On 22nd April Amersham Zumba and Chesham Zumba got together and hosted a marathon zumbathon to raise money for Secondary1st. Over 200 people enjoyed two and a half hours of fantastic music and dancing led by twelve awesome Zumba instructors, each with their own style. There was a raffle with amazing prizes, great food and…
On May 13th Team 27, a group of 11 to 12 year-olds, will set out on the 10 mile St. Albans charity cycle ride, accompanied by quite a few of their parents. The ride starts at Oaklands College, the home of St. Albans Hockey Club and the team aims to enjoy riding through the Hertfordshire…
Our wonderful Patron, Peter Capaldi, celebrates his 60th birthday on 14th April 2018. We all wish him a very Happy Birthday and thank him for his support for Secondary1st.
A group of 18 children and 18 adults got together to honour the memory of a dear friend who had recently died of secondary breast cancer. During Cheltenham Gold Cup week they worked incredibly hard to bake cakes and then sold them every afternoon from 5 o’clock. They raised more than £2.400; it was a…
Victoria was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2014 followed by a rigorous course of treatment. To celebrate a significant birthday last December she compiled a wish list of things she wants to do, including mountain climbing. She doesn’t believe in doing things by halves, so she has decided to climb the three highest mountains…
Bristows LLP and WILL (Women in Law London) organised the “Rosie Conversation 2018” in the week of International Women’s Day to discuss Women, Diversity and the Courts. Her Honour Judge Anne Molyneux and Her Honour Judge Melissa Clarke were joined by Professor Erika Rackley in a conversation facilitated by Alexandra Marks CBE, which ranged over…
Hannah, who was Rosie’s friend from the age of eleven on, held another fabulous champagne and sushi evening to raise money for Secondary1st. Everyone had a great time, enjoyed the amazing food and contributed very generously to the charity.
Pauline lives in West Sussex; she is married to Carl and they have two children. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. “Let the tears come, as they will! Try to let people in, to help support you” My name is Pauline, I live in West Sussex and am married to Carl. We have…
A local school held a Charity Day in aid of Secondary1st. Stalls offered a variety of attractions from new and second-hand books to popcorn, snacks and drinks. Held during the lunch break, almost £400 was raise in less than an hour.
After a hard-fought contest through rounds with some really brain-stretching questions, the winners celebrated their victory in the office quiz. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone there and raised over £500 for Secondary1st.
Rebbitzin Tanya arranged a fabulous ladies’ Chanukah party. Everyone had the chance to decorate their own piece of ceramics before enjoying some wonderful refreshments and the thrill of a raffle with a huge collection of the most amazing prizes in aid of Secondary1st.
Alina organised a fantastic carol concert for the ladies of the Pink Petal Club at Elstree Cancer Centre. Everyone there also enjoyed wonderful mince pies and home-made pastries and contributed to a collection in aid of Secondary1st.