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REGATTA GOES UNDER THE CANVAS WITH ARGOS | |
| Regatta is venturing further into the world of camping with the launch of its first tent range under the exclusive license of Argos. With six tent styles, the new range has something for festival go-ers and family campers alike, and includes 2 person festival tents through to 6 person Dome tents, ideal for all conditions with extra thick ground sheets and taped seams to ensure complete weatherproofing. |  |
| All tents have been designed to high specification with a hydrostatic head of 2000mm, reflective safety guys and fire retardant materials and, as would be expected from a partnership between a trusted outdoor brand and well known value retailer, offer great value for money. Available in the new Argos catalogue, online and through over 700 Argos stores nationwide, the range includes a 2 person pop up tent from £29.99 in either plain or fun printed colourways, a 2 person and a 4 person Dome tent at £29.99 and £69.99 respectively and a 4 person and a 6 person 2 room Dome tent at £89.99 and £129.99 respectively. There is also a 5 man tunnel tent at £139.99. The range also includes 2 camping packages including everything you need to get started on the camping adventure. A 2 person pack includes a pop up tent with 2 sleeping bags, 2 mats and 2 chairs, retailing at £49.99. For the family, on offer is a Regatta 4 person tent for only £123.49 including accessories worth over £150. Argos also features a range of Regatta clothing in their new catalogue, including fleeces, lightweight jackets and sandals. For more information please visit the Argos website | |
STOCKDALES OF SALE, MANCHESTER | |
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| Stockdales is a charity based in Sale and has nearly 60 years experience of caring for and supporting children and adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
From its beginnings, they have seen much growth. Today, they run four lovely residential homes and also have a fifth service called Lifeskills at Stockdales. This educational and activity based service supports adults with learning difficulties from the local community. Stockdales is proud to have earned a reputation for providing the best care and support in wonderfully warm and homely surroundings. The combination of fantastic staff and residents with such amazing personalities really does Stockdales a remarkable place. | |
Regatta - Skating on ice | |
| Nothing makes you think of Christmas more than ice-skating in a beautiful setting on a cold Winter’s day … or night. For the 6th year running, Regatta will be kitting out ice marshals at the ice rinks against the wonderful backdrops of Hampton Court Palace and Tower of London. The company is also the official clothing sponsor of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, which this year also boasts the Wheel, Zippos Circus, Palace of Illusion, German Market and many other rides for young and old! |  |
| And if that was not enough, for the first year, Regatta will be adding another ice rink sponsorship to its portfolio - the only ice rink in the stunning surroundings of the New Forest National Park - Forest Ice at Sandy Balls Holiday Centre. Whether you are ice skating or just watching from the sidelines you need to be wearing warm clothes and Regatta is just perfect for that with its fantastic range of waterproofs, fleece and accessories – to keep you warm and toasty from head to toe. To find out more about each event running over December to early January – visit their website: http://www.toweroflondonicerink.com/index.aspx http://www.hamptoncourticerink.com/index.aspx http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/ http://www.forest-ice.co.uk/ | |
Regatta Supports the Bangladesh Protibondhi Foundation (BPF) | |
| The Bangladesh Protibondhi Foundation (BPF) was established in 1984 initially to serve children who were intellectually disabled and children with cerebral palsy. They now assist numerous levels of disabled children as well as non-disabled children. "Protibondhi" means early intervention. This is the key element to their cause. Their services are aimed at adding a long-lasting and meaningful influence to children's lives early on, thus increasing their health, opportunities and quality of life as they mature. Raising awareness of the needs of these children and issues they and their families face is the first step in any remedial action. What they do: IDENTIFICATION AND INTERVENTION - Community Based Rehabilitation centres provide diagnostic assessment of children at risk, and the provision of nutritional advice, counselling services, behaviour modification training, appropriate drug therapy, home based services and referrals to specialists. SCHOOLING - After screening and diagnosis children are placed in appropriate classes according to their age levels and capabilities. Children receive education on an academic level as well as life skills COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND INCOME GENERATION - Stimulating involvement of the communities within which they operate and providing support to families in small-scale income generating projects such as poultry and cattle-raising, which in turn improves their living conditions. |  |
| NETWORKING AND DIALOGUE - Networking with mainstream schoolteachers, management committees and community leaders helps create greater opportunities for enrolment of children with disabilities into mainstream schools. SHELTERED WORKSHOP - Students that have graduated from special schools when 18 may be employed in the sheltered workshop and paid monthly wages, promoting experience for workers in the open labour job market and to create income-generating projects from which they benefit. Regatta’s Sponsors Savar School As Regatta uses several factories in Bangladesh, the welfare of the people is very important to us. As part of our social responsibility we want to give something back to the community and working closely with such a respected organisation like the BPF, we know that any donations we make will be appropriately used. Regatta currently donates money in order to help run the Savar school, found in the area Dhaka, where majority of our factories are I Bangladesh are found. The school was originally set up by the BPF and the money Regatta has donated has helped go towards building and expand the school so more children can be educated. Trisha Winskell, Regatta Buying Officer Manger comments: "It is a charity that I am very proud that Regatta is involved with. Humbling to see local Bangladesh people helping themselves to provide a better education for the children of Bangladesh. Such a worthwhile cause that gives back to the community in a unique & positive way" The pictures show a recent visit to school by Trisha and Regatta Managing Director Keith Black, so they could see how the money had been spent, but were also treated to some great entertainment from children themselves! | |
Regatta Walking Bus Scheme Marches On! | |
| As part of our social responsibility programme Regatta officially launched a walking bus scheme just over a year ago. With initial guidelines to help set up a bus available on the web and the offer of free vests for kids and volunteers and walking bus goodies, it enables schools to set up their own walking buses easily and cost effectively.
With now over 65 Regatta walking bus schemes in operation now across the UK and over 1600 vests supplied, it’s safe to say the scheme has really taken off, with more school joining the scheme every week! |  |
| A ‘Walking Bus’ encourages children to walk to and from school safely, meeting at designated bus stops, all with the help of adult volunteers. By walking to and from school on a regular basis, children become more aware of road safety procedures, something that is difficult to learn in the classroom. The scheme is extremely popular as it helps to encourage parents to leave their car at home, which in turn helps to ease congestion, save money on high rising petrol costs and provides a great form of exercise. Graham Rickard, Marketing Director for Regatta comments: “We are delighted to be supporting schools with walking bus schemes and the package we offer will help generate interest amongst the kids and adults alike. Walking buses are one way to help protect children from road danger and they are also practical and healthy alternatives to using cars on school runs. It’s a great start in getting kids to enjoy the outdoors and understand what the advantages of physical exercise can bring, especially at the beginning of a day.’’ Attached are some great images of some Regatta walking buses in action! If you would like more information, please visit our web pages or to download a copy of the Regatta Walking Bus Guidelines please visit www.Regatta.com/WalkingBus | |
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