Archive for the ‘CRU Fundraising Events’ Category

Christmas Quiz Results

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Well done to the winners of the Christmas Quiz:

in first place – Rosemary Longhurst,  Exmouth

in joint second place – there are 3 people with the same score:

Keith Brown           Matlock
Mary Cox                Sandbach
Chris Hewetson     Stoke-on-Trent

in third place – The Chadwick Family,  St Albans

Thank you to all who participated in this years Christmas quiz.

There were a few questions which produced some controversy, so the opinion of an independent adjudicator were sought, leading to the final decision.
The answers as per the quiz which was taken from a recognised internet site are now on our web site.

christmas quiz and answers 2011

CRU Christmas Quiz

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

Hi, all you quiz fans. CRU’s latest quiz questions are here again to keep you up at night. Proceeds will go to support the dental projects.
christmas quiz 2011 – pdf version

christmas quiz 2011 – Word version

Download the quiz, print out and post with your entry fee or fill it in on your computer, donate via Just Giving  and email to Barbara Koffman. Full details are given in the quiz document. Enjoy!!

Alternative Christmas Gifts

Monday, November 28th, 2011

What to buy for that relative that has everything??
Please take a look at our list of alternative Christmas presents.
All items will be bought and distributed to our projects in Uganda. More details on the website “Get Involved” page

Gift Ideas Poster Dec 2011

CRU thanks Cowbridge Male Voice Choir for a great concert in St. Albans to raise funds

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Over 400 people filled the Main Hall of St. Columba’s College, St. Alban’s on October 8th 2011 for a concert given by the Cowbridge Welsh Male Voice Choir. This well supported, successful event raised funds for Christian Relief Uganda’s work for the destitute children supported through Maria’s Care, Kamuli.

For the full report click here: Cowbridge press report Oct 2011

Welsh Choir returns to sing for CRU in St. Albans

Monday, August 8th, 2011

A concert is to be given in aid of CRU by the Cowbridge Welsh Male Voice Choir which is being held in St Albans on Saturday 8th October, 2011. This is the fourth time since 2005 that the Choir have travelled from S.Wales to give their services free on behalf of CRU .
cowbridge MV ChoirTickets are now available at a price of £10 each, or £36 for a party of 4, from Jim Tryon on 01727 873690, or email j.tryon@sky.com

Quiz Night in September

Monday, July 25th, 2011

Don’t miss out! Get the date in your diaries now of the CRU autumn quiz night on Saturday September 10th 2011. Venue is Tytherington High School, Macclesfield. Time is 7.30pm, 1st quiz question 8pm prompt. Tickets £7.50 each including entry and hotpot supper.

Tickets from Rhona Marshall 01625 618319 or
Steve Clare 01625 422939

Click below for full details:
Quiz night Poster September 10th 2011

Welsh Choir Returns for 4th Concert in St. Albans

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

WELSH CHOIR RETURNS FOR FOURTH CONCERT IN ST.ALBANS IN AID OF CRU.
We are very grateful to the Cowbridge Welsh Male Voice Choir, who have offered to travel from South Wales to give their fourth concert in six years on behalf of CRU, supporting the poor in Uganda.
The date is Saturday 8th October at 7.30pm,
and the venue is St. Columba’s College, St.Albans. AL3 4AW.
A poster with full details will be on the website nearer the time, and tickets will be available in early August.
For any further enquiries email j.tryon@sky.com

The Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle

Saturday, February 12th, 2011

Many thanks to the Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle, who have been very supportive to CRU over the last 16 years.  These wonderful years of support are greatly appreciated. They recently gave Rhona another  generous donation to further the work of Christian Relief Uganda. In the photo Rhona Marshall MBE receives a donation from the President of the Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle, Gordon Archer, PHF.

Presentation of cheque by Macclesfield Castle Rotary Club, Feb 2011

Presentation of cheque by Macclesfield Castle Rotary Club, Feb 2011

RAZZMATAZZ Talent Concert

Monday, February 7th, 2011

RAZZMATAZZ Talent Concert
in aid of Christian Relief Uganda
at Tytherington Family Worship Church,
Macclesfield Cheshire, SK10 2UZ,
6,30pm – 9pm, 26th March 2011

For further details contact Rhona Marshall
01625 618 319

RAZZMATAZZ

RAZZMATAZZ

CRU Christmas Quiz Results

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

The lucky winners this time are:

1st – Chris Hewetson

2nd – Rosemary Longhurst

Joint 3rd – Gill Coe and Anne Mc Curdy.

Congratulations!

Thanks to all who took part.

The answers to the quiz are marked in red: Christmas Quiz 2010 + answers