Tuesday, 29 March 2011

Sponsored Cycle to Miltown Malbay in aid of PipeCraft

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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