Thursday 26 June 2014

The Lost Mojos raise the roof - as well as funds for UDS!



Friday 13th turned out to be an auspicious date for our first "band night". It was a great success, with 120 supporters and revellers turning out to listen and dance to the music of the Lost Mojos.  It all happened at the Turk's Head, Twickenham.

Aside from the music, there was a raffle - with first prize of a £500 voucher for Margaret Howell clothing - and an auction of promises. This included a night at the theatre for two to see a dramatisation of James Herriot's country vet book All Creatures Great & Small, plus an opportunity to meet the cast. Thanks to actor and TV presenter Mark Curry for this donation, and all the other businesses and individuals who donated prizes.

The Lost Mojos
But top prize was a framed art work of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, signed by former captain Thierry Henry and manager Arsene Wenger. That single item, provided by our new Chairman David White,  went for £150.

The night as a whole raised £2,270, which organiser Trustee Helen Putland's employer Microsoft will match pound-for-pound.  So thanks to the Lost Mojos - Chris, John, Ian, Robert, Paul and singer Shelle - for making it such a great night, to all of you who came and also those who helped on the night. We can't wait for the next one!

Photos courtesy of John Frye Photography  

Thanks to our Nightrider team!

Congratulations and thanks to our six-strong Nightrider team, who joined thousands of other cyclists riding 100km round London overnight into the morning of Sunday 8 June. Andy, Ruth, Ade, Fabiano, Sam and Conrad between them raised around £2,000 for UDS. Five of them set off from Crystal Palace, with one plucky rider setting off alone from Alexandra Palace.

Despite a threat of rain during Saturday, it luckily held off, and the night was warm and dry - perfect cycling conditions for our riders to enjoy the sights.

Support, encouragement and hot drinks were supplied by trustee Laura Ferreira.


Laura (in green) sees off three of our riders
We did it! At the finish in Crystal Palace