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Love Maggie's Day

Started by KD

on 04 February 2010 at 17:31

Wondering what ideas people have got for things to do on Love Maggie's Day?

I'm working on a couple of things but nothing concrete yet. And realised today that I'd better get my skates on! 26 March isn't far away.

If you don't know what Love Maggie's Day is all about, click here for some more information.

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From KD
17 March 2010 at 11:36
Here Comes the Sun!

An easy way to support Love Maggie's Day on 26 March is to phone or email your local radion station to request The Beatles classic 'Here Comes the Sun'.

Please ask the DJ to mention Maggie's Centres when you make the song request.

We're playing the song in Maggie's Centres across the UK at noon on the day (coinciding with the big hug) because it's the weekend the clocks spring forward and because its positive and hopeful lyrics echo the philosophy of Maggie's, in particular the line 'the smiles returning to the faces'.
From KD
15 March 2010 at 12:14
Great. Well done to everyone!

Am so pleased that you had good weather for it too.
From katiet
15 March 2010 at 12:09
Phew.. walk over for Love Maggie's day. Around 20 Mums took part and we raised £300. Everyone turned up at 10 am at the town hall in Watlington for bacon sandwiches and to be seen off by lots of Dad's and children. We walked for a couple of hours and then the Dads met us again at a pub (they seemed to need a couple of drinks too!) lots of children joined us to walk in the afternoon and we arrived 12 miles down the Ridgeway at Wallingford. We were now a party of over 40 and we managed to eat 7 cakes between us all made by the Mum's not taking part. It was a great day and everyone wants to do it next year..................
From KD
15 March 2010 at 11:09
Just to let you know that details of what's happening in the centres on or around Love Maggie's Day are now posted here - What's happening in your local centre on Love Maggie's Day.

Only 12 days to go!
From katiet
10 March 2010 at 18:10
Well we've got about 20 mum's signed up and waiting for bacon sandwiches at the start and cakes at the end. I've just got to warn the pub in the middle that we're decending and get my walking boots out.. shoudl be good just a huge fingers crossed for good weather or the turn out might be drastically decreased...
From KD
10 March 2010 at 16:25
katiet, how are plans for your walk going?
From KD
02 March 2010 at 12:57
Everything's really gearing up for March 26.

Here's a quick snapshot of some of the great stuff that's happening:

Love shopping? - check out exclusive offers from our corporate partners - Cabbages & Roses, L.K.Bennett, Ortak, People Will Always Need Plates and The Travelwrap Company.

Read Judith's blog about events and activities happening at Maggie's Highlands.

Read Pippi's blog to see the plans for Maggie's London.

Love hugging? - join one of the big hugs at your local centre.
Send Leah an email (leah.jeffries@maggiescentres.org) if you're planning to join a 'big hug' so she can let the staff know to expect you. The more the merrier!

Find the centre nearest you and see what they're doing on 26 March.

What are you planning for Love Maggie's Day? Tell us about it here.
From KD
12 February 2010 at 10:35
After discussions yesterday I got excited about the idea of a Twitter hug on March 26.

If you've got a Twitter account, why not follow Maggie's and join us on the day to help tweet a hug for Love Maggie's Day - http://twitter.com/MaggiesCentres

Anyone else got a great idea?
From TomM
09 February 2010 at 13:40
I'm still not sure what to do yet, but this video will be inspirational:

YouTube - Status Old Christmas Charity Single 2009

I don't have any form of musical talent, but this seems like a great idea for anyone who does...
From Pippi
09 February 2010 at 09:55
One volunteer at the London centre loves yoga. She's decided to organise a yoga class and charging people to get involved. She'll also be baking cakes for after the lesson and charging people to try them. All the money will go to Love Maggie's Day - what a great idea!