Children in need

mel3ft · 01-11-2004, 14:58

Hiya everyone,
For the past phew year i've watched the show for children in need, And really wanted to take part and raise some money but never done it. So this year i am going to but the only problem is i need some ideas for what i am going to do. So if you have any good ideas please let me know !!

Thanx

mani · 01-11-2004, 15:00

sit in a tub of mud for 12 hrs

charitable and good for the skin!

Tealeaf · 01-11-2004, 15:44

Get some of your mates and do a sponsored rubbish collection. Follow the binmen when they come round Church on Friday and pick up and place in bags all the rubbish the binmen spill or miss. Get people to sponsor each kilo of rubbish you collect. By my estimate you should end up with about 10 tons. Everyones happy - the Charity, the locals...everyone with the exception of the Binmen and HBC, and they may not be very happy. Oh, don't ask me what to do with the rubbish either.....

lettie · 01-11-2004, 18:45

Actually, a sponsored rubbish collection may not be a bad idea. People would be willing to sponsor for that. You could enlist a local firm to help with the weigh-in and you would probably get some local newspaper coverage to aid the cause. I would definately sponsor and it is more original than a silence or walk and doesn't involve dressing up in owt daft (unless you want to).

Less · 01-11-2004, 18:55

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Originally Posted by lettie

Actually, a sponsored rubbish collection may not be a bad idea. People would be willing to sponsor for that. You could enlist a local firm to help with the weigh-in and you would probably get some local newspaper coverage to aid the cause. I would definately sponsor and it is more original than a silence or walk and doesn't involve dressing up in owt daft (unless you want to).

Health & safety, lettie whats left the bin men (sorry refuse collectors, (sorry re-cyclers, oh what ever)), wouldn't touch how could we afford insurance for any-one else?

Busman747 · 01-11-2004, 22:11

[QUOTE=mani]sit in a tub of mud for 12 hrs
/QUOTE]

Not a new idea, thats just what Dougs been doing lately......Oops: Sorry mel, wrong thread

WillowTheWhisp · 01-11-2004, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Less

Health & safety, lettie whats left the bin men (sorry refuse collectors, (sorry re-cyclers, oh what ever)), wouldn't touch

Not necessarily so. Here in Willows Lane it tends to be just stuff they drop but don't pick up. On bin days it's worse here than Whinney Hill tip.

I would be willing to sponsor a charity rubbish collection.

Doug · 01-11-2004, 22:16

[QUOTE=Busman747]

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Originally Posted by mani

sit in a tub of mud for 12 hrs
/QUOTE]
Not a new idea, thats just what Dougs been doing lately......ops: Sorry mel, wrong thread

I believe that this is a post made by one of our younger members in the hope of gaining support and idea's...Do we need to spread this any further than the oringinal post.....

Busman747 · 01-11-2004, 22:19

I have to agree with Less in this, with loose rubbish, the dangers of used needles, glass etc outweigh the raising of money for this great charity drive.

WillowTheWhisp · 01-11-2004, 22:33

Yes, I can see your point there both of you. There are too many potential dangers of injury.

It would be good if what was done was also of some benefit in some way though, not just the sitting in mud or baked beans type of idea.

One year I organised a bring and buy sale but it was a nightmare to sort out and of course you need a venue for a thing like that too.

JohnW · 02-11-2004, 10:37

How about a sponsored park renovation scheme. Everyone was complaining recently about what a state the parks are in. Maybe someone could contact the council and it could be supervised/organised by the Parks Dept. or whoever; but all the work carried out by volunteers. I think it's great that Mel3ft is taking the trouble, well done you!

Doug · 02-11-2004, 12:41

Excellent idea John one in which everybody wins…I also second you sentiments regarding Mel3fts efforts.

mel3ft · 02-11-2004, 15:06

Thanks everyone there is some fantastic ideas ill have to pick one soon its on the 19th of november so i havent got a lot of time

WillowTheWhisp · 02-11-2004, 15:12

That's one we could all benefit from JohnW but again it may be dangerous from the possibility of broken glass and discarded needles. I bet the parks dept won't agree to supervise it because they could end up being liable if someone is injured.

(Whatever happened to the voluntary clean up plans that were mentioned some time ago?)

Good luck Mel3ft with whatever you decide and don't forget to let us know so that we can sponsor you.

bobthedj · 03-11-2004, 22:17

My wifes been clearing and bagging a lot of last years toys for the charity shop to make room for the next delivery at christmas.

web car boot sale?