MAGPAS presented with a cheque following a sucessful fundraising year!

Paula Syred — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:39:43 +0000

Fox Narrowboats staff visited the MAGPAS air ambulance base at Wyton last week to present them with a cheque for £2,394.59. The money had been raised by staff at the company during 2016. On arrival, they were greeted by Steve Holt, Director of Fundraising and given a tour of the base. Steve spoke to Marina Manager Emily and Marina Assistant Pam about how the funds raised would be spent, the equipment they currently have, their plans for the future and how without the generosity of the public the charity would not exist as it solely relies on donations to provide 24/7 care to Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area.
After Speaking to Steve, Emily and Pam were taken outside to view the helicopter and formally present the cheque. They got the chance to speak to paramedic Chris Hawkins, Doctor Steve Corry-Bass and Pilot Andy Figg. Emily said ‘ I was very humbled by the job MAGPAS does on a daily basis, I hope people carry on supporting them as they hope to achieve enough funds to expand the helicopter operating hours providing lifesaving care for our region’.
Over the course of 2016 Staff & patrons raised funds for MAGPAS partaking in various activities, from Tombola’s, Boat trips at March town St Georges Fayre, evening skippered boat trips through March and sponsored Walks. Pam, took on the almighty challenge of walking 50km from Runnymede to Henley in Oxfordshire. The walk took her 12 hours to complete, the terrain varied from muddy fields, footpaths, towpaths and villages. unfortunately, it rained most of the day, however Pam persevered and completed the walk. Although exhausted Pam said ‘It was a challenging day but I was determined to complete it for such a good cause as you never know when you might need the services MAGPAS provide.’
Fox Narrowboats charity for 2017 is Kings Lynn based Scotty’s Little Soldiers a military charity to help bereaved British Forces children. Work is already in hand preparing for the first event of the year at the March town St Georges Fayre. Since 2013 Fox Narrowboats have raised over £9,000 for good causes from their Charity of the year events.

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MAGPAS will benefit at March St George’s Fayre.

Paula Syred — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 12:51:22 +0000

St Georges Fayre

Our fundraising for charity of the year 2016 MAGPAS Air Ambulance is now well underway. Our Easter treasurer hunt was well supported by our mooring customers and netted £34.50 We are looking forward to again running boat trips at the March St George’s Fayre on Sunday 24^th April. Boat trips leave from March Town Bridge on the hour and half hour from 10am until 4pm costing £3. Advanced booking is already open if you contact the office on 01354 652770.

Once again Gary will be your skipper as you view March from the waterway, may be spot the build plate under the town bridge and perhaps you will see an elusive kingfisher swoop in front of the boat in search for a meal.

Come and experience for yourself why Ratty said “There is nothing–absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” – Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows,

Private evening skippered trips will also be available later this year. The cost is £100 per boat and is for up to 10 guests. It involves a skippered boat trip for 1 ½ hours commencing at 7pm, a steward is on had to serve tea, coffee and biscuits. The trip journeys through the town of March with its picturesque moorings and return. Trips can be booked by telephoning 01354 652770. These trips are idea for family celebrations and small interest group activities. The dates available are 23^rd, 24^th,25^th, 26^th May, and 20^th, 21^st, 23^rd June. Contact us for details.

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MAGPAS presented with a cheque following a sucessful fundraising year!

MAGPAS will benefit at March St George’s Fayre.