Fundraising Events
MEN Arena Manchester Saturday 20th May 2006 - Boy Band 'TAKE THAT' deliver message of support for tri-4-life team
Telford United AFC Saturday 29th April 2006
Brussels Pre-Event Presentation Wednesday 26th April 2006
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Event Exhibition Ellesmere Port Shopping Arcades - Saturday 4th March 2006
Team BikeAthon Chester Grosvenor Shopping Mall - Sunday 26th February 2006
Swimming Training Session West Kirby Marina Saturday 18th November
At 0715 hrs on this cold,cold day, four tri-4-life team members braved the freezing conditions of the Marina. With the air temperature at minus five degrees and the water temperature just above freezing the four plunged in for their now weekly acclimatisation sessions. What a great way to wake up for the weekend.
Alternative River Mersey Swim Seacombe to New Brighton - Saturday 17th September
Once again the tri-4-life team take to this famous river for the historical River Mersey Swim supported by their Regional Charity Liverpool Heartbeat and raising awareness for their International Charity WaterAid.
Starting much later in the year than usual the swimmers faced cooler air and water temperatures as they bobbed down the river on a choppy eight knot tide. The team would like to thank Robin Baynes, Bob Jones and their Channel Swimming Coach Jim Tinsley for their support on yet another successful day.
Aintree Show Liverpool - Sunday 19th June
Liverpool Heartbeat supports the tri-4-life team at the Aintree Show with an eye-catching display of stalls and fundraising ideas. The tombola made a great backdrop to the licra clad team on their awarness raising bikeAthon, promoting the British Heart Foundation.
The banners on display encompased the Liverpool sponsorship support with our Hearts as Big a City theme. The FA cup was on display just behind the stocks of the tri-4-life Sponge 'n' Splash. In short a great day was had by all, in bringing a smile to every face we had the pleasure to meet, as well a raising funds towards the challenge.
tri-4-life Mother's Day 'BIG BAND' Dance - Sunday 6th March
Terry Perry and the 'Big Easy' 14 piece jazz band gave us a night to remember at the Old Parkonians Rugby Club in Oxton with a charity performance for the tri-4-life European Challenge 2006. Family and friends gave generously to the raffle and bingo which help raise more funds towards the event.
All those in attendance enjoyed our tri-4-life 'swinging' night. A big thank you to Ken Oram and the committee of the old Parkonians Rugby Club for a great venue and to the organiser Andrea Davies for making the evening such a success.
tri-4-life Race Night Friday 4th February Trials Hotel Castle Street Liverpool
Trials Hotel Liverpool was the place to 'place your bet's' for a fun filled fundraiser at the races.
The tri-4-life team turned out for this fantastic evening hosted by Jonny Mac 'maverick'. Thanks to everyone for making this such a great night.
Trials Hotel very kindly donated the use of this exquisite venue for a tri-4-life fundraiser. Thanks to Matt Brennan, Bren and Robin Baynes for all the bookie work behind the scenes.
David Lloyd Sports Centre Speke Liverpool - Sunday 30th January
Burn that Chistmas excess whilst topping the tri-4-life fund! Rob Beaver has secured a fundraising day at the David Lloyd Sports Centre in Speke. The classic John O'Groats to Land's End in a day BikeAthon. The action will start at 0900hrs. Please show your support at another fantastic team fundraising event. Rob can be contacted on 07712547636
Monday 20th December2004
Santa's Sleigh! Rotary Club Fundraising Night.
We have a fantastic opportunity for tri-4-life fund-raising. The West Derby Rotary Club have very kindly nominated our event for one of their Christmas fund-raising events.
Next Monday evening 20.12.04 we can all meet at 6pm at Prospect House in Prospect Road Kensington Liverpool to meet up with the Santa Sleigh, complete with lights and music and head off on a designated fund-raising trail. We can all dress in festive costumes, the kids can be elves and fairies and be driven around on Santa's Sleigh with the BIG guy himself, whilst the bigger kids do the collecting. Robin Baynes will be there to assist us in what promises to be fun packed evening. So come on girls and boy's get the festive fever for the tri-4-life Christmas fund-raising night!! Phone Liam for details 07966529133. We will only be out for a few hours.
Friday 10th December 2004
Variety Club of Great Britain Christmas Carvers Luinch. The Comedians Tribute to T.V. producer Jonnie Hamp
The Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool played host to an array of local television and sporting personalities for a Christmas fundraising afternoon paying tribute to film producer Jonnie Hamp. The proceedings started with Stan Boardman and his 'Comedians' associates presenting a Variety Club Sunshine Coach to a local community group.
Thanks to Robin Baynes of our supporting Charity Liverpool Heartbeat the tri-4-life event was high on the agenda for the after dinner conversation. Our fellow guest and resident table chef John Rudd gave an excellent display of turkey carving in serving up the perfect Christmas dinner.
After dinner entertainment was provided
by a barrage of top rank comedy. The raffle was hosted by radio presenter Norman
Thomas and football hero Ian St. John. The Auction finale hosted by TV presenter
Jeremy Beadle helped raise an afternoon total in excess of sixteen thousand
pounds for the Greatest Children's Charity in the World.
Sunday 5th December 2004
Asics Liverpool Santa Dash
Friday 19th November 2004
Children in need 24HR None Stop Cycle World Record Attemp - Total Fitness Prenton
Saturday 16th October 2004
The Forum Shopping Centre Chester - John O'Groats to Lands End BikeAthon - Raising funds The British Heart Foundation.
Saturday 7th August 2004
Mersey Retail Park Speke John O'Groats to Lands End BikeAthon - Raising funds The British Heart Foundation.
The hottest day of the year to date greeted the tri-4-life team for another John O'Groats to Lands End BikeAthon.
The factor thirty five sun screen and dark shades brought a Mediterranean feel to the Mersey Retail Park. The Liverpool Heartbeat sound wagon added that carnival atmosphere to the whole event. The banners, balloons and top tunes helped the miles slip by in a disco on wheels kind of way.
The arrival of world celebrity masks made interesting cycling. Pavaroti, Cher, John Major, Ronald Regan, Laurel & Hardy and Snow White and the seven dwarfs were just a few to put the miles in around the half way point.
As the day wore on the sun dipped from sight behind Borders Book Store bringing a welcome shade for the finish of the ride. After eight hours in the saddle the team finally completed the 860 mile trip.
The team would like to thank Ken Fretwell from the BHF for arranging the event, Robin Baynes from Liverpool Heartbeat for the road show support, and refreshments, Dominic Morris as MC and DJ. The volunteers, wives, girlfriends, partners and children from all quarters for their help in collecting for this great event.
Monday14th & Tuesday 15th June 2004
Greens Health and Fitness John O'Groats to Lands End BikeAthon - Raising funds for Liverpool Heartbeat
Two evenings of fundraising saw the tri-4-life team, their wives, partners and children promote our event at Greens Health and Fitness Club in Liverpool. A big thank you to all who turned up to take part, the management and staff at Greens for making us so welcome and to all those members who gave generously during our John O'Groats to Lands End dash.
Sunday 6th June 2004
The John O'Groats to Lands End BikeAthon - Raising funds for Stick 'n' Step at The Village Hotel Bromborough.
At the team briefing Event Director Liam Hanlon outlines the plan for the days BikeAthon challenge. The tri-4-life team are here as part of their 'MILLION REASONS TO TRI' campaign raising funds for the Stick 'n' Step Appeal.
The ride started at 11am with Ian, Sean, Ryan and Liam winding up a steady pace. The arrival of Kieren, Chris and Dave had us clocking up the miles on our journey South at full strength.
With the steady rotation of riders Ray, Bill and Alan added momentum to the pace. The motivational back-up provided by John 'THE MAMBO' MacCarfray and the support from the staff, parents and children from Stick 'n' Step together with the encouragement from Coronation Street and Holby City stars kept the team going throughout the long warm hours.
The final rotation saw Ryan and Chris from S&S heading the team for home in a teeth-gritting, energy-sapping peloton, reaching Land's End by 4pm! The final 10 second countdown brought the hotel foyer to a halt with a loud cheer as the team reached the finish. Well done to all participants for helping make the day a great success, to Tim Barrett, The Village Hotel and the Stick 'n' Step for bringing it all together, and to each and everyone who reached into their pocket to support The Stick 'n' Step Appeal as part of our 'MILLION REASONS TO TRI' campaign.
Upton Cricket Club Fundraising Event 29th May 2004
Eight tri-4-life team members attended a fundraising evening organised by Tim Barrett as part of Upton Cricket Club's annual diner. Thanks to Jez and Debbie Lamb for their assistance and all members who contributed to the tri-4-life appeal.
Radio City L1310K Launch Event Wednesday 12th May 2004
The tri-4-life team attended the Radio City L1310K race launch event at the Radisson Hotel in Liverpool. Thanks to Alan Rothwell and Radio City for bringing together the Arch Bishop Blanche School Africa appeal, RNLI, Weston Spirit and tri-4-life in an eye catching tour of Liverpool Landmarks.
Charity Boxing Night 29th April 2004
Members of the tri-4-life team attended a Boxing Fundraising Evening at the Devonshire House Hotel in Liverpool. The evening started with a silver service three course dinner followed by seven bouts of excellent boxing. The score card forecast, Auction, Raffle and mass participation heads and tails ensured a generous sum for the fundraising appeal for the Vauxhall Amateur Boxing Club. The night was rounded of with entertainment from a classic scouse comedian.
20th March 2004
The John O'Groats to Lands End BikeAthon - Raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Relief.
At the team briefing at Total Fitness Prenton on Thursday 11th March, Event Organiser John MacCarfray outlines his plans for the forthcoming BikeAthon challenge. John has enlisted the aid of the tri-4-life team as part of their 'MILLION REASONS TO TRI' campaign.
The day started at 9am with the team of seven winding up a steady pace. Some early input on the 'Floater' bike from Bryan and Rick saw us tearing through the Highlands on our journey South.
With the steady rotation of riders and the motivational back-up from John 'THE MAMBO' MacCarfray, we were able to enjoy lunch in 'Manchester'! The arrival of the Macmillan support team brought a carnival atmosphere helping to revive flagging spirits.
Dave Roberts, Steve Donegan and the Total Fitness team pushed on through the 'Welsh Valleys' as far as the 'river Severn', before Jules, Chris, Liam, Tim, Ray, Paul and Chris picked up the pace in a fast moving peloton.
The final rotation saw the original seven heading for home in a teeth-gritting, energy-sapping, final burst, reaching Land's End by 3pm! The final 100k countdown saw the atmosphere reach fever pitch as the team crossed the finish to a much deserved standing ovation from all around the gym. Well done to all participants for helping make the day a great success, to John for bringing it all together, and to each and everyone who reached into their pocket to support The Macmillan Cancer Relief Fund as part of our 'MILLION REASONS TO TRI' campaign.
17th March 2004
tri-4-life fundraising evening with the Rotary Club
In the first of our fundraising cabaret nights the West Derby Rotary Club played host to the tri-4-life team, their family and friends in a heartwarming evening of entertainment.
Music and comedy from an array of performers starting way back with jazz 'n' swing. The evening relaxed with some classic crooning and soul music before the side splitting laughter of the comedy act had us on the edge of our seats ready for the Rock 'n' Roll finale. There was a short intermission for the much supported raffle and a word of thanks from the Event Director and Team Manager. The tri-4-life team would like to thank the Rotary Club and all those in attendance for their continued support with their challenge.