This year we were determined that RAW would go ahead, not even a lock down and restrictions were going to stop the RAW 2020 members from making a connection and having fun.
Debs & Kate worked with Tony Addison (RAW mentor) and came up with some daily challenges, these created the base for the RAW Challenge pack that was sent out to all those who signed up along with a Reach sack bag, Reach Face mask, Reach T Shirt and some popcorn (for film night).
14 Reach members signed up along with Mentors – Tony, Esther, & Jess. Leaders were Jo & Claire (though Claire was working long hours so not able to join in as much as she would have liked), staff Debs & Kate and Reach Trustee Julie. A closed Facebook group was created and permission sought from parents to allow younger children to use this platform.
The Challenges consisted of:
Sunday 26th July
Design a RAW logo!
A logo that we can adopt officially for RAW going forwards. It should link to the Reach logo in some way if possible (maybe font or colours), but incorporate the adventure, independence, fun and friendships that you experience at RAW.
We had some FANTASTIC entries and it was a really hard one to judge so we asked in Marketing expert and our newest Trustee Sam Young to take a look and give us his critique of all the entries.
This weeks winners:
Monday 27th July:
RAW T shirt competition: Get your creative skills going and get funky, add embellishments, rips, sparkly additions, paint, pens, buttons – nothing is off limits. So go crazy and have some fun with yours.
Once again great creative talent was on show for this task, we had to ask our wonderful Trustee Julie Dethridge to do the judging.
This Weeks winner:
Tuesday 28th July
Challenge Tuesday loosely based around 20 for 2020.
Complete timed challenges, upload at least one video showing time taken to complete. Share all your times
• 20 Burpees • 20 Sit ups • 20 Star jumps • 2 minutes standing on one leg, no holding onto anything
There were lots of entries for this, you guys are REALLY fit!!!!!
Wednesday 29th July
A Talent Show (15 second video clips, TikTok style):
Show us your talent, can you do an impression, sing a song, do a dance, an exercise routine, tell a story, do a hair/makeup tutorial? Just go for it! It would be fab if everyone shares!
Check out Dylan!
Go Charlotte, have a watch of Charlotte’s amazing dog training skills!
Once again some jaw dropping talent amongst our RAW members.
Thursday 30th July
Art Challenge Draw a portrait.
Create a portrait. This could be of a friend, family member, pet or a self portrait. Be creative. Use a computer, paint, draw, colour, collage, sculpt..
RAW Leader, Jo O’Neal drew her dog Travis & Charlotte drew her favourite toy!
Friday 31st July at 5.30pm
Dragon’s Den Challenge: Pitch an idea to Claire Cashmore on innovative ways to raise awareness /funds for Reach
Everyone did really great pitches along with an idea that could string them all together from Tony Addison ……………Watch this space!!!!!
Q&A with Claire Cashmore
As usual Claire was Fab-u-lous, she gave us background information on her life and career, talked about her training and excitement about Tokyo 2021. Claire was happy to answer all the questions that were put to her and told the RAW members that she was always there if they needed a listening ear. Claire is such an inspiring Ambassador for Reach, we are so lucky to have her supporting us.
Saturday 1st August
Film Night
Choose a film from Netflix/Amazon/BBCi etc or on a DVD, let us know the name of your film beforehand on the FB group, after the film write a short review saying whether you would recommend it to each other and why. We will provide the popcorn!!!!
Choices of films included
- UP!
- Sunshine on Leith
- Night in The Museum
- Big Hero 6
- Onward
- Wonder
There were also lots of mini challenges and films from mentors giving hints and tips throughout the week.
Thank you to everyone who was involved and made this happen. Next year’s RAW is at Thirsk on 25th July 31st August 2021.