How about a charity race night/ donkey derby

jinky777


Joined: 05/07/2010
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Message Posted:
19/09/2010 23:06

What do you all think of a race night/ donkey derby night would be welcomed in Northern cyprus..... I am just

enquiring as I am moving over in the next couple of months. I have always found them to be good fund raisers as well as good fun. I am bringing over all equipment and would be interested in any input you may have.... Positive input only please.......

jinky777


Joined: 05/07/2010
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 23:07

sorry folks should of said a fund raising night ....It does not have to be charity based I suppose

Krypton


Joined: 02/09/2010
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Message Posted:
19/09/2010 23:43

If it is not charity based then who or what would you be raising funds for????? It's very dodgy over here just 'collecting monies' for no specific reason

jinky777


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Posts: 25

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 00:10

Yes I understand your reasoning "Krypton" but I was just wanting some feedback on the subject... I have been coming over for the last couple of years and it was just a thought. I do alot over here and its a very enjoyable and fun evening. I realise the difficulties involved, but would of thought it was something different for charities to raise money.. I understand your comment on "collecting money for no specific reason" but that would be up to the person or persons asking for the event . I can only provide the event and would not be responsible for where or how the money is used.. That is in no way a critisism on anyone running a charity event , but I hope you take my point in the way it is meant..

jinky777


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Message Posted:
20/09/2010 00:56

back to the top

the2ofus


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Message Posted:
20/09/2010 09:44

jinky77

definately interested - make a change from quiz/bingo etc.

Don't have to say which charity i would donate the money to !

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 12:17

What is a donkey derby night? I hope it doesn't involve live donkeys., they are such sweet animals, yet get so abused.

journey1


Joined: 05/12/2009
Posts: 134

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 12:32

Oh I think that is a super idea - they are such fun nights. Sure there are loads of charities on this side of the island that would be so glad of some funding.

cheers

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 12:50

If the Donkey Derby does include riding donkeys will there be lessons available?

And will it be safe for all?

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 13:45

Msg 7 & 9



Jinky will, I'm sure, correct me if I'm wrong. I went to a couple of these nights when I lived in Shetland. It invlves showing the races on a big screen. You place your bets before the race & then....'they're off!!' Great fun, a change from bingo, karioke, quizzes and a brilliant way of raising much needed funds for all the different causes we have here. Count me in Jinky!



Maggie

Sal1262



Joined: 03/05/2010
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 13:57

Maggie hang on a minute......please, It's on a big screen...............You mean the race has already run and it's a film............Your avin a larf, tell me please......it's a joke yeh? Somebody already knows the result!! Of course it will all be above board and legal, right.......... No cheating not in Cyprus. Hah!





There's one born every minute you know!!

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:15

Sal, try not to be so cynical all your life!



I'm not 100% sure but I think when we had this on Shetland the videos (yes long time ago) were delivered sealed, so no one knew the outcome of the race till it was played. We had these nights each year for Children in Need. I like to think that the majority of people are honest and want to raise as much cash as possible for the chosen charity/cause. Maybe I am a touch naive?



Hopefully Jinky will come back on here soon & explain his system in more detail.



Maggie

jinky777


Joined: 05/07/2010
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:38

Thanks all for a some what positive response.. ( well apart from cynical sal of course)....

The races ARE shown on a big screen and there is betting involved , (but ts not ladbrookes). The races are chosen at random by the people at the race night after the betting has been completed .. Better explain that further.....



1.All the races (usually 6 per night) are sponsored by (individuals or companies) prior to race night

2 All the horses are sold prior to the race night by the said charity organiser

3. The jockeys for each horse in race are bid fo on the night..

4.The betting is done prior to each race and no-one knows which race is to be run , so no cheating involved

its for charity and its fun remember.....

5. The odds are worked out prior to race commencing by computer ....

6. You are paid out after the race ......

7. . The banter is good and the money raised goes to the charity ..... SO WHATS ABOVE BOARD YES..... DONT TAR EVERYONE WITH THE SAME BRUSH ...PLEASE SAL !!!!

jinky777


Joined: 05/07/2010
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:43

It was just an idea thats all ...something different....



How cynical some people are , talking of cheating and not being above board......



Oh sorry, by the way message 7 & 9 NO real donkeys involved , so no training will be needed...

Sal1262



Joined: 03/05/2010
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:45

Thanks for the clarity James.



I'll put a fiver to on lucky Jim to fall at the first hurdle.

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
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Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:46

msg 14 "no real donkeys involved" that may depend on who attends your night.....

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:47

What a great idea, Bring it on I sure it will take off I have been to a couple back home and it was a very enjoyable evening.





Spider,X just my thoughts..

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:58

Thanks for that Jinky, I think it is the same thing that we did on Shetland years ago - Great fun!



I hope some bar/restaurant owner with a bit of insight & enough room comes forward & organises a night soon - I'm sure once one place has one it'll become a regular event.



Good luck with it!



Maggie

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 15:01

i think it sounds a great idea, i wouldnt mind hosting it.Have to spek to the charity x

jinky777


Joined: 05/07/2010
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 15:07

Thanks all for you responses, but as I said I am not intending to be over ther for a couple of months ..

I would also say its probably best anyway for this type of event to be done in the cooler weather.( Maybe wrong though) I suppose its up to the organiser really . I think you have more idea than me about that...



Just 1 question...Is Sal 1262 always as negative about everything ?????????

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 15:09

Don't worry Jinky - we can melt the evil witch if we all smile & think positive! lol



Maggie

elephantwoman


Joined: 20/09/2010
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Message Posted:
20/09/2010 15:30

Think its a great idea

jinky777


Joined: 05/07/2010
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 17:26

Well there seems to be positive feedback from the members on this site and hope that there will be alot more when I get the chance to run the first race night....

If anyone wants any further information on organising an event they can contact me by e.mail and I will help as much as i possibly can....



I would also like any information from anyone regarding the legal side of running a race night , permits etc..

I am bringing over my equipment and have heard about equipment being taken by police if they do not have a permit.... Maybe I am wrong , but would be pleased for any info on this matter....

jinky777


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Posts: 25

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 18:32

Back to the top.........

jinky777


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Message Posted:
20/09/2010 19:35

Back to the top..............

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 23:22

i have your details xx

jinky777


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Message Posted:
20/09/2010 23:37

Lilli ....



That sounds about right.... Look forward to hearing from you..x

Lilli



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Message Posted:
20/09/2010 23:43

you will love xxxxxxxxx

jinky777


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Message Posted:
21/09/2010 01:07

Thanks Marion



Replied to your e.mail.......



Jim

jinky777


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Message Posted:
21/09/2010 16:42

John



Thanks for the e.amail and will be in touch with more information and dates etc.......

Bernies


Joined: 21/09/2010
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
21/09/2010 18:32

great idea keep us informed please

Krypton


Joined: 02/09/2010
Posts: 179

Message Posted:
22/09/2010 22:59

Lilli, where you going to hold this event in the car park?. Your place looks too small to even hold a a bag of pasta