Hadrian's Wall Trek
2019-06-28 - 2019-07-01 | Hadrian’s Wall
This most ancient of charity treks takes us from Lanercost Priory to Brocolitia, encompassing some of the most visited and fascinating ruins.
Hadrian’s Wall was built in AD122 on the orders of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, and stretched from the East to West coasts of Britain, from Bowness on Solway in the West to Wallsend in the East. It is the most remarkable Roman monument in the country and quite unique throughout the former Empire. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site which cuts through Northumberland National Park, Hadrian’s Wall attracts trekkers from all over as it offers great challenging walks, filled with a stunning backdrop and history. It’s a perfect location for a UK charity challenge!
When will you plan your invasion? An amazing experience with fantastic support awaits – everything from our tented village to exceptional guides and glorious food! Join our team and ‘step back in time’.

Find out more HERE

TrekFest
2019-07-06 - 2019-07-07 | Brecon Beacons, Wales, United Kingdom
The challenge: Join us for our ultimate UK trekking challenge – TrekFest!
The aim of this epic trek across the Brecon Beacons in South Wales is simple – complete your chosen distance whilst making the miles count. You can do it for yourself or in support of the charity of your choice! Suitable for beginner trekkers and expert trail runners alike, taking on TrekFest is by no means a walk in the park – it’s tough and will test you both physically and mentally, pushing your boundaries like never before. With the right training and preparation however, it is definitely achievable – as thousands of trekkers over the years will testify. Our incredible TrekFest conquerors tell us it’s truly life-changing and proves that anything is possible, and the sense of achievement you’ll feel as you cross that finish line is truly indescribable! Whether you’re a solo trekker or getting your friends, family or colleagues together as a team, the TrekFest crew will be supporting you every step of the way. We take care of all the details – route marking, marshalled and fully stocked checkpoints, medical support, food and refreshments along the route – allowing you to focus on the challenge ahead and keep putting one foot in front of the other until you cross the finish line. If you are signing up as a team, members can register on either route and can fundraise for the team’s chosen charity or their own individual choice.

Wales End-End Bicycle Tour
2019-08-15 - 2019-08-19 | Wales, Wales, United Kingdom
Pedalling from the most northern point of Wales down to the vibrant capital of Cardiff, we’ll experience diverse beautiful landscapes of majestic woodlands; rural lanes and distinct mountain ranges from start to finish.
This is a very tough challenge, but with our magnificent support crew and camaraderie within the team, the miles will fly by as we enjoy this iconic cycling challenge.
Join us and conquer Wales by bike, your time in the saddle won’t come more satisfying!

More details HERE

Bristol Quiz Walk
2019-08-22 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Bristol
Join us and see the sites and sounds of Bristol. An exciting evening quiz will start in Clifton and encourage you to see the beauty of this wonderful city.

Snowden (Yr Wyddfa ) Trek
2019-09-21 - 2019-09-23 | Snowden / Yr Wyddfa, Snowden, Wales, United Kingdom
Join us as we trek to the top of Wales to conquer Mount Snowdon at an elevation of 3,560ft.
Our trail to the summit is the Pyg Track, which starts at the top of Pen y Pass and rises steadily with the imposing Crib Goch directly above. As the path gradually rises we are privy to amazing views down to Glaslyn far below. Our fully supported trek will open up dramatic views as far as Anglesey (on a clear day!) as we approach the summit.
After the obligatory celebration photos at the summit, we start our descent on the Miners Path. Although this is the longest in distance, it is a gradual descent, so easy going underfoot after the strenuous climb up to the summit. We are treated to the most stunning views as we wind our way down to Pen-Y-Pass and back to our campsite to get ready for our celebration meal! A perfect challenge for anyone new to trekking and charity challenge events.
Approximate trekking distances:
Pyg Track 3.4 miles (5.4km)
Miners’ Path 3.8 miles (6.1km)

More details HERE

A Taste Of Africa Supper - Art n Soul, St Neots.
2019-09-28 20:00 - 23:30 | Art n Soul, 7 New Street, St Neots, Cambs, 7 New Street,, St Neots,, Cambs, PE19 1AE
Art n Soul are supporting Lisa Kent Trust in delivering a gastronomic delight from Africa and the chance to understand some of Lisa Kent Trust’s life changing work & opportunities in The Gambia.

Young Voices Concert
2019-10-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Comberton Baptist Church, Green End, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7DY
Join Lisa Kent Trust for an afternoon performance of young talent delivering songs from the shows.
Drinks and cake will be server during the interval.

Lisa Kent Trust Annual Jumble Sale
2020-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Meridian School, Comberton, Cambs, Harbour Avenue, Comberton, Cambridgeshire
Lisa Kent Trust is pleased to deliver its annual Jumble Sale at Meridian Primary School, Comberton, Cambridge CB23 7DD, on 25th January 2020. Door open at 14.00pm – entries 50p.

Lisa Kent Trust Endurance Kart Race 2020.
2020-02-06 18:30 - 22:30 | Formula Fast Indoor Karting, Unit 3 Bond Estate, Bond Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1JJ
By popular demand the annual Lisa Kent Trust Two hour Endurance Race will run on the evening of Thursday the 6th February 2020.
Ten team of four drivers will complete in this challenging endurance race with a difference!
Join us for this fun packed & very competitive start to the 2020 Motorsport season.

-THE LONG WALK -
2020-06-20 - 2020-08-01
Lisa Kent Trust is completing a virtual walk from our UK base in Cambridge to Lisa Kent Trust Meridian Nursery & Lower Basic School in The Gambia.
We will cross into France, Spain & then join the African Continent in Tangier, for the journey through Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Senegal & into The Gambia. Total of 3466 miles. Our aim is to arrive before the end of July.
Join Us – our volunteers are walking & running each day around their local area & sending in their mileage & photographs. We are collating your miles & recording the journey & our walkers journey’s on Lisa Kent Trust ‘s FaceBook. https://www.facebook.com/LisaKentTrust/
Send in your miles each day by Messenger or by email to liz@lisakenttrust.org
Please involve your friends either in joining us all on the walk or by sponsoring your journey. All proceeds will go to support our pupils ongoing education during these challenging times.

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential Volunteering - 17th to 24th October 2020 - The Gambia
2020-10-19 01:00 - 2020-10-24 01:00 | Lisa Kent Trust Schools, Lisa Kent Trust Meridian Basic Cycle School., Gambia
Join us for a trip of a lifetime to The Gambia where you soak up the culture & be part of the community which our schools serve.
Lisa Kent Trust will cover the cost of your flight to The Gambia, your accommodation & your food.
We will tailor your time in The Gambia to your skill set, whilst encouraging you to expand your horizons & knowledge.
You will return with lasting memories & lifelong friends.

NSPCC Cambridge Branch Lunch - Lisa Kent Trust Presentation by Liz Tinkler - (ticket only event)
2020-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Gonville Hotel Cambridge, Gonville Place,, Cambridge, CB1 1LY, United Kingdom

Volunteering The Gambia - 24th - 31st October 2020
2020-10-24 - 2020-10-31 | Lisa Kent Trust Schools, Lisa Kent Trust Meridian Basic Cycle School., Gambia
Join us for a trip of a lifetime to The Gambia where you soak up the culture & be part of the community which our schools serve.

Lisa Kent Trust will cover the cost of your flight to The Gambia, your accommodation & your food.
We will tailor your time in The Gambia to your skill set, whilst encouraging you to expand your horizons & knowledge.
You will be met at Banjul International Airport by one of our UK Trustees who will be present throughout your time in The Gambia.
During your time in The Gambia there will be the opportunity for sightseeing & trips out for birdwatching etc.
You will return with lasting memories & lifelong friends.

Volunteer & DofE Residential Opportunity - 13th -20st November 2020.
2020-11-13 - 2020-11-20 | Lisa Kent Trust Schools, Lisa Kent Trust Meridian Basic Cycle School., Gambia

Voluntourism Trip to The Gambia - 20th -27th November 2020. - includes DofE Gold Award Residential Volunteers
2020-11-20 - 2020-11-27

Volunteer in The Gambia - inclusive for Duke Of Edinburgh Gold Award Residential Volunteers - 27th November - 4th December 2020
2020-11-27 - 2020-12-04 | Lisa Kent Trust Schools, Lisa Kent Trust Meridian Basic Cycle School., Gambia

Jumble Sale - Saturday 23rd January 2021
2021-01-23 | Meridian School, Comberton, Cambs, Harbour Avenue, Comberton, Cambridgeshire
Our Annual Jumble Sale will open at 2pm till 4pm.
Entry fee only 50p. Refreshments available.
Come along & grab yourself a bargain – you never know what you will find!!

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Residential Course - 27th October - 3rd November 2021
2021-01-28 | Lisa Kent Trust Schools, Lisa Kent Trust Meridian Basic Cycle School., Gambia
Join the Lisa Kent Trust in The Gambia for opportunity of a lifetime.
We will tailor your course to your preferences and there will be the opportunity to see & enjoy ‘The Smiling Coast’
You will be met at Banjul International Airport by one of the UK Trustees who will be present throughout your stay.
All Flights, Food & Accommodation are included in the price, and we will support you in the journey to raise the funding for your trip.
You will leave with a lifetime of great memories and lifelong friends. And quite possibly a passion for The Gambia & the African Continent

This trip is also available for Voluntourism participants.
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Lisa Kent Trust Endurance Kart Race - 4th February 2021- SORRY Cancelled due to Covid 19.
2021-02-04 18:30 - 22:30 | Formula Fast Indoor Karting, Unit 3 Bond Estate, Bond Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1JJ
Join Lisa Kent Trust for our annual Endurance Kart Race at Formula Fast Milton Keynes. A great start to your 2021 Race Season
Once again Formula Fast will be the excellent indoor venue for our annual two hour Endurance Kart Race.
The evening starts at 18.30 with driver briefing & practice, before the start of a 2 hour endurance race which will require brilliant race strategy and driver skills.
As a charity event we promise you something a little different & drivers of all abilities will have the opportunity to lift the overall event trophy.
Race entry is £299 for a team of four drivers.

Volunteering in The Gambia - 12th -19th March 2021 - Sorry Cancelled due to Covid 19.
2021-03-12 - 2021-03-19 | Lisa Kent Trust Schools, Lisa Kent Trust Meridian Basic Cycle School., Gambia
Join the Lisa Kent Trust in The Gambia for opportunity of a lifetime.
We will tailor your visit to your preferences and there will be the opportunity to see & enjoy ‘The Smiling Coast’
You will be met at Banjul International Airport by one of the UK Trustees who will be present throughout your stay.
All Flights, Food & Accommodation are included in the price, and we will support you in the journey to raise the funding for your trip.
You will leave with a lifetime of great memories and lifelong friends. And quite possibly a passion for The Gambia & the African Continent

This trip is also available for Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential Award participants.
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Volunteering in The Gambia - Open to all ages 19th March - 26th March 2021- Sorry Cancelled due to COVID 19.
2021-03-19 - 2021-03-26 | Lisa Kent Trust Schools, Lisa Kent Trust Meridian Basic Cycle School., Gambia

Indian Evening
2021-04-12 20:30 - 23:00 | Pipasha Restaurant, 529c Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PA, United Kingdom
Lisa Kent Trust returns to Pipasha Indian Restaurant for an evening for the food connoisseur.
This award winning restaurant has supported Lisa Kent Trust for over 10 years.
Not only will you have great food, but the opportunity to chat to the Trustees about the work of LKT in The Gambia along with some challenging quizzes.

Hardwick Eco Event
2021-09-04 11:30 - 17:00 | CB23 7QS
Do you worry about the climate emergency and the impact of climate change?
Then join Lisa Kent Trust at the Hardwick Eco Event and learn about practical steps you can take in your daily life that will help reduce climate change!

The aim of the event is to highlight what can and must be done to help the environment and to show how each of us can do our bit to bring about meaningful reductions in carbon emissions through our own actions, locally, nationally and globally.

Where: The Cabin, St Mary’s Church, Hardwick, CB23 7QS
When: Saturday 4th September 2021, 10.30am – 4pm

Girton Feast, Cambridge - 9th July 2022
2022-07-09 12:00 - 18:00 | Girton Recreation Ground
Join Lisa Kent Trust – who will be present at this year’s Girton Feast for face painting and the opportunity to meet the trustees and see Gambian Fair Trade products.

Coffee Morning with Scrubs for Cambridgeshire 14th July 2022
2022-07-14 10:30 - 14:30 | Scrubs for Cambridgeshire, Unit 2 Mill Yard, Childerley Estates, CB23 8BA
Scrubs for Cambridgeshire invite you to a coffee morning to raise funds for Lisa Kent Trust’s work in The Gambia.
Join us for coffee & cake & see the excellent diversification which Scrubs have achieve following their volunteers excellent work with the NHS during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Elsworth Primary School - Summer Fete 15th July 2022.
2022-07-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Elsworth Primary School, Broad End, Elsworth, CB23 4JD, United Kingdom
Come and join us at Elsworth Primary School end of term summer fete.
Lots of childrens’ games and Lisa Kent Trust will be selling our Fair Trade Goods.

Hardwick Summer Carnival - 16th July 2022
2022-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Limes Rd, Hardwick., Limes Rd, Hardwick, CB23 7RE
Lisa Kent Trust will be attending the Hardwick Carnival situated on the playing field Limes Road.

Come visit us and win some fantastic tombola prizes and purchase one of our famous fair trade Gambian bags.

Voluntourism Trips to The Gambia - Weekly trips from November 22 through to April 23 - includes DofE Gold Award Residential Volunteers
2022-11-11 - 2023-04-15 | Lisa Kent Trust Schools, Lisa Kent Trust Meridian Basic Cycle School., Gambia
Join us for a trip of a lifetime to The Gambia where you soak up the culture & be part of the community which our schools serve.
Lisa Kent Trust will cover the cost of your flight to The Gambia, your accommodation & your food.
We will tailor your time in The Gambia to your skill set, whilst encouraging you to expand your horizons & knowledge.
Lisa Kent Trust trips will be for a week or fortnight between the months of November 22 to April 23. Please contact us for travel dates.
You will return with lasting memories & lifelong friends.

Kings College Chapel Roof Tour - 25th June 2024
2024-06-25 14:00 - 16:30 | Kings College Cambridge, Kings Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1ST, United Kingdom
Lisa Kent Trust are delighted to once again be able to offer our tour of Kings College Chapel Roof.
This tour is not available to the general public & is an outstanding opportunity to see parts of Kings College Chapel rarely viewed.
You will be given a history of the college & the building of the chapel & how it has developed over the centuries, from your very knowledgeable guide. After which, in a very small select group, you will climb to the upper levels of the chapel & then onto the roof itself, giving you an outstanding panorama of the historic City of Cambridge and the opportunity to see first hand the 21st Centuries development of the very historic building.
On your return from the tour you will have free time to enjoy the Chapel, its architecture & paintings, as well the Chapel Museum.
Please note places are extremely limited & demand is high so please book early.

Elsworth Summer Fair - Friday 12th July 2024
2024-07-12 16:00 - 2024-08-25 19:00 | Elsworth Primary School, Broad End, Elsworth, CB23 4JD, United Kingdom
Come along and support Lisa Kent Trust at the annual Elsworth Summer Fair organised by the PTA of Elsworth Primary School, from 4pm on the 12th July 2024.
Lisa Kent Trust will be there with games for young and old and a selection of our ever popular Gambian crafts.
You can meet our Duke of Edinburgh Assessor & discuss the opportunities we offer for Volunteering & living in Lisa Kent Trust school’s communities in The Gambia.
