On 16th June 2016, the British Labour Party MP for Batley & Spen, Jo Cox, was sadly murdered. Jo Cox had made it her life’s work to tackle many issues affecting her constituents, including community loneliness. And her legacy continues. This year, the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness was launched. Its aim? To start a […]
VALENTINES BALL 2017- Get-your-Tickets!
We are excited to be planning another After Umbrage Ball at the Great Hall in Oundle. So keep 11th February 2017 free! It is valentines weekend so we thought it would be a good way to spread the love. Building on the great success of last time we promise to provide lots of laughs, delicious […]
Preparation for the After Umbrage Ball!
We are meeting with the wonderful Anna from The Rustic Caterer this morning to go through food choices for our Valentines Ball on the 11th February. http://therusticcaterer.co.uk The menu is going to be cracking, everything is delicious!! Our tickets will be out very soon and we have already had lots of interest so please […]
We Need You! Join the After Umbrage 2017 Vitality Bath Half Marathon team…
It’s that time of year again! On Sunday 12th March 2017 After Umbrage will be taking on the 2017 Vitality Bath Half Marathon. Our team will be running to raise vital funds to help us to continue our work, providing care for those who care and offering carers across the UK short breaks at our cottage […]
After Umbrage – Caring for even more of those who care
After Umbrage is pleased to announce that we are now able to help even more carers. We have extended the remit of the charity to include: Anyone caring for a loved one with a ‘life limiting condition’ up to three stays at Kingham cottage. As well as being able to offer carers who have sadly […]
One of a million and one in a million – Tara runs the London Marathon
One of a million (and one in a million!) Tara, completed the London marathon. She ran this in conjunction with Braintrust. A UK based brain tumour support charity. They provide personal 24/7 support from the point of diagnosis onwards, and build resources that help people living with a brain tumour become stronger. We are really […]
Running the Bath Half Marathon for After Umbrage – Go Girls!
It has been a busy year so far, thanks to all our fabulous supporters! In March we had 6 wonderful runners doing the Bath Half marathon, raising £1495. The weather was great, as were all our runners despite some rather impressive blisters! The money raised has gone to the upkeep of Kingham cottage and bought […]
After Umbrage Big Bash October 2014
On the 11th October After Umbrage was very privileged to be involved in a fabulous Black Tie Event. It was our first big fundraiser and was made possible thanks to the wonderful team that are the Woodnewton Community Trust Fund. Mick Brookes, Keith Mickleburgh and Johnny Ryder organize a Black Tie Do every year and […]
Get your dancing shoes on, this is going to be a great evening!
There is a champagne reception, canapés, fabulous food and dancing to the brilliant Gone to the Dog, plus Eltones and Weekenders all at the beautiful Great Hall in Oundle. There are some pretty amazing auction prizes to be had too!! We want to raise as much as possible so we can furnish our Umbrage Cottage […]