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Race for Life – Kingston Maurward

Thursday, May 20th, 2010
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‘Good Luck’ to everyone who is taking part in the Dorchester Race for Life event on the 23rd May raising funds for  Cancer Research UK. The event will be opened by West End dancer David Hodgson from Weymouth, who has recently joined the Nivea male cheerleader and motivational team.  He said: “This year we will be performing a special routine to S Club 7’s Don’t Stop Moving, which is sure to get the women going”.
Everyone has their own personal reason for taking part, be it in memory of a loved one who died from the disease or perhaps they themselves have benefited from the work of cancer research. It is a worthy, enjoyable, and colourful (mainly pink) event, as well as a truly amazing and unforgettable experience. The annual Cancer Research UK Race for Life is the largest women-only fundraising event in the UK. For the past 16 years women of all ages and fitness levels across the UK have come together at local organised events to raise much need funds to help beat cancer.
Dorchester Race for Life
The Dorchester Race for Life takes place in Kingston Maurward College , just outside Dorchester Town on Sunday 23 May 2010 at 11:00am. There is no prize for first place , you can jog or run the 5k route or join up with friends for a leisurely walk.
Up to 2500 women will be helping the Dorchester event to reach a fundraising target of £139,000 for Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work. Participants are recommended to arrive at least an hour before the start of the Race for Life event to avoid queuing. Parking is available at Kingston Maurward College, although to avoid traffic congestion, it may be best to park in Dorchester Town and walk to the college.
Tips if you are taking part in the event for the first time:
If you are planning to run, it is worth working on your overall fitness. Using a running machine will help you to gauge the distance. The route includes some up hill climbs.
Wear the right shoes. If you are running the route it is worth investing in running shoes.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring sun cream and coat if necessary.
Walk, run or jog at your own pace.
Make sure you take a bottle of water, although refreshments will also be available to buy on the day.
Local sponsors of the event include Heart radio 102.3, Kingston Maurward College and Dorset Echo.
Funding for Cancer Research in UK
Every pound raised in sponsorship or fundraising helps to fund the work of over 4,500 researchers, doctors and nurses dedicated to helping more people beat cancer. Thanks to the generosity and hard work of Race for Life supporters, Cancer Research UK funds vital research all over the UK and helped to make a difference to people with cancer.
Since 1994 the Race for Life event has raised more than £327 million in total for Cancer Research UK and over the years they have seen real improvements in the outlook for cancer patients in the UK. Today almost two thirds of women diagnosed with breast cancer are expected to survive their disease for at least 20 years. When Race for Life first started, fewer than half could expect to survive this long. There has also been development and improvement of cervical screening resulting in an overall drop of around 15 per cent in the death rate from all cancers since Race for Life began.
Charity Single
You can make a contribution by buying the Race for Life charity single, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”, on sale now at Tesco’s stores and available to download on iTunes.
Together we can all do our bit to beat cancer.
Dorchester race for life 23rd May

Dorchester race for life 23rd May

‘Good Luck’ to everyone who is taking part in the Dorchester Race for Life event on the 23rd May raising funds for  Cancer Research UK. The event will be opened by West End dancer David Hodgson from Weymouth, who has recently joined the Nivea male cheerleader and motivational team.  He said: “This year we will be performing a special routine to S Club 7’s Don’t Stop Moving, which is sure to get the women going”.

Everyone has their own personal reason for taking part, be it in memory of a loved one who died from the disease or perhaps they themselves have benefited from the work of cancer research. It is a worthy, enjoyable, and colourful (mainly pink) event, as well as a truly amazing and unforgettable experience. The annual Cancer Research UK Race for Life is the largest women-only fundraising event in the UK. For the past 16 years women of all ages and fitness levels across the UK have come together at local organised events to raise much need funds to help beat cancer.

Dorchester Race for Life

The Dorchester Race for Life takes place in Kingston Maurward College , just outside Dorchester Town on Sunday 23 May 2010 at 11:00am. There is no prize for first place, you can jog or run the 5k route or join up with friends for a leisurely walk.

Up to 2500 women will be helping the Dorchester event to reach a fundraising target of £139,000 for Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work. Participants are recommended to arrive at least an hour before the start of the Race for Life event to avoid queuing. Parking is available at Kingston Maurward College, although to avoid traffic congestion, it may be best to park in Dorchester Town and walk to the college.

Tips if you are taking part in the event for the first time:

If you are planning to run, it is worth working on your overall fitness. Using a running machine will help you to gauge the distance. The route includes some up hill climbs.

Wear the right shoes. If you are running the route it is worth investing in running shoes.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring sun cream and coat if necessary.

Walk, run or jog at your own pace.

Make sure you take a bottle of water, although refreshments will also be available to buy on the day.

Local sponsors of the event include Heart radio 102.3, Kingston Maurward College and Dorset Echo.

Funding for Cancer Research in UK

Every pound raised in sponsorship or fundraising helps to fund the work of over 4,500 researchers, doctors and nurses dedicated to helping more people beat cancer. Thanks to the generosity and hard work of Race for Life supporters, Cancer Research UK funds vital research all over the UK and helped to make a difference to people with cancer.

Since 1994 the Race for Life event has raised more than £327 million in total for Cancer Research UK and over the years they have seen real improvements in the outlook for cancer patients in the UK. Today almost two thirds of women diagnosed with breast cancer are expected to survive their disease for at least 20 years. When Race for Life first started, fewer than half could expect to survive this long. There has also been development and improvement of cervical screening resulting in an overall drop of around 15 per cent in the death rate from all cancers since Race for Life began.

Charity Single

You can make a contribution by buying the Race for Life charity single, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”, on sale now at Tesco’s stores and available to download on iTunes.

Together we can all do our bit to beat cancer.

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Museums at Night

Thursday, May 6th, 2010
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Museums at night

Museums at night

Just like Ben Stiller and Ricky Gervais now’s your chance to have “A night at the Museum” as Dorchester’s curators open their doors for you to enjoy an evening exploring these fine and varied facilities. Museums at Night 2010 is a special initiative, organised by Culture24 and takes place during the weekend of Friday to Sunday 14-16th May. The event is part of European wide celebrations of International Museums Day and is funded by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA)

Everything comes to life

‘Museums at Night’ is coming to Dorchester in a big way on Saturday 15th May. The historic county town of Dorset boasts no fewer than five superb museums and this initiative will see all five open to visitors from 5pm to 9pm.

Dorchester is blessed with a wealth of top quality museums covering a fantastic range of topics and themes. There is sure to be something to surprise and educate be it  Roman Britain; Tutankhamun; Teddy bears; Thomas Hardy; Dorset’s military history; Dinosaurs, or simply Dorchester’s rich history. Museums at Night promises to be a very special night offering families and individuals an unrivalled opportunity to explore and discover.

‘Museums at Night’ venues

Dorchester County Museum

Dorset’s award winning County Museum located on High West Street, Dorchester is a fantastic base for exploring the history of Dorchester and the surrounding area. The family friendly Museum has fascinating modern galleries, dealing with a wide range of subjects including archaeology, farming history, Dorset wildlife, art, history and literature with special emphasis on the history of Thomas Hardy and the Jurassic Coast.

Dinosaur Museum

For dinosaur lovers, Dorset has the Dinosaur Museum, most recently chosen as one of Britain’s Ten Best Child-Friendly Museums. Located on Icen Way in the centre of Dorchester, the museum is a real treat for children and it combines life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs with fossils and skeletons to create an exciting hands-on experience.

Teddy Bear Museum

The Teddy Bear Museum houses a large display of teddy bears from throughout the last century starting from the earliest examples right up to today’s TV favourites.  Located on the corner of High East Street and Salisbury Street, Dorchester, the wonderful and varied displays offer sheer enjoyment for the young, and for the not so young, with a fascinating and nostalgic look at this much loved toy,

The Keep Military Museum

The Keep Military Museum is sited in an impressive prominent historical building located at the top of the town in Dorchester, Dorset. It houses the splendid archive collection of the participating regiments that make up the Military Museum of Devon and Dorset. People of all ages can experience realistic battle environments, together with exhibitions and tales of courage, humour and sacrifice spread over 300 years.

Tutankhamun

The Tutankhamun Exhibition holds a spectacular recreation of Tutankhamun’s tomb and treasures. The Tutankhamun Exhibition opened in 1987 and houses the most comprehensive exhibition on the boy pharaoh outside of Egypt.

Bovington Tank Museum

Away from the town centre, but most certainly not to be overlooked, the Royal Tank Regiment Museum located at Bovington is also joining in this special event. On the evening of May 15th, you can experience how the Army and tank crews have operated in darkness, from World War One to the present day in an extra special night at The Tank Museum. For this special evening you will be able to experience a torchlight tour of The Museum, try out state of the art night vision equipment with the Export Support Team, watch a night time vehicle exercise by the Army and discover what it’s like to crew a vehicle in the dark.

Special admission ticket

There is a special ticket available for the evening of 15th May only, giving you admission to all six museums. Advance family tickets can be purchased for £6 from any of the ‘Museums at Night’ participating museums or from the Dorchester Tourist Information Centre. Special tickets purchased on the night will be £10. Five of the museums are within a short walk of each other and Culture 24 have produced a Google map listing all the participating ‘Museums at Night’ venues and their locations in Dorchester.

Many of the high quality restaurants, cafes and pubs in the centre of Dorchester, Dorset are linking in with ‘Museums at Night’ with special offers for those on the museum trail. The town will be sure to have a special vibrant atmosphere on the night so come along and enjoy a really great evening out.

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