Events
This is a complete listing of all our events in all categories, listed in date order.
Most of these events are organised by Diabetes UK. For external events (denoted by a * ), please contact the organisers directly – we have supplied email and website addresses where possible. (We are not responsible for the content of external websites.)
To make it easier to find the event you require, we list them elsewhere in the following categories:
NB Some events fall into more than one category, and can be viewed in more than one place.
All Diabetes UK and external events
You can jump for Diabetes UK on any day of the year, why not get a group of friends together and jump on the same day. Its free to jump if you raise £395, and if you raise over £550 you will get a holiday voucher worth £150.
If you would like to take part in a skydive or have any questions, please contact the Events Fundraising team.
- Contact
- Events Fundraising
- Email
- lynsey.thompson@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1870
Looking for a fun fundraising idea? Why not get a group of friends, family or colleagues together and hold a Big Diabetes Quiz for Diabetes UK?
- Email
- south.west@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01823 448260
Looking for a fun fundraising idea? Why not get a group of friends, family or colleagues together and hold a Big Diabetes Quiz to raise money for Diabetes UK?
- Contact
- Nicola Musk
- Email
- Fundraising.southeast@diabetes.org.uk
Looking for a fun fundraising idea? Why not get a group of friends, family or colleagues together and hold a Big Diabetes Quiz for Diabetes UK?
- Email
- fundraising.eastern@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01376 501390
Throw a party with friends, family and colleagues to raise vital funds for Diabetes UK. Whether it is a tea party, a barbeque a dinner party or a themed party, the choice is up to you.
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Leeds Xpress Triathlon 2013
Sunday 28 July 2013
Registration fee £42.00
Inject some energy into 2013
Following on from our celebration of 90 years of insulin in 2012, we launched our 90 campaign, encouraging people to take up the challenge of undertaking a new activity for 90 minutes each week for a month. Today the number of people with diabetes is even greater and we want to start the next 90 years by encouraging everyone to inject some energy into 2013 by taking up the 90 minute Challenge.
Challenge to do 90 minutes of activity each week for one month in 2013.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Team
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Looking for a fun fundraising idea? Why not get a group of friends, family or colleagues together and hold a Big Diabetes Quiz for Diabetes UK?
- Email
- fundraising.london@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7472 1126
Perfect for Halloween, but you can have fun with this any time!
Tired of holding standard Zumba classes? Want to get more people excited and involved in this fantastic form of exercise? Why not hold a Zumba class with a twist... ZOMBIE ZUMBATHON!
- Contact
- Nicola Musk
- Email
- fundraising.southeast@diabetes.org.uk
Online registration for the UKAC Meeting 2009
Nationwide
Two-hour duration
Do you work with children/vulnerable adults as a Diabetes UK volunteer? Are you interested in learning the best ways to protect children/vulnerable adults, as well as protecting yourself? Would you like to find out about Diabetes UK’s specific safeguarding policies and procedures, and their relevance to you?
- Contact
- Safeguarding team
- Email
- safeguarding@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1047
Expert Patients Programme (EPP) courses are FREE and help people to improve their health and wellbeing by learning new skills to manage their condition on a daily basis. People who have already attended courses have told us it has helped them to deal with their pain, tiredness, feelings of depression, frustration and other difficulties that may come from living with a long-term condition.
- Phone
- 0800 988 5550
- Website
- Expert Patients Programme (EPP)
Looking for a fun fundraising idea? Why not get a group of friends, family or colleagues together and hold a Big Diabetes Quiz for Diabetes UK?
- Contact
- Diabetes UK Midlands
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
Do you fancy throwing a party with friends, family and colleagues to raise vital funds for Diabetes UK? Whether it is a tea party, a barbeque a dinner party or a themed party, the choice is up to you.
- Contact
- Nicola Musk
- Email
- fundraising.southeast@diabetes.org.uk
Virgin Balloon Flights offer you the experience of a lifetime - a fantastic trip drifting over beautiful countryside in a Virgin hot air balloon. Virgin Balloon Flights are donating a fantastic £15 to Diabetes UK for every balloon flight booked through the special booking line – 0870 787 4978
- Phone
- 0870 787 4978
Virgin Balloon Flights offer you the experience of a lifetime - a fantastic trip drifting over beautiful countryside in a Virgin hot air balloon. Virgin Balloon Flights are donating a fantastic £15 to Diabetes UK for every balloon flight booked through the special booking line – 0870 787 4978
- Phone
- 0870 787 4978
10 - 17 August 2013
Calshot Activities Centre
Calshot Spit
Southampton
SO45 1BR
Price: £375 per person
- Email
- careevents@diabetes.org.uk
This is a relatively simple way of raising funds, a bit different and good fun. It can take place at any social evening where you have a minimum of 25–30 people, but it is particularly successful at dinner-dances involving large numbers.
For further details, please contact your local Diabetes UK office.
This is a relatively simple way of raising funds, a bit different and good fun. It can take place at any social evening where you have a minimum of 25–30 people, but it is particularly successful at dinner-dances involving large numbers.
For further details, please contact us.
- Phone
- 01376 501390
This is a relatively simple way of raising funds, a bit different and good fun. It can take place at any social evening where you have a minimum of 25–30 people, but it is particularly successful at dinner-dances involving large numbers.
- Contact
- Events Fundraising team
- Email
- events.fundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1000
A larger-scale event, ideal for browsers, buyers and dealers.
For further details, please contact your local Diabetes UK office.
Not difficult to organise and run, if you do the groundwork thoroughly.
For further details, please contact your local Diabetes UK office.
Collection boxes are a great way to raise funds for Diabetes UK.
For further details, please contact your local Diabetes UK office.
It's fun, it's simple, and it's just what it says... Denim for Diabetes is about ditching your usual attire for the day, and jumping into something denim to raise funds for Diabetes UK.
- Phone
- 020 7424 1000
Ask a local shop (or a clothing manufacturer if there's one in your area) to help you stage a fashion show. Plan this thoroughly so that you can exploit all its money-making possibilities like programme advertising, advance ticket sales and a raffle.
For further details, please contact us.
- Email
- eastern@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01376 501390
Ask a local shop (or a clothing manufacturer if there's one in your area) to help you stage a fashion show. Plan this thoroughly so that you can exploit all its money-making possibilities like programme advertising, advance ticket sales and a raffle.
- Contact
- Events Fundraising team
- Email
- events.fundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1000
Ask a local shop (or a clothing manufacturer if there's one in your area) to help you stage a fashion show. Plan this thoroughly so that you can exploit all its money-making possibilities like programme advertising, advance ticket sales and a raffle.
For further details, please contact your local Diabetes UK office.
Why not ask people to mark your special day, by making a donation to Diabetes UK.
- Contact
- Events Fundraising team
- Email
- events.fundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1000
Why not ask people to mark your special day, by making a donation to Diabetes UK.
For further details, please contact your local Diabetes UK office.
Why not ask people to mark your special day by making a donation to Diabetes UK?
For further details, please contact us.
- Phone
- 01376 501390
Usually an entertaining evening! For further details, please contact your local Diabetes UK office.
Being more active often conjures up thoughts of expensive gym memberships, running on a treadmill and aerobics in a leotard – but this need not be the case. Step It Up for Diabetes UK is designed to help get you off the sofa and gradually work you up to walking, jogging or running 5K in just 12 weeks – and all for free.
- Contact
- Eastern Fundraising Team
- Email
- fundraising.eastern@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01376 501390
Hold this event on the date of your choice
As the Zumba craze continues to sweep the globe, Diabetes UK is encouraging people to lace up their dancing shoes and join in some halloween fun.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Millions of people all over the world will be recognising World Diabetes Day on 14 November. Why not join them and help raise vital funds and awareness by having a fundraising get-together with family, friends and colleagues in November.
- Contact
- Events Fundraising team
- Email
- events.fundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1000
Millions of people all over the world will be recognising World Diabetes Day on 14 November. Why not join them and help raise vital funds and awareness by having a fundraising get-together with family, friends and colleagues in November.
For further details, please contact your local Diabetes UK office.
Wildlife prints available, with £1 from each print sold donated to Diabetes UK.
- Contact
- Richard Whittlestone
- Phone
- 0845 434 3044
- Website
- Chatsworth Collection
We will be visiting Livingston, Glasgow Forge, Dumfries, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Paisley, Ayr and Stirling.
- Contact
- For information about volunteering at a Scotland roadshow please contact the Scotland team.
- Email
- scotland@diabetes.org.uk
We will be visiting Haverfordwest, Cardiff, Aberystwyth, Abergavenny, Rhyl, Swansea, Newtown and Aberdare.
- Contact
- For information about volunteering at a Wales roadshow please contact the Wales team.
- Email
- wales@diabetes.org.uk
We will be visiting Bury St Edmunds, Felixstowe, Peterborough, Luton, Brentwood, Norwich, Harlow, Huntingdon and Kings Lynn.
- Contact
- For information about volunteering at an Eastern roadshow please contact the Eastern team.
- Email
- eastern@diabetes.org.uk
We will be visiting Croydon, Tower Hamlets, Brent, Newham, Barnet, Southwark, Hounslow, Ealing and Bromley.
- Contact
- For information about volunteering at a London Roadshow please contact the London team.
- Email
- london@diabetes.org.uk
We will be visiting Halifax, Middlesbrough, Bridlington, Bradford, Scunthorpe, Hexham, Chester Le Street, Sheffield and Newcastle.
- Contact
- For information about volunteering at a Northern and Yorkshire roadshow please contact the Northern & Yorkshire team.
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
We will be visiting Crawley, Dartford, Southampton, Eastbourne, Brighton, Bognor Regis, Maidenhead and Woking.
- Contact
- For information about volunteering at a South East roadshow please contact the South East team.
- Email
- south.east@diabetes.org.uk
We will be visiting Barnstaple, Frome, Bristol, Camborne, Bournemouth, Torquay, Exeter, Yeovil and Cheltenham.
If you want to know more about how you can get involved at one of these roadshows, then take a look at the South West Volunteering Opportunities page.
We will be visiting Market Harborough, Walsall, Newark, Burton Upon Trent, Leicester, Hereford, Lincoln, Skegness, Mansfield, Redditch, Wolverhampton, Wellingborough, Stoke, Birmingham, Nottingham and Rugby.
- Contact
- For more information about volunteering at a Midlands roadshow please contact the Midlands team.
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Hold a golf competition at your local club, and choose your own format
Choose any day which suits your club, persuade lots of members to join in and decide on an entry fee - this can form the basis of the donation to Diabetes UK.The winner will receive an exclusive Diabetes UK prize.
- Contact
- Diabetes UK Northern & Yorkshire
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
It's fun, it's simple, and it's just what it says... Denim for diabetes is about ditching your usual attire for the day, and jumping into something denim to raise funds for Diabetes UK.
For further details, please contact your local Diabetes UK office.
- Email
- fundraising.eastern@diabetes.org.uk
A 200-mile bike ride following the eastern coastline of Northumberland, largely following the National Cycle Network Route 1, culminating in Edinburgh.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Eight Point Two
18 August 2013
Rother Valley Country Park
Sheffield
S26 5PQ
Run for Diabetes UK at this Big Fun Run event. The fun run is 5k and starts at 11am. There is also the Big Warm Up starting at 10.40am.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Big Fun Run
24 August 2013
Roundhay Country Park
Leeds
LS8 2HH
S26 5PQ
Run for Diabetes UK at this Big Fun Run event. The fun run is 5k and starts at 11am. There is also the Big Warm Up starting at 10.40am.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Big Fun Run
Sunday 22 September 2013
Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid )
Snowdonia National Park
Now's the time to get training for this years Lake Bala swim. This year we are making the event bigger and better with lakeside fun for all the family.
You can enter in any of the following ways:
Go the Extra Mile
Make your miles go further by participating in our gym based challenge where you can run, cycle, swim or row a distance agreed with your gym instructor.
- Contact
- Diabetes UK Northern & Yorkshire
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Inject some energy into 2012
To celebrate 90 years since the discovery of insulin, Diabetes UK is laying down the gauntlet with a 90 Minute Challenge, aimed at raising funds to continue research in to a future free of diabetes. The challenge is to commit to 90 minutes of a new activity each week for a month.
Today the number of people with diabetes is even greater and we want to start the next 90 years by encouraging everyone to inject some energy into 2012 by taking up the 90 Minute Challenge.
- Email
- south.west@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01823 448 260
We will be visiting Manchester, Wythenshawe, Crewe, Carlisle, Fleetwood, Ellesmere Port, Bootle, Oldham, Tameside and Ormskirk.
- Contact
- For information about volunteering at a North West roadshow please contact the North West team.
- Email
- n.westvolunteering@diabetes.org.uk
Sunday 25 August 2013
Riverside Car Park
Stockton on Tees
TS18 1TE
YO61 4AS
This is River Rat Race, a 10km course with a twist. Swim, wade, crawl, climb, jump, splash, and run around our urban obstacle course which sees us dive back into the River Tees
.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- River Rat Race
Sunday 08 September 2013
Middlesbrough
The SABIC 'Tees Pride 10k' road race is suitable for runners of all abilities, taking in a route around Marton, Acklam and Grove Hill.
The 3k fun run is ideal for families and young runners and you can also run in fancy dress!
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Run Middlesbrough
Saturday 02 March & Sunday 29 September 2013
Bramham Park
Leeds
LS23 6LT
The Major Series is a tough but fun 5km and 10km obstacle race designed by British Armed Forces personnel for British Military Fitness.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- The Major Series : North
Saturday 14 September 2013
Novotel London West
Hammersmith
London
W6 8DR
Join us at the Big Event
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, need a refresher or you’re a parent or carer, book now for our national event, which is open to all. #DUKbigevent
- Email
- thebigevent@diabetes.org.uk
- Website
- Book online now
An opportunity for group volunteers ( old and new ) to get together and share experiences and ideas.
- Contact
- Rose Lee-Gough
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
We will be visiting Derry, Antrim, Belfast, Holywood and Bangor.
- Contact
- For information about volunteering at a Northern Ireland roadshow please contact the Northern Ireland team.
- Email
- n.ireland@diabetes.org.uk
Sunday 18 August 2013
Settle Area
Yorkshire Dales
An opportunity for volunteers to help out at this fundraising event in the Yorkshire countryside.
- Contact
- Rose Lee-Gough
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
Saturday 25 August 2012
Scotland
Strathclyde Country Park
A superb outdoor swim taking place at Strathclyde Country Park, near Glasgow. Choose from 3 distances - 1 mile, ½ mile or 2 miles. Perfect challenge for all swimming abilities, from first timers to Olympic champions.
- Email
- info@greatswim.org
- Website
- British Gas Great Scottish Swim
This is a great race, flat and fast with amazing scenery, making it ideal for beginners and professionals alike.
Please register at www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk and nominate Diabetes UK Cymru as your chosen charity.
- Contact
- Joseph Cuff
- Email
- wales@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 029 2066 8276
- Website
- www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk
08 September 2013
Xscape Braehead
Braehead Shopping Centre, King's Inch Road
Glasgow
G51 4BN
Launch yourself from 40m in the air and zipslide on the outside of the xscape building, followed by a 250m zip across the car park. Not for the faint hearted!
- Email
- scotlandfundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 0141 245 6380
Sunday 15 September
Mote Park
Maidstone
Big Fun Runs are perfect for families and those who haven't done much running before, but want to get into shape - give it a go and raise money for Diabetes UK!
- Contact
- Nicola Musk
- Email
- Fundraising.SouthEast@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01372 731361
- Website
- www.bigfunrun.com
Hummingbird Ball
Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 7pm - 1am
Join us for the 13th year of fun, fine dining and entertainment. Edinburgh Voluntary Group present the black tie event of the year at the newly refurbished five star Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh. Fizz reception, five star dining and dancing 'til late. This is the ball to be seen at!
- Contact
- Diabetes UK Scotland
- Email
- scotlandfundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 0141 245 6380
Various dates in 2012 and 2013 available
Challenging Bike Trek
through the land
of the kings
The ideal workplace fundraiser - let your festive wishes make a difference to the lives of people living with diabetes. In lieu of Christmas cards for colleagues, display one of our festive posters and invite people to write their greetings to everyone at work and make a donation to Diabetes UK.
Contact: 01372 720 148 or email: fundraising.sotheast@diabetes.org.uk
The ideal workplace fundraiser - let your festive wishes make a difference to the lives of people living with diabetes. In lieu of Christmas cards for colleagues, display one of our festive posters and invite people to write their greetings to everyone at work and make a donation to Diabetes UK.
- Contact
- Northern and Yorkshire
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Chirk Hospital, Brynteg Memorial Hall, Cartrefle Community Council Buildings and in the town centre at Ty Avow
The Patient Education Initiative for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (X-PERT) is a free six week programme for people with type 2 diabetes to increase knowledge skills and confidence in managing diabetes.
- Contact
- Alison Robson
- Email
- WrexhamLHB@WrexhamLHB.wales.nhs.uk
- Phone
- 01978 346544
- Website
- Wrexham Local Health Board
Enjoy this event at any time!
Zumbathons are great fun and why not shake it up a bit by holding a Zombie Zumbathon? Perfect for Halloween, but enjoyable all year round!
- Contact
- Maria Roberts
- Email
- northwest.fundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01925 644572
Where Denim at school or work for the day and help raise funds for Diabetes UK!
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
Once a month from from February - October
Magna Science Adventure Centre
Sheffield Road
Rotherham
S60 1DX
Diabetes UK is delighted to offer you this unique and exhilarating exprience of Bungee Jumping indoors.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- UK Bungee Club Website
Celebrating your wedding anniversary or a big birthday? You can now invite your guests to support Diabetes UK, by making donations in lieu of gifts, with these In Aid Of DUK branded invitations.
- Contact
- Maria Roberts
- Email
- northwest.fundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01925 644572
Sunday 06 April 2014
Brighton
Join Diabetes UK for the Brighton Marathon in 2014 and be part of the one of the most exciting running events in the country.
Walks in Bexhill, Reigate, Waterlooville and Frimley Green
Walks in Malvern, Nottingham, Peak District National Park, Sutton Coldfield, Melton Mowbray, Evesham, Walsall, Lincoln and Birmingham
Walks in Downpatrick, Strabane, Benone, Dungannon, Newtownabbey, Enniskillen, Portrush, Belfast, Hillsborough, Bangor, Lurgan and Antrim.
Sunday 25 May 2014
Edinburgh City Centre
Scotland
Join the Diabetes UK running team and make a real difference to research, campaigning and the lives of people living with the condition.
Rated as the fastest marathon in the UK by Runner's World magazine, the Edinburgh Marathon is a great course if you’re looking for a good finishing time or a personal best.
You can choose between the full or half marathon, 10k, or share the distance with friends, family or colleagues and run the Hairy Haggis Relay.
For more information:
- Contact
- Susan Williamson
- Email
- scotlandfundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 0141 245 6380
Walks in Havering, Hammersmith, Queens Park, Barnet & Chelsea
Walks in Swindon, South Gloucester and the region's coastal path
Walks in Cardiff, Swansea, Llandudno and Llys y Fran
Monday 3th June at 10.30am
St John's Garden Centre Cafe
Barnstaple
The North Devon Voluntary Group meets for an informal get together over a cup of coffee on the first Monday of each month at 10.30am. Why not join them?
Next meeting June 3rd
- Contact
- Ken Baker, North Devon Monday Group
- Phone
- 01271 377612
Walks in Hull, Leeds, Northumberland, Sheffield and the Yorkshire Dales
Walks in North Norfolk, Luton and Brentwood
Walks in Morecambe Bay, Rochdale Canal and Sherdley Park
Walks at Loch Katrine and in Fife, Inverness, Hamilton and Linlithgow
Saturday 15 June 2013
Garvagh
Due to the unpredictable Northern Irish weather we had to cancel our skydive on Saturday 15 June but we will be rescheduling soon. Thanks to those who signed up to take part.
- Contact
- Naomi Brown
- Email
- naomi.brown@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 028 9066 6646
27 July - 3 August 2013
Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre
Rhu, Helensburgh
Scotland
G84 8NN
Price: £375 per person
- Email
- careevents@diabetes.org.uk
Follow in the tracks of the Olympic greats by taking part in this new exciting 100 mile cycle challenge.
- Contact
- Hannah Minnery
- Email
- hannah.minnery@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1000
Saturday 17 August 2013
Dores
Loch Ness
Inverness
IV2 6TR
Take on the "Big Yin" - conditions can be challenging on this one-mile swim, but the views down Loch Ness are awe-inspiring. For the novice open-water swimmer, the "Wee Nessie" half-mile swim is also an excellent first-time challenge.
- Email
- scotlandfundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 0141 245 6380
- Website
- Monster Swim
Saturday 17 August 2013
Isle of Arran
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Please note the original date for Bike n Hike has had to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances - it is now rescheduled to Saturday, August 17th, 2013 (original date June 22nd).
The decision to move the event was taken due to extensive road repairs being carried out on a section of the planned route for the 55 mile cycle around Arran. These repairs are necessary following extreme weather on the island earlier in the year.
***
Come challenge yourself, friends or workmates, and be part of the action in the 2013 Arran Bike'n’Hike Challenge. Cycle 55 miles around the beautiful Isle of Arran, then, if you’re really up for a challenge, you can choose to climb the island's highest peak, Goat Fell, at 2867ft.
This is a unique event organised by GE Caledonian volunteers in aid of Diabetes UK Scotland, and funds raised from this event will go to support children's holidays.
Sign up now for the Arran Bike'n'Hike Challenge.
For more information:
- Contact
- Susan Williamson
- Email
- scotlandfundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 0141 245 6380
Sunday 18 August 2013
Settle, Yorkshire Dales
Join Diabetes UK at the Yorkshire Walking Festival. The festival offers three walks, to suit all abilities. From a 5 mile walk starting in Malham to a 26 mile marathon hike setting off from Settle, everyone can get involved and experience the fresh air of the countryside.
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Walk for All website
Brand new for 2013 – Ride UK 24 offers an extraordinary challenge: a testing 300 miles from Newcastle to London against the clock in under 24 hours.
- Website
- www.rideuk24.com
Saturday 24 August & Sunday 25 August 2013
Folkington Manor
East Sussex
Diabetes UK is delighted to have the support of Orange Turtle Events, who have chosen our charity as a beneficiary for their wonderful Antiques, Fine Art & Lifestyle Fair.
- Contact
- Orange Turtle Events
- Email
- enquiries@orangeturtleevents.com
- Website
- www.orangeturtleevents.com
24th & 25th August 2013
Stratford upon Avon Leisure & Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot, Stratford Upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6YY
Join this exciting 110 mile cycle challenge over two days starting in Stratford, London and finishing in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
Sunday 25 August 2013
Lough Neagh
We're looking for cycling enthusiasts (and novices too) to take part in the annual Lap the Lough challenge and raise vital funds for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland.
- Contact
- Naomi Brown
- Email
- nifundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 028 9066 6646
- Website
- Lap the Lough
29 Aug - 1 Sept 2013
Ben Nevis
Scafell Pike
Snowdon
A challenging trek to conquer the UK's highest peaks.
Between July and September 2014
This exciting challenge links two of Europe's greatest cities and covers 300km in three days.
- Contact
- Hannah Minnery
- Email
- hannah.minnery@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1000
7th & 8th September 2013
Becketts Farm
Alcester Road
Birmingham
B47 6AJ
Join this exciting 110 mile cycle challenge over 2 days starting in Newport, South Wales and finishing in Birmingham.
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
Sunday 8 September 2013
O2 Dome
Greenwich
London
If music is the food of the soul, then prepare yourself for a feast. Run the race, feel the bass and get your groove on to the hottest acts in dance, urban and rock.
Exclusive performances on stages around the route. Half marathon (13.1 miles/20km) starting and finishing at the O2 with a lap around the Greenwich peninsula.
- Contact
- London Fundraising Team
- Email
- Fundraising.London@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1126
Are you the next Bradley Wiggins or Sir Chris Hoy? Escape the hustle and bustle of London, and take up this classic cycling challenge!
- Contact
- London Fundraising Team
- Email
- Fundraising.London@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1126
8th September 2013
City Hall
Cardiff
Run for Diabetes UK in this years Cardiff 10k Run!
- Contact
- Joseph Cuff
- Email
- wales@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 02920668276
Sunday 8 September 2013
Sunderland
Keep this date in your diary. There will be walks available for all ages and abilities, including wheelchairs and pushchairs.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Sunderland Big Walks
Saturday 14 September 2013, TBC
Join us at the beautiful Redworth Hall for a night of indulgence and fun. This event has kindly been organised by RMV Music and Events in aid of Diabetes UK.
- Contact
- RMV Music and Events
- Email
- rmvmusicandevents@gmail.com
- Phone
- 01325 788982
Saturday 14 September 2013
Napoleon's Nose, Cavenhill
We’re looking for dare devils to join us for our Cave Hill Abseil this September and descend 100 feet for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland
- Contact
- Naomi Brown
- Email
- nifundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 028 9066 6646
Sunday 15 September 2013
Tesco Stores Ltd
St Peter's Drive
Worcester
WR5 3SW
A 2 or 4 mile family friendly walk in Worcester
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
Sunday 15 September 2013
Distance – Half marathon
Saturday 21 September 2013
Birmingham Canal Network
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614 500
22 September 2013
Delamere Forest
Cheshire
CW8 2JD
Registration fee
Adults £7.00
Child £5.00
All participants will receive a Diabetes UK T-Shirt and goodie bag on the day.
- Contact
- Maria Roberts
- Email
- northwest.fundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01925 644572
27–29 September 2013
Hotel Calipolis
Sitges, Barcelona
Spain
This workshop will present cutting edge developments in rapidly developing fields such as beta cell programming, regeneration, epigenetics, non-coding RNAs, and genetic targets in Type 2 diabetes.
- Contact
- Jorge Ferrer & Eduard Montanya
- Email
- betacells.sitges@yahoo.es
- Website
- www.isg2013.org
Sunday 29 September 2013
Distance - 10km
Entry Fee - £25
Target Sponsorship - £100
Sunday 29 September 2013
Loch Ness
Inverness
Join the Diabetes UK running team and make a real difference to research, campaigning and the lives of people living with the condition.
Running alongside the shores of the world's most famous loch, the Loch Ness Marathon has been rated as one of the UK’s most scenic runs.
For more information:
- Contact
- Susan Williamson
- Email
- scotlandfundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 0141 245 6380
29th September 2013
Tittesworth Water (Start & Finish Point)
Meerbrook, Nr Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8SW
A choice of two (25 miles and 50 miles) challenging routes that offer fantastic views of the Peak District National Park.
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
1–2 October 2013
Marriott Hotel
Regent's Park
London
This program brings together the latest research from those at the forefront of attenuating the complications arising from hyperglycaemia, dyslipidaemia, and angiopathy. The event faculty unite the fields of pharmacology, nanotechnology and clinical medicine to target atherosclerosis, endothelial inflammation and end-stage renal disease.
- Contact
- John Collins
- Email
- jcollins@smi-online.co.uk
- Phone
- 020 7827 6734
- Website
- Conference website
4-6 October 2013
Tesco stores across the region
An opportunity for volunteers to help raise £10 million for Diabetes UK across the country in Tesco Stores.
- Contact
- Rose Lee-Gough or Ann Taylor
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Friday 4 October 2013
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
27 Sussex Place
London
NW1 4RG
The event is the 8th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiorenal Forum. The programme is endorsed by the Renal Association and the British Society for Heart Failure and carries 6 CPD credits from the Royal College of Physicians.
- Email
- info@cardiorenalforum.com
- Phone
- 020 7731 4945
- Website
- Cardiorenal Forum
Walsall abseil
Saturday 5 October 2013
The New Art Gallery
Walsall Gallery Square
WS2 8LG
This fantastic challange is open to anyone brave enough to tackle the vertical heighs of the New Art Gallery, Walsall! Registration for this event is £35 and we ask that all particpants aim to try to raise as much sponsorship as possible.
- Contact
- Diabetes UK Midlands
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
Thursday 10 October 2013
Sandford Springs Golf Club
Kingsclere
Hampshire
RG26 5RT
Enjoy a round of golf, whilst raising vital funds for Diabetes UK.
- Contact
- Liz Thornton
- Email
- liz.thornton@diabetes.org.uk
Tuesday 15 October 2013
BMA House
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JP
- Contact
- Jon Harrison
- Email
- jon.harrison@insightpa.com
- Phone
- 020 7824 1859
16–19 October 2013
The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre
Gothenburg
Sweden
Over four days, ISPAD 2013 will feature the latest results and insights from diabetes research, with an emphasis on the life-long perspective.
- Contact
- Conference Secretariat
- Email
- ispad2013@kit-group.org
- Phone
- +49 30 24 60 3 210
- Website
- ISPAD
19-24 October 2013
Morocco
Experience the vast Sahara Desert on this exciting trek! This challenge has the option to help at a street child project in Marrakech for two days at the end of the trip.
- Contact
- Hannah Minnery
- Email
- hannah.minnery@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1000
Sunday 20 October 2013
York
2013 Sold Out
This exciting new marathon which takes runners through the beautiful medieval city of York and its picture-perfect countryside is now sold out. To register your interest for 2014 please contact the office and we will add you to our mailing list.
- Contact
- Diabetes UK Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon
Sunday 20 October 2013
Distance – Half marathon
Entry Fee – £25
Target Sponsorship – £200
27 October 2013
Distance - 10 mile
Entry Fee – £20
Target Sponsorship – £200
Sunday 27th October 2013
Heart of England Events Centre
Meriden Road, Fillongley
Near Meriden, Warwickshire
CV7 8DX
The Muddy Mayhem challenge is a mud run like no other. Approximately 10 km in length participants will run over a variety of terrains including grass, sand, track, woodland & mud.
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
TBC October 2013
Weston Park
Nr Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8LL
A challenging military style obstacle course that will leave you wet, muddy and totally exhilarated!
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
Sunday 3 November 2013
New York City
Join Team Diabetes UK at the New York Marathon this Winter.
With plenty of time to train and an excellent excuse for a holiday, why not don your running shoes in support of Diabetes UK?
- Contact
- Lou Rout
- Email
- louise.rout@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1867
- Website
- ING NYC Marathon
Wednesday 6 November 2013
FERA Lakeside Conference Centre
Sand Hutton
York
YO41 1LZ
A one-day diabetes update for GPs, community and practice nurses, dietitians, podiatrists, pharmacists and all those working in the delivery of diabetes care.
Designed by a multi-disiplinary team of diabetes practitioners to generate debate and provide workable solutions for day-to-day clinical diabetes issues.
- Contact
- Isla Ballard
- Email
- isla.ballard@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Sunday 17 November 2013, 10am to 4pm
Albert Bridge
Chelsea
London
To celebrate World Diabetes Day this year, we are organising a walk across the heart of London.
Registration deadline: 25 October 2013
- Phone
- 020 7424 1126
11-16 November 2013
Atlanta
USA
This year The Obesity Society (TOS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) will co-locate their annual meetings in Atlanta. Obesity Week is designed to be the preeminent annual scientific and educational conference for obesity healthcare professionals.
- Contact
- Experient, Inc.
- Email
- obesityweek@experient-inc.com
- Phone
- + 1 847 996 5876 (international registrants)
- Website
- Obesity Week registration
21 - 24 November 2013
Bangkok
Thailand
Delegates will explore the current and future role of fixed combinations in the treatment of hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes.
- Website
- Fixed 2013
2–6 December 2013
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Melbourne
Australia
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) World Diabetes Congress brings together the whole diabetes community, attracting over 12,000 scientists, health professionals, health ministers, policy makers, industry, media, and people with diabetes. The meeting provides a global platform to share knowledge, the results of the leading scientific advances and practical aspects related to diabetes care, education and advocacy.
- Contact
- Victoria Lopez
- Email
- Victoria.Lopez-Barrantes@idf.org
- Website
- World Diabetes Congress
Sunday 8 December 2013
Culloden Estate and Spa
Holywood
Belfast
BT18 0EX
Sunday 8 December 2013 from 1.30pm
Enjoy Afternoon Tea with songs and carols in aid of Diabetes UK Northern Ireland.
- Contact
- Naomi Brown
- Email
- naomi.brown@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 028 9066 6646
Throw a party with friends, family and colleagues to raise vital funds for Diabetes UK. Whether it is a tea party, a barbeque a dinner party or a themed party, the choice is up to you.
No matter what event you organise, how big or small, remember we are here to support you.
To get started download the resources which include templates for invitations and thank-you notes, suggested menu cards, and even bunting.
- Email
- wales@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 029 2066 8276
If you are unable to download the resoruces please contact us for a Time to Party Fundraising Pack or for materials such as balloons.
And finally, please do tell us what party you have thrown and send us your photos.
- Phone
- 029 2066 8276
2014 date TBC
Reading, Green Park
Not quite up to a full marathon? Why not try your hand (or feet?!) at a half marathon instead?
Sunday 6 April 2014
Paris, France
Following an overwhelming response from our wonderful supporters wanting to run the Virgin London Marathon 2014, we are happy to announce Diabetes UK will be promoting another fantastic Spring marathon: the Paris Marathon!
- Contact
- Lou Rout
- Email
- louise.rout@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 0207 424 1000
- Website
- Marathon de Paris
The London Marathon is now recognised as the greatest city-centre marathon in the world and is the largest fundraising event on the planet – runners have raised over £500 million for good causes since the race began in 1981.
It is an extremely important fundraising event for Diabetes UK, with our amazing runners raising over £200,000 every year to further our develop our work.
- Contact
- Lou Rout
- Email
- louise.rout@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1867
Sunday 18 May 2014
Distance – 10km
Entry Fee – £10
Target sponsorship – £200
TBC
Distance – 10km
Entry Fee – £10
Target Sponsorship – £250
Throw a party with friends, family and colleagues to raise vital funds for Diabetes UK. Whether it is a tea party, a barbeque a dinner party or a themed party, the choice is up to you.
No matter what event you organise, how big or small, remember we are here to support you.
To get started download the resources which include templates for invitations and thank-you notes, suggested menu cards, and even bunting.
- Email
- south.west@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01823 448 260
Does your local pub/club hold quizzes or play skittles? Why not hold a fundraising evening for Diabetes UK. We can supply all the fundraising materials and support.
Please contact us if you would like help to hold a fundraising evening.
- Email
- south.west@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01823 448 260
It's fun, it's simple, and it's just what it says... Denim for Diabetes is about ditching your usual attire for the day, and jumping into some denim to raise funds for Diabetes UK.
For further details, materials and support please contact your local Diabetes UK office.
- Contact
- Nicola Musk
- Email
- Fundraising.southeast@diabetes.org.uk
Some people jump out of a plane for kicks, others pluck up the courage for a good cause – you can combine the two with Diabetes UK.
For further details, please contact your local Diabetes UK office.
At least once a month throughout the year
Transporter Bridge Visitors Centre
Ferry Road
Middlesbrough
TS2 1PL
Diabetes UK is delighted to offer you this exhilarating and unique exprience of Bungee Jumping 160ft towards the River Tees.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- UK Bungee Club Website
Jump in to 2013
Why not take up the exhilarating challenge of bungee jumping in to 2013 and raising vital funds for Diabetes UK in the process?
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- ukbungee.co.uk
Saturday 2nd November 2013
Sherwood Forest
Nottinghamshire
A 30km trek around the ancient Sherwood Forest!
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
- Website
- Fright Hike
Tuesday 5 November 2013
Hilton Hotel
Reading
You'll be taken to a third-party website which we're using to manage our registration.
- Website
- Hilton Hotel
Saturday & Sunday 19 & 20 October 2013
Tyne Bridge
Castle Garth
Newcastle
Diabetes UK is pleased to offer you this exhilarating and unique experience of zipping 230m across the river Tyne.
The zip slide starts from the Newcastle side of the bridge and travels diagonally across the River Tyne, finishing at HMS Calliope on the Gateshead side.
- Contact
- Diabetes UK Northern & Yorkshire
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Zip Slides UK website
Saturday 12 October 2013
Richmondshire Cricket Club
Hurgill Road
Richmond
A family concert is being held in aid of Diabetes UK at Richmondshire Cricket Club on Saturday 12 October 2013. The concert starts at 7.30pm, with doors opening at 7pm.
- Contact
- Northern and Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
Saturday 02 November 2013; 10am - 4pm
Bondgate Methodist Church Hall
Darlington
DL3 7JJ
Support Diabetes UK by coming along to our fundraising Christmas Craft and Gift Fair. There will be over 20 stalls with a wide array of items for all the family on offer including unique hand made items and quality local produce. This is a perfect opportunity to purchase those last minute Christmas gifts or even just to treat yourself.
If you would like to have a stall at the event, please complete and return the attached form or contact us, northyorks@diabetes.org.uk; 01325 488606, for more information.
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Tuesday 29 November 2013; 10am - 4pm
Chantry Hall
North End
Bedale
DL8 1AA
Support Diabetes UK by coming along to our fundraising Christmas Craft and Gift Fair. There will be over 20 stalls with a wide array of items for all the family on offer including unique hand made items and quality local produce. This is a perfect opportunity to purchase those last minute Christmas gifts or even just to treat yourself.
If you would like to have a stall at the event, please complete and return the attached form or contact us, northyorks@diabetes.org.uk; 01325 488606, for more information.
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Sunday 1 December 2013
Albert Park Roller Rink
Linthorpe Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 3LB
Join Diabetes UK in their third annual sponsored Reindeer roller-skate. The perfect way to stay warm this winter!
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Sunday 12 January 2014
Rother Valley Country Park
Sheffield
If your New Year's resolution is to keep fit then this is an ideal event for you to "kick Start" 2014.
- Contact
- Northern and Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Eightpointtwo website
Friday 07 March 2014
Darlington and Simpson Rolling Mills Club
Longfield Road
Darlington
DL3 0HX
Come and join in with our third annual Spring Ceilidh.
Local band and caller.
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Organise your own dance event
Hold a Let's Dance event for Diabetes UK to support children and adults with diabetes across the North East and Yorkshire.
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
29th September 2013
Victoria Embankment
Embankment Road
Nottingham
NG2 2JY
- Contact
- Diabetes UK Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
TBC 2013
Cannon Hill Park
Russell Road, Moseley
Birmingham,
B13 8RD
Part of the Big Fun Run series that runs across the country. This will be a 5k fun run that is ideal for all age groups, and suitable for the whole family.
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614 500
- Website
- Big Fun Run
Sunday 8th September 2013
War Memorial Park
Coventry
CV3 6PT
- Contact
- Diabetes UK Midlands
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500