Previous Events
Clay Pigeon Shoot 2011
Tuesday 27th December saw 54 shooters brave the cold to compete for The Ed Evans Memorial Trophy. After a good day of shooting the trophy was won by Phil Ash with The John Sedgebeer Memorial Cup being won by Steve Howells. Everyone finished the day with a few pints and a curry at The Horseshoe Inn, Marcross. Many Thanks to Guy and Tina for their continued support.
The Ed Evans Trophy being presented to Phil Ash by Hywel Evans
Steve Howells being presented with The John Sedgebeer Memorial Cup
Jonathan 'Wingnut' Lean and Hywel Evans
AC/DC Night @ The Star Inn, Wick
Friday 28th October
Thank you to all those who supported the foundation at this event. We are still awaiting a final total of money raised but the foundation would like to thank all those at The Star Inn, for their continued support.
Masked Ball and Auction
Saturday 2nd July 2011
Thank you to all those who attended our annual ball and auction on Saturday 2nd July at The Holland House Hotel, Cardiff. 230 people donned an array of colourful, imaginative and some rather interesting masks to our sixth ball. Mr John Morgan of Watts and Morgan, assisted by Lorraine Jones took on the role of auctioneer for the night, this was followed by a speech from Sue and the presentation to Brain Tumour UK and Cancer Research Wales each receiving £8000. Once the formalities were over guests danced the night away to Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band. A total of £5000 was raised on the night. A great night was had by all
Sue & Hywel presenting a cheque to Liz Andrews of Cancer Research Wales
Cath presenting a cheque to Nikki Turner of Brain Tumour UK
Click here to see our masked gallery
NFU Golf Day
The annual NFU Mutual Insurance Charity golf day organised by David Harris and Julian Kelly was held at the Grove Golf Club, Porthcawl. More than 100 golfers of all abilities together with support from local businesses raised more than £4500 for the foundation. The winning team was NFU Southport. Many Thanks to all who took part.
Ed's mum Sue being presented with the cheque by David Harris
Walk the Vale 2011
Thank you to all those who took part in our walk on Sunday 1st May. The walk was one of the many taking place around the world to raise awareness of the plight of those with Brain Tumours. In total we walked 1062 miles which will go towards the total mileage for 'Walk the World for Brain Tumours'. The walk raised a total of £2050.50 which will be used to set up a support group for those with Brain Tumours and their families. Starting and finishing in Marcross, 200 walkers were able to explore the vale coastline, either completing the 6 or 12 mile walk. Thank you to Tina and Guy of Horseshoe Inn, Marcross who played host to the walkers and to 'Bad Crop' , a local band who entertained us throughout the afternoon and evening.If you have any photos from this event please email them to us.
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Clay Pigeon Shoot 2010
Tuesday 28th December saw 30 shooters take part in our annual clay pigeon shoot. A perfect clear day for shooting with no evidence of the previous few weeks weather. The 5 highest scores of the day took part in the final shootoff with Jonathan Morgan eventually winning The Ed Evans Memorial Trophy. Rob and Steve Howell competed in a final shoot off to determine who had the highest points score, with Rob Howell eventually winning the John Sedgebeer Memorial Cup. We all retired to the Plough and Harrow, Monknash where a well earned chilli was provided by Janine and Andy and a few celebratory pints were consumed! A good day was had by all.
Jonathan Morgan winner of The Ed Evans Memorial Trophy
with Hywel, Ed's brother
Rob Howell the days highest points scorer being presented with
The John Sedgebeer Memorial Cup
London Marathon 2010
Thank you to Jodie Cotton, James Chappell and Andrew Thomas for running the marathon on behalf of the foundation.
Casino Royale Night
Thank you to all who helped to make our 5th Ed Evans Foundation Ball a great success. A great time was had by all with many having a flutter on the casino tables. Cheques of £10,000 each were presented to Brain Tumour UK and Cancer Research Wales taking the foundations fundraising total to over £100,000.
Walk the Vale 2010
Thank you to all those who supported our 'Walk the World for Brain Tumours' event on Easter Monday. Starting and finishing at Nash Point, Marcross, walkers either undertook the short (6 miles) or long (13.9 miles after remeasuring!) walk taking them through some beautiful parts of the vale. Over 180 people helped us to walk 1520.2 miles, this mileage will now be added to the International Brain Tumour Alliance's 'Walk the World for Brain Tumours' grand total for 2010. The Foundation Committee would like to say Thank you, your participation, donations and sponsorship money will go towards vital research and support.
Photos coming soon.........
Clay Pigeon Shoot 2009
Thanks to all those who braved the welsh wind to take part and support our annual clay pigeon shoot on Sunday 27th December. 30 shooters competed for the Ed Evans Memorial Trophy which was eventually won through a final 'shoot off' by Jonathan 'Wingnut' Lean. The John Sedgebeer Memorial Cup was presented to Keith Bradshaw as highest overall points scorer. Following a bracing morning shooting we retired to The Horseshoe Inn, Marcross for a presentation of awards and a well earned chicken curry provided by Tina and Guy.
Hywel Evans presenting Keith Bradshaw with
the John Sedgebeer Memorial Cup for highest points scorer
Hywel Evans presenting Jonathan 'Wingnut' Lean with The
Ed Evans Memorial Trophy as winner of the final shoot off.
Walk the Pennine Way
Our thanks go to Ed and Mark, friends of Ed's who undertook the challenge of hiking the Pennnie Way in September. It took the boys 16 days and despite the hard slog they loved every minute of it. There are already talks of Ed and Mark's next challenge a coast to coast hike or even Mount Killimanjaro! We look forward to hearing about your next challenge.
Skydive 2009
Thanks to the group of brave (or mad) individuals including Ed's brother Howie and cousin Louise who jumped out of a plane at 12,000 feet to raise money for the foundation. This was something Ed always wanted to do but never got to achieve so we thought it an appropriate way to raise money. A total of £1500 was raised - well done!
Walk the Vale 2009
Held on Monday 13th April 320 people collectively walked 2526 miles to support Walk the World for Brain Tumours. Starting and finishing at the Plough and Harrow in Monknash a choice of a 6 mile or 12 mile walk across the coast to Llantwit Major was on offer. The fundraising total currently stands at £3200 which will go towards vital research into and awareness of Brain Tumours. Thank you to all who took part.
If you have any photos of this event please email them to:
edevansfoundation@btinternet.com
Ed Evans Memorial Spring Ball and Auction 2009
A few photos from our 4th annual Spring Ball - Thank you to everyone who made the night a success!
Dave Bassett - our MC! Presenting the cheque Enjoying the cocktail
to Brain Tumour UK reception
Click here to see our gallery of stars!
If you have any photos from the event please email them to:
edevansfoundation@btinternet.com