by Kerry Adams

After watching the comic relief Kilimanjaro expedition I decided to take on the challenge myself for the National Society of Epilepsy. This charity is close to my heart as my father has suffered from Epilepsy from a young age and more recently has been involved with the charity looking to help others with the condition.

One in twenty people will suffer from a seizure at some point in their life and the National Society of Epilepsy is at the front of research to better understand the condition and ensuring a seizure-free life a reality for all those with epilepsy.

The target we need to raise for the climb is £4000! In November 2009 we held a Murder Mystery Dinner in the Village Hall (pictured above and below) to begin the fundraising and the night was a great success and a lot of fun! We managed to raise £400 which was a great first step....

Throughout the year we are organising fundraising events in the Corfe Mullen and Bournemouth area, the next is a "Pub Quiz and Curry Night” at the Village Hall on Saturday 6th March. Tickets are £10 and include entry to the quiz and an all you can eat buffet. (see Village diary) So come and test your knowledge with 6 rounds of questions: general knowledge, music, sport, history, popular culture and a picture round. Whilst enjoying curries from "Kamlesh's Cozy Kitchen", ranging from mild to very hot!

Other fundraisers planned include “A Night at the Races”, Village Fate, Salsa Evening, a comedy night and many more. See our website for details on all our events as well as ways to donate to the campaign www.kilimanjaro-climb.yolasite.com

We need all the help we can get so I hope to see you at one of our events!