In the Community

Extramile Challenge

Despite the recession and newspapers focussing on doom and gloom, the 2009 Heald Solicitors Extra Mile Loire Challenge on 25-27 September has attracted 43 entries. Many are teams who have entered previous Challenges including some returning after a break. In total, 172 cyclists and 17 marshalls will make the trip.

The last few pledges from the Massif Challenge 2008 have at last been fulfilled. Treasurer Preston Ayres is delighted to announce that the total raised was £120,100. This means that in every year since Extra Mile Challenges started in 2003, a new fundraising record has been set. Preston commented, “This is a fantastic achievement by all concerned. The teams are to be congratulated for raising this magnificent total despite the general economic downturn.”

For more information or to enter a team please got to the Heald Extramile Challenge Site

For more details see the web site or contact the voluntary organisers at http://www.extra-mile.org.uk.

Milton Keynes Rotary Club Swimathon 2010

Every year the Rotary Club of Milton Keynes organise a swimathon to raise money for local charities, Heald have supported this event for many years helping to raise towards to £300,000 raised since 1994. Next years event which we will be supporting will occur on the Saturday 13th March 2010. Last year we raised £200 and swam 130 lengths in the 55 minute allocated. Next year we hope to beat these fine achievements.For more details

Biztech Technology Forum

BIZTECH Technology Forum is a peer to peer group of ICT leaders and professionals from the worlds of business, education and public sectors in Milton Keynes

Biztech's mission is to provide a platform and voice for the promotion of technology provision within Milton Keynes and North Buckinghamshire.

Biztech organises meetings, lectures and events of interest to foster greater engagement within the community and support the growth of service provision within North Buckinghamshire."