Secret Auction

A selection of Rainbows' own fun merchandise also Christmas cards

Also available from their on-line shop. If you'd like to buy a particular item contact us so we can make sure it'll be available for you at the event.

Many thanks to Sally & Neil who have kindly donated the use of their lovely, family run hotel to stage this charity event.

With views over beautiful Derbyshire countryside Melbourne View is a little gem.

To find out more click on the photo

A selection of Rainbows' own fun merchandise including gifts & cards

Also available from their on-line shop. If you'd like to buy a particular item contact us so we can make sure it'll be available for you at the event.

Many thanks to Margaret, Anne, Pete & Steve who have kindly donated the newly refurbished Pub & Dining Rooms for this event.

The team at The George & Dragon are great supporters of Rainbows.

To visit their website click on the photo

A selection of Rainbows' own fun merchandise including gifts & cards

Also available from their on-line shop. If you'd like to buy a particular item contact us so we can make sure it'll be available for you at the event.

Andrea Bray MIFPA  Clinical Holistic Aromatherapist based in Griffydam

Check out the goody bag for your voucher to save £10 on an aromatherapy session plus Andrea has kindly donated a full 1 hour treatment to be won in the raffle!

Unusual jewellery, adornments & hair decorations created at the studio in Osgathorpe

Take part in the raffle for your chance to win a £20 voucher.

Including 'D+ Perk Ups' - the only backless, strapless bra that really works for larger cup sizes (up to HH cup)

26th Nov. - Unfortunately Underwear Solutions are now unable to attend but there will be a 20% off OnLine orders in the goody bags! Also there is a £10 voucher to win in the raffle.

Professional make up & image consultants
Party & Special Occasion make overs
Wig Hire & Hair extensions
Princess parties, birthday parties starting at £80 for ten children

A makeover at The Biz is going to be won by one lucky participant in the raffle!

Christmas cakes & individually designed cakes for all occasions

Cindy has kindly donated 2 mini Christmas fruit cakes for the raffle!

Carved wood including animals, birds, dishes, letter racks & jigsaws. Silk scarves, children's felt bags - all Fair Trade items

Pauline has generously donated a beautiful silk handbag for the raffle

Offering a huge variety of magic tricks & illusions. Also available to entertain at partys & weddings

John Cantrill has very kindly donated to the raffle a voucher for £30 off the price of a children's party

Thank you to Lee & the team at Hood Park

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no scary catwalk or bright lights in your face

all models get the chance to have make up & hair by

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We have some fabulous prizes that generous individuals & businesses have kindly donated to help raise funds for Rainbows Hospice

We'll be running various competitions at each event

look out for details on the night or contact us to find out how to take part, even if you can't make the events

Win a Make Over at

whether you use your prize for a special occasion or as a great pampering treat we are sure you'll enjoy your visit to

The Biz

11 Church Street, Swadlincote DE11 8LE

'Storey Arms Fundraising Events'

or

S.A.F.E.

The Storey Arms public house, at the centre of village life in Osgathorpe, has a long & justifiably proud tradition of tirelessly raising funds for Rainbows Children's Hospice, Loughborough.

The Storey Arms history with Rainbows is born out of a very personal & heartfelt connection with the hospice. Over many years Philip, Susan & the staff have run dozens of events collecting in many thousands of pounds to help this well loved local charity.

From their September beer festival, harvest auction, Burn's Night supper & a myriad of events during the year they put so much love & effort into helping Rainbows whenever & however they can.

In 2007 it was decided to put together a Fun Day & add a daft dog show in for good measure - that's the categories that are daft not the dogs!! With so many lovely canine residents in the village why shouldn't they be included in the fun?

It soon became clear this format had the potential to become very popular not only within Osgathorpe but for our neighbours in the villages & towns over a wide circle from Ashby de la Zouch, Loughborough, Coalville, Diseworth etc. By 2008, our second year, we were welcoming families & canines from across Leicestershire, Birmingham, Nottinghamshire..... people obviously love a good day out!

On Sunday, August 2nd 2009 we held the 3rd Fun Day & Zany Dog Show in glorious sunny weather. With more than 160 dogs entered in the dog show & around 500 visiting us it was a great day. We hope this will be something we can build on year by year & run a similar event each summer.

As a direct result of the success of the 2007 event it was decided it would be a good idea to form a group dedicated to contributing to the Storey Arms' fantastic fund raising for Rainbows whilst at the same time taking some of the logistics & planning burden from the pub itself.

So 'Storey Arms Fundraising Events' (or S.A.F.E. because it's easier!) was formed.

The aim is to create great fun events which both visitors, volunteers, exhibitors & businesses will want to be part of - all with the shared goal of raising as much money as possible for Rainbows at the same time.

Absolutely no contribution is wasted. Whether it be money, goods, services or goodwill all donations are treated with the utmost respect & looked at individually to see the very best possible way to utilise them to best advantage the fund raising potential for Rainbows. We pride ourselves in coming up with some novel games & competitions to capture people's imagination.

We do not spend anything but the bare essentials on administration. Phone calls & emails are free so that's what is used rather than post if at all possible. There is no 'office' or 'staff' it is all voluntary. Local businesses throughout the area are wonderfully supportive in displaying posters & flyers advertising our events. The local press & radio stations are fantastically helpful in making sure they mention the events both on air & in their 'what's on' listings. There is so much goodwill & respect for Rainbows as a charity both within the immediate area & throughout the East Midlands, that the response for requests for help with S.A.F.E.'s efforts on their behalf is truly heartwarming.

For Autumn 2009 it was decided to put on some fashion shows & shopping evenings for Rainbows.

The clothing is supplied by SOS Clothing Company, a Nottinghamshire business who have over 26 years experience of presenting these events. With rails of over 1,000 garments from leading High Street brands as well as French & Italian designers the choice is fantastic. HUGE savings at half price or less guarantee a fun evening for all!

To find out more about each of the 3 events planned for this year click on the date

Fri. 23rd October bbbbbbb Mon. 26th October bbbbbbb Sat. 28th November

Would you like to model for us?

We are looking for 'real' women - any size, figure type or age

& the real treat is you get to be made even more gorgeous by The Biz Media Make Up & Hair

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To find out more about the work of Rainbows Children's Hospice, caring for children from across the East Midlands with life limiting conditions, including how to get involved please click here to visit their website or phone 01509 638000

Did you know you can participate in Rainbows' lottery? You can also help by buying their scratch cards, joining their quiz club & much more!

please click here to visit their website or phone 01509 638000

Know anyone who is planning a wedding? Tell them about Rainbows' newly launched 'Wedding Favours' - a really worthwhile, unusual memento of the day to offer their guests.

Call Jas on 01509 638058 for more details

Rainbows Hospice for Children & Young People, Loughborough Registered Charity Number 1014051

For more about fun 'Rainbows' events held at the Storey Arms, Main Street, Osgathorpe LE12 9TA call 01530 224166

30 PRIZES OF £5.00

For details of how to play Rainbows lottery regularly

call the Hotline on 0870 330 0219

Guess The Giant Teddy's Birthday

The birthday was chosen randomly & kept completely secret

(NOBODY knew what the date was until the sealed envelope was opened late on Saturday, November 28th)

The date is March 27th

The winner has been notified & the teddy has been collected!!

£67 was raised for Rainbows Children's Hospice - Thank you to everyone who participated