CHIN-UP

Another day of seaside fun in store at this year’s Beach Run.  Exercise, good company, beautiful surroundings and the mad Chin-Up team – what more could you ask?  Mark the day in your diaries – 24th May 2009 at 10.00 am.     To download an entry form click here (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your PC) and for runners’ information here is the place.If you don’t have Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download it from this link - Adobe Acrobat ReaderYou can also telephone 01434 322898 or email info@chin-up-charity.org.uk

The day was overcast but windless and warm for December — thank heavens! 12 intrepid runners, most of whom were wearing Santa suits, ran to Bamburgh and back again.  Two walkers also joined in the fun and walked to the half way point and back.  We even had two stewards who arrived by car (a journey of 100 miles) in Santa suits – complete with beards!  Obviously as daft as brushes, but please form your own opinion!!!!!!! At the holiday house there were the usual refreshments with the addition of hot soup and rolls, ably served by the McConnell family.  Thank you to everyone.  It was a great day.

Well done and a big thank you to everyone who took part in the May 2008 CHIN-UP Beach Run.Congratulations to Adam Fletcher and Lyndsey Senior for winning the Mens’ and Womens’ categories respectively.The run went well. It was windy….again, but it stayed fair….and we kept hold of the tent this time!!  There were eighteen runners, including the Senior family from Surrey, who left us a magnificent donation of £100.00.  The McConnell and the Barnes families, who have stayed at Jonathan’s Halfway House, came. Lee and Mick ran, and the rest of the families, including Grandma and Auntie, went to the house and made the teas.All the runners said the they had enjoyed themselves (mad fools) and would run again either at Christmas, or next year.  The ladies from Border Home Bake, Haltwhistle also ran. It was suggested that they run to the rock crossing and then turn back, but no, they did the whole course.  We think they were brave for attempting it as they hadn’t really prepared!  So many thanks to them for their support. Continue reading »

Chin-Up would like to express its immense gratitude to The Barbour Trust for its recent magnificent donation in the sum of £8,000. This gift will provide the funds to maintain and run our holiday home at Seahouses for a full year.  The Barbour Trust was was set up in 1988 to support local and national projects dealing with a variety of community issues including welfare, health, homelessness and unemployment as well as donating funds to support  international disasters such as the recent Tsunami tragedy.  The Trust also continues to be a substantial benefactor in the local North East community, and has invested significantly in projects such as the Alnwick Gardens, Laing Art Gallery and The Sage Gateshead.  For more information please visit their web site.

Mode Magazine presents ‘UGLY BETTY – THE FASHION SHOW’. The glitz, glamour, gossip, scandal and intrigue from Mode Magazine arrived in Newcastle for summer with the fashion show to end all fashion shows. Taking inspiration from the cult TV series ‘Ugly Betty – the Fashion Show’ presented a striking fusion of this summer’s hottest hair, make-up and fashion looks for men and women. Featuring designs from exclusive brands including Gucci, Armani and Versace, courtesy of men’s designer store Vida and sensational women’s wear from Fenwick, fabulous hair from Barry & Bobby, as well as a host of stunning models and surprise character appearance (or two!).

Raising funds for Chin-Up, this exclusive show was accompanied by a drinks and canape reception, mexican nibbles and live DJs and entertainment, all in the specially dressed Betty inspired luxury venue of Apartment, Luxebar and Dining Room, Collingwood Street, Newcastle.  (photos….)