A dedicated team of cyclists took to the saddle in June 2015 to mount an epic cycle ride from Paris to Hemel Hempstead, raising over £10,000 for Charlie’s Gift. The 19 - strong team of friends, known as Charlie’s Heroes undertook this amazing challenge, riding a phenomenal 220 miles in just four days! The intrepid team of cyclists, headed up by our Trustees Jason, Kyle and David, assembled beneath the iconic Eiffel Tower on Thursday 11th June, before waving ‘Au revoir’ to Paris and beginning their mounmental cycling challenge through rural France. From Paris the...
The young and the young-at-heart gathered together on November 22nd for an evening of brain-boggling festive family fun at the Charlie’s Gift family quiz night, held at South Hill School. Kids and adults alike pitted their wits against each other over several rounds geared to suit all ages. The craft round in particular proved to be a big hit with teams, with some amazing tinsel-laden, glitter-coated Christmas decorations being created against the clock! With something for everyone on the night, including a fantastic raffle and a kids’ sweet stall, the...
Glorious sunshine, cakes and cream teas greeted the families who joined us for the Charlie’s Gift Boxmoor Trust family walk on Sunday. With trails and treks to suit all ages, families were able to stroll through the beautiful Trust land, before returning to the Charlie’s Gift ‘tea-room’ to enjoy a well-earned slice of homemade cake and a refreshing cuppa! The littlest trekkers on the day had fun hunting in the woods for the ever-elusive Gruffalo, whilst older walkers navigated their way around the fields and woodland orienteering routes, aided by...