Events & Money Raised

Walk For Water - Unplugged

Weekend of Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June 2022

We used to organise a big group walk at Newlands Corner near Guildford every year. This has now evolved into 'Walk where you want and when you want and with whom you want' anytime over this weekend, or any other time.

Participants got sponsors, or simply donated to WaterAid at wateraid.org/donate

Walk Your Dog For Water

Saturday 11th June

Norbury Park, Leatherhead

Accompanied dog friendly 3.5 mile(ish) walk around this beautiful part of Surrey.

Walkers made personal donations or got friends and family to sponsor.

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22 March 2022

Roland's World Water Day Quiz Night on Zoom

Over 20 participants. All donations went direct to WaterAid

(Roland as James Bond - guess the question!)

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19 March 2022

£287 raised by supporters dressed as taps and toilets.

All photos on this page copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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5 June 2021

Norbury Park Leatherhead

Money donated direct to WaterAid

All photos on this page copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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5 June 2021 (or there abouts)

Again lots of our regular supporters did their own 'in family group' or 'socially distanced' individual Walks for Water close to wherever they live or while away on holiday, and made separate donations direct to WaterAid. Thank you!

All photos on this page copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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June 2020 - Not Glastonbury

No Glastonbury Festival this year, but Roland and Dave didn't let that stop them getting into the spirit of it....

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey Glastonbury letter design courtesy of Stuart Hillston

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This year the Covid-19 emergency has prevented any fundraising as a group

BUT

6 June 2020 'Walk where you like'

Lots of our regular supporters did their own 'in family group' or 'socially distanced' individual Walks for Water close to wherever they live, and made separate donations direct to WaterAid. Thank you!

All photos on this page copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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2019

Total money raised by West Surrey Local Group activities in 2019 is £2771

Some contributions were Gift Aided.

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Saturday 16 November 2019

World Toilet Day Collection in Lion and Lamb Yard Farnham

Total raised - £450

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Saturday 8 June 2019

Walk for Water 'Unplugged'

Newlands Corner near Guildford

Total raised so far - £727

(Including Gift Aid on some donations)

There was a more relaxed and stripped back level of organisation but still with a choice, as in previous years, of walks circular routes ranging from 1/2-mile to 8 miles

You can still download the well tested Photo-Guides and do one (or more) of the circular walks at a time of your choice.

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June 2019

Lunch for a joint meeting of Guildford U3A Ukulele and Flash Fiction Groups.

Total raised for WaterAid - £270

For more information on Guildford U3A click on www.guildfordu3a.org.uk

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Friday 5 April 2019

Quiz at Ash Victoria Hall

Total raised £477

This is our regular Annual quiz hosted by local community activist Dave Brown at the historic Ash Victoria Hall.

A 'just for fun' quiz with questions that are accessible to all participants.

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2018

Total money raised by West Surrey Local Group activities in 2018 was £4468

Some contributions were Gift Aided.

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Donations

Sometimes we receive donations that are not linked to any particular event

The total for donations in 2018 is £199

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Saturday 17 November 2018

World Toilet Day Collection

Lion and Lamb Yard Farnham - and around the town centre

Total raised - £451

The local volunteers were dressed as TOILETS (of course!) and there were free balloons for children.

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Saturday 20 October 2018

Collection at Waitrose West Byfleet

Total raised - £421

This is regular venue for WaterAid collections.

Many thanks to the shoppers who donated and to the staff and management for their continuing support.

One of our happy toilet costumed collectors!

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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Thursday 14 June 2018

Lunch for a joint meeting of Guildford U3A Ukulele and Flash Fiction Groups.

Total raised - £134

For more information on Guildford U3A click on www.guildfordu3a.org.uk

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Saturday 9 June 2018

Walk for Water

Newlands Corner near Guildford GU4 8SE

Amount raised £2235

(includes some Gift Aided contributions)

Our youngest walker this year..

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

The biggest event of the local WaterAid calendar was again held at the popular Newlands Corner beauty spot. There was be a choice of five grades of circular walks, ranging from half a mile to eight miles. All routes were really easy to follow with either way-marks or photo-guides.

The view from Newlands Corner Photo copyright Richard Thomas

This could be a sponsored walk or walkers enjoyed the day and made a donation - however large or small.

To find out more about the Walk look at Walk for Water - Every June

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Saturday 14 April 2018

Fundraising lunch in Limoges

Yes - WaterAid West Surrey has an offshoot in France!

Total raised €260 (£225)

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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Saturday 14 April 2018

Street Collection in Woking

The weather had finally changed from snow and rain to warm and sunny on the day that the re-scheduled World Water Day collection went ahead.

Total Raised - £481

(Includes some Gift Aided contributions)

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

World Water Day is a United Nations international day of awareness raising for the plight of the 882 million people worldwide who still have no accessible source of clean water.

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Friday 23 March 2018

World Water Day Annual Quiz

Ash Victoria Hall, Ash, Aldershot GU12 5DN

This is our annual quiz, hosted by award winning community hero Dave Brown.

Thanks to all raffle prize contributors.

£305 raised

The Winning Team

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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Thursday 22 March 2018

World Water Day Ukulele performance in Farnham

Members of the Farnham Maltings Ukes for All group joined in a performance of a specially composed song

'Walking For Our Water' to the tune of 'All Things Bright And Beautiful'

A bucket collection raised £17

If you would like a copy of the lyrics and chords for 'Walking For Our Water' please Contact us

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Friday 9 February 2018

Group Coordinators at WaterAid Global Conference

East Horsley near Guildford

Linda and Dave were invited to tell WaterAid communications staff from around the globe about the support of UK donors

and the work of WaterAid Local Groups and WaterAid Speakers.

Both photos copyright WaterAid

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2017

Total money raised by West Surrey Local Group activities in 2017 was £10,090

Some totals benefited from UK Government doubling under the 'Untapped' project from November 2017 to January 2018.

Also some contributions were Gift Aided.

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17/18 December 2017

Free Mistletoe in Shalford

£137 raised for WaterAid which will be doubled by the UK Government to £274

Local WaterAid supporters Trish, Jan and Alan gave away freshly cut mistletoe harvested just the day before in rural Wales. Voluntary donations were split between WaterAid and humanitarian relief in Nicaragua following devastation caused by hurricane Nate in early October

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18 November 2017

Street collection in Lion and Lamb Yard, Farnham

£516 raised which will be doubled by the UK Government to £1032

This was closest Saturday to 19 November, the United Nations world-wide nominated World Toilet Day.

Yet again a big 'Thank You' to the generous people of the Farnham area.

We collected on the nearest Saturday to the UN nominated World Toilet Day.

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14 October 2017

Collection at Waitrose West Byfleet

£431 raised

Photo copyright Waitrose

Many thanks to the generous contributors and to the staff and management of Waitrose for their support

Organiser David pay tribute to the whole-hearted assistance and good humour of fellow collectors Leigh, Jan, Alan and Carolyn.

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7 October 2017

Local Group Coordinators Walk for Water

£356 raised

At the start - 7 September 2008:

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

Linda and Dave dedicated their completion of the 632 mile South West Coast Path to WaterAid. Over nine years they have walked on 90 days to travel along the coast from Minehead to Poole. As 632 miles were walked donations of £6.32 were invited.

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Hogs Back Writers Group Writing Competition

September 2017

£35 raised

Entries were invited of 300 words on the theme of chocolate. The prize was a bottle of Prosecco and the Ladybird Book Of The Hangover.

Entries carried pseudonyms and there was an independent judge. Thanks to Alan for organising this.

Picture copyright Hogs Back Writers' Group

Competition winner 'Coco l'Amour' with her story 'Better Than Sex'

Find out more about the Hogs Back Writers Group

here.

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July 2017

Sale of Gooseberries

£35 raised

Another good growing year. Thanks to Liz for selling her crop in favour of WaterAid.

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21-26 June 2017

Local volunteers at Glastonbury Festival

Dave from Farnham and Roland from Guildford again joined the 500 strong team of WaterAid volunteers at Glastonbury. They worked as a team in Water Kiosks, giving free water refills to festival goers and collecting signatures for 'The Water Fight' petition. A total of 35,453 people signed the petition.

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Saturday 24 June 2017

WaterAid at Farncombe Fete

£40 raised

Carolyn and Bibhas ran a duck catching game with proceeds going to WaterAid.

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Walk for Water 2017

Saturday 10 June at Newlands Corner near Guildford

£5434 raised

This was our annual family fun walk event in the lovely Surrey Hills. 90 adults and 20 children took part.

All photos copyright WaterAid West Surrey

l-r 5th Bookham Brownies, three generations of walkers, the group walk about to depart.

Find out more and view more pictures in the gallery at Walk for Water - Every June

Over 350 people in the developing world will have their lives changed by the money raised on this day!

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Winchester Ukulele Festival

Saturday 3 June 2017

£302 raised

Proceeds of 'Poopla' and a donation from the organisers

Ukulele ace Andy Martin and the organising committee invited WaterAid to the festival. We played a toilet themed version of hoopla called 'poopla'.

Pictures (l-r) Toilets play the ukelele, Winners of 'Poopla'

Both photos copyright WaterAid West Surrey

For information about 'Ukes for All' click here: http://www.moonroller.com/ukesforall.htm

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Plant Sale in Aldershot

22-23 April 2017

£92 raised

Thanks to Andrew for running this event.

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World Water Day Quiz

Ash Victoria Hall near Aldershot

Friday 31 March 2017

£513 raised - a record for this event!

The annual fun quiz night was again hosted by award winning community activist Dave Brown.

The Winning Team

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Lunch for World Water Day

Wednesday 22 March 2017

£87 raised

Linda and Dave hosted a lunch for friends and neighbours. Guests donated to WaterAid. There was also a colouring competition.

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Performance by Full Circle Vocal Group

Wednesday 22 March 2017

£82 raised

The choir was set a loose change target of £15 - which was well exceeded.

This popular Farnham community choir performed an 18th century setting of 'By The Waters Of Babylon.'

For information on Full Circle Vocal Group click here: https://fcvg.co.uk/

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Street Collection in Woking

Saturday 18 March 2017

£480 raised

A record sum for a World Water Day collection! Thanks to all volunteer collectors and the good people of Woking.

Photos copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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Donations

Sometimes we receive donations that are not linked to any particular event

The total for donations in 2017 was £897

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2016

Total money raised by West Surrey Local Group activities was

£9412

Some contributions were Gift Aided.

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Donations

Sometimes we receive donations that are not linked to any particular event

The total for donations in 2016 was £368

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Carol Singing Godalming High Street

Saturday 10 December 2016

£253 raised

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World Toilet Day Street Collection - Lion and Lamb Yard Farnham

Saturday 19 November 2016

£531 raised

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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World Toilet Day Audience Collection Ambassadors Theatre Woking

Friday 18 November 2016

£94 raised

Photo copyright Ambassadors Theatre Woking

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World Toilet Day Performance of 'I Am Your Toilet'

Tuesday AM Farnham Rock Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday 15 November 2016

£45 raised

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Tough Sh!t Mud Run - Camberley

Saturday 15 November 2016

£501 raised

Congratulations Roland and Frankie

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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Collection at Waitrose West Byfleet

Saturday 8 October 2016

£432 raised

Photo Copyright Waitrose

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Limoges to San Sebastian Cycle Ride

2-10 October 2016

£2435 raised

This ride was by the sister of one of the West Surrey Group members and her friend.

They asked for the raised to be allocated to the West Surrey Group contributions to WaterAid.

The local mayor sending Anne and Sue on their way

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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Farncombe Staycation

Saturday 13 August 2016

£60 raised

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Sale of Gooseberries

July 2016

£47 raised

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Glastonbury Festival

22-26 June 2016

Local Group members volunteered for WaterAid at the festival

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Walk for Water Newlands Corner near Guildford

Saturday 4 June 2016

£2990 raised

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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Cheque presented by Guildford Probus

20 May 2016

£500 donated

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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Quiz at Ash Victoria Hall near Aldershot

Friday 15 April 2016

£416 raised

Photo copyright Ash Victoria Hall

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Street Collection in Cobham

Saturday 26 March 2016

£244 raised

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World Water Day Street Collection in Woking

Saturday 19 March 2016

£440 raised

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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The Woking Debates at Christ Church

Saturday 12 March 2016

£56 raised

Image copyright Christ Church Woking

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Total money raised by West Surrey Local Group activities in 2015 was £15,100

Many totals benefited from UK Government doubling under the 'Deliver Life' project in winter 2015/16

Also some contributions were Gift Aided.

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Waverley Singers Christmas Concert - St.Andrew's Church Farnham

Saturday 12 December 2015

£507 raised doubled by UK Government to £1014

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Carol Singing in Godalming High Street with Sychronicity Singers

Saturday 12 December 2015

£221 raised doubled by UK Government to £442

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World Toilet Day donation by Bonamy Finch

(bonamyfinch.com)

November 2015

£313 raised doubled by UK Government to £626

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World Toilet Day Collection at Waitrose West Byfleet

Saturday 21 November 2015

£360 raised doubled by UK Government to £720

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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World Toilet Day Collection at Lion and Lamb Yard in Farnham

Saturday 21 November 2015

£531 raised doubled by UK Government to £1062

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World Toilet Day Pub Quiz at 'The Garden Gate' in Aldershot

Thursday 19 November 2015

£56 raised doubled by UK Government to £112

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World Toilet Day Audience Collection at the Ambassadors Theatre and Cinema in Woking

Thursday 19 November 2015

£148 raised doubled by UK Government to £296

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World Toilet Day Audience Collection at Guildford Railway Station 7am-7.30pm

Thursday 19 November 2015

£451 raised doubled by UK Government to £902

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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World Toilet Day Performance and Collection at Ukulele Improvers at Farnham Maltings

(Ukes for All - www.moonroller.com)

Thursday 19 November 2015

£49 raised doubled by UK Government to £98

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World Toilet Day Collection at Italian Class at Guildford Adult Learning Centre

Thursday 19 November 2015

£13 raised doubled by UK Government to £26

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World Toilet Day Performance and Collection at Full Circle Vocal Group, Farnham Maltings

(www.fcvg.co.uk)

Thursday 19 November 2015

£43 raised doubled by UK Government to £86

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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World Toilet Day Proceeds from Tea Tent - Milford Farmers Market

Sunday 15 November 2015

£43 raised doubled by UK Government to £86

Photo copyright www.surreyfarmersmarkets.org

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Extreme Will Writing Presentation at WaterAid Supporters' Day - London

Friday 15 October 2015

Photo ©Ben Roberts/WaterAid

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Celebrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals WaterAid - London

A dedicated World Goal - Water and Sanitation for Everyone Everywhere by 2030

Friday 24 September 2015

Photo copyright WaterAid.org

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Remember a Charity Week - Dave's Skydive Repesenting WaterAid

7-13 September 2015

Also sponsored - £319 raised

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'The Big Stink' lobby of Parliament - Lobby in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

15 July 2015

Dave (L), Linda holding petition, Barbara Frost WateAid Chief Executive (R)

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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Carolyn and Paul's Sale of Chilli and Tomato Plants

May/June 2015

£120 raised

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Local volunteers at Glastonbury Festival

24-28 June 2015

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Walk for Water at Newlands Corner near Guildford

(Sponsored by Bonamy Finch)

Saturday 13 June 2015

£5148 raised

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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Shalford Village Fete

Saturday 6June 2015

£19 raised

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Proceeds from Tea Tent - Milford Farmers Market

Sunday 17 May 2015

£27 raised

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Collection at Waitrose West Byfleet for Nepal Earthquake Appeal

Saturday 16 May 2015

£340 raised

Photo copyright Waitrose

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Quiz at Ash Victoria Hall near Aldershot

Friday 24 April 2015

£373 raised

Photo copyright Ash Victoria Hall

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Piano Recital by Masachi Nishiyama at Charterhouse School Godalming

Saturday 28 March 2015

£402 raised - doubled by an anonymous donor to £804

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World Water Day Street Collection in Woking

Saturday 21 March 2015

£442 raised

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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World Water Day Street Collection in Cobham

Saturday 21 March 2015

£247 raised

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World Water Day - Sponorship of a WaterAid volunteer for wearing a toilet costume in public

Saturday 21 March 2015

£105 raised

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World Water Day - Fundraising for WaterAid in Limoges France

March 2015

£320 raised

Limoges Raffle Winners

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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World Water Day - Rock Choir Performance at United Reformed Church in Farnham

Sunday 22 March March 2015

£272 raised

Find out more about Rock Choir at www.rockchoir.com

Photo copyright Rock Choir.com

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Proceeds from Tea Tent - Milford Farmers Market

Sunday 15 March 2015

£73 raised

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Celebrating the 0.7% International Aid Bill - Westminster

9 March 2015

Photo copyright WaterAid West Surrey

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Donations

Sometimes we receive donations that are not linked to any particular event

The total for these donations in 2015 was £485

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Previous Years

2014 - £11,438

2013 - £8,578

2012 - £4,478

2011 - £6,113

2010 - £4,000

(2010 estimated)