The Big One | Chaddesden Park | June 1st 2025
Yesterday Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre were delighted to have had our gazebo at the Big One, Chaddesden, joining many other charities and fun filled activities for the day.
We were, as ever overwhelmed by the level of engagement from the many, many people that visited us. Tempted by our Tombola, the guess the bear's birthday and our latest addition, Plinko, the visitors certainly enjoyed themselves.
Whilst events like this are vital for the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre to raise funds, there is another key aspect that comes from being there. What's that you might ask? Well it's the opportunity to engage with so many people; many of them actually have direct links to the seaside home in Skegness. Typically if they haven't been themselves, they know people who have had a holiday with us.
Hearing them talk about their time there, and stories of others have been there is really humbling. Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre has been around for 134 years, providing free holidays for children who otherwise wouldn't get them.
The event raised £347.35 for us, money that will go towards our Comeback Appeal 2026, where we are aiming to raise £150,000 to bring back our life-changing holidays to disadvantaged children in Derbyshire and spread joy and hope to even more children in 2026.
Thanks to everyone that supported us on the day, for the fun, laughter and stories. And of course thanks to everyone who supports us, whether that's from donations of money, time or generous gifts, we very much appreciate it.
For more details on what we do, where and why we do it, please click the link below dchc.org.uk/
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What a day it was!
Our amazing supporters pedalled and hiked their way across Derbyshire and Lincolnshire yesterday in the CosyChild - Bike & Hike.
Every pound raised brings us one step closer to bringing back seaside holidays for Derbyshire’s children in 2026.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated, cheered, or took part. You’re helping to write the next chapter of DCHC.
A shout out to Peter and Amanda Ellse for being amazing champions for Derbyshire children and throwing their support behind us. For all the volunteers at Cosy who worked so hard to make sure the day went well and was successful. Thanks to all the companies that sponsored the event, and all the walkers and riders for being up for the challenge, fundraising and donating.
There is still time to donate! www.justgiving.com/campaign/cosychild-hike-bike-2025
Watch this space in the coming weeks to find out about our plans to reopen and offer our holidays again next year: www.dchc.org.uk
📸 Victoria Pictoria, John Hithersay and participants
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A big thank you to the wonderful ladies at Bottesford WI for their warm welcome, hot drinks, and delicious homemade cakes – just what we needed at the 40-mile mark! Only 60 miles to go now on the CosyChild - Bike & Hike!
We’re raising money to give more children from Derbyshire the chance to enjoy a much-needed holiday with Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre and our friends at Derby Kids' Camp.
Please donate if you can:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/cosychild-hike-bike-2025
Find out more about our work and how you can help:
www.dchc.org.uk
#DCHC #COSYBikeAndHike #BucketsOfKindness #ThankYouBottesfordWI
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Amazing! Thank you ladies ❤️❤️
