RUN'10 - LATEST FUNDRAISING TOTAL £2,121.87

Great News: We have today passed our fundraising target (with contributions still to come in from Sainsbury's & Aiming 4 Changes) - WELL DONE TEAM LOWDOWN :-)

With £2,121.87 in so far & Sainsbury's doubling-up donations, Team Lowdown's official final Run'10 fundraising figure will follow late November...

Thank you to everyone who ran & donated. "Keep on running" as 2011's event will be here before you know it and we'll be competing for Team Prizes next year... Ain't no stopping us now, we're on the move!!!

URGENT: SAINSBURY'S UPDATE + BOOT CAMP !!!

Urgent Amendment: Sainsbury's (Weedon Road) WILL now be matching 'pound for pound' all money raised by ALL Team Lowdown runners & walkers BUT you must get your money paid on JustGiving or deliver cash or cheque to The Lowdown by Friday 22nd October - don't delay - get collecting today! Any questions please speak to Dawn or Ellie on (01604) 634385.

Breaking News: Physical PT's "BOOT CAMP" is back!!! Starting this Sunday (17/10) at 11am on 'The Hill' in Abington Park. The first 'taster' session is FREE & subsequent sessions are very reasonably priced - Contact Anthony on (07878) 696894 for details...

SPONSORSHIP MONIES & POST-RUN '10 UPDATE

Well done everyone - we had an amazing Team Lowdown performance & attendance on the day (half of our team are pictured above). You all did brilliantly & now the focus is on getting all sponsorship monies in before 31/10/10. Once collected, you can either send direct to The Lowdown or place a bulk donation (remembering to select Gift Aid) on the Team Lowdown JustGiving Page > HERE... Any questions contact The Lowdown on (01604) 634385.



We have approached The Run'10 organisers & asked them to consider us as one of their Partner Charities (which would gain us extra publicity & runners in 2011) & we hope to have this confirmed during November 2010. Here are a few comments we've received from them so far:

"A massive well done to all your team for your achievements on the day. It was inspiring to see how much effort you've all put into both raising the team & training and preparation. It's a blueprint for how any organisation, charity or group could use the event to both challenge themselves, raise their profile and raise some cash at the same time... As far as we're concerned the other charities could learn a lot from what you done and we will certainly be putting a strong case forward to have you onboard as a partner charity next year. So well done to all concerned" (Northants Sport)
 

More Updates & Team Lowdown photo slideshow coming soon!

TEAM LOWDOWN - The Run '10 Final Results

Well done everyone... fantastic turnout & we shone with the power of Team Lowdown despite the rainy weather!

Sorry for the following errors: 5K missing name - 401 - Judith 1:15:15; 10K missing name - 1390 - Victoria 1:34:21*; Apologies missing name - Henry Claridge.

TEAM LOWDOWN @ RUN’10 - FINAL UPDATE!

TEAM LOWDOWN @ THE RUN'10 - THE FINAL UPDATE

Hi Everyone!

Here is the absolute final update before Sunday's big event. If anyone has any last minute questions please contact Richard on (07727) 648779 after 1pm (Sat) - Thanks!

SAINSBURY'S SUPPORT: Sainsbury's (Weedon Road) will be MATCHING POUND FOR POUND all monies collectively raised by Team Lowdown... eg. If you raise £50, they will match that with another £50 = £100 total - Thank You Sainsbury's !!!

RUN PACKS: All should have now received. If you have NOT received by Saturday midday, then we recommend you collect a new race pack from Sixfields on Saturday between 3pm - 5pm. If you're unable get to Sixfields on Saturday, then it's possible to collect a replacement race pack on Sunday from the Enquiries tent - but please expect long delays on race morning.

WEATHER & CLOTHING: Forecast 15˚C with slight chance of light rain - hopefully will hold off until 1230… Organizers suggest people wear old t-shirts whilst waiting to start then discard these at start line (they will clear them up). Alternatively we will have The Lowdown van close by so jackets could be left there? There is also bag storage & changing/wash facilities at Sixfields Stadium. We would love to have The Lowdown shirts visible as you are running so worth considering a long sleeve t-shirt beneath?

WARM-UP, GROUP PHOTOS & T-SHIRTS: We hope as many people as possible will join the warm-up with Coach Anthony at Sainsbury's (Weedon Rd) 8.45am prompt. FREE Parking is available at Sainsbury's for Team Lowdown & Matt will have cards to display on dashboards. When you enter the car park, head straight to the bottom and try and park in the lanes along the wall or opposite that if possible. T-Shirts will be available here & also at The Lowdown stand in the Community Marquee (near Start line). Sainsbury's will provide water & a cereal/energy bar to our participants.

RUNNING TAGS: The tags that 5k & 10k runners & walkers fix to their shoes MUST be put in the designated collection bins afterwards or you may be asked to pay for these by the run organizers.

AFTER EVENT: We have an area reserved for Team Lowdown + friends/family inside The Hungry Horse @ Sixfields for 40+ people from 12.30-4pm - please pop along for a bite to eat & drink after if you can (own expense)… they even do Sunday Lunch 2 for £10/£12 deals !!!

FUNDRAISING & SPONSORSHIP: We know that it can be difficult to ask for sponsorship but we hope to raise at least £2,100 (to celebrate The Lowdown's 21^st Anniversary) so any final efforts you can make over the next 48hours could make a huge difference. If you get a chance to let Dawn or Kim in the Community Marquee know how much you've raised / had pledged it would be greatly appreciated so we can announce an approximate figure on the day.

Good Luck Everyone - See You On Sunday!

TEAM LOWDOWN - In the news very soon !!!

Here's one of the pics we're submitting to the press this week - hopefully we'll be featured!

Apologies to anyone who was edited from this pic and also to anyone who is included lol...

There will be a full team photo on the day - so there's no escape!

Also... It's still not too late to join The Run '10.

If you would like to enter, just complete the online registration form by 26th Sept & support The Lowdown on October 3rd !!!

TEAM LOWDOWN @ THE RUN'10 - IMPORTANT UPDATE - PLEASE READ THANKS!

Hi Everyone!

Please take a few minutes to carefully read the Countdown List below & contact relevant people with any questions or offers of support!

Firstly - Thank You! We have been really blown-away by the support & positive response to both 'The Lowdown 21 Campaign' & this, the last big fundraising event in The Lowdown's 21st Anniversary calendar...

Secondly - We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported & came along to the run training sessions - I think you'll agree they have been a great team/social activity & surprisingly good fun!

& finally - 'Team Lowdown' would not have become "a force to be reckoned with" without the involvement of Chris & Jackie at Northamptonshire Sport (Promotional Support), Mick at Watermelon (T-Shirts) & Anthony Mann from PhysicalPT (Fun & Fitness) - you've all been truly amazing!

Anthony's motivation, dedication, belief & good humour in particular has given the event a real buzz & feelgood factor - on behalf of everyone at The Lowdown we'd like to say a huge "THANK YOU" !!!

& So... The Countdown Begins !!!

NB: CLICK ON THE INFORMATION BELOW THAT'S BLUE TO LEARN MORE

TEAM LOWDOWN @ THE RUN : FINAL 2 WEEKS
01	REGISTER	We've had over 45 people sign up to run/walk in support of The Lowdown! If you know anyone who would like to enter there are still a few days left. They can now register via the Run Website ONLY. Fees range from £12 - £17. No more registrations via The Lowdown.
02	RUN PACK	The Official Run Packs should be with participants shortly. They contain race number & time tag plus route maps and key info. If yours hasn't arrived by Friday 24/09 contact Richard (07727) 648779.
03	TRAINING	Final few training sessions to go (sobs!). Meet 11am @ Abington Park (Sun 19 & 26/09) and 6pm @ The Racecourse (Wed 22 & 29/09). Courtesy of Anthony from PhysicalPT - you can expect running, a little pain and plenty of good humour - join us if you can!
04	T - SHIRTS	TEAM LOWDOWN t-shirts are FREE and to be worn by our Run '10 participants. Available in all sizes, collect yours from The Lowdown, Training (22,26,29/09) or Sainsbury's (Weedon Rd) at 8.40 on 03/10.
05	SPONSORS	We hope everyone will try and raise lots of money. As well as sponsor forms, you can also create a JustGiving page to collect sponsorship online (via Facebook, Twitter, Email). If you need any help with this contact Richard (07727) 648779 or Matt (01604) 634385
TEAM LOWDOWN @ THE RUN : THE BIG EVENT
06	PARKING	All our participants are allowed to park FREE at Sainsbury's ( Weedon Rd ) whilst taking part in the Run'10 & related activities. Please put a note on your dashboard stating "Lowdown / Run 10" and aim to be get there for 8.30 approx if joining us for the warm-up.
07	WARM-UP	We hope all our entrants will join us for a fun 10-minute warm-up workout with Anthony outside Sainsbury's 8.45am followed by some group photos! If you're running late, please meet us at 9.15am by the Timings plasma display (near Finish Line) at Sixfields Stadium.
08	SCHEDULE	Run Schedule: 5K start (9.30am) 10K start (9.45am) Presentation Ceremony (11.30am) 2K Kids start (11.45am) 1K Kids start (Midday). As we've entrants in all distances, please try & stay to lend support.
09	ACTIVITIES	Sixfields: A Taste of Northamptonshire (Local Produce) & Various Exhibitors. Market Square & Along Route: Music, Performances & Dance Workshops. After Event: All Team Lowdown participants and friends/family are invited to join us at the Sixfields/Hungry Horse for a celebratory get-together from 12.30 - 4pm - join us if you can!
10	SUPPORT	We are looking for volunteers to be present at key points for a few hours - to shake buckets, hand out balloons & maximize The Lowdown's visibility at Sixfields (9 - 12.30) / Train Station (9.15 - 10.45) / All Saint's (9.45 - 11.15). If you or your friends can assist, please contact Matt or Kathy (01604) 634385 - any help appreciated.
SPONSORSHIPS : PLEASE COLLECT BY 31/10

See you on October 3rd... Team Lowdown Rocks!!!

Regards

Richard & Mark :-) :-)

'TEAM LOWDOWN' T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE

These t-shirts are FREE & to be worn by all of our TEAM LOWDOWN Run '10 participants & volunteers on 03/10.

Available in all sizes, collect yours from either:

THE LOWDOWN, 3 Kingswell St, NN1 1PP - Mon-Sat (times vary) http://www.thelowdown.info/contact.html

RUN TRAINING SESSIONS (Racecourse - 22 & 29/09 plus Abington Pk - 26/09) http://thelowdown21run.blogspot.com/p/training-sessions.html

PRE-RUN WARM UP (Sainsburys, Weedon Road, NN5 5DG - 03/10 @ 845am)

We hope you will wear yours with pride & support The Lowdown!

Sponsor all of TEAM LOWDOWN on JustGiving!

GREAT NEWS! We have 50 amazing people confirmed as running & walking 'in support of The Lowdown' on October 3rd @ The Run'10. As well as seeking sponsorship via sponsor forms, the WHOLE TEAM can also be sponsored on JustGiving - a 100% Secure Way of Donating Online with Debit/Credit Card or Paypal!

Check out this link & support TEAM LOWDOWN today! >>> JUSTGIVING

9 TRAINING SESSIONS TO GO... ARE YOU READY?

Our Run'10 Training times & places are back to normal from Wednesday 1st September - sorry for any confusion! Wednesdays 6-7pm Racecourse & Sundays 11am-Midday Abington Park... Same meeting points as before... Numbers have dropped off recently but we'd love to get big participation from this week onwards... remember, there are now only 9 sessions to go before the big day!!! Any questions contact Richard (07727)648779 or The Lowdown (01604)634385...

FINAL 7 DAYS TO REGISTER FOR JUST £10 (ends 31/08/10)

LAST FEW DAYS... The special discounted registration fee of just £10 for EITHER the 5K or 10K distances is only available to runners & walkers supporting The Lowdown who register by 31st August 2010.

If you haven't done so already, please download the registration form (also available from training sessions & The Lowdown) & send this complete with payment to THE LOWDOWN or fetch to a training session as soon as possible.

If you have already registered independantly online or have any questions contact Richard (07727) 648779 or Ellie (01604) 634385 - Thanks!!!

"SUMMER SUNDAY" 22/08 - WORKOUT & BBQ !!!

On 22nd August 2010 @ Midday, you are invited to our Free and Fun Fitness Workout @ Becket's Park / Midsummer Meadow followed by a BBQ and Chillout in The Lowdown's garden... Join the party!

Our "Summer Sunday" get-together is a 100% Free Introduction to The Lowdown's Summer Fitness Sessions (courtesy of PhysicalPT) - in preparation for The Run'10 Northampton 03/10/10. So if you're looking for a good reason to get this summer and would be willing to support a worthwhile cause in the process... this could be it!

Workout: Meet at 12/Midday by the bridge behind Morrisons / Dunnes Stores (Victoria Promenade). Northampton NN1 1HB. Short-Term Parking Available at Morrisons.

BBQ: 1.45-4pm @ The Lowdown, 3 Kingswell St (off Gold St), NN1 1PP.

Please confirm your attendance with the organisers:

Richard (07727)648779 or The Lowdown (01604)634385


or on Facebook or Email us !!!

Support THE LOWDOWN & you could WIN A FAMILY PANTOMIME TICKET!

FREE PRIZE DRAW !!!

All Runners & Walkers taking part in The Run'10 in support of The Lowdown will be entered into a free prize draw to WIN A FAMILY PANTOMIME TICKET for "Dick Whittington" in Milton Keynes during December 2010.

The lucky winner will be notified by 31st October 2010.

Prize kindly donated by Milton Keynes Theatre
http://www.miltonkeynestheatre.com/

21 FREE & FUN TRAINING SESSIONS

Our 21 FREE & FUN training sessions begin Wednesday 21st July, 6pm @ The Racecourse, Northampton... We are pleased to announce Anthony Mann - qualified personal trainer from PhysicalPT will be on hand at all of these training sessions to help give you guidance & motivation if needed - all goals & levels of fitness catered for - so you've no excuses!

The full detail about training sessions, meeting points & additional

social activities can be found in the INFORMATION PACK

We're very keen to have many of you attend key training dates:

22nd & 25th August, 26th & 29th Sept 
- please try & come along!

THE 21 RUN & WALK INFO PACK - NOW AVAILABLE!

Hi everyone!

The Information Pack is now completed & can be downloaded as PDF's by clicking on the tabs at the top of this page... If you have any problem downloading, email Richard via this LINK

It's really important that you get registered before 31st July ( for lower registration fees) so don't delay!

More news very soon...

Message from Anthony @ PhysicalPT.co.uk

If your a novice an experienced runner or just a walker we want you all to come along to the fun training sessions

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THE LOWDOWN 21 CAMPAIGN - Make A Difference!

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Are you ready to 'make your difference' ???

http://www.thelowdown21campaign.co.uk/

Welcome to All Runners & Walkers!

Our Information Pack is ready this week... Will be in touch will all interested people in the next couple of days... Check those inboxes!

Richard @ 21

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The Lowdown 21 Campaign

In Support of The Lowdown (for Young People)   -  Registered Charity 801886

Information: (07727) 648779   / WebSite: http://www.thelowdown21campaign.co.uk/

Luke's 21 Campaign Fundraising Walk - 19/06/10

Support Luke & The Lowdown today with a

> JUST GIVING DONATION <

21 Bands (in a day) @ The Roadmender 18/07/10

on Sunday 18th July 2010

this day will offer 21 Bands..... plus DJ's, Stalls and more!

All 21 bands have now been confirmed:

County Youth Big Band / The Bone Sparrow / Cat Ballou / Billy Lockett / Celeriac / Chasetown / Common Hours / The Clap / Eject Pilot Eject / Embers Fire / Cousin Avi / Gregg Cave and the village hall band / Moonshine empire / The Marmalade Parade / Judy Mooch / Originals Project / Sal Paradise / The Structure / The Strides / Twelve Titans / To Bury a Ghost

Doors open 12:30pm and bands start from 1pm...

Please come on down to see these bands and much more... its only £5 for the whole day and tickets can be bought via this link: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/81569
or from The Lowdown directly but also if you are 15-24 years old and you wish to complete a Chlamydia test you can purchase a ticket for a bargain price of £2 from The Lowdown!!

We need as much support as possible to make this event a success so please buy tickets and tell all your family and friends it is guaranteed to be a day to remember!  
 

Ellie and Jess :-)

Welcome to... 21 News & Events!

Welcome everyone!

This blog is for anyone & everyone who is either involved with The Lowdown 21 Campaign or wishes to support The Lowdown or wants to find out more... together we really can 'make a difference'...

To post items contact us at thelowdown21campaign@yahoo.co.uk with your name, email & what you're up to & we will send you an email invitation to be a 21 author...

The Lowdown 21 Campaign... the future's bright... the future's purple!