SkegVegas 2024

25/04/2024
This year, we celebrate the 11th anniversary of the SkegVegas 100, a testament to the tenacity and heart of our Derbyshire community. Over the past decade, we’ve seen the event flourish, bringing together cyclists from all walks of life to raise over £100,000. These funds have been pivotal in providing seaside holidays for children who […]
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100-mile bike ride more popular than ever in 10th anniversary year

19/02/2023
A challenging 100-mile charity bike ride from Derby to Skegness that puts smiles on the faces of children has grown hugely in popularity with greater early take-up than ever. Organisers of the ‘SkegVegas 100’ ride from Derby to Skegness have already seen 60 cyclists from across the UK sign up to take part – and […]
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Pentagon Vauxhall Derby aid to raise money for the holiday centre

13/12/2022
Pentagon Vauxhall Derby take part in a range of activities to raise money for the holiday centre, which provides seaside stays for the county’s youngsters. Pentagon will be offering customers the chance to pay £5 to the charity when they buy a car.  Staff are also currently donating to the business’s appeal for presents to […]
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Co-Treetment and The Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre

18/10/2022
Co-Treetment and The Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre which was in the Derby Telegraph (originally posted by Penguin PR which was written by Lucy Stephens) at Co-Treetment we are proud to have created this collaboration – because it shows how a few people can, if they want to, create ways that make a difference. Currently, the […]
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Be One in a Million and help our county’s children

27/10/2020
Text DCHCMILLION to 70085 to donate £4 a month Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, one of the county’s oldest charities, today invites you to become One in a Million as it continues its preparation to re-open following the Covid-19 pandemic. The charity provides disadvantaged children from across Derbyshire a five-day holiday at the seaside, at its […]
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Text DCHC to 70085 to donate £3 Texts

28/06/2020
You can now donate to DCHC via text giving. Just text DCHC to 70085 to donate £3 and help play a vital role to help the most disadvantaged children in Derbyshire. Texts cost £3 plus one standard rate message. Thank you!
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Chairman of Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre receives British Empire Medal

04/02/2020
Bill Tomlinson, Chairman of Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year Honours for services to the less fortunate in communities across Derbyshire. Mr Tomlinson said he was “extremely honoured” and that he would continue to work hard for both DCHC and the Rotary Club of Derby, […]
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One in a Million

16/01/2019
DCHC has launched a fundraising drive to help re-open the Centre after COVID-19. Now, more than ever, we need your help. Please donate £4 a month by texting DCHCMILLION to 70085. There are one million people living in Derbyshire – please be a part of providing vital help the children of our county. Find out […]
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