Have you received a SiMBA Memory Box?
Could you help us?
Feedback to SiMBA is extremely important as we can use this to evaluate our services to parents; making sure that we are doing the right thing for parents who will receive our services in the future. We can also use this evaluation when looking at new projects and grant funding opportunities. If you have received a SiMBA Memory Box at any stage we would be very grateful if you would be able to take a few minutes of your time to fill in this anonymous survey, thank you.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO TAKE PART IN THE MEMORY BOX SURVEY
Frank Sinatra did it... so did Winston Churchill.. so why don't you?
Frank Sinatra and Winston Churchill both visited the beautiful Grand Central Hotel, now it's your turn!! We have 80 TICKETS LEFT FOR our #sparklingafternoontea on Sunday 30th April in the beautiful Grand Central Hotel.
Tickets cost just £35 and can be sold individually as well as in whole tables. Join award winning comedian and Capital FM Dj Des Clarke and our very own SiMBA Ambassador Lisa Hague; enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival, a sumptuous afternoon tea, fashion show from Princess Angel Star, live entertainment, charity raffle, amazing speakers and a few surprises!
Please help us #babyloss #makingadifference
Click on the link below to book your ticket(s)!
https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/SIMBA/afternoonteaglasgow2017.html
We organise fundraising events to cover the costs of our vital services, PLEASE SUPPORT US!
If you can't come along but could help to support us by sponsoring part of the event or donating an auction or raffle prize then we would love to hear from you. Please email events@simbacharity.org.uk
Join SiMBA in this year’s #getfitwithSiMBA campaign and take part in one of our amazing events!
Join the SiMBA Team on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh for the Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival
In 2016 we had almost 200 walkers / runners / toddlers / tatty sack carriers / taking part for SiMBA.
This year we want to break our record and have over 200 participants, making this the biggest and best event that SiMBA has ever had - can you join us?
Last year this event alone generated an incredible £17,746.17!
Please help to support us and join up now with friends and family and come along to this fantastic family event - http://www.greatscottishwalkandrun.co.uk/home
- Select which event you would like to take part in
- Select “Special Nominated Charity” and enter the password GSE Summer 2017 to receive 100% discount on your entry fee
We want to generate as much awareness as we can for this event so if you think that you could hand some flyers into your local youth group / library / church then please let us know! #getfitwithSiMBA
Take part in the Edinburgh Night Ride - Saturday 17 June
If you enjoy cycling then the Edinburgh Night Ride is definitely one for you! Pedalling 50 miles around Edinburgh you’ll see the sunset over the coast, cycle through beautiful Georgian streets under the moon and stars, and discover stunning night views of the city as you pass iconic sights along the way, including Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh Castle, The Forth Bridges, Scottish Parliament Buildings and Holyrood Palace (to name a few) – all whilst the city sleeps… it really is a unique way to explore our amazing capital!
Places are limited for this event so if you are interested, then register quickly!
#EdinburghNightRide or check out their facebook page. #getfitwithSiMBA
Join The SiMBA Team on the Kilt Walk!!
Join Sara, Gillian, Danielle, Taelor and Zoey from the SiMBA office who are all taking part in the Edinburgh Kilt Walk on the 17th of September or choose one of the other 3 dates
Glasgow - 30/04/2017
Aberdeen - 4/06/2017
Dundee - 20/08/2017
and choose between the Mighty Stroll (23/26 miles), The Big Stroll (14 miles) or the Wee Wander (6 miles).
110% of every pound that you raise will come back to SiMBA.
If you'd like more information please email Danielle or call 01368 860 141 or register online NOW. To join our Edinburgh Team when you register choose : Super Smooth SiMBA Strollers #getfitwithSiMBA
Could you handle the longest zip line in Europe and the fastest in the world?
Could you be one of our fundraisers to take make up a SiMBA team to take part in this hair raising challenge?? - Click here to see more! If this challenge is for you please email Danielle on fundraising@simbacharity.org.uk for more details.
Or is there an event in your area that we could enter and promote?
We donate our Memory Boxes across the UK so if there is an event in your local area that we should know about that you or others could enter as an individual or a team then we would love to hear about it, please email Danielle on fundraising@simbacharity.org.uk
Looking for a Challenge of a Different Sort then try our Penny Challenge
Save 50% for SiMBA and 50% for you !
Starting on the 1st April save 1p, then on the 2nd April save 2p, the 3rd April save 3p and so on until by the 31st March (on the last day of the financial year and your challenge) you save 365p. It's cheap, easy to follow and saving pennies every day you could save over £667.36 That's £333 for SiMBA and £334 for you!
If you are interested in taking part please email Danielle on fundraising@simbacharity.org.uk or call 01368 860141 and we'll send you over a Penny Challenge pack!
SiMBA Butterfly Releases
SiMBA started hosting our Butterfly Releases 5 years ago and we are delighted that they have become a unique annual event, a truly wonderful way to remember and honour our babies, an experience that will remains with us forever. We will publish full details, along with a link to purchase your butterfly shortly but in the meantime please save the date for the releases that we have confirmed so far :
10th June- EDINBURGH – SAUGHTON WINTER GARDENS - 1.30pm for a 2pm release.
10th June - GLEN NEVIS, Nr LOCHABER – 10am arrival for a 10.30am release
11th June – KILMORY CASTLE - LOCHGIPHEAD - 12pm for 12:30pm release.
1st July- INVERNESS – INVERNESS BOTANIC GARDENS (Floral Hall) – 12.30pm for 1.00pm release
13th August - AYRSHIRE - 12:30 arrival for a 1:00pm release
19th August - GALASHIELS - 12:30 arrival for a 1:00pm release
19th August - STORNOWAY - WESTERN ISLES - timings TBC
26th August - GLASGOW - PROVAN HALL - 12:30 arrival for a 1:00 release
26th August - WILLOW GARDEN, DUNOLLIE ESTATE, OBAN – 2pm arrival for a 2.30pm release
At each venue there will be a short service before the butterflies are released followed by time for reflection. Tea/coffee will also be provided. If you need any more information about this year’s releases please email events@simbacharity.org.uk
Volunteering Opportunities
We have a number of events coming up in Edinburgh and Glasgow and we are desperately needing volunteers to help. If you are able to help for one hour, two, half a day or even the full day, any time given would be greatly appreciated!
For more information please email Danielle on fundraising@simbacharity.org.uk