by Hope Dear | Oct 10, 2021 | Events
The first ever event to combine both land and water to raise money for The Grace Dear Trust. This event couldn’t have been made possible without the help of the local rowing and canoeing clubs in Elmbridge who took to the water to make sure everyone had a lovely...
by Hope Dear | Sep 3, 2021 | Events
Friday 3rd September this was the second year of the golf day were we had 120 players playing 18 holes of golf. To have this many players round a golf course takes some serious planning and the event wouldn’t happen without the organising of Kevin Buckingham. The golf...
by Hope Dear | Jul 23, 2021 | Events
This year we were able to have the all-important spectators! Having spectators at any event really makes a difference to the atmosphere. With risk assessments and methods statements in place, it was ready for the all-important match Claygate CC vs Grace Dear Trust....
by Hope Dear | May 20, 2021 | Events
The annual Princess Gracie Tennis Tournament will always hold a special place in our hearts. It was the first charity event for the Trust and this year marked our 4th tournament due to the pandemic we had to cancel the one last year. We had another 50 players...
by Hope Dear | Aug 30, 2020 | Events
To organise a cricket match in a middle of a pandemic was an important ask, we wanted to make sure we were following the rules and guidelines set out by the government, but we also wanted to make sure the match was most importantly safe and fun for all that...
by Hope Dear | Dec 21, 2019 | Events
On Saturday the 21st December, Claygate Casuals held there second charity football match against the Grace Dear All-stars, after narrowly losing last year the Grace Dear All-stars won this year comfortably. The final score being 6-1. Leatherhead Youth very kindly...
by Hope Dear | Nov 8, 2019 | Events
Friday 8th November 2019 saw our second annual Dinner and Dance, which this year was held at The Holiday Inn, Kingston. Over 175 people bought tickets and supported us on this fabulous evening! We were all treated to a spectacular welcome – courtesy of The Rock Choir...
by Hope Dear | Jun 22, 2019 | Events
Our Viva Forever Festival is about family and friends and the community coming together to have a big party, and also about raising awareness of the importance of our own well-being as well as others. Part of the reason why we will continue to increase the number of...
by Hope Dear | May 18, 2019 | Events
The annual Princess Gracie Tennis Tournament will always hold a special place in our hearts. It was the first charity event for the Trust and this year marked our 3rd tournament. We had 50 players participating in the event, the biggest turn out for players so far and...
by Hope Dear | May 3, 2019 | Events
Another event for The Grace Dear Trust history books …On Sunday 14th April we had 6 runners competing in The Brighton Marathon, all of them wearing our t-shirts. This is not only a massive achievement for the Trust but also for the runners. Every year we learn...
by Hope Dear | Apr 17, 2019 | Events
A charity night of white collar boxing featuring contestants from the legal professions brought to you by 2 Hare Court and Murrays Partnership in association with London Fights Promotions and in aid of The Grace Dear Trust. A brilliant night and one The Grace Dear...
by Hope Dear | Dec 23, 2018 | Events
Big thanks to everybody who took part in the charity football match and donated money and raffle/auction prizes for The Grace Dear Trust. Claygate Casuals, who had great success last year making it to three cup finals, winning two of them and getting a promotion, were...
by Hope Dear | Dec 6, 2018 | Events
The 6th December 2018 saw us celebrate our first birthday with a dinner and dance attended by over 100 people. The Averna Restaurant in Claygate hosted a fabulous evening with outstanding food and plenty of drink to wash it down!Hope shared updates on all of our...
by Hope Dear | Oct 21, 2018 | Events
One giant step for the Grace Dear Trust one giant leap for mental health. On Sunday 14th October 2018 we made one for The Grace Dear Trust history books, by having 24 runners signed up and running for us, all wearing our t-shirts. Not only was it an honour having all...
by Hope Dear | Jul 28, 2018 | Events
Emma Naylor organised a spinning class, with all of the proceeds being donated to the Trust. The class took place at the 1Rebel Fitness studio in Bayswater, London at 9am on Saturday 28th July 2018. Robyn Marsh (Ride Master trainer at 1Rebel) took the class, and gave...
by Hope Dear | Jun 30, 2018 | Events
We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into! But I think it’s safe to say, Viva Forever was a brilliant day. Thank you just isn’t enough! But thank you to all our volunteers, without you the event wouldn’t have ran so smoothly! Thank you to all the performers...
by Hope Dear | Jun 17, 2018 | Events
I did the London to Brighton 2018 in memory of my cousin Tom Stone who took his own life due to depression in July 2017 at 29 years old. Tom suffered in silence with this disease and it got the better of him and he decided he was better off out of this world. He would...
by Hope Dear | Apr 15, 2018 | Events
Rhys Before Grace’s depression and anxiety worsened Grace was always keeping active, waking at the crack of dawn for the gym, where she would run nonstop on the treadmill and spend all hours walking throughout the day! Of course there were times when her relationship...
by Hope Dear | Sep 9, 2017 | Events
In memory of Grace and inspired by Grace’s family and the charity they were forming, my two sisters (Anne and Annette) and I decided to take on the 26 km Thames Bridge Challenge in September 2017. It’s a fabulous walk (all flat thank goodness) with amazing views of...
by Hope Dear | May 20, 2017 | Events
On 20th May 2017 the Princess Grace Tennis Tournament launched, the day was a HUGE success. 30 players participated in the tournament itself and an auction was held as part of the event. The day was really poignant for our charity as it fell on Grace’s 28th birthday –...
