Teams needed for a knockout time
FANCY having a laugh with your mates by playing It’s a Knockout- style games while raising money for good causes?
That’s exactly what you and your friends could be doing if you take part in the Rotary Club of Stamford St Martin’s fundraising event next summer, which will be based on the popular game show from the ’70s and ’80s.
It will take place on Sunday, May 22, at Stamford Rugby Club on Hambleton Road.
Although the activities for the day are still to be finalised, they could include a human washing machine where people are flung round a massive spongy replica.
Others may include hurling wet sponges at each other using a specially designed bungee device or trying to knock your opponents over with a huge soft wrecking ball.
There is also a football shoot out with the chance to score extra points if the ball passes through the “bonus holes” and the chance to help a giant chicken collect as many eggs as it can while dodging straw bales.
Each team needs to raise at least £400, which is only £40 each for a team of 10. Participants must be at least 16. Registration requires a deposit of £150 and can be done by visiting www.iako.co.uk. Spectators are also catered for with a bar, barbecue and entertainment, which is yet to be finalised.
One of the organisers Kevin Patterson said: “We’re looking for teams from Stamford and the surrounding area, including local businesses, sports clubs, schools, colleges, churches, clubs and societies. There’s even a £500 prize for the winning team to donate to a charity of their choice.”
The event will support the Aquabox appeal whereby people can donate essential items to put in the boxes for people affected by natural disasters.
Once emptied the box can be used to purify 1,100 litres of water, enough drinking water for a family of four for four months. Those who have recently donated items are Stamford residents Kate Morris of Drift Rd, David Brackenbury of Caithness Rd and Jane Hutton of Elms St. Other rotary charities include, locally, the Evergreen Care Trust and Spend-a-Penny Campaign and, internationally, Polio Eradication and the Myosotis Trust.
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