TEAM UNICORN TIMES
Read all about what's happening at the Unicorn Centre in our first newsletter here
Hope you enjoy it!
UNICORN DAY RAFFLE WINNERS - DRAWN ON 12 APRIL 2021
The lucky winners of our Unicorn Day Raffle are:
1 420 P Larkin Apple IPhone
2 596 J Scrutton Melissa & Doug Large Soft Plush Unicorn
3 381 L Streatfield Signed Julia Donaldson Book Set
4 298 J Suddaby Lego Set
5 391 J Scrutton Bottle of Champagne
6 307 J Suddaby Giant Unicorn Sprinkler
7 121 N Shiell Baylis & Harding Pamper Basket
8 473 A Skingley Knitted Dragon
9 305 J Suddaby Unicorn Glitter Messenger Bag & Activity Set
10 548 G Head Wine with Wine Glasses & Corkscrew Set
11 192 A Hopley Bodum Teapot & Cup
12 171 S Cowell Knitted Unicorn
13 304 J Suddaby Mens' Lynx Gift Set
14 28 S Metcalfe Yankee Candle Set
15 112 N Shiell Jacobs Creek Brut Cuvee Sparkling Wine
16 605 H Pengilley Stationery Set with Plush Unicorn
17 310 J Suddaby Baylis & Harding Midnight Plum Gift Set
18 442 C Laverick Mens Fuzzy Duck Overnight Kit
19 103 C Dannisgaard Box of Milk Tray Chocolates
20 530 C Campbell Ladies Memory Foam Slippers
21 455 T Ahmed Crayola Activity Set
The numbers were independently computer selected. Thank you to everyone who supported us and congratulations to all the winners! We'll be contacting you very soon.
WE'VE WON A STAR AWARD!
Hurrah! We've just heard that we've won a Star Award in the Care and Compassion category of the South Tees Heathwatch Recognition Awards 2021! So proud of everyone at Team Unicorn for going the extra mile to enhance the health and social care experience of care users, relatives and staff during a very difficult time. Listen to Neil Green's Radio Tees interview this morning with Chair of Trustees Jackie Rubin. It's 2hrs 50mins in. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09bnhyq
PRESS RELEASE: NATIONAL UNICORN DAY WILL STILL GO ON!
BABY UNICORN SPIDER
National Unicorn Day on 9th April will be a bit different this year for the Riding for the Disabled Association’s Unicorn Centre in Hemlington, Middlesbrough.
Previously it had used this special day to fundraise for the Centre with a range of activities including the opportunity to ride a pony in a Unicorn-themed arena, and visit a Baby Unicorn.
The Unicorn Centre, a registered charity, is a purpose built riding for the disabled facility which offers riding therapy and learning and training opportunities for around 200 disabled adults and children from the Tees Valley area each week. Opened in 1998, the Centre is an established part of the local community, with a strong contingent of about 100 local volunteers who assisted with riding lessons each week prior to Covid-19.
However, due to the current government Covid restrictions, on-site activities including fundraising are severely curtailed, so the Centre has turned to online fundraisers instead with a Show and a Raffle.
Classes at the Unicorn Day Show include arts and crafts, storytelling, photography and baking and cost £1 or £10 for unlimited entries. Entrants can join the Centre’s Facebook Online Show group https://www.facebook.com/groups/473597863819085and follow the instructions how to enter online and pay.
The Centre is also running an online raffle to also help the Centre weather the Covid storm. The first prize is an Apple IPhone and there are loads of other fantastic prizes to win including signed books by children’s author Julia Donaldson. Visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/NUDRaffle21to see the list of prizes and buy tickets. The draw will be made on Monday 12th April 2021 and winners posted on social media and the Centre’s website.
Centre Manager Claire Pitt said, “These events are the brain child of our Friends of the Unicorn Centre Group, who are busy working on fundraising projects for us. They’ve been inspired by the success of our online Dog Shows, and decided to run a similar one suitable for anyone to take part. I hope we get lots of entries.
She continued, “Covid-19 has hit the Centre really hard, and we’ve had to severely restrict the services we can offer on-site. This has had a massive impact on our income, and without grants and the generosity of the public we probably wouldn’t still be here. It’s been difficult for everyone, but we’re hoping everyone will support us once again to help us carry on until we can safely re-open for riding once again at the Centre.”
19.03.21
MARCH 100 CLUB WINNERS
The lucky prize winners are:
£20 Doris Wilson No 6
£10 Michael Allen-Mulroy No 5
Congratulations and thank you for your support!
If you would like to be in with a chance of winning monthly cash prizes in our 100 Club, see our Fundraising Page for details.
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