Stuart Boon and Xavier Andrews walk to Blackpool
On 21st October 2025, Stuart Boon and Xavier Andrews will embark on a walk from Derby to Blackpool. The walk is scheduled to take 4 days with them arriving into Blackpool on 24th October 2025.
Stuart Boon and Xavier Andrews are putting their best foot forward next month as they take on a four-day sponsored walk from Derby to Blackpool in aid of Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
The pair will set off from Derby Cathedral at 8am on October 21st and finish at Blackpool Tower at 3pm on October 24th 2025. The walking route will be: Derby to Buxton; Buxton to Manchester; Manchester to Preston; and Preston to Blackpool.
Xavier Andrews, from Derby, said he was raising funds for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre because he wants to help the children have ‘a nice holiday’ and to have ‘a better experience’.
Stuart Boon, from Osmaston, Derby, reflected on his own memories as an 11-year-old who went to the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre. He said: “In 2009 I walked it from Derby to Skegness, [it] took me five days.”
To help Stuart and Xavier reach their target of £1,000 please use the link below
https://www.justgiving.com/page/stuart-boon-xavier-andrews-1
Get your Santa suit ready – The Derby Santa Run is back!
Kick off the festive season and join us on Sunday 30th November at Markeaton Park for the popular Derby Santa Run.
No running experience necessary! Whether you want to run, jog, dance or stroll, our 5k course is perfect for everyone!
Enjoy festive tunes from our brass band, snap photos and explore the seasonal stalls packed with family-friendly fun.
Cost is £15 with every ticket including:
- Entry to The Derby Santa Run 2025
- FREE santa suit and beard
- FREE finisher’s medal (kindly sponsored by TrentBarton)
- MEET fellow supporters and trustees of the DCHC
- An opportunity to meet Lambie, (the Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity Mascot)
Run, jog or walk 5km – it’s all about festive fun whilst raising funds for the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre!
When you register to sign up for the run, you’ll be asked which charity you want to support – please choose Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre so more children from Derby & Derbyshire can enjoy a life-changing seaside holiday.
Sign up here:- https://www.thederbysantarun.co.uk/
"It's the hardest thing I have ever done by a light year but totally worth it!" Peter Ennis
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Alan’s pledged up to £20,000 — but only if we keep sharing.
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Let’s make some noise for our charity and help us give Derbyshire children a break!
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Derby Daybreak Rotary Club
Charity: The Titan Children's Trust
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We’re so proud to see Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre making headlines once again — a reminder of how much this charity means to our community and the children we serve.
Every bit of support helps us keep the laughter, seaside magic, and brighter futures alive!
#Derby #Derbyshire #Community #Charity #Skegness #DCHC #SeasideHolidays #DerbyEveningTelegraph
'We did it' - holiday centre is saved and will reopen in 2026 for seaside breaks
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Amazing generosity of supporters and readers means that 238 disadvantaged children will be heading to Skegness next year15 CommentsComment on Facebook
great news well done to everyone involved, also a big thank you to all the workers from Derby Homes and partners who have given up their free time over many years on maintenance and refurbishment projects.👏
A couple of years ago I took some things to the door that they had an appeal for. A young woman opened the door, took the bag and shut the door in my face leaving me bewildered. I said I would never take any else. So if you want people to help, receive with gratitude!
Glad here at The Needles we have helped
🎉 A huge thank you to the Derbyshire Freemasons! 🎉
We were absolutely delighted to receive a £1,000 donation for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre — generously awarded after being nominated by Philip Meynell and Mike Gant of the Derbyshire Motorcycle Lodge based in Long Eaton.
It was a wonderful evening celebrating the incredible community spirit across Derbyshire and truly humbling to hear about the amazing work being carried out by so many charities across the county.
On behalf of everyone at DCHC — thank you for helping us bring seaside holidays, smiles, and special memories to children who need them most. 💙🏖️
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Jason Manford Please will you help us? Could you share the post below with your followers? Every share is a £1 donation to help us provide holidays for children living in challenging circumstances. £20,000 is up for grabs. That’s a life changing holiday for 52 children next year! ❤️🙏
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Skegness, are you in? 🥊
Every share = £1 for kids’ holidays!
Alan’s pledged up to £30,000 — but only if we keep sharing.
Hit share. Tag 3 friends. Do it again tomorrow.
Let’s make some noise for our Skegness Holiday Centre!! 💛
Sal Louise Smith
The Lumley
The Vine Hotel Skegness
The Courthouse Skegness
GO Skegness
Skegness Working Mens Club
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Are you in? 🥊
Every share of the video = £1 for DCHC!
Alan’s pledged up to £20,000 — but only if we keep sharing.
Hit share. Tag 3 friends. Do it again tomorrow.
Let’s make some noise for our charity and help us give Derbyshire children a break!
Boxing Exposure
Leigh Timmis
Don Amott Parks
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Are you in? 🥊
Every share of the video = £1 for DCHC!
Alan’s pledged up to £20,000 — but only if we keep sharing.
Hit share. Tag 3 friends. Do it again tomorrow.
Let’s make some noise for our charity and help us give Derbyshire children a break!
Jason Manford
Derby Daybreak Rotary Club
Charity: The Titan Children's Trust
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We’re so proud to see Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre making headlines once again — a reminder of how much this charity means to our community and the children we serve.
Every bit of support helps us keep the laughter, seaside magic, and brighter futures alive!
#Derby #Derbyshire #Community #Charity #Skegness #DCHC #SeasideHolidays #DerbyEveningTelegraph
'We did it' - holiday centre is saved and will reopen in 2026 for seaside breaks
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk
Amazing generosity of supporters and readers means that 238 disadvantaged children will be heading to Skegness next year15 CommentsComment on Facebook
great news well done to everyone involved, also a big thank you to all the workers from Derby Homes and partners who have given up their free time over many years on maintenance and refurbishment projects.👏
A couple of years ago I took some things to the door that they had an appeal for. A young woman opened the door, took the bag and shut the door in my face leaving me bewildered. I said I would never take any else. So if you want people to help, receive with gratitude!
Glad here at The Needles we have helped
🎉 A huge thank you to the Derbyshire Freemasons! 🎉
We were absolutely delighted to receive a £1,000 donation for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre — generously awarded after being nominated by Philip Meynell and Mike Gant of the Derbyshire Motorcycle Lodge based in Long Eaton.
It was a wonderful evening celebrating the incredible community spirit across Derbyshire and truly humbling to hear about the amazing work being carried out by so many charities across the county.
On behalf of everyone at DCHC — thank you for helping us bring seaside holidays, smiles, and special memories to children who need them most. 💙🏖️
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Jason Manford Please will you help us? Could you share the post below with your followers? Every share is a £1 donation to help us provide holidays for children living in challenging circumstances. £20,000 is up for grabs. That’s a life changing holiday for 52 children next year! ❤️🙏
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Skegness, are you in? 🥊
Every share = £1 for kids’ holidays!
Alan’s pledged up to £30,000 — but only if we keep sharing.
Hit share. Tag 3 friends. Do it again tomorrow.
Let’s make some noise for our Skegness Holiday Centre!! 💛
Sal Louise Smith
The Lumley
The Vine Hotel Skegness
The Courthouse Skegness
GO Skegness
Skegness Working Mens Club
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