News : Jan Webber

Southampton-based Sailors’ Society recently held a reception at the prestigious offices of international law firm Reed Smith LLP in The Broadgate Tower, in the City, to thank their supporters and ambassadors for their contributions to fund-raising events held during 2010. Some of the major events planned for 2011 were also announced at the reception and it promises to be the busiest year ever for the charity.

Team from Lands’ End clothing take on the Sailors’ Society Wilderness Challenge
Ruby the Jack Russell terrier has been pushing a team of fundraisers from clothing brand Lands’ End to their limits as they take on the challenge of a lifetime to raise funds for the global charity Sailors’ Society. The Wilderness Challenge is a tough event which takes place in the Highlands of Scotland and sees teams of four...

The organisers of the leading industry show offer delegates the opportunity to honour the IMO Year of the Seafarer with global maritime charity
The world’s most prestigious shipping trade event - Posidonia 2010 – is currently honouring the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Year of the Seafarer by supporting international maritime charity Sailors’ Society, and raising awareness of the vital work they...

Teams already in training for challenge event in Cairngorms in September
Teams from companies across the marine and energy industries are signing up fast to take part in the new Wilderness Challenge on behalf of global charity, the Sailors’ Society. The event, sponsored by Lloyd’s Register, will see teams of four take on a 50km bike ride through the stunning Rothiemurchus Forest, a 3km canoe across the...