Fundraising for this project is now complete, but keep an eye out for updates which will be posted here!
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Fundraising for this project is now complete, but keep an eye out for updates which will be posted here! 〰️
What is Give to Go Green?
Give to Go Green was a pilot program run by the Church of England in Exeter and Leeds Diocese in February-March 2024 to match funds and raise donations for carbon-cutting projects. The project used a target digital fundraising campaign to assist in building a sustainable future for the Church and the world.
What is our project?
The Parish of Paignton is looking to install low-energy LED lighting in the Parish Church. The cost of the project was estimated at £7,000, which with match funding meant we needed to raise £3,500 between 1st February and 16th March 2024.
How did we raise the money?
We successfully raised the funds to install low-energy LED lighting in the Parish Church through donations and a range of activities, including:
A Give to Go Green Quiz
A Cream Tea afternoon
A Sponsored ‘virtual’ Parish Pilgrimage to Jerusalem - open to everyone, the parish looked to complete 2,936 miles between 14th Feb-16th March through walking, swimming and/or cycling. We also held three parish walks, providing people the opportunity to come together and explore the inspiring natural landscape of Torbay. The routes of these walks can be seen below.
News & Updates
Here you will find news and updates relating to the Give to Go Green Project from the initial fundraising activity to as the project progresses.
16.03.24
From Paignton to Jerusalem – 2,936 miles complete and £7,000 raised!
The final parish walk, a cream tea – now that’s what I call a celebratory finish!
On Saturday 16th March, the parish came together to continue to raise funds for our Give to Go Green Project with the third and final parish walk and a cream tea celebration (see photos below). A definite welcome sight for those who had participated in the walk!
During the cream tea, the miles were added up and it was revealed that we had completed the virtual walk of 2,936 miles to reach Jerusalem. A huge congratulations and thank you to those who took part by walking, cycling and/or swimming… We did it!
Thank you also to those who sponsored, donated and joined us at one or more of our many events. We couldn’t have completed our challenges and fund raising goal without your support!
For more information on the project, the walks and events, see above.
9th March 2024
Give to Go Green Quiz Night!
It was great to see so many people join us on Saturday 9th March for our ‘wine and wisdom’ quiz night in aid of our Give to Go Green Project. Keeping to the green theme, we had questions ranging from people, places and food to the environment as well as some classic potluck questions…. Everyone not only had fun, but also learnt something new, like did you know that out of all the water on Earth, less than 1% water is available for human use?
Thank you to everyone who supported and attended the event, we raised over £450. For more details on the project including our last Parish Walk and Cream Tea event, please visit the Give to Go Green webpage.
If you would like to donate and support us, you can do so here: https://givealittle.co/c/1O5uo0QVHfMmPxl4pOYWjf
2nd March 2024
What another great adventure!
On Saturday, we headed out on our second parish walk around Galmpton and Greenway as part of the Parish Pilgrimage to virtually reach the Holy Land by walking/cycling/swimming 2,936 miles for our Give to Go Green Project.
Starting at Windy Corner into Galmpton and down to the creek, up and around Greenway for some incredible views, and then back to Galmpton, and up to conclude back at Windy Corner. Although a little muddy and starting with the occasional rain shower, it was great to see so many people join us on the adventure!
To see more of the adventure, see the photos below and if you are interested – why not join us for our final walk on Saturday 16th March, which will be followed by a Cream Tea to celebrate?
For more details on the project and our events including our Quiz Night this Saturday at 7:30 pm, see the events list above.
If you would like to donate and support us, you can do so here: https://givealittle.co/c/1O5uo0QVHfMmPxl4pOYWjf
24th February 2024
First Walk Complete!
Today was the first of our parish walks as we aim to virtually reach the Holy Land by walking/cycling/swimming 2,936 miles to raise funds for our Give to Go Green Project. Starting at Paignton Parish Church, we walked down to Paignton Beach, through Hollicombe Woods to Occombe Farm, and then back down to church – a good several miles!
It was a great day out, enjoying the amazing natural landscape of Torbay (see photos below if you don’t believe us!), and thank you to all who joined us or gave us a thought or prayer for the first walk.
We will be undertaking two more walks as well as holding a Quiz night and a Cream Tea celebration (more details on the events can be found above).
Additionally, if you would like to support us by donating, please visit: https://givealittle.co/c/1O5uo0QVHfMmPxl4pOYWjf