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Explore Orkney Day 2009 in Association with Via House

An Appeal on behalf of the Orkney PHAB Club

This year’s annual charitable event will provide these members of our community, with a fascinating opportunity to experience the delights of Orkney folklore and music with Peat-Fire Tales at Via House.

Although tourists and Orkney folk alike visit this attraction, some of our people never have the chance.

Explore Orkney Day 2009 will provide that opportunity. We aim to deliver an evening that is fun educational and confidence building. The PHAB Club depend upon voluntary funding.

Read the Explorers Eye view of this event

Itinerary - Thursday 1st October 2009

  • 17.50 hours. Meet at the Bus Station. (Look for a white J & V Coach)
  • 18.00 Prompt. Depart
  • 18.30 hours. Arrive at The Merkister Hotel for a light supper
  • 20.00 hours. Arrive at Via House in Sandwick.
    • Meet Lynn & John for an Evening of Peat-Fire Tales - storytelling and music
    • Violin by Steven Flett
  • 21.30 hours. Return to Kirkwall
  • How you can Help - Please

    There are various ways in which individuals and companies can contribute to this worthwhile and rewarding cause.

    Sponsors

    Sponsors are invited to provide goods, services, or fund an item to support the event.

    In return for sponsorship assistance, sponsors will receive:-

    • A certificate confirming sponsorship
    • Internet recognition with Inclusion on the Explore Orkney website featuring a logo for business sponsors. The event page will be published for one year.
    • Inclusion in press release documents.

    Donors

    Make donations directly to the charitable cause. By making a direct donation, you know that every penny contributes to the worthy cause. All donations should be addressed to:

    Children’s Explore Orkney Day
    Orkney PHAB Club
    c/o 10 Thoms Street
    Orkney
    KW15 1PF
    United Kingdom

    Please make cheques payable directly to Orkney PHAB Club.

    In return for which, donors will be named on the event web page of the Explore Orkney website for one year. Donors may choose to remain anonymous (please indicate in writing). Donors will receive:-

    • A Donors certificate.
    • Internet recognition with Inclusion on the Explore Orkney website featuring a logo for business sponsors. The event page will be published for one year.
    • Inclusion in press release documents.

    Current Sponsors Include:

    We are so very grateful to the sponsors that are helping to make this a memorable event for the residents of the PHAB Club. Please consider how you can help.

    Via house. Peat- fire Tales

    Web: www.orkneyimages.com

    The Merkister Hotel - Harray

    Web: www.merkister.com

    J & V Coaches

    Web: J & V Coaches

    Event Management

    Event Organiser

    Susan Flett - Explore Orkney

    Event Fundraising

    Keith Flett - Explore Orkney

    Event Team on the Day

    Susan Flett - Senior Event Manager (has an enhanced disclosure for working with vulnerable people)

    Keith Flett: - Event Manager

    Stephanie Davis - Photographer

    Steven Flett - Entertainer

    Kevin Flett - Administrative Support

    Geniune Orcadian

    Genuine Orcadian logo

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