Challenge events
Have you made any Challenge-tastic New Year’s resolutions? Getting fit or keeping fit – check out our Events calendar and see if there’s something that you fancy signing up to or if you’ve already got a specific event in mind, just let us know, we’d love to hear from you!
Maybe you fancy seeing a bit of the world and throwing in a cheeky challenge event at the same time? Why not support Dorset’s only Children’s Hospice and have a great time doing it!
Call Nikki on our Challenge hotline 01202 607400 or email nikki.judd@juliashouse.org for more details.
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The Water Tower Abseil - 1st April'12
No, it's not an April fool, we really are holding an abseil off the 100ft water tower in Tower Park, Poole. Go for it - we'll see you up there!
Registration Fee: £15 Min.sponsorship £75 p/p
Call now for your registration pack or more information.
Jump for Julia
Watch Daily Echo reporter Nicky Findley doing the jump! Click here
Training takes just 20 minutes and the jump itself consists of a 35 second free fall and a 5 minute canopy ride attached to an experienced army instructor. To find out more information click here or give us a call 01202 607400.
Next Jump date: 25th March'12 - If you can't make that one, don't worry - alternative dates can be arranged to suit you!
Run for Julia
Whether you’re thinking about doing a marathon, a 10k, or a fun-run, we’d love you to do it in aid of Julia’s House.
Superheroes Night Walk - 25th May'12
Dress up as a superhero or just be a hero and take part! This one's for all the family, join us on Bournemouth Seafront. To infinity and beyond!
Hospices 10K, 5K, KidsK - 14th October'12
In partnership with Lewis Manning Hospice and Friends of Forest Holme. Take in the lovely sea air with a swift run along the beach!
Santa Fun Run - 18th November'12
Our first Julia's House Santa Run! What better way to get yourself into the festive season?Get into the spirit of Christmas with us!
London Marathon 2012 - The general entry ballot has now been drawn! Sorry if you've missed out on a place... Please note that unfortunately we are not able to offer any charity places at this time.
Explore for Julia
Feeling inspired and fancy venturing a little further afield? We've got bags of fundraising adventures all over the world for you to choose from! Here's a taster...
Cycling
London to Paris Cycle Ride - 11th-15th July'12: Organised by Together For Short Lives, this Children's Hospice trip will take you through 300 miles of stunning countryside and into the very heart of Paris, ending at the Eiffel Tower - oo la la!
Alternative trips include: Euro City Cycle - Pedal from city to city; London, Amsterdam and Brussels in five days. More exotic destinations include Vietnam and India - see the sights of Angkor Wat and the Taj Mahal from the saddle!
Trekking
Tres Picos - 27th June-1st July'12: A popular choice for a short trek in Europe, once again organised by Together For Short Lives. A chance to conquer the three highest mountain peaks in Spain, over 5 days you will trek through the amazing Sierra Nevada National Park - Vamos Amigos!
International destinations include; A desert trek in Morocco, A Masai experience in Tanzania, a chilly trek in Iceland and a cultural visit to Nepal
And if you're feeling really adventorous... Our Ultimate Challenges await!
How about a cycling, trekking and rafting through the rainforests of Borneo? Or even an India Motorcycle Challenge; a 10 day, 1300km route through the foothills of the Himalayas?
Tempted? For more information, costs and available dates, give Nikki a call 01202 607400 or email nikki.judd@juliashouse.org