Charities

Tring Lions

Tring Lions are dedicated volunteers who have been serving the community since 1973. Our
members, male and female, come from all walks of life but who share a common goal of
supporting our community. Our club is part of an international organisation.

Tring Lions work hard to improve our local community by identifying what needs to be done
and then doing something about it. Locally this could be supporting local causes for the
elderly and other vulnerable people, supporting the young people through school projects
or planning projects that will help the local environment.

Come to our churchyard stall to Hook-a-duck and Hook-a-cuddle toy and find out more!

ShelterBox Charity – What would YOU do if you lost EVERYTHING?

There are over 100 million people around the world who have been made homeless by
disasters and conflict, with so many recent wars and climate change causing more than ever
floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and land slides adding to the numbers.
The Charity ShelterBox won’t stop until we see a world where no family goes without
shelter after having lost everything.
We provide large tents, solar lighting, water
purifying tablets, cooking utensils, tools etc. Our
volunteers around the world reach places across
mountains, by foot or donkey, and cross rivers in
canoes – everywhere in whatever way they can.
My sales of knitted ‘unique animals’ helps a little
towards this extremely necessary charity.  100% of
my takings goes straight to the Charity and
therefore those people in need, not through Governmental channels.
At our stall we also demonstrate the traditional art of Chair Caning.

The Hospice of St Francis

The Hospice of St Francis cares for over 2000 local people. We help patients who are
managing or recovering from serious illness. Our care takes many forms; we can help
patients in their own home or here at the Hospice through 1:1 appointments or group
sessions (anything from physio, to nursing support and mindfulness, to complementary
therapy) in our Spring Centre or through 24-7 care in our beds.

Our stall is run by long-standing volunteers and we sell a range of homeware, seasonal
items and gifts. 100% of the profits goes towards our special hospice care.

Letters To Finley Stall

We sell beautiful in-house designed greetings cards, gifts and homeware in support of the
charity Borne. Borne is a medical research charity with the mission of preventing premature
birth and improving outcomes for mothers and babies. It is a charity that is very close to our
heart.

DENS

Most people know DENS as the homeless charity for people in Dacorum. In fact, DENS do so
much more than just provide a roof and a bed. Our aim is to be the first port of call for
people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion; to support
and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives, secure and maintain a long-
term housing option and be an active member of their community. We ensure individuals
have access to temporary and short-term accommodation, and individuals and families have
access to emergency food and provisions. We provide a range of services so that people can
develop the resilience, skills, and confidence to take the next step in their lives. We rebuild
lives.
Come by and see our team in Aldbury Churchyard at the Aldbury May Fair where you will
find lots of information on DENS and our upcoming events, as well as a Lucky Dip to enjoy.

Joss Searchlight

Joss Searchlight is a children’s cancer charity (registered with The Charity Commission no.
1141704). We are a family support charity providing emotional and practical support to
families affected by a child’s cancer via our “it’s Good to Talk” programme. We offer support via our Helpline, Support Meetings (social and  group advisory) and via an Online Support Group. We enable vulnerable voices to be heard through our film work and awareness
campaigns.

We also grant magical wishes for the children. We are raising funds for family holidays
through a New Toy Tombola (mainly Lego and Disney toys). Thank you for supporting us.
www.josssearchlight.org.uk.

Ecuador 2027 World Challenge – Tombola

Hi, I’m Maxwell Macgregor, a 14-year-old boy and former Aldbury School student raising
money for my 2027 expedition to Ecuador. As part of my fundraising, I’ll be running a
tombola stall to help reach my £5,600 goal.

This expedition involves trekking, camping, and supporting local communities, making it a
really exciting and meaningful experience. The tombola is just one of the ways I’m working
towards making this opportunity possible, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it goes!
Thank you for your support!

Ecuador 2027 Outlook Expedition – Hoopla

Ahead of “Minions and Monsters” being released on 1st July, challenge yourself at Hoopla to win some Minion themed prizes!  Look out for Bob and friends in the Churchyard.  Bananas!
All proceeds supporting an Expedition with Tring School to Ecuador in 2027.

World Scout Jamboree 2027 in Poland

I’ll be running a fun fundraising stall in order to support my trip to the 2027 World Scout Jamboree; a two week international scout camp held in Gdansk, Poland. There will be games for all ages, including “Whack the Rat” and a spin-the-wheel, with prizes to be won. I’ll also be selling handmade crochet keychains, sweet cones and cakes.

Epilepsy Research Institute

Epilepsy Research Institute is the only UK based charity exclusively dedicated to funding independent research into Epilepsy.

Around 1 in every 100 people are living with the condition.  There are more than 20 epilepsy related deaths in the UK every week.

I have been making toys and gifts to raise money for the Institute for over 25 years. Previously we had a craft shop for which I made the stock.

Find my stall on the churchyard.  I am looking forward to meeting you!

World Challenge 2027

HangTough and Ping Pong Challenge

Try your strength and see who can hang the longest on the HangTough Challenge. Only £1 a go, see if you can be the strongest at the fair!

All ages can take part and different age categories available. Prize for the strongest person to hang for the longest time in each category.

Ping Pong Challenge

Think you have great aim. Test yourself on the Ping Pong Challenge £2 for three balls. Try and get the balls in and win a prize.

All in aid of fundraising for World Challenge 2027.

Borneo 2026 World Challenge

Home baked sweet treats raising funds to participate in Ashlyns School’s World Challenge trip to Borneo later this year.

Peru 2026 Camps International

Trinkets, Tombola and Lucky Dip

My name is Josh and at the fair I’m raising funds for my Camps International trip to Peru this
summer. Whilst in Peru I will be building houses, helping on farms and in the last week
hiking up Machu Picchu on the Inca way.
At the fair I’ll be selling a variety of resin items I’ve handmade ranging from keyrings to
coasters, tea light holders and bookmarks as well as a tombola and lucky dip. Thanks for
your support!

Aldbury Church Bellringers

Come and fish for a bell and get a small prize, guess the weight of the handbell (you can ring
it too!) and buy some rather scrummy cookies, some will be bell shaped. We look forward to
meeting you and would love it if you wanted to try ringing a bell in the church.
We will have information to read, and the bell ringers on the stall and in the church will be
delighted to answer any questions you may have. We hope to see you there.