Christmas Raffle 2024

We plan to bring back our Evolve Christmas raffle this year to raise money for resurfacing our parking area, which we can all agree is much needed in the winter months.

As with previous years we kindly ask our Bootcampers if they are able to donate something for the prizes. It could be anything, from Bottles of bubbly, to vouchers, hampers, gift sets, business services, etc etc.

Prizes can be donated anytime up until the end of November, and tickets will go on sale mid-November with the draw taking place at our Christmas Party.

If you have something you'd like to donate please add into the comments section below.

Thank you in advance to all taking part.

Mark and the team

International Women's Day

International Women's Day provides an exciting opportunity to celebrate women's achievements, whilst raising awareness and a real sense of commitment to do what we can to help build an inclusive world - a world where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and talent are sought, valued and embraced.

International Women's Day is for everyone; regardless of your race, age, gender or sexual orientation. It's a day to make us stop and think, a day to self-reflect; to commit to taking extra steps to challenge direct and indirect discrimination, question stereotypes and help forge an inclusive world.

A recent survey by Women in Sport, found that 43% of surveyed teenage girls saw themselves as sporty at Primary school, but sadly for a wide range of reasons no longer saw themselves this way, nearly double the amount compared to surveyed boys (24%). I wonder how many women can relate to that; having fond memories of playing sports at school, maybe skipping or playing ball games in the playground and undertaking weekend/after school clubs, but those fun experiences are now very distant memories.

At Evolve, our aim this month specifically is to encourage more women and girls to get involved in physical activity/sport to enable them to access the mental, physical and health benefits gained from exercise, reignite those childhood memories, as well as encouraging them to have higher aspirations for themselves.

For the whole of March we will have an extra focus on celebrating our member’s achievements; those who have broken barriers and inspired others to follow their path. We encourage and support members to set aspirational goals for themselves, helping them to jump over any barriers in their way, and not stopping until they reach what they aimed to achieve – all whilst having fun!

There is no greater sense of accomplishment than achieving something you, and others, never thought was possible. Whether it be to reach a podium place in a Spartan Race, flip over a massive tractor tyre or be fit enough to keep up with their children or grandchildren at the park; we aim to ensure each member has aspirational goals for themselves regardless of their age, gender or race.

International Women's Day is the perfect opportunity to ensure everyone is doing their utmost to create a more inclusive world for our children and our children’s children and there is no better way than to lead and inspire by example.

We hope to inspire more women to #breakthebias by offering 20 people access to FREE unlimited outdoor sessions for the whole of March - encouraging new members to embark on their own journey to be happier and healthier, and to achieve something that perhaps they didn’t think was possible.

We also hope others will be inspired to offer something similar.

For anyone that is interested in taking up a FREE space please email hello@evolvebtb.com

Evolve Bootcampers Business Directory

Business: Accounting Services Ltd. (Guildford)

Overview: Book-keeping, payroll, MTD VAT, CIS, Experience with Sage, Xero and other software. All types of accounts, Ltd Company, Sole Trader, Partnerships, Charity Accounts, Tax Returns, all submissions to HMRC and Companies House.

Contact: Nicola Willshire

07890025134

n.willshire@accservltd.co.uk

Business: Pristine Gardens

Overview: Garden maintenance and lawn care.

Contact: David Miller, partner of Claire Miller

https://www.facebook.com/PristineGardensUK/

Business: Farnborough Foot Health

Overview: Podiatrist

Contact: Carol Caven

01252 545454

farnboroughfoothealth2@gmail.com

Business: 1st class computer services

Overview: Computer repairs and services.

Contact: Mark, partner of Nicola Willshire

61 fairlands avenue

01482 511551

Mark@1stclasscomputerservices.co.uk

Business: Suredoor Garage doors

Overview: Servicing and repairs

Contact: Patrick, son of Nicola Willshire

07787545458

Patrick@suredoorgaragedoors.co.uk

Business: DG Outdoor Adventures

Overview: Discover Guildford offers a host of walking opportunities for many abilities ranging from a couple of miles to marathon distance or even above. All our treks are situated within a 20 mile radius of the Guildford area and offer a great insight into the Surrey Hills.

Contact: Pete, brother of Mark Lambert

treks@discoverguildford.org

https://dgoutdooradventures.com/

Business: Harper Ltd

Overview: Jewellers

Buy, sell, manufacture and repair fine jewellery in platinum, gold and silver.

Contact: Adam Harper, husband of Keely Harper

07904238176

14 High Street, Cobham. KT11 3DY

mail@harperltd.co.uk

www.harperltd.co.uk

Business: Michael Coppinger

Overview: Painter and Decorator

Contact: Michael, husband of Paula Coppinger

07790272717

michael.coppinger@btinternet.com