Bridge2Aid (B2A) is a charity working in the Mwanza region of North West Tanzania. We work closely with the Tanzanian Government to deliver aspects of their dental strategy, operate a not-for-profit dental clinic in the city of Mwanza, and have a community development programme for the poor.
We are committed to developing programmes and strategies that meet the felt needs of indigenous groups in a long-term and sustainable way. We have UK based Trustees and administration and Bridge2Aid is a charity registered in the UK no. 1092481. Since Spring 2004 we have also been a NGO registered in Tanzania with Tanzania based Trustees.
Saturday 13th June places still available
Sun 14th June 2009 SOLD OUT !!!
ACE has provided the abseil at Riverwalk House for the past three years and this year the venue has kindly agreed to an open event to support all local charities. The venue has a great location, just next to Vauxhall Bridge and looking over the River Thames towards the MI6 building. Numbers are limited so book early for this ever popular venue.
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Abseil
13th & 14th June 2009 SOLD OUT !!!
Sat 12th & Sun 13th September 2009
Completing the National 3 Peaks Challenge in the recommended 24 hour period is a worthy challenge for any participant raising money for charity. Participants require a reasonable level of fitness to climb the 3 peaks, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon. Qualified and experienced instructors will support you on the mountains, whilst a minibus and drivers will support you between the mountains.
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Walking
Sun 21st June 2009 SOLD OUT !!!
The 50m Mersey Tunnels Ventilation Shaft located in Birkenhead provides an exhilarating abseil with fantastic views across the River Mersey.
After a very successful event in 2008 which saw over 80 people abseil from the shaft, Mersey Tunnels has welcomed Adventure Challenge Events back for another event in 2009. Book early as last year the venue was one of our first to be sold out!
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50m Abseil
Sat 27th June 2009
The abseil at St Mary’s Church provides an exciting 40m abseil in the centre of Sheffield. The spiral stone staircase offers the initial challenge before you reach the top of the tower and the fantastic views of the city.
After a one year break, ACE has teamed up again with the Sheffield Green Fair and St Mary’s Church to provide this abseil in 2009.
This is one of the biggest abseils currently available in Sheffield and with extensive scaffold on the tower there will be 150 places available.
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40m Abseil
Sunday 28th June 2009
ACE has a long history of very successful events at Baitings Dam and as always is grateful to Yorkshire Water for their permission and support to repeat the event in 2009.
This impressive venue provides a 60m abseil and a 200m zip slide from the Dam wall into the valley below.
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60m Abseil
200m Zip
Sunday 5th July 2009
Adventure Challenge Events first teamed up with King’s College Hospital Charity (London) in 2007 and after a successful partnership will repeat the event in 2009. The opportunity exists to abseil 30m from the roof of the hospital. There are only 50 places available, so book early.
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30m Abseil
Sunday 5th July 2009
The New Arts Gallery, in Walsall, completed in 1999 offers a wonderful 30m abseil in the heart of the town centre. Places are limited on this event so book early.
Our first visit to the New Arts Gallery in 2008 was a big success, with both ropes running at full capacity. ACE has teamed up again with New Arts Gallery to return in 2009.
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30m Abseil
Sunday 20th September 2009
The Marquess of Anglesey's Column is a very impressive venue. Perched high on a hill the abseil feels even more exhilarating. The column offers excellent opportunities for your North Wales fundraising.
The venue has proved popular with charities, with 30 participants in 2006, 40 in 2007 and over 50 in 2008. A steady little venue in North Wales for your fundraising activities!
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30m Abseil
Sun 27th September 2009
Leeds Met Carnegie and Adventure Challenge Events have teamed up again to support local charities on their third event.
This city centre 30m abseil is a great local challenge for your fundraisers.
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30m Abseil
Sun 27th September 2009 SOLD OUT !!!
Back by popular demand!
Thanks to the Mersey Tunnel we can offer a second date for this really popular venue.
The 50m Mersey Tunnels Ventilation Shaft located in Birkenhead provides an exhilarating abseil with fantastic views across the River Mersey.
After a very successful event in 2008 which saw over 80 people abseil from the shaft, Mersey Tunnels has welcomed Adventure Challenge Events back for another event in 2009.
Book early as the first abseil in June is sold out!
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50m Abseil
Sunday 4th October 2009
The civic centre abseil provides a great view of Carlisle and an exciting abseil in the heart of the town.
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40m Abseil
Postponed
After a break of one year we’ve reintroduced this venue. A great abseil with a fantastic backdrop of the River Great Ouse
40m Abseil
1st November 2009
Part of our Whole Hog race season. A 12k + running based adventure challenge through the grounds of Wantisden Hall and Bentwaters Parks. A medium length course with loads of thrilling obstacles and challenges throughout the course. Please note that the 2009 event will be a team only event with categories for All male, All female and mixed teams in both senior and veteran!
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Find out about 2008 Whole Hogs
22nd November 2009
Part of our Whole Hog race season. A running based adventure challenge. Plenty of obstacles and challenges en route! Short to medium course with 10k + of running and obstacles. Please note that the 2009 event will be a team only event with categories for All male, All female and mixed teams in both senior and veteran
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Find out about 2008 Whole Hogs
Sun 8th March 2009
The Manchester Velodrome has become a regular favourite for charities during the past 3 years. ACE has consistently seen over a hundred people abseil, raising well over £10,000 each year for their chosen good causes. The Velodrome continues to provide us with a fantastic winter venue and a great way to start your 2009 fundraising events, and ACE would like to thank the team at Manchester Velodrome for their continuing support.
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40m Abseil
Sun 5th April 2009 SOLD OUT !!!
Sheffield Wednesday FC has always shown their support for local charities and Adventure Challenge Events are pleased to be returning to this classic abseil. The abseil takes place from beneath the clock on the South Stand and provides an exciting 30m descent into the stadium.
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30m Abseil
9th May 2009
ACE are proud to announce a new event for their 2009 calendar! Exclusively for Marie Curie this event will take place in the beautiful countryside around Balfron, North of Glasgow. A short to medium length course in the Whole Hog style! Both team and individual categories are available in this race!
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Find out about 2008 Whole Hogs
POSTPONED !!!
Another New event for 2009 will be the Capital Hog. The venue and date are still to be confirmed (expect information soon) but you can expect more Hog mayhem around London. Short to medium length course for teams of three!
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Find out about 2008 Whole Hogs
Sat 6th June 2009 SOLD OUT !!!
Sun 7th June 2009 SOLD OUT !!!
ACE has kindly been given permission by Newcastle City Council to provide this wonderful zip slide to all local charities on the above dates. The zip slide off the Tyne Bridge provides a memorable experience and has seen some fantastic fundraising returns for those charities that have had the opportunity to utilise the venue. All local charities are now able to take advantage of this iconic zip slide.
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Zip Slide
Sat 13th June 2009
Sat 12th September 2009
A great challenge in its own right or as a warm up to the National 3 peaks, climb the 3 highest peaks in Yorkshire (Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough). The challenge covers approximately 25 miles and our qualified and experienced instructors will support you in an effort to complete the challenge in less than 12 hours. At which point you can become a member of the "Three Peaks of Yorkshire Club".
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Walking
Leeds Met Carnegie Abseil
