For more information on any of these events below call Nic on 020 7831 3999 or email events@spana.org.
BUPA London 10,000 – Sunday 27 May
This fantastic 10k event starts and finishes in London’s beautiful St James’ Park, and takes in some of London’s legendary sights such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and St Paul’s Cathedral. The event is organised by the team responsible for the Virgin London Marathon and even follows part of the course which is planned for the 2012 Olympic Marathon route. SPANA has places available, please email us for more details.
Stride Out Discovery Day – Sunday 24th June 2012
Enjoy a fun family day out with SPANA at Warwick Racecourse and help SPANA improve the lives of the world’s working animals. Amongst many attractions, there’ll be a chance to see llamas, alpacas and even a camel! Plus falconry and dog and duck displays. Activities include donkey rides, a mini farm and animal hand-puppet making. Go to www.spana.org/strideout for more details and to book tickets.
Stride Out on Hampstead Heath – Saturday 15th September 2012
Join long-time SPANA supporter Angela Humphrey on a walk around London’s Hampstead Heath guided by the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath, Simon Lee. The 2.5km route around the famous park will include a chance to meet Simon’s wonderful donkeys Sienna and Calypso. Registration costs £10 and we would ask that you try to raise £25 in sponsorship. Please email us to find out more and to register.
Summer Garden Party – Saturday 14 July 2012
SPANA’s annual Supporters’ Summer Party is due to be held in the beautiful surroundings of East Sussex this year. More details coming soon.
Horsepower - Wednesday August 22 – Sunday September 9
Vets with Horsepower was founded in 2010 by a group of senior equine veterinary surgeons from universities and specialist practices who like motorcycles, and have a deep concern for both animal and human welfare in developing countries. The team raises money to support the welfare of working horses and donkeys, and for disabled children in some of the poorest countries in Africa. In the last two years the team travelled thousands of miles on their motorcycles travelling around England, Scotland and Ireland, raising money by providing high level lectures to equine veterinary surgeons and horse owners. NOW they are planning their most ambitious tour yet – a tour across Europe and into North Africa to try to fund diagnostic and surgical equipment for the only two equine clinics in Mali and Mauritania, and to further support the Disabled Riding Centre in Bamako, Mali.
Vet Charity Challenge – Saturday 15 September 2012
The Vet Charity Challenge 2012 is looking for teams of four people (three of whom need to be from a veterinary related field) to get fit and get involved to raise much needed funds for SPANA and other charities. The challenge is a one-day event of physical tasks and puzzle solving challenges taking place at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester. Working with your team, you will complete a course which involves walking (or running if you’re in a hurry...), mountain biking and kayaking. Click on the link below for more details and to register.
Royal Parks Half Marathon – Sunday 7 October
This beautiful Half Marathon route takes in three of London’s Royal Parks at their autumnal best. Starting in Hyde Park, you’ll then run through Green Park, past Buckingham Palace and into St James’ Park before heading onto the streets passing the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. This event really isn’t one to be missed. SPANA has places available, please email us for more details.
Brighton Marathon – Sunday 14 April 2013
This lovely marathon route starts with a loop of the gorgeous Preston Park, and then takes in the best of the city centre including the Brighton Pavilion and fabulous stretches of coastal road. You can pound the streets whilst taking in panoramic views where the glorious South Downs meet the English Channel. The fabulous Finish is in Madeira Drive, just east of the brilliant Brighton Pier.
SPANA has places available, please email us for more deatils.
