel together really well.
Football is a really good way of getting the young people to engage and not only do they love it, but it also keeps them fit, healthy and away from the temptations on the streets. They get a real sense of team achievement and not only do they feel part of a team but they have also learnt how to be part of a team.
Gardeners' Question Time
On 7th June 2010 a Gardener’s Question Time and Lunch was held on a beautiful June day at Hill Grounds, Evenley
90 gardening enthusiasts put their questions to an expert panel, consisting of James Alexander-Sinclair, Sue Bedwell, Rosie Campbell-Preston, Timmy Whiteley and Janet Cropley. Following this, James ran a very lively auction of gardening paraphernalia.
A delicious lunch was served by the committee. Then guests were invited to visit local gardens and nurseries for the rest of the afternoon.
A total of £3500 was raised which will go to BYHP (Working with Young People), the local Banbury based charity which supports over 400 disadvantaged Young People a year in the local area.
BYHP is indebted to the fantastic committee and panelists and also to Kim and Josie Golding for kindly loaning their marquee for the event.
Snowdon Climb
In May 2010 Pam and her daughter Abbie bravely trekked to the top of Mount Snowdon to help raise funds for BYHP.
Full of smiles at reaching the top, they are both very proud of raising over £400 for BYHP.
Art Exhibition
An Exhibition of Art was held on 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th March in St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, King’s Sutton in conjunction with the King’s Sutton Literary Festival.
Artists from Banburyshire and beyond displayed their contemporary and traditional work in many forms, including pottery and painting, prints and metalwork.
The artists very kindly donated a percentage of their sales, and together with the proceeds of a raffle nearly £1,000 was raised.
BYHP would like to thank Mrs. Margot Bell, together with the King’s Sutton Literary Festival and St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church for their kind assistance in staging this event.
Valentines Day Tea Dance
WRVS and BYHP (working with young people) joined together to celebrate Valentines Day on Sunday 14th February 2010 at the Cornhill Centre, Banbury.
They celebrated with a tea dance together with high tea, the food prepared by the young people. Both generations shared their own experiences and music tastes along with their unique perspective on life, love and the world in general.
The event was a great success in promoting positive relationships and a better understanding between different generations in the Banbury Community.
Restaurant Fundraising
BYHP is extremely grateful to both the Veritas Restaurant and Wine Bar in Banbury and The Inn at Farnborough who very kindly supported our Restaurant Scheme by asking diners to donate £1 per table to BYHP.
Anthony John Clarke in Concert
Anthony John Clarke and Friends featured in a Charity Concert in aid of BYHP at The Mill Theatre, Banbury on 17th October 2009.
Anthony John Clarke is a song writer of great wit and subtlety, a talented musician and inspired performer. In this varied concert, in aid of BYHP (working with young people) Anthony John Clarke was joined by special guests, making this a truly memorable evening.
Appearing alongside Anthony John Clarke were The Tindalls and Kevin O'Regan with Godfrey Yeomans.
Thanks to the generosity of all the artists and sound engineers, who gave their time and talents freely, the concert raised nearly £900 for BYHP.
To find out more about Anthony John Clarke please visit his website.
Tennis Tournament
On 1st September 2009 a Tennis Tournament in aid of BYHP (Supporting Young People) was held at Bloxham School.
The event was a tremendous success, providing a glorious day out for 62 enthusiastic tennis players plus spectators.
Coffee, tea and cakes, provided entirely by volunteers, all made for a quintessentially English day and a chance to enjoy the last of the summer sunshine and rain.
The winners, Matthew Clarke and Michelle Blee were presented with two beautiful vases, kindly donated by Villeroy & Boch and the runners up, Richard Johnson and Fiona Cronin with wine.
A silent auction, raffle and donations by some very generous supporters meant that £2,120 was raised for BYHP.
BYHP is indebted to Simon Bradshaw and Pam Eagles for their enormous support and brilliant organisational skills in putting together such an enjoyable and successful event. We are also most grateful to Mr. Mark Allbrook of Bloxham School for allowing us to use their superb facilities.
Thank you also to all the event’s sponsors and players without whom the event would not have been possible.
Fairport Convention 13th to 15th August 2009
BYHP would like to thank all their volunteer fundraisers for their tremendous success at this year’s Cropredy Festival.
The raffle prize was a fiddle, which was again most generously donated by One Man Band and signed by artists from Fairport Convention including singer Ralph McTell, as well as other performers. The raffle was a great success and raised £1964.07! The Fiddle was won by Bob Cave of Woodford Halse.
All funds raised will help young people in Banbury and the surrounding area, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to achieve their full potential in life.
This is the fourth year that BYHP has run an event at Fairport and it has proved to be worthwhile in raising funds and awareness of the important work which BYHP carries out in the local area.
Barn Dance & Pig Roast
On August 1st 2009 South Newington played host to a successful fundraising evening for local charity BYHP (Working with Young People).
Sponsored by The Hon Tony Baldry MP and Smiths of Bloxham, a wonderful Barn Dance & Pig Roast was held on the evening of Saturday 1st August in the Flower Show marquee.
230 guests donned their jeans and danced the night away to Donald McCrombie’s Band and enjoyed a delicious pig roast supplied by Wykham Park Farm.
As well as being a fun evening, the event raised a much needed £2,600. The clients and staff at BYHP wish to thank South Newington Village and all those who supported the event for their generosity.
Banbury & District Show
On 14 June 2009, BYHP's crepe making team turned out to sell their wares at the Banbury & District Show in Spiceball Park.
It was a hot sunny summer day and the park was packed with thousands on Banburians enjoying the delights of the Show, and the BYHP team were kept very busy making their delicious crepes to order.
Excellent experience for the young people who are involved in this project and a few more pounds raised to help keep our services going.
Blenheim Triathlon
Despite a very rainy weekend, a huge team from BYHP took up the challenge to take part Mazda’ Blenheim Triathlon, the second largest triathlon in the UK on 6 & 7 June 2009.
The plucky tri athletes swam in a very cold lake, cycled and ran the hilly course inside the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Castle all to raise money for BYHP (Working with Young People).
Seven of BYHP’s Young People who have benefited from BYHP’s services also took part and raised funds and awareness for BYHP. The event raised over £7,000 last year and with many more competitors it is hoped this year to exceed that amount.
Coast to Coast Cycle Ride
In May 2009, Jackie, Carrie and Clare successfully completed their 'Coast to Coast' cycle route in aid of BYHP. Their route took them from Whitehaven on the Cumbrian coast through Keswick, Penrith, Alston and Castleside to Sunderland on the North Sea coast, a journey of about 143 miles.
They'd like to say a hugh thank you to everyone who encouraged them before they went, sent emails to wish them well and for your sponsorship, so far they have raised over £2000 for BYHP which is amazing.
THANK YOU.
Would they do it again, YES, and they are already researching where to cycle next year. It is a great way to see the countryside, everyone was very friendly and encouraging on route, so watch this space for their next venture.
Godiva X
On May 4th Godiva X released her new single called “Retro Party” which is available to download from www.butterflydownload.co.uk or from Chalkys and Record Savings in Banbury – all proceeds from this single are very generously being donated to BYHP.
Butterflymusic is branching out as a record label and already has many exciting artists from across Oxfordshire on their label.
The Black Boy Inn, Milton
A Christmas dining and shopping evening, sourced entirely from Oxfordshire suppliers, in this gorgeous 16th Century Inn.
For the whole of December the Black Boy also raising funds for BYHP by encouraging customers to add an extra voluntary £1 to their bill and very generously matched whatever was raised.
This was a fantastic success, raising £1,000 for BYHP during the month of December.
Soul Night
On Saturday 6th December Banbury Soul Club held a 1970’s Winter Garden Music Night at North Newington Social Club and raised the fantastic sum of £400 for BYHP.
Great soul music was played during the evening bringing back lots of memories for young and old alike. The evening was a great success and BYHP gives tremendous thanks to the DJ’s and everyone associated with Banbury Soul Club for their contribution to a thoroughly entertaining evening!
Tudor Hall Big Sleep Out
On Friday the 5th of December, a brave and adventurous group of sixth formers participated in the Big Sleep Out, to raise money for BYHP.
Charlotte Allen, Sixth Form Pupil writes:
“We threw ourselves into the event with whole-hearted enthusiasm. A furious competition of shelter building erupted. Tarpaulins, boxes, masking tape and string were fiercely fought over.
We were relatively lucky with the weather, as the temperature only just reached minus 1, and it only rained a little! We started the evening around a bonfire singing our hearts out. By midnight people were more interested in sleep.
Morning came soon enough and the breakfast was extremely welcome.
We all really enjoyed the event, but at the same time it put our lives into perspective. It made us understand how lucky we are to have a warm dry bed, especially at this time of year. None of us would wish to have to sleep out every night. We have raised over a thousand pounds for BYHP, and after our experience we fully recognise the importance of the charity to so many people”.
Dancing Display
On 4th December the Morris Dancers from St Mary's Primary School took to the floor in Banbury and put on a tremendous dancing display in the town centre. The children danced to the accordion played by Mr Stephen Wass their Headteacher.
Many people watched with admiration as the children danced, and the event raised awareness of both St Mary’s and BYHP in Banbury.
Banbury Christmas Lights Switch On
On 30th November the Young People from BYHP ran a crepe stall at the turning on of Banbury Christmas lights.
In unusually cold and wet conditions, the Young People prepared and sold crepes to those attending the event.
The Young People gained much in the way of experience and BYHP gained from funds raised by the stall.
Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament
A
Tennis Tournament in aid of BYHP (Supporting Young People) was held on 3rd September 2008 at Bloxham School.
The event was a tremendous success, providing a glorious day out for some very enthusiastic tennis players and their families.
Coffee, tea and cakes provided entirely by volunteers all made for a quintessentially English day and a chance to enjoy the last of the summer sunshine and rain.
The winners, Brad Keenes and Andrea Randall were presented with two beautiful decanters, kindly donated by Villeroy & Boch. A silent auction, raffle and donations by some very generous supporters meant that approximately £2,000 was raised for BYHP.
BYHP is indebted to Simon Bradshaw for his enormous support and brilliant organisational skills in organising such an enjoyable and successful event, to all our sponsors and players and of course to Bloxham School for kindly allowing us to use their fantastic facilities.
BYHP has worked with over 400 Young People aged 16-25 in the last twelve months in Banbury and the surrounding area. Many of them have been made homeless through no fault of their own, fleeing abuse or violence, bereavement or eviction.
Fairport Convention Music Festival
BYHP would like to give tremendous thanks to their volunteer fundraisers Laura Yates and Carrie O’Regan for organising BYHP’s stall at this year's Cropredy Festival on 8th, 9th and 10th August 2008.
Special thanks goes to One Man Band for most generously donating a fiddle which was signed by Fairport Artists, including Dave Pegg, Midge Ure and Anthony John Clarke to name but a few. The raffle was a great success raising £1337.50!
This year BYHP also ran a spray tattooing fundraiser, and we would like to thank Millie Yates, Rebecca Calvert and Ryan Eakitts for their help with this.
BYHP has done a roaring trade throughout the festival both on the field and the Fringe in the village, these funds will help Young People in Banbury and across Oxfordshire who have been made homeless through no fault of their own.
This is the third year that BYHP has run a stall on the Fairport field, and it has been worthwhile in both raising much needed funds and also spreading the word about the important work which BYHP carries out.
Open Air Theatre
Historical
drama came to Wroxton Abbey in July 2008, when Mr. Hart’s Theatrical Company presented “The
Rivals” by Sheridan.
The Company very generously donated £1 from each ticket sale and all the proceeds of the refreshments and raffle to BYHP.
Guests picnicked by the lake during the internal, and picnics to order were provided by Miss Georgina Harris who very kindly donated a percentage of the proceeds to BYHP.
Wroxton Abbey’s stunning Doric Temple and formal knot gardens of 17 Century Wroxton Abbey, the ancestral home of Frederick, Lord North, former Prime Minister, were a perfect backdrop for this delightful 1775 comedy of manners and characters.
BYHP would like to extend grateful thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hart for their generous support of BYHP and to Wroxton Abbey for allowing us to use its spectacular grounds.
Drinks & Open Garden
A fundraising event for BYHP was held in a plant person’s paradise on
11th June, 2008 between 3 - 8pm. Hillgrounds, in Evenley is a three acre garden full of rare plants and interesting features including a
rose pergola, yew hedges, shrubs and borders and a fruit and vegetable garden.
Over 100 visitors enjoyed the surroundings on a pleasant summer's day, with afternoon teas served by members of the village community.
At 6pm the Young People from BYHP served topped blinis which they had prepared, along with drinks. Guests were entertained by the singing group 'Cloud Nine'.
The Open Garden was a great success and raised £910 for BYHP.
Blenheim Triathlon
The Blenheim Palace Triathlon took place on 6th and 7th
June 2008, and this year BYHP had a vastly expanded
entry of 37 fantastic runners. For many of them, it was the
first time that they had done a triathlon, either individually or as
part of a team.
Some had trained with a local triathlon team, but the level and final time seemed fairly irrelevant compared with the sense of being in a team and enjoyment for everybody who took part, in the most beautiful of surroundings, while raising money for BYHP.
A huge thank you from us all goes to everyone who took part, to all those who supported us on the day and to all those who sponsored our runners. We are hoping to further expand our entry next year, so please get in touch if you feel that you might be interested!
Fashion Show
The sun shone on an upbeat Fashion Show in the idyllic surroundings of
Crockwell Farm, Eydon on 8th May 2008.
A range of vibrant, fun summer clothes and accessories were modeled, followed by a delicious lunch for 150 guests and shopping.
Eight lovely models all gave their time generously and strutted the catwalk.
Make up and hairstyling were provided by Jade of Towcester and Diane of Bicester (www.dihair.co.uk)
I Love Designs and Ab Fab jewellery, Astiga shoes, Moo’s Hats, Indigo Boo, Karen Cole and The Powder Room clothing and Samantha Sage swimwear.
BYHP Ball
A fabulous Spring Ball was held at Broughton Castle on Saturday 19th
April 2008 by kind permission of Lord and Lady Saye & Sele to raise
awareness and much needed funds for local charity BYHP which works
across Oxfordshire to support Young People in housing need.
Four hundred guests arrived to a champagne reception followed by a delicious dinner and dancing to Mauro Montushchi’s Orchestra and discothèque by Darrell Locke.
The highlight of the evening was a fundraising auction where auctioneers Simon Harris of Berry Morris and Mark Osborne of J. M. Osborne ably coaxed partygoers to dig deep into their pockets. Some fantastic auction prizes were very generously donated and a staggering £26,000 was raised by the auction. Together with donations and sponsorship both business and private the evening raised a total of £40,000.
This huge success for a local charitable event must be attributed to the fact that BYHP is seen as an exceptionally worthwhile charity, working for the good of the local community and providing a lifeline for many Young People in Oxfordshire.
Town Mayor's presentation
Immediate
past Town Mayor, Councillor John Donaldson, made a surprise donation
to BYHP in September 2007.
Although John’s term of office as Town Mayor ended in May, he subsequently discovered that fundraising for his Town Mayor’s Charity Fund had been more successful than anticipated enabling him to make a £1,000 donation to BYHP.
John Donaldson and Laura Yates
Tennis Tournament
Tudor Hall School played host in September 2007
to a tennis tournament in aid of BYHP – Banbury Young Homelessness Project.
Tea and cakes, wine and canapes provided entirely by volunteers all made for a quintessentially English day and a chance to enjoy the last of the summer sunshine in the lovely walled garden tennis courts.
The nail biting final playoff was won by Bill Adams and Cindy Carslake. A silent auction, raffle and donations by some very generous supporters meant that over £2,500 was raised for BYHP.
BYHP is indebted to Simon Bradshaw for his enormous support and brilliant organisational skills in putting together such an enjoyable and successful event, to all our sponsors and players and of course to Tudor Hall School for kindly allowing us to invade their lovely school and grounds.
Jonathan Adams
Open Garden and Art Exhibition
In
May 2007 John and Margot Bell held an 'open garden' and art
exhibition with paintings, prints sculptures and pottery both traditional
and modern were on view and for sale at their home in Overthorpe.
The sale and open garden raised more than £2,000 over the course of the weekend and BYHP is very grateful to John and Margot Bell for allowing us to invade their lovely manor house and garden.
Margot Bell, Jenny Harris, John Bell
Joanna Cook and Lady Saye & Sele
Bloxham School Sleep Out
During 2007 pupils from Bloxham School have
organised several fund raising events including a 'sleep-out'
and have raised virtually £4,000 for BYHP.
Bloxham School pupils sleeping out
Lady Cadbury hosts fundraiser
A drinks party was held in May
2006 at the home of Sir Dominic and Lady Cadbury for BYHP. Sponsored by Spratt
Endicott, the Buying Solution and Nimlok, canapes and wine supplied
by 'Smart Cookies and Posh Tartlets and Clarion Wines were served.
A highly entertaining auction conducted by Charlie Ross and a 'lucky dip' lottery basket meant the event raised over £40,000 for the charity. This was all made possible by generous donations and gifts.
Tony Baldry MP, Sir Dominic and Lady Cadbury
