Leamington and Warwick Living Jul - Aug 2023

Warwick father and son taking on
night-time marathon for sevenyear-old
boy
A Warwick man and his son are taking on a night-time ‘beat the sunrise’
marathon to raise funds for an operation to help seven-year-old Lincoln walk.
Lincoln Hookey, 7, from Warwick, has cerebral palsy which
restricts his mobility and personal independence. His condition
causing stiffness, spasms and pain resulting in him being heavily
reliant on support of aides and his wheelchair.
This life changing surgery, which is not funded by the NHS,
could change Lincoln’s outlook, giving him a chance for mobility
independence for life.
The money raised will pay for a month long stay in Liverpool, at
Alder Hey Children’s hospital. The surgery itself and specialised
post operative physiotherapy, as well as private rehabilitation
physio once he is discharged.
Lincoln’s dad Simon, 46, a service delivery manager, brother
Willam, 17, and others are taking on a night-time 26 mile ‘Warrior
Walk for William’ on July 21 organised and supported by Ed
Hargreaves of military training inspired Warrior Strong Fitness.
Previous fundraisers have included family friend Simon Pitchford
completing a gruelling Beyond the Ultimate Highland Ultra
2023’, a self-sufficient 3-day coastal mountain race, over a total
of 125km, with 5,000m of elevation, carrying a 14kg backpack,
raising in excess of £5,000 for Lincoln.
Dad, Simon, Mum Sarah, 41, and Sarah’s childhood friend Verity
Slatem ran the Warwick Two Castles 10k last on June 12, raising
over £1,000 between them.
Lincoln’s Mum, Sarah said: ‘Lincoln’s mantra at the moment, is ‘I
pick myself up, dust myself off and keep going. The show must
go on’. It’s borrowed from a well-known kid’s programme, but the
sentiment is right there.’
‘Lincoln missed so many firsts in his first five years and continues
to do so. With the help of community, fundraising and this
surgery he might be able to claim some of those back. He said
after his surgery he is looking forward to all the things he can do,
like riding a bike, playing football, and even carrying a glass of
water without spilling it. He has tenacious stubborn streek which
just makes him even more determined’.
‘This operation won’t just change his physical outlook, pain
management, but his mental and social wellbeing too. ’
The family has raised almost £11,000 thanks to donations and
fundraising events.
To donate to Lincoln’s fund or sponsor Simon and William on
their Warrior Walk, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/
WarriorwalkforLincoln or www.treeofhope.org.uk/give-7-yearold-lincoln-back-firsts
SATURDAY 2 nd September 2023
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THE FRENCH CONNECTION
30th SEPTEMBER 7.30pm – Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick
5TH OCTOBER 7.30pm – Malvern Theatres
Join Armonico Consort for a programme which embraces the French passion for pretty
much everything from, food to literature and music, and from art to, well, national
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Alongside the fabulously triumphant and arresting Te Deum by Charpentier (a work
whose main theme is still used by the Eurovision Song Contest) are his lesser-known
compositions, paired with those of Lully and Delalande. The work of these fine
composers epitomises the brilliance of the French baroque in pretty much every form.
A further highlight of this programme is a short work by Rameau, which many hail to be
the most beautiful piece of music ever written.
This performance is generously supported by Mr Nigel May
and Mr & Mrs David and Rosemary Holding.
FREE
Car
Parking
Programme to include:
MARC-ANTOINE CHARPENTIER
MAGIFICAT H73
JEAN BAPTISTE LULLY
LA FOILES D’ESPAGNE LWV.48
MARC-ANTOINE CHARPENTIER
TE DEUM
JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU
LES BORÉADES ACT II, SCENE II
ENTRÉE DE POLYMNIE
MICHEL RICHARD DELALANDE
TE DEUM
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Box Office: 01926 334 418
Registered charity no. 1103159
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ARMONICO
Saturday 2nd September 2023
Fun for all the family:
The Shetland Pony Grand National,
Premium Livestock Showing, Fun in
Farmtastic, Top Show Jumping, Rural
Crafts, Fabulous British Food & lots
of free activities for all to enjoy!
NEW: Sheep Shearing Competitions
& Arena Eventing Challenge!
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From
Advance 26 th August
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Adult £22.00 £27.50
Child (5-15) £11.00 £13.50
Family
(2 adults & up
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£55.00 £66.00
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