PIPE-MAKER TRAINING INITIATIVE
Na Píobairí Uilleann
Sponsored Cycle
Dublin to Miltown Malbay
1st - 3rd July 2011
Target: €20,000
Closing Date for Registering your Interest: 1st April 2011
- Na Píobairí Uilleann are currently undertaking fundraising events to raise €20,000 for Pipe Craft in order to provide tuition in uilleann pipe-making in our recently established Training Centre in Clonshaugh, Dublin 17.
- Na Píobairí Uilleann’s sponsored cycle will take place again this year from Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd July.
- Participants must confirm their place by 1st April
- A €150 “Expression of Interest deposit” must be paid by 1st April. This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE and will help defray the cost of 2 nights B&B plus one evening meal.
- Participants are requested to raise at least €500 sponsorship.
- Cyclists must comply with NPU’s safety plan and route
- NO HELMET – NO CYCLE!
- Cyclists are expected to maintain an average speed of 20km/ph over the three day cycle
- Cyclists must have adequate equipment, bikes and fitness levels for this 275km journey.
- Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments for sessions at the overnight stop-offs.
- Closing date for submission of sponsorship money will be 24th June
- We raised €11,000 last year and brought awareness to PipeCraft which encouraged further donations. Everyone is welcome to participate and help us fundraise this year.
How to register:
- Please contact Sandie in Na Píobairí Uilleann on 01 8730093 or email sandie@pipers.ie
- Once registered, we will send you sponsorship cards, the route plan and safety information
You can view images of the Training Centre at the following link: http://source.pipers.ie/Section.aspx?id=8
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