Virgin Money London Marathon 2020

Do you want to take part in the biggest and most iconic marathon in the world? Running the Virgin Money London Marathon is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement – we’d love you to consider being a part of this incredible day by joining Team Brooke.

APPLY TO RUN FOR BROOKE

Join Team Brooke and help working horses and donkeys across the globe. Applications are now open.

Applications are assessed on a regular basis so you won’t have to wait long to find out if you’ve been successful in getting a place on Team Brooke.

Please note: we ask that each runner commits to a minimum fundraising pledge of £2,000 (excluding Gift Aid) to cover the cost of the place and to raise money for Brooke. We also ask that all successful applicants pay a non-refundable £75 registration fee to secure their place.

HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU

We understand the intensity and commitment to training required to take part in the London Marathon, and if you choose to run in support of Brooke, we’ll be there to support you every step of the way, including:

A #TeamBrooke running vest

Fun tips and advice to help you reach your sponsorship target, including a fundraising pack

Regular e-mails with fundraising and training advice

Personalised support from our friendly fundraising team

The loudest cheer points on the day and a well-earned shower and massage after the race!

ANY QUESTIONS?

E-mail our Community Team: community@thebrooke.org

The Virgin Money London Marathon is a truly inspiring event, with over 40,000 people taking part every year. Running for Brooke will improve the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules across the globe. Being part of Team Brooke means you will be supported every step of the way.

VE Day 75th anniversary.

On the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day we are encouraging people to raise a toast to those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War. Friday, May 8, 2020, at 3pm, we want people around the county to raise a glass to our war heroes. The Nation’s Toast, an initiative created by our good friend and colleague Bruno Peek, Pageantmaster of VE Day 75, aims to get everybody around the world, but in particular those in the UK involved in the day’s celebrations in some way.

As War Horse Memorial we want to acknowledge that between 1939-45 million of animals gave service and sacrifice to help secure the freedom and democracy we all enjoy today. We unveiled Poppy, our national War Horse to remember the horses, mules and donkeys that played their part alongside our armed forces in WW1. And we have reinstated the purple poppy as a symbol of recognition of animal victims of war, and a way of raising funds for equine, military and animal charities. We will be encouraging our army of kind-hearted supporters across the UK and the Commonwealth to take part in the Nation’s Toast – to remember alongside our brave men and women those four-legged friends who also went to war.

Brooke Summer Ball 2020

Join us for a glittering summer evening of fun-filled fundraising activity to raise vital funds to ease the pain and suffering of hard-working equines. Together we will make a real difference.

OVERVIEW

Let us welcome you to a very special evening of fabulous food, amazing entertainment and great company – we promise a bit of a bop, a few very closely guarded surprises and many new memories made.

Welcome drink on arrival
4-course dinner, plus tea/coffee
Live entertainment
Fundraising fun, including a live and silent auction
Closely guarded surprises, even to Brooke!

EVENT DETAILS

When: Saturday, 4 July, 2020
Time: 7 PM arrival, carriages at 1 AM
Dress Code: Black tie

Location:
Nailcote Hall Hotel Golf & Country Club
Nailcote Lane
Berkswell
Warwickshire
CV7 7DE

Nailcote Hall is a 17th Century small English stately home, built in 1640 just before the start of the English Civil War. Its name is believed to be derived from the Norman French word for armourer. Today, Nailcote Hall is a premier 4-star Country House Hotel in Warwickshire, complete with a par 3 golf course and leisure facilities.

TICKET PRICES

Early bird offers (1 September – 31 December 2019): £600 for a table of 10, or £65 per individual.

1 January 2020 onwards: £700 for a table of 10, or £75 per individual.

VIP guests/sponsorship opportunities: From £1,000 for a table of 10.

For tickets for the ball or queries, please contact Vicky Farmer at brooke@pandv.co.uk.

ACCOMMODATION AT NAILCOTE HALL

After an evening of fun and relaxation, consider staying overnight and enjoying the hotel facilities. Specially negotiated rates have been agreed for you to take advantage of. Rooms are subject to availability and rates are available to 8 May 2020. Guests won’t find a better rate online.

Executive Double or Twin Room: £119
Queen Suite with Four Poster Bed: £149
Named Suite: £169

All rooms accommodate 2 people. Rates include breakfast and the use of the leisure facilities. These rates are ONLY available if you book directly with the hotel and state you are attending the Brooke Summer Ball. Reservations are cross-referenced. Please contact reservations@nailcotehall.co.uk or call 02476 466174 option 1 to make a room reservation. The number and e-mail are staffed from 7 AM to 11 PM. Anyone wishing to book will be asked to pay a £50 deposit per room.

CONTACT

For tickets for the ball or queries, please contact Vicky Farmer at brooke@pandv.co.uk.