Archive: March 2012
Posted: 27th March 2012
As organisers of the Brathay Windermere Marathon we are delighted to announce that we have joined forces with 26 marathons, from around the world, to create a 26 day Marathon Twitterthon.
The first event of its kind in the world theTwitterthon has been created by Milano City Marathon and was launched on March 19th, 2012. Each… Read More...
Posted: 22nd March 2012
Choosing the right type of commercial business premises is an important business decision. Finding the most appropriate premises could have a major impact on a business.
So we’re delighted to be able to offer affordable commercial office space on the stunning Brathay Hall estate. Set in 360 acres of mature woodland and surrounded by wonderful scenery,… Read More...
Posted: 21st March 2012
We are delighted to announce that we have recently formalised a Strategic Partnership with the University of Cumbria.
Over recent years our research activities have enhanced our relationship with the University and our work with them has helped us to draw together insight and knowledge in the areas of education, youth work and management learning and… Read More...
Posted: 20th March 2012
Community and voluntary sector groups/organisations, in Merseyside, are set to benefit from a fantastic Brathay partnership this summer.
We have joined forces with the National Citizen Service (NCS) and Catch 22, to supply appropriate organisations with young volunteers, all of whom will be eager to make a positive contribution to the community in which they live.
NCS… Read More...
Posted: 19th March 2012
Eight young people from aerospace firm Cobham have been named ‘Brathay apprentice team of the year’ following the culmination of our new, annual, six week contest, which features teams from some of the country’s leading employers.
The Brathay Apprentice Challenge pitted eight teams of apprentices against each other in a range of challenges designed to test… Read More...
Posted: 16th March 2012
As darkness descended on the Brathay Hall estate last night and as the local badgers readied themselves for a night of nocturnal activity, a convoy of lights appeared over the horizon.
In scenes not unlike those in the evocative cinema production, Field of Dreams, vehicles began to worm their way up the Brathay Hall drive, each… Read More...
Posted: 13th March 2012
A 20 year old ex-offender from Bradford, undertaking a placement in our Yorkshire and Humber office, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to his community as a volunteer and trainee.
It was during his time in an offenders unit that Josh decided that he needed to turn his life around. After being introduced to Pam… Read More...
Posted: 9th March 2012
A hardy group of Brathay personnel are set to put their bodies on the line in an attempt to raise money for charity.
Team Brathay, comprising of 5 dedicated cyclists aged between 24-36 years of age, have been regularly pulling on their Lycra shorts, donning their rain jackets and fastening up their lightweight performance shoes, to… Read More...
Posted: 9th March 2012
A 50 year old railway worker, from the Rodley area of Leeds, is on a mission to raise as much money as she possibly can, for Brathay, by taking part in our Brathay 10 in 10 event.
Diane Shaw, who works at Leeds City Station, is one of only 18 runners that we’ve chosen to compete… Read More...
Posted: 5th March 2012
Brathay’s management team are appealing for volunteers for our major fundraising event, the Brathay Windermere Marathon and Family Fun Day.
The high profile event, which takes place on Sunday 20 May, has recently been voted the second most popular marathon in the UK, ahead of the likes of the London marathon, and is set to attract… Read More...