It is frustrating and upsetting but I have been forced by knee problems and running the marathon will be just too much.

I continue to support the cause and will along with you support Aron Lucas run the marathon on April 17th.

I am continuing to look to raise funds and assist in hitting the target we set.

Every year they put on a number of stage shows to raise money for good causes and this year, they will be putting one on for the Sparkle Appeal.

To be held on Friday 25th March the show is a Risqué show with Adult only content.

All ammeters, the group put on a good performance that the audience can get involved with.  A little rough edged, the show is all the more enjoyable for it.

A few rude jokes and sexually oriented sketches, it is not everyone’s cup of tea, but for just £10 you can get a ticket and a ploughman’s supper is included.

ALL proceeds go to the Sparkle Appeal and it is hoped that over £1000 will be raised.

For more information or to get your ticket call 01202 552953 and ask to speak to Jill.

We will bring you an update, including photos and maybe some video after the event.

After the success of the last two, on Friday 6th May, we will be holding another quiz night, with the intention to raise even more money. for the Sparkle Appeal.

It will ve held at the Brunswick Pub again in Charminster from about 7.30!

We have learnt from the last and hope to improve the amount we raise as well as attracting more people.

So if you think you are a bit of a quiz nut, or know of people who may be interested then get in touch (http://ifihaveto.co.uk/contact-us/).

We will in May (exact date TBC) be holding a horse racing event with a difference.  If you like horse racing, like a little flutter and want to make a difference to a charity campaign then watch this space, this is for you.  Guaranteed to be good fun you can bet in a number of races and maybe even come away with more money in your pocket than you came with!

Keep watching this space for more information.

(This is to assist in raising more money for Aron and Jon who are set to run the London marathon – You can sponsor them at www.aron-jon.co.uk)

On 17th April 2011, the 26 miles will be run by the pair. Training has already begun as well as a fundraising page having been set up.

You can show your support on Facebook, by viewing their page HERE or by visiting, and pledging your support at www.aron-jon.co.uk

Over the coming months, updates on their training will be posted at www.ifihaveto.co.uk

As before, this second quiz was a fun evening for all and with a good turn out.  Jens (Husband of Clove Technology employee Lorraine)  did once again a brilliant job of composing and asking the questions!

There was a raffle, prizes for the winners and the looser’s as well as other spot prizes.  All told we raised over £400 to go towards the appeal.  Thanks to everyone!

The quiz will be held at the same venue as before, which was the Brunswick Hotel‎ (199 Malmesbury Park Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8PX,01202 290 197‎).

The event will take no longer than 3 hours and will include the quiz, and a raffle with prizes up for grabs.

Entry is £5 per person and we are looking for teams of 4 people.  Of course all funds raised will be going to the Sparkle Appeal.

If you like a good quiz or just want a different night out with a great group of people then drop us an email (ifihaveto@clove.co.uk) with your name and the names of your other team mebers.

Please spread the word, the more participants, the more money and the more we raise for a great cause.

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VEC as part of the campaign to raise money for the Sparkle Appeal have teamed up with Bowlplex at Branksome Poole. to bring an evening og unlimited bowling for just £10.

Bowlplex is hosting a fundraising evening for the Sparkle Appeal on THURSDAY 8 JULY from 7PM.

For only (£10 per person) you can enjoy and evening packed full of fun and entertainment.

Everyone is welcome, so why not get a team of together and have a laugh.

Follow the link below to sign up to the evening:

http://www.sparkleappealdorset.org/uploads/event/13/Booking%20Form.pdf

If the answer is yes and the If I have to campaign and the Sparkle Appeal is of interest to the sponsor, please, please, please get in contact.

Send us an email by clicking here – We look forward to hearing from you.

This turned out to be a fun evening for all and a good turn out – 12 teams of 4-5.  Jens (Husband of Clove Technology employee Lorraine)  did a brilliant job of composing and asking the questions, albeit hard for most of us non-regular quiz goers!

The most important thing though was that we raised £431 thanks to the generosity of everyone that took part and I am sure we will repeat the evening later in the year.  If you would like to take part, please let us know!