What is it all about?

Running Shoos is an initiative developed to build on Shoosmiths’ commitment to corporate social responsibility. By inviting any and all Shoosmiths employees and clients to take part in a variety of charity events, the initiative aims to raise money both for the national Charity of the Year, and for the local organising Office Nominated Charity.

Not just for the hard-core runners amongst our contacts, Running Shoos aims to cater for everyone’s fitness levels, and activities planned include all kinds of running events across the country. So whether you would like to do a leisurely 1km walk followed by a nice cup of tea or a gruelling 2 day adventure race followed by a days rehydration, your local Running Shoos co-ordinator can help.

The grand plan is to help members of staff, clients and friends of Shoosmiths to participate in events that they would otherwise not have the opportunity to do so, whilst raising money for charity.


Contacts

Basingstoke

Andrew Patterson
Samantha Woodward

Ext. 6466
Ext. 6334

Birmingham

Beth Grundy

Ext.4134

Milton Keynes

Steve Wiltshire

Ext.8378

Northampton

Danielle Race

Ext.3508

Nottingham

Charlotte Blount
Laura Rowland
Ryan O’Sullivan

Ext.5077
Ext.5075
Ext.5153

Solent

Sian Evans
Jonathan Cathie

Ext.6785
Ext.6756

Thames Valley

Position vacant - for more info, please contact Andrew Patterson

Ext. 6466

Reading Half Marathon - Sun 2nd Mar 2008


SUNDAY 2ND MARCH 2008


Dear All
Shoosmiths will once again be taking part in the Reading Half Marathon and we need YOU!

If you have never run thirteen yards before, let alone thirteen miles, never fear because there’s plenty of time to get into shape and help Shoosmiths raise serious amounts of cash for a deserving cause.

Last year’s runners (myself included!) did an amazing job raising funds for the Brain Tumour UK. This year, we hope to be able to provide another charity with your hard earned sponsor money, to be confirmed at a later date. Shoosmiths will pay your entry fee for the race, on the understanding that runners will raise approximately 4 times the entry fee (so at least £100.00 each if you can). This means that if we have 40 runners this year, as we did last year, we will raise at least £4000.00 for charity!

As in past years, you can arrive at the fantastic Royal Suite prior to running to have a hot drink and bacon sandwich, and also drop off your bags, safe in the knowledge they will be looked after. You will also have an opportunity to rest your weary bones after the finishing line with some refreshments in the Suite. Families and friends are all very welcome to come along and lend you their support on the day. Next year, the marathon takes place on Sunday 2nd March 2008.

Would you be kind enough to let me know if you are interested in running for Shoosmiths. If so, please let me have your date of birth and the age you will be on the day of the race. This information should be with me by no later than Friday 9th November 2007. Be advised that entrance forms will be submitted on Monday 12th November 2007 and no further applications will be accepted after this date. Please be aware that all runners entering do so at their own risk as it is your own responsibility to ensure you are fit enough to run. As with previous years, if you enter and then do not run, we will be asking you to re-imburse the entrance fee. Further details will be sent later once I have an idea of provisional numbers.

Best regards and get running!

Ian Nobbs

Litigation Manager

08700 868745 direct dial

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