Below are some of the adventure events you could sign up for to raise funds for CBC. Please click on the images to be directed to the events sign-up page, or to find out more information about the events.
If you already have a place on an event and would like to raise funds for CBC take a look at our fundraising forms page, where you can download sponsor forms, create an online fundraising page and get inspired with fundraising ideas.
Abseil for CBC:
Saturday October 3rd 2020
Have you got what it takes to abseil the worlds tallest permanent abseiling tower?
Then why not abseil 418 feet down the side of an iconic listed building for the CBC.
Pushing your comfort zones is a great way to develop yourself and seek that new thrill and this is the ultimate abseil! The highly experienced team at the National Abseil Centre, Northampton will make this a challenge to remember as you test your nerves by taking on the highest abseil you can.
A registration fee and minimum sponsorship level do apply so please contact Rachel or call 01636 600120 for more details. So go on what are you waiting for?
Skydive for CBC:
Sunday October 4th 2020
Langar Airfield, Nottinghamshire
Experience the incredible sport of skydiving! Following a short pre-jump briefing, you will enjoy the adrenaline rush of freefall and the thrill of the flight under parachute, all while securely attached to a highly experienced and qualified instructor. The descent under the parachute will take several minutes, during which time you can enjoy the amazing views of the Nottinghamshire countryside. Click on the image to find out more information on taking part in a charity Skydive experience.
We have 12 free places available to skydive for CBC. Please contact Rachel for more information, minimum sponsorship will apply.
Newark Dragon Boat Festival 2020:
Sunday September 20th
Following the huge success of last year Newark Dragon Boat Festival is back for 2020! A joint fundraiser in partnership with Beaumond House the Festival is a day of family fun and exciting racing. Whether you want to enter a corporate team for motivation and team building or are a group of friends or a community group simply after some fun, this event is for you. We can guarantee this activity will get everyone working together creating a real and lasting sense of achievement! It’s an exciting and successful fundraising activity, just fingers crossed you don’t fall in.
Still need convincing? Watch the video below to get a taster of the event
For more details please contact Rachel or call on 01636 600120
Alternatively you can download your entry form here
Walk on Fire for CBC:
Thursday November 5th 2020
Newark Rugby Club Firework Display
Can you take the heat?
Firewalking is an exhilarating way to challenge yourself to do something different, at the same time as raising money for the Children’s Bereavement Centre. Following the success of our 2019 event, we are looking for a group of daredevils to face their fears and walk a short distance, 15ft to be exact, across soft glowing smouldering hot coals. It sounds tough but it’s perfectly safe. You may even be encouraged to have more than one go. Still need convincing click here.
A registration fee and minimum sponsorship level do apply so please click here for a registration pack or contact Rachel on 01636 551739 for more details. So go on what are you waiting for? Unleash the daredevil in you and sign up today
We are working in partnership with Global Adventure Challenges to bring you an extensive list of amazing adventure challenges to take part in. Visit their website to find your perfect adventure or browse some of our favourites below. Please don’t hesitate to contact Rachel if you have any questions about the different challenges available.
London to Paris Bike Ride :
12-16 August 2020
9 – 13 September 2020
Our London to Paris Bike Ride is an awesome cycling challeng. You’ll spend 4 days in the saddle, cycling from capital to capital. Your journey begins in London, with your route taking you through glorious English countryside as you cycle from Kent to Dover, before crossing the Channel and continuing through the rolling green fields of Northern France, where you pass the war memorials and cemeteries of the Somme. A spectacular finish awaits you as we reach the pièce de résistance, the Eiffel Tower, which marks your finish line.
Click here for a brochure
To book for August click here
To book for September click here
The Lapland Husky Trail:
19-26 March 2021
Your challenge is to spend five days sledding through the rolling highlands and deep forests of Lapland! You’ll cover approximately 270km as you journey from Norway to Sweden passing through wild and untouched nature on your way to the orginal and world famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi. Full training is given so the only requirement to take part in this challenge is a thirst for extreme adventure! You’ll experience the daily life of the Sami people as we tend to our dogs and watch the Northern Lights (if we’re lucky!)… A truly unforgettable experience awaits you!
Click here for a brochure
Lands End to John O’Groats Cycle:
25 August – 6 September 2020
A classic challenge appearing on many cyclists’ bucket list, this cycle takes you along the furthest possible distance in the British Isles. This is one of the toughest cycling events available! From the rocky cliffs and pounding seas of Land’s End, through the rolling hills of Dartmoor, the stunning mountains of the Lake District and along the lochs of Great Glen to our finish line at the northernmost point of the UK mainland, this challenge really will test you to your limits!
Click here for a brochure
3 Peaks Challenge:
21 – 23 August 2020
From the rugged beauty of the Glen Nevis Valley, to the forests and estuaries of the stunning Snowdonia National Park, join us for one almighty trekking challenge as we take on the UK’s giants on this classic 3 Peaks Challenge! We’ll take on Ben Nevis (1,344m), Scafell Pike (978m) and Mount Snowdon (1,085m) aiming to summit all three in a total trekking time of 15 hours or less. You’ll climb around 3,050 meters and have walked approx. 40km, so grit and determination are essential to completing this fast-paced challenge. It’s little wonder this challenge is the most highly-regarded trekking challenge in the UK.
Click here for a brochure
Snowden Trek:
26-27 September 2020
This is the perfect challenge for anyone new to trekking and charity challenge events! You follow the Pyg track to the summit, walking from your campsite to the top of Pen y Pass and then ascending steadily with the imposing Crib Goch directly above, and amazing views down to Llyn Glaslyn far below. Your fully supported trek will open up dramatic views as far as the eye can see as we approach the summit. After celebratory photos, we start our descent on the more gradual Miners Path. You are treated to the most stunning views as we wind our way down to Pen y Pass and back to our campsite to get ready for our celebratory meal!
Click here for a brochure
Cycle Vietnam to Cambodia:
7-17 November 2020
Cycling up to 383km from the frenzy of Ho Chi Minh to the tranquility of Angkor Wat, this breathtaking challenge is one of the best in the world of fundraising events. You’ll be greeted by intrigued locals as you ride through the bustling coconut groves and thriving river communities at the heart of the Mekong Delta and the stilted villages and mysterious temples of Angkor – ancient Khmer relics of a vanished culture nestled in amongst the sugar palm trees… Join us on this magical cycle and experience South Asia at its best!
Click here for a brochure
For Obstacle races please go to our Running Events page.
If you have signed up to an event and would like to raise funds for us please click on the images below to create an online fundraising page via Everyday Hero or download a sponsor form:
