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22nd May 2018

Trekking the great Wall of China

We couldn’t be more proud of Heather McLeish for completing her 5 days trekking across the Great Wall of China with her faithful friend, Ollie Ted. She was lucky enough to be able to ‘lend a hand’ repairing a section of the wall that is currently being reconstructed. Heather was able to place her brick, … Continued

13th May 2018

Henley Half Marathon

Very proud of our Bex and Ellie for completing the Henley Trail Half marathon today (finally getting to run after the Reading half was cancelled) and raising just shy of £700 for the OYF! Well done to you ladies – loving the fact that your medal strap is Ollie blue #thingshappenforareason

7th May 2018

Wokingham Mayfair

Wokingham Mayfair was probably the best one yet! The weather was amazing and we had a constant flow of people visit our stall. ‘Guess the Name of the Bear’ was as popular as ever and here is our lucky winner, Vincent with ‘Rover’. All in all we had an amazing day and would like to … Continued

9th April 2018

1st Woosehill Guides’ Bake Sale

Thank you so much Katie, Rachel, Emily, Kira, Holly and Serena from 1st Woosehill Guides for raising money for the OYF at the end of last term. We love receiving little notes like this and your donation will certainly help our fight towards brain tumours. Thank you #onedaywewillfindacure

24th March 2018

Hannah Garrett, Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

A massive shout out to Hannah Garrett who braved the weather last Sunday to run the Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon and raised an incredible £381 for the foundation – what a star you are and thank you from us all at Team OYF

23rd March 2018

Ollie Pots Raise over £1,300 in 2017

We feel incredibly lucky to have such a supportive local ( and not so local ) network of shops and businesses who have chosen the OYF to raise funds for by having one of our Ollie pots. We would like to take this opportunity to say a huge massive THANK YOU to you all, and … Continued

17th March 2018

Maxine completes 200 mile challenge!

OYF’s very own Maxine took on a challenge over the month of February to walk 200 miles. She says “It was tougher than I thought but come sun or snow I was out there in my Ollie blues” what a star you are Max! Well done and thank you #feblueary

9th March 2018

Alex enjoys the sweet taste of success!

What a way to finish his news years resolution – being on the front cover of the Wokingham paper AND having cake and sweets for breakfast! Alex Dando decided to give up sugar for 2 months in memory of his friend who died of a brain tumour in 2015, aged 7. We are so so … Continued

6th March 2018

Bracknell News: Wokingham Walk returns for 2018

Pupils from Hawthorn School took part in the walk in 2016 Article Source: Bracknell News By Gemma Davidson, Senior reporter, Bracknell News ENTRIES for this year’s Wokingham Walk are now open. Walkers are invited to complete a five, 10, or 15-mile walk around the countryside surrounding the town, with a brand new 20-mile route being added … Continued