Event Calendar
Take part in an event and support Blind Veterans UK. You can find all of our events listed here, and where indicated you can sign up right now.
You can either select a date from the calendar on the right, or search for specific events by location below.
The Great Manchester Run
Sunday 26 May | 12:00 AM
Manchester City Centre
Entry is open for the nation’s favourite 10k running event, the Bupa Great Manchester Run. This is the first time Blind Veterans UK have been involved in this run and we would love for you to join our very first team and help raise money for vision impaired ex-Service men and women.
Super Hero’s Sprint
Sunday 26 May | 10:30 AM
Chester Race Course
On your marks for the Blind Veterans Hero’s Fun Run! This event is a great way to be active and enjoy time with family and friends while raising money for Blind Veterans UK.
Billy Baxter’s Life & Times Luncheon
Wednesday 05 June | 12:00 AM
St George’s Hotel, The Promenade, Llandudno,
Join us at the St George’s Hotel, Llandudno for a delicious lunch and an engaging account of Billy Baxter’s personal journey with Blind Veterans UK.
A Night With Peter Langhorn
Friday 07 June | 07:00 - 08:30 PM
Gosport Spiritualist Church 183 Forton Rd Gosport
Join the amazing Peter Langhorn for an evening in aid of Blind Veterans UK on 7th June 2013.
Nightrider
Saturday 08 June 12:00 AM - Sunday 09 June 12:00 AM
All over London
Nightrider is an exciting 100km moonlit cycle. Ride past London's iconic landmarks and take in the unique atmosphere of London by night. Take on the Nightrider challenge and support Blind Veterans UK!
Mad Hatters Fun Run
Sunday 09 June | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Llandudno Promenade
This event offers a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, be active and enjoy the wonderful views from the Llandudno Prom while raising money for Blind Veterans UK’s Llandudno Centre, just a short distance from the Prom itself.
100K London to Brighton 24 hour walk
Saturday 22 June | 12:00 - 12:00 AM
This memorable 24 hours will take you from London, walking through the trail footpaths of Surrey and Sussex to a momentous finish 100 kilometres later! The challenge comes to an end at the Blind Veterans UK centre in Ovingdean, Brighton, where you can celebrate the amazing achievement of the last day.
Tarts For Troops
Saturday 29 June 12:00 AM - Friday 05 July 12:00 AM
Tarts for Troops is back for 2013 and bigger than ever! Whether you’re planning on holding a bake-off, a tarts and tea party or getting together with colleagues at work for tarts with your morning coffee - every penny you raise is urgently needed to help us provide lifelong support to blind veterans. Bakewell tarts, lemon tarts, cheese tarts, any kind of tart – all are called upon to do their bit to support blind ex-Service men and women between 29 June – 5 July 2013.
Garden Party
Sunday 30 June | 11:00 - 05:00 PM
Blind Veterans UK Centre, Llandudno
A fun day out for all the family, including Welsh food and craft fair, blind folded Archery, family friendly art activities and games, and much more!
The Virgin Active London Triathlon
Saturday 27 July 12:00 AM - Sunday 28 July 12:00 AM
Taking place on the 27th & 28th July, the 2013 Virgin Active London Triathlon is returning to its rightful slot at the peak of British summertime. Challenge yourself today and do something amazing for Blind Veterans UK in 2013!
