2008 Events
For further details, tickets and entry packs for all events, please contact KAB fundraising on 01622 691357 or send an email to alison.mcnaught@kab.org.uk now
March 2008 - MP3 Day
A date is yet to be confirmed, please contact the KAB Sight Centre in Canterbury for further details.
Tel: 01227 763366 or
Email: rehab.canterbury@kab.org.uk
13th April 2008 Flora London Marathon
KAB would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to each member of our 10-strong team of Marathon Runners! Each one of them stepped up to the enormous challenge of running 26.2 miles through the streets of London in order to raise valuable funds for the vital works of KAB! We are very proud of each member of the team - and of course very grateful to them for choosing KAB as their Marathon Charity!
If you would like to sponsor any members of our team, it is not too late! All you have to do is click on the runner and take it from there!
If you are keen to run for us in future London Marathons please e-mail sally.herd@kab.org.uk for further information.
All of our KAB Golden Bond runners are required to raise a minimum of £1350.
TO SPONSOR A MARATHON RUNNER, PLEASE CLICK ON THE RUNNER!!
Tuesday 15th April 2008 Medway Low Vision Exhibition
Kent Association for the Blind invite you to the Medway Low Vision Exhibition of ideas and equipment to help people with low vision.
Taking place at the Corn Exchange, Rochester, Kent on Tuesday 15th April 2008 from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free, wheelchair access is available and there is plenty of parking available nearby.
On display will be all sorts of equipment, such as, magnifiers, computer software, CCTV's, a range of talking equipment from clocks & watches to memo's & telephones. Tape & library services, leisure activities, arts, crafts and daily living skills. For more information on this event please contact the Medway rehab team by phone on 01634 722766 or email rehab.medway@kab.org.uk.
For more information on the Medway Exhibition click this link
Thursday 1st May 2008 - Sight Matters Exhibition
Come and enjoy an exhibition of ideas and equipment to help people with low vision. On display will be a wide range of magnifiers, talking equipment, CCTVs, computer software and information on tape services, and on hand will be our Rehabilitation Team happy to give you advice and information.
From 10am - 3pm at the KAB Sight Centre, 72 College Road, Maidstone, ME15 6SJ. Admission is free and tea and coffee are available. Wheelchair access is also available at the back lower ground entrance to the building.
For more information please call the Duty Officer on 01622 691357 or you can email:rehab.maidstone@kab.org.uk
You can click this link for more information on the Sight Matters Exhibition
Upcoming events for 2008
Arranged by the KAB Sight Centre in Canterbury:-
Thanet VI-tel Thursday 10th April 2008 
Please click this link for information on the Thanet VI-tel Exhibition flyer
Canterbury's Gardening Day 17th March 2008 
Please click this link for more information on Canterbury's Gardening Flyer
Alternatively you can contac the Canterbury Sight Centre for more information on any of the 2 events above on 01227 763366 or email the team at rehab.canterbury@kab.org.uk.
14th June 2008 Tandem Skydive
Experience the thrill of free falling from 12,000ft at Headcorn Aerodrome. Strapped to a qualified instructor, you will free fall for approximately 45 seconds, before your parachute opens, and you drift slowly back down to solid ground.
Please call Sally or email sally.herd@kab.org.uk for further details!
Maximum weight of participants - 13 stone 7lbs
Miniumum sponsorship £450
11th and 12th July 2008 Opera Project presents 'Falstaff' by Verdi, Doddington Place Gardens, Kent.
Tickets for 'Falstaff' by Verdi are on sale now at £40 each. To book your tickets call Alison on 01622 691357 or e-mail alison.mcnaught@kab.org.uk
The Opera will begin at 7pm and there will be a 45 minute interval. The performance will end by approximately 10pm. The gardens will be open each night from 5.00pm for those wishing to picnic.
Opera has become a regular event at Doddington Place since 1998 attracting hundred's of people each year.
Described as 'the future of opera' by Country Life.
KAB have been the very fortunate beneficiaries of these events which have so far raised a fantastic £100,000!
Dover - Exhibition August 2008
KAB's Dover team are holding an Exhibition at Ashford school & Ashford Friars Prep School in East Hill, Ashford, Kent TN24 8PB on Wednesday 20th August 2008 from 10am to 3pm. Come along and try out equipment and gadgets and gizmos. Our KAB team will be happy to give advice and information on all sight matters and services. For more information please call our KAB Dover team on 01304 828575 or email the team at rehab.dover@kab.org.uk.
13 September 2008 Dragon Boat Race
Bewl Water, Lamberhurst
KAB have secured 3 Dragon Boats for this years event - The Kelsey Kyakers (crewed by Kelsey Publishing Ltd), Tangerine Dream (crewed by Tangerine UK) and The Norton Commandos (crewed by The Norton Knatchbull School). Good luck to them all!
Crews of 16 paddlers, plus a drummer, take to the water to compete in a Chinese Style dragon boat race, over a 250m course. Each team will participate in a minimum of 3 races - more if they reach the final rounds! Fancy dress is encouraged, with prizes for the best dressed crew!
To Sponsor a boat or for further details please call Sally or email sally.herd@kab.org.uk !
Minimum age 16. 16yr olds must be accompanied by a racing adult.
Minimum sponsorship £125 per crew member.
11 October 2008 'Go Over the Top' Abseil
Are you brave enough to abseil 90ft off the top of Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre in the heart of Maidstone?
To participate in this popular event, e-mail sally.herd@kab.org.uk for an entry pack.
Minimum age 15.
All participants are required to raise a minimum of £75 sponsorship.
