Fundraising Events
Recent Events
We don't currently have any events planned for the future (but check back soon!). Here are some of the events we've held recently.
Race and Socialise at Wetherby
Date: November 15th, 2008
Following on from our third, very successful annual race day on "the Flat" at Newmarket in June 2008, our attention turns to "Over the Sticks" racing at Wetherby on November 15th. Whether you come as an individual, a couple, bring a group of four or more or, best of all, book a table of ten, …
Celebrating the presentation of the Footwear Friends' Designer Award
Date: November 11th, 2008
Victoria and Albert Museum Dorothy and Michael Hintze Gallery Tuesday, November 11th 2008 - 6.30 to 9.00 pm September 2008 Last autumn we successfully launched our Footwear Friends Designer award at the Geffrye Museum in London. This year the event will take place at the V&A, thanks to 'ECCO …
David Jameson's Kayaking around the Isle of Wight
Date: August 19th, 2008
So I am now approximately one month on from my sea kayaking adventure around the Isle of Wight. I still ache; my athletes’ foot has not cleared up and am still having nightmares about being the wrong way up in a canoe in the middle of the Solent. So how did I get into …
Mike Heron's Windermere Row
Date: July 23rd, 2008
Windermere Row 21st and 23rd July 2008 Mike Heron, 72+, former Chairman of Footwear Friends, writes: "Many thanks to all who sponsored me for my fifth row of Windermere, England's largest lake, in both directions – about 22 miles in all. Money is still coming in but around £1,850 has already been …
Footwear Friends Socialise at Newmarket Races
Date: June 21st, 2008
Saturday, 21st June 2008, saw over 160 supporters of the Footwear Friends enjoy a superb day's racing at Newmarket's July course - the third such Annual event at that location. The guests enjoyed excellent hospitality in the beautiful Marquee alongside the Paddock and close to the Finishing line. A considerable number of Friends …
St. Marylebone Village Fayre
Date: June 15th, 2008
Footwear Friends' President, Richard Paice, told me about a scheme he had operated, giving a percentage of takings on a special day to charity. On the 15th June 2008 we celebrated the St. Marylebone Village Fayre and I decided to make an exception and open my shop on a Sunday. We wrote to …
International Golf Championship of the Shoe, Leather and Allied Trades
Date: June 12th, 2008
Over 100 competitors enjoyed the hospitality of the Hillside Golf Club and Formby Hall Golf Club in excellent weather on the Lancashire coast. The champion over 36 holes was Andrew Molloy, aged 25, the youngest champion since 1958! He scored 72 Pts and won on a countback from Keith Davison. The Ladies champion with …
Graham Paver's Peru Hike
Date: May 31st, 2008
Graham Paver is taking part in MacMillan Cancer Support's Peru Hiking Challenge at the end of May. As well as trying to raise £10,000 for them, he's also donating £2,600 to Footwear Friends. You can find more information at www.justgiving.com/grahamandsueperu, or contact Lesley Hoyers on 01904 606845 for company donations.
Drapers Footwear Awards
Date: May 8th, 2008
The Drapers Footwear Awards raised £4,880 for Footwear Friends this year with a raffle, 20% more than the previous year. The top prize was a £2,000 holiday voucher, provided by Gore-Tex Footwear. Willi Fletcher, presenting the top prize
Geoffrey Bailey Sponsored Walk
Date: August 15th, 2007
The walk in aid of Footwear Friends (F.B.S.) took place from Wantage and the route combined the Ridgeway path and some downland villages. Ten miles distance. Perfect Autumn day. Participants: Mike Chesworth (ret. MD Start-rite Shoes), Quentin Stevens and family (ret. Start-rite Shoes), Philip Jones and family (ret. independent retailer), Helen Hook (President …
