Mad March Mare!

Here is a photo of Jon Helliwell taking part in the Mad March Mare 2015 run; his RGF t-shirt is looking a little the worst for wear! The run takes place at Hexham Race Course each year. The RGF supported Jon last year with a grant to enable him to complete his qualifications as a … Continued

Jon Helliwell completes run in aid of the RGF
Essex County Cricket Club supports the Rob George Foundation

Continued support from Essex County Cricket Club

Essex County Cricket Club has very generously invited us to take a couple of bucket collections at the County Ground in Chelmsford. You can see in the photo the 2015 squad proudly showing their continued support for the RGF.

Mouthwatering dining at Colchester Institute

On 26 February we celebrated a special dinner at Colchester Institute, along with 51 diners. The evening was made even more special by the fact that we could watch our dinner being prepared via a live feed from the kitchen to the restaurant! Colchester Institute students – who are all studying hospitality courses – waited … Continued

Chloe Dickson supported by the Rob George Foundation

Chloe Dickson – Scottish Open Women’s Foil Champion 2015

Chloe Dickson The RGF recently supported Chloe Dickson, helping to equip her for the current season.  We wanted to share with you how proud we feel to have played a small part in Chloe’s recent success at the Senior Scottish Open 2015, which was held in Edinburgh in January. On the Saturday, Chloe fenced in … Continued

Divided loyalties?

Sometimes you just don’t know who to cheer for. The fixture at the Weston Homes Community Stadium on 24th Jan 2015, when Colchester United played Leyton Orient was one of those occasions. Philip George, Rob’s Dad, Trustee and life long “O’s” supporter, found himself cheering for both teams. A massive thank you goes to all … Continued

Colchester United v Leyton Orient RGF

Hollie Harris and Nick Lee

The Rob George Foundation is delighted to support two talented musicians – Hollie Harris and Nick Lee.  Click the link below to see Hollie and Nick performing at a recent dinner of the Suffolk and North Essex Law Society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5L0CYyZrLo

One Year On, Looking Back

It’s almost one year since the Rob George Foundation was established.  Our first anniversary ball will be held on 3 January 2015 and promises to be a fantastic evening.  We’ll be celebrating the work that the RGF has done over the past year as well as raising funds through a silent auction, ticket sales and … Continued

Rob George Foundation Launch Night Party
Rob George Foundation First Anniversary Ball

£215,000 and what a night!

In the famous words of the Four Season’s song.. “Oh What a Night!!!” The RGF’s first anniversary ball took place on Saturday 3 January 2015 at the Hurlingham Club in London, which was full to capacity with 231 people assembled in their best finery and ready to party the night away.  Our sparkling reception was … Continued

Congratulations Chloe!

Silver medalist, Chloe Dickson (far left) Chloe Dickson, a young fencer from Scotland, and one of the first successful applicants to the Rob George Foundation earlier in 2014, has just made an outstanding achievement at the Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championships, held in Largs from 10 to 15 November 2014. Chloe came home with a silver … Continued

Chloe Dickson supported by the Rob George Foundation
The Relucant Umpire - book sale supports the Rob George Foundation

The Reluctant Umpire

‘The Reluctant Umpire’ by Robbie Book is the perfect stocking filler for Christmas From each book sold, a donation of £2.00 will go to the Rob George Foundation. Take a look on our Facebook page (follow the link from the top of this page) for instructions on how to order.  Please make sure you use the special … Continued

Buy a copy of ‘The Essex Scrubber’ and help the RGF

Christine Beedle’s first book ‘The Essex Scrubber – Keeping It Clean’ is loosely based on her real life experiences and is filled with fun, drama, passion and fascinating characters. The Essex Scrubber is the nickname Christine acquired, for reasons that will become obvious as you read what is more a novel than a normal autobiography. The … Continued

The Essex Scrubber book sales support the RGF

Elisabeth Powell – latest update

Elisabeth has been in touch with news of her recent successes.  On the weekend of 8/9 November Elisabeth travelled to Helsinki with the British Fencing (BF) Junior (U20) women’s Epee team to fence in a Junior World Cup Tournament.  This competition was attended by 144 fencers from around the world and had a huge difficulty … Continued

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