Take the Hodsock Challenge and Help our Heroes

Oct. 25, 2011 - PRLog -- The challenge, which takes place on Saturday 12th November, in the grounds of Hodsock Priory located on the North Notts/South Yorkshire border, will see the picturesque estate, famous for its annual snowdrop spectacular each February, awash with competitors as teams test their powers of observation, solve puzzles and find clues on a scavenger hunt.

“Remembrance weekend was the perfect time for us to host an event to support this tremendously worthwhile charity which many hold close to their hearts,” commented Lindsay Jones conference and events manager Hodsock Priory. “It’s a superb opportunity to raise money whilst at the same time exploring the beauty of Hodsock  as you take up ‘The Hodsock Challenge’.”

The event is open to everyone and teams can enter by either registering on line or you can just turn up on the day! It costs just £10 to enter a team which should have a maximum of six members. The winning team will receive a delicious chocolate gift courtesy of ‘The Chocolate Kitchen’ in Retford and many other local businesses are also donating superb prizes.

During the day refreshments will be available in the Priory and Mr Ford’s Potting Shed located in Horse Pasture Wood, as teams battle to be crowned champions of ‘The Hodsock Challenge’!

“We are looking forward to welcoming families and friends to Hodsock for this inaugural Help for Heroes charity event,” said Lindsay. “It will certainly be a very enjoyable way for members of the public to recognise Remembrance weekend.”

Help for Heroes was launched on 1st October 2007 and has already raised in excess of £1 million. Further details on every aspect of the charity can be found a www.helpforheroes.org.uk.

To take up the Help for Heroes ‘Hodsock Challenge’ which takes place between 10am and 3pm on Saturday 12th November, please visit www.hodsockpriory.com.

Editor’s Notes:
Hodsock Priory is a privately owned 800 acre estate located close to the borders of South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. It is currently occupied and managed by the ninth generation of the resident Buchanan family.

It is famous for The Hodsock Snowdrops each February when the public are invited to witness the beautiful, picturesque setting of the Hodsock estate. 2012 sees the twenty first anniversary of the Snowdrop Spectacular when special events will be taking place.

ABOUT H4H – www.helpforheroes.org.uk
•   Help for Heroes (H4H) is an independent British charity, founded by Bryn and Emma Parry in October 2007 out of a desire to help members of the Armed Forces who have been injured in the course of serving their country
•   Of the money raised to date for H4H, nearly all of it has been either spent or allocated to provide facilities and support services that benefit British servicemen and women injured in action.  For more information on how we spend your money visit www.helpforheroes.org.uk/how_we_spend.html
•   In its brief history, the Charity has struck a chord with the British public and attracted some high profile backing from members of the royal family such as HRH Prince of Wales, HRH Princes William and Harry to members of the pop industry such as James Blunt, Simon Cowell and X Factor finalists who went onto release a chart topping hit “Hero” to raise funds for the Charity.  It became the fastest selling charity single of the decade.  
•   Patrons of the Charity include Ross Kemp, Monty Halls, James Blunt, Ken Hames and many others, as well as Founder Patrons Jeremy and Francie Clarkson.

ABOUT H4H TRADING
•   Help for Heroes Trading retails a wide range of tri-coloured, Help for Heroes branded merchandise to fund the Charity’s operational costs so that all donations go to the wounded servicemen and women.
•   Emma Parry is MD of Help for Heroes Trading.