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Forthcoming Events Tuesday 2nd October 2007 2pm Wessen Court, Marsden, Huddersfield Digital Slide Show and Talk about the Oak Tree Foundations' humanitarian aid work in Romania and the latest aid trip in May/June 2007. * Sunday 7th October 2007 1pm - 4.30pm fundraiser
Guided Tour of Castle Carr Estate
Castle Carr Road , Upper Height Lodge, Wainstalls, Halifax, HX2 7TR
Including a display of the spectacular fountain
Sunday 7th October 2007 1pm – 4.30 pm
Tickets: Adult £5 - accompanied children under 5 free, 5 -15 £3
Family Group (2 adults + children) £12
Tickets available at Upper Height Lodge entrance from 1pm on the day
Contact Number for information: 07710 042 088 CASTLE CARR REPORT: This was a fantastic success with great weather and over 250 people making the journey to watch in awe as the fountain was switched on. With a slow stroll arround the ruins a wonderful afternoon out was had by all.   * Tuesday 9th October 2007 1pm Holmfirth Bright Hour, Holmfirth Methodist Church Digital Slide Show and Talk about the Oak Tree Foundations' humanitarian aid work in Romania and latest aid trip in May/June 2007. * Friday 2nd November 2007 2pm The Nerve Centre, Standard House, Half Moon Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2JF (a non medical organisation dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of people who live with neurological conditions; offering support to them, their families, carers & professionals) Digital Slide Show and talk about the Oak Tree Foundations' humanitarian aid work in Romania and latest aid trip in May/June 2007. * Sunday 4th - Tuesday 13th November 2007 Family Project Investigation for Aid Trip 2008. Visit to numerous new families in Romania reported to be in dire need of aid in the villages of Gageni & Danes by Roy Bowden ( co-ordinator of Oak Tree Foundation and president of Fundatia Picatura in Ocean ) & Kath Bowden ( secretary of Oak Tree Foundation ). Follow up checks to families who received aid in May/June, Schools in Gageni, Sighisoara & Danes, Disables Association in Ploiesti. REPORT from FAMILY PROJECT INVESTIGATION: A total of 34 new families were visited amounting to a total of 174 persons aged from birth to 75yrs. Some of the families found in the village in Danes were the poorest and living in the worst conditions we have ever seen in seventeen years of visiting Romania. 
The Gabor family - there are 15 living in two small rooms in a house which is falling down. The mud outside the house was knee deep in places and the families members were covered in it. It was almost at freezing point with a bitter wind blowing. The worst of the long winter weather is still to arrive. One of the girls in the family is due to give birth in their home on the 10th December. (photo taken 10.11.2007) * Sunday 2nd December 2007 10.15am Midgley & Luddenden Methodist Church, Luddenden, Calderdale Digital Slide Show and talk about Oak Tree Foundations humanitarian aid trip in June 2007, the Family Project Investigation November 2007 and our aid trip project for 2008. * Sunday 20th January 2008 10am Heatons United Reform Church, Heaton Moor, Stockport. Digital Slide Show and talk about Oak Tree Foundations humanitarian aid trip in June 2007, the Family Project Investigation November 2007 and our aid trip project for 2008. * Saturday 9th February 2008 A CALL FOR HELP A CALL FOR HELP A CALL FOR HELP A CALL FOR HELP
Some of you will already know about our successful DROP in the OCEAN projects helping poor, sick and needy children and their families in some of the poorest rural areas of Romania.
Part of the project is supplying dedicated Family Boxes of clothing specifically picked out for individual family members.
We have the ages, clothing and foot sizes of each family member so what we take them will fit so there is no waste.
This year we have over 60 families to help and we are looking for groups who may be able to help us in our 2008 project.
Would you and your friends ‘ Adopt a Family’ ?
We will provide ALL the necessary information, boxes and even a photograph of the family you are helping. WE NEED YOUR HELP URGENTLY
For more information please contact : ROY Telephone: 07710 042 088 or use contact page on this web site
Or visit our web site at: www.theoaktreefoundation.org Together we Do make a difference * Thursday 3rd April 2008 8pm St Peters RC Parish Centre Meeting Rooms, 16 Green Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4EA Digital Slide Show and talk about Oak Tree Foundations humanitarian aid trip in June 2007, the Family Project Investigation November 2007 and the Adopt a Family Project for 2008. Thursday 1st May 2008 5pm Heatons Brownie Pack, Heatons United Reform Church, Heaton Moor, Stockport. Digital Slide Show and talk about Oak Tree Foundations humanitarian aid trip in June 2007, the Family Project Investigation November 2007 and the Adopt a Family Project for 2008. * FRIDAY 23rd May 2008 7pm Lightcliffe Guides Digital Slide Show and talk about Oak Tree Foundations humanitarian aid trip in June 2007, the Family Project Investigation November 2007 and the Adopt a Family Project for 2008. * TUESDAY 3rd June 2008 8pm fundraiser Charity Fashion Show by 1st Impressions of Brighouse Bankfield Social Club Huddersfield Road Elland Tickets £4.00 available by contacting Oak Tree by telephone or email. SUNDAY 15th June 2008 10am - 3.30pm Huddersfield Charity Fair, Huddersfield Open Market run by The Rotary Club of Huddersfield Pennine. Fund raising day with Charity Stalls run by local charities and charitable organisations with other attractions on the day for the whole family. Come along and have a chat with us about what we are doing. Fundraising sale of home made cakes, biscuits, jams and chutney. Huddersfield Charity Fair Report: A good day was had by all who attended this event,organised by the Rotary Club of Huddersfield Pennine, and much needed funds were raised by the sale of biscuits, cakes, chutney etc. Several contacts were made in relation to the Adopt a Family Project. Thursday 26th June 2008 7.30pm at Meeting Rooms, Blackley Church, Prospect View,Blackley, Elland, HX5 0TD just off junc 24 M62 Ainley Top. fundraiser as a taster to the guided tour illustrated talk the History of the Castle Carr Estate with David Cant & Clive Lloyd Tickets £5 available on the night, via web site contact message page or tel: 07710 042 088 * Friday 27th June 2008 5.30pm Meltham Cubs & Scout Group Digital Slide Show and talk about Oak Tree Foundations humanitarian aid trip in June 2007, the Family Project Investigation November 2007 and the Adopt a Family Project for 2008. * Friday 4th July 2008 7pm HMURC Manse, Heaton Moor, Stockport ( private function) Charity fund raising BBQ Some of the folk who attended the BBQ; enjoying the warm summer evening with good food and company..... Sunday 6th July 2008 1pm - 4.30pm fundraiser
Guided Tour of Castle Carr Estate
Castle Carr Road , Upper Height Lodge, Wainstalls, Halifax, HX2 7TR
Including a display of the spectacular fountain at 2pm (by kind permission of the Schofield Family)
Sunday 6th July 2008 1pm – 4.30 pm See above for photo's & report from last years guided tour Tickets: Adult £5 - accompanied children under 5 free, 5 -15 £3
Family Group (2 adults + children) £12
Tickets available at Upper Height Lodge entrance from 1pm on the day
Contact Number for information: 07710 042 088 Please note that that access to estate is via a track from Upper Height Lodge and may be unsuitable for some vehicles especially if full of passengers. Parking available at Upper Height Lodge, and at bottom of track, so please leave 30minutes to walk to venue from Upper Height Lodge. Please note the fountain will be switched on at 2pm and is only on for a short time. A one way system from Upper Height Lodge to bottom car park will be in force on day. Access from bottom car park to venue is by way of short steep track. 4x4 transport provided by Farnell Land Rover will be available from bottom car park to venue for those with walking problems Use of track by vehicle or on foot is at owner risk Please take all litter home with you Kindly Supported by Farnell Land Rover, Guiseley Whitecross Garage, Bradford Road, Guiseley,Leeds, LS20 8NJ CASTLE CARR EVENT REPORT: Despite the poor weather some 170 people braved the elements to make this another successful fund raising event and giving visitors a rare opportunity to see the famous gravity fed fountain in full operation and wander arround the ruins. Thanks go to the Schofield family for letting us hold the event, to David Cant & Clive Lloyd, to Farnell Land Rover of Guiseley, Leeds for the loan of the Land Rover Freelander 2 used to transport visitors to and from the car park and to all those who turned out to visit Castle Carr and support our charity.  
 
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