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		<title>3 Peaks Challenge 2026 – fundraising event</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="500" height="420" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2-climbers-on-summit-HP.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" /> Join us on 12-14 June 2026 for an epic, fundraising...]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us on 12-14 June 2026 for an epic, fundraising adventure, to climb the peaks of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon in just two days!</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-31059 size-large" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/3-Peaks-Challenge-2026-2-Day-Poster-724x1024.jpg" alt="" width="724" height="1024" /></p>
<p>To participate in this event, a fee of £850 per person is required, made up as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>A Booking Fee of £200 (non-refundable) to be paid to Blackpool Carers to confirm your place.</li>
<li>Additional £650 to be raised by 1st May 2026.</li>
<li>Travel Insurance must be taken out. In the unlikely event that the the walk is cancelled prior to setting off due to bad weather, or for any other reason, you will need to claim off your insurance company.</li>
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<p>The fee covers the cost of your place, return travel from Preston, 2 night&#8217;s B&amp;B accommodation, full support during the event from <a href="https://www.3cs-tours.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3C&#8217;s Sport &amp; Leisure Tours</a>, a commemorative, ‘3-peaks Finisher’ t-shirt, certificate and glass of fizz on completion, plus funds that will provide age appropriate respite, to give carers from the age of 5, some essential and much needed ‘me’ time, that most of us take for granted.</p>
<p>We have some great fundraising ideas to help you reach your fundraising targets and also instructions on how to set up your just giving page.</p>
<p><em><strong>For full details and to register your place, call Terry on 01253 393748 or email terry.hodkinson@blackpoolcarers.org for more information.</strong></em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/glenn-willis-charity-golf-day-2026/">The Glenn Willis Charity Golf Day 2026 &#8211; SOLD OUT!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Glenn Willis Charity Golf Day 2026 &#8211; SOLD OUT!</title>
		<link>https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/glenn-willis-charity-golf-day-2026/</link>
        
        
        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kay]]></dc:creator>

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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="854" height="724" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/golf.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" /> Teams of 4 are welcome to join us for our...]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Teams of 4 are welcome to join us for our Charity Golf Day at <a href="https://www.bnsgc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blackpool North Shore Golf Club</a>, followed by a delicious 3-course meal.</strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT</strong></span><br />
<em><strong>Please contact Terry below to add your name to the waiting list for next year&#8217;s event.</strong></em></p>
<p><em>In memory of one of our dedicated supporters who sadly passed away in December 2025, we have named our charity Golf Day in his honour. This annual event will now be known as The Glenn Willis Charity Golf Day, in aid of Blackpool Carers Centre. </em></p>
<p>Prizes awarded for ‘nearest the pin’ and ‘best team score’. There will also be a prize raffle on the day.</p>
<p>Entry fee of £320 per team.</p>
<p><strong>Why not ‘Sponsor a Hole’ for an additional £100? 100% of this donation comes directly to the charity to support our carers.</strong></p>
<p><em>All funds raised will help to provide respite for our carers.</em></p>
<p><em><strong>To register your team or for more information, contact Terry Hodkinson on 01253 393748 or email: <a href="mailto:terry.hodkinson@blackpoolcarers.org">terry.hodkinson@blackpoolcarers.org</a></strong></em></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/glenn-willis-charity-golf-day-2026/">The Glenn Willis Charity Golf Day 2026 &#8211; SOLD OUT!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Capital to Capital Cycle Challenge 2026</title>
		<link>https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/capital-to-capital-2026/</link>
        
        
        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="900" height="891" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Castle-to-Castle-cyclist-HP.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" /> Calling all cyclists&#8230;sign up today to take part in our...]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Calling all cyclists&#8230;sign up today to take part in our 2026 annual cycling challenge. This year&#8217;s adventure will see our cyclists riding 200 miles in 3 days from London to Paris.</h2>
<p>The event is fully supported by Chapeau and to take part cyclists are required to fundraise prior to the event to raise at least £2,100. This amount includes the cost of your place, B&amp;B accommodation, meals, full roadside assistance, ferry, transportation of bikes from Blackpool to London and return from Paris to Blackpool, celebration dinner, plus funds that will provide age appropriate respite, to give carers from the age of 5, some essential and much needed &#8216;me&#8217; time, that most of us take for granted.</p>
<p>We have some great fundraising ideas to help you reach your fundraising targets and also instructions on how to set up your just giving page.</p>
<p><em><strong>For full details and to register your place, call Terry on 01253 393748 or email terry.hodkinson@blackpoolcarers.org for more information.</strong></em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-31071" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Capital-to-Capital-Bike-Ride-A4-poster-724x1024.jpg" alt="" width="724" height="1024" /></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/glenn-willis-charity-golf-day-2026/">The Glenn Willis Charity Golf Day 2026 &#8211; SOLD OUT!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Great North Run 2025 – places available!</title>
		<link>https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/great-north-run-2026/</link>
        
        
        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kay]]></dc:creator>

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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="854" height="725" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Great-North-Run-26-HP-and-FR-pg.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" /> We are pleased to announce that we have just 10...]]></description>

                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>We are pleased to announce that we have just 10 places available in the iconic <a href="https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-north-run/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Great North Run 2026</a> which will take place on Sunday 13th September 2026.</strong></p>
<p>Every runner, fundraising for Blackpool Carers will receive a FREE branded running vest.</p>
<p><em><strong>If you would like to run in aid of Blackpool Carers, please contact Terry Hodkinson on 01253 393748 or email: <a href="mailto:terry.hodkinson@blackpoolcarers.org">terry.hodkinson@blackpoolcarers.org</a> to express your interest.</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Terms of Entry</strong></p>
<p>To run in aid of Blackpool Carers, we require you to:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Pay a £60 non-refundable deposit to book your place. </em></li>
<li><em>Register on JustGiving and raise a minimum of £500.</em></li>
<li><em>Make your own way to the run as transport will not be provided.</em></li>
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<p><a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/great-north-run-2025/"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-29248 size-full" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Great-North-Run-7.9.25-7-places-A4.png" alt="" width="827" height="1169" /></a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/glenn-willis-charity-golf-day-2026/">The Glenn Willis Charity Golf Day 2026 &#8211; SOLD OUT!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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