We are delighted to announce that Andrew Heygate-Browne, President of the University of the West of England ’s (UWE) SU Badminton Club and his team, are going for a World Record attempt on 2nd and 3rd June 2007, and…raising funds for MS Research!

The current world record for the longest badminton doubles is 24 hours, 21 minutes and 19 seconds, held by Sylvia Campion, Aubrey Cox, Maureen Dunne and William Stevenson, of Ireland, set in December 2005.

The attempt is taking place at UWE’s recently opened Centre for Sports, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane , Bristol . If you can help at the event, please let us know! I’m sure you’ll join us in wishing them the very best of luck!

If you would like to be part of this event, in any of the above areas, or would like further information, please contact us on 0117 9286332 as soon as possible. If you would like to sponsor Andrew and the team at UWE, please contact the Fundraising Team for a sponsor form.

Contact Rosie! Telephone 0117 9286332 if you wish to raise funds for MS Research.

From an Irish politicians blog - Ireland’s charity regulation law delayed, or possibly worse.

Eric’s Campaign Diary: Election Scuppers Charities Bill:

Election Scuppers Charities Bill I must admit, I am sorry about one piece of legislation which has fallen now the election is called: the Charities Regulation Bill. The charity scamsters must have breathed a sigh of relief when Bertie set the date yesterday.