BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Acorns Children’s Hospice - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.acorns.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Acorns Children’s Hospice REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260620T175430 CREATED:20260512T095840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T125025Z UID:10000142-1782864000-1788220799@www.acorns.org.uk SUMMARY:The Big Summer Swim DESCRIPTION:[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1778575517516{background-image: url(https://www.acorns.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sea-green-pool-texture-web.png?id=32007) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1773228467893{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”bounceInLeft” width=”2/3″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text css=””] \n Take the plunge for Acorns this summer\n[/vc_column_text]\n \n Sign up \n\n [vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”32009″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” css_animation=”bounceInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1778575649848{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1773758722587{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”32009″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””]\n \n Sign up \n\n [/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1778756656162{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe Big Summer Swim\nTake on an energising open water swim\, head to your local pool\, or even make the most of a holiday dip – you can complete this challenge your way. Whether you’re swimming solo\, with your family\, or as part of a team\, every length counts to help ensure local children with life limiting conditions receive the vital care and support they deserve. You’ll have two months this summer to dive in and make a difference. \nChoose your preferred distance\, pick your place and a time that suits you between 1 July – 31 August. All to raise money and change lives with Acorns.[/vc_column_text]\n \n Register now \n\n [vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nHow to sign up\n1. Register online and receive your digital fundraising pack. \n2. Choose your distance and decide where you / your team will be completing your lengths. \n3. Share your fundraising page. Every pound raised will support children with short lives across the West Midlands. \n4. Complete the swim challenge throughout July and August and make waves for children with short lives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”32015″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1778576788201{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row theme_background=”theme-row theme-stroked-edge” full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1778756649043{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #D3EFED !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nChoose your distance\nPick the distance that works for you. You’ll receive digital badges to celebrate as you log your lengths.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1778578843009{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1778578873741{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-right: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;margin-left: 5px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1778755915772{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;}”] \n1km\nThe Mini Acorns challenge. \nJunior challenge. \n40 lengths of a 25m pool. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1778578878677{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-right: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;margin-left: 5px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1778755930009{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;}”] \n3km\nThe Three Acorns challenge. \n1km for each of our three hospices. \n120 lengths of a 25m pool. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1778578884260{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-right: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;margin-left: 5px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1778755943897{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;}”] \n17km\nThe Hospice Hopper challenge. \nSwim the distance between our hospices in Walsall and Selly Oak. \n680 lengths of a 25m pool. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1778578894667{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-right: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;margin-left: 5px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1778755971091{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;}”] \n51km\nThe Hospice Triple challenge. \nSwim the distance between all three of our hospices\n(ideal for a team challenge). \n2\,040 lengths of a 25m pool. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]Break each distance down\, to check it’s achievable for you! For example in the 3km challenge: 120 lengths divided by the 8 weeks of the challenge is 15 lengths a week.[/vc_column_text]\n \n Dive in and sign up today! \n\n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1778756663141{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWhy take on the Big Summer Swim challenge?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]The children at Acorns really enjoy our specialist hydrotherapy pools\, which allows for ease of movement that many struggle with on dry land. This is through our hydrotherapy sessions\, which in basic terms is therapy in the water. \n“Jack is happiest when he’s in the water at Acorns. The water gives him freedom\, where he is not in pain. It makes a huge difference to Jack”\n– Catherine\, Jack’s Mum \nWe provide over 550 hours of hydrotherapy each year to children and young people visiting our hospices. Your fundraising means more children will be able to enjoy the freedom of movement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”32317″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””] \nWhat’s included when you register?\n\nAn online fundraising page\nA challenge certificate\nA physical swim tracker to log each distance you achieve. You can also log this online\nA digital badge for completing your distances\nAn Acorns t-shirt\nA physical sponsorship form to share with friends and family\n\nPhysical materials will be shared from mid June 2026.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row theme_background=”theme-row theme-stroked-edge” full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1778756667552{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #D3EFED !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_single_image image=”32165″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nFundraising\nThere’s no minimum sponsorship target to take part in this event\, however we do ask for everyone to raise as much as they can. There’s no donation too big or small\, and every penny makes a difference to local children and families. \nWe would love you to fundraise as you swim and we have some great incentives on offer: \n\nMake waves by raising £138 and we’ll send you a limited-edition Acorns swim cap*\nKeep the current going by raising £200 and receive a swim cap* and an Acorns pin badge\nMake a real splash by raising over £250 and you’ll receive all the above plus a special Acorns medal\n\n*Swim caps are available for the first 150 to raise £138. \nWhen the challenge wraps up on 1 September we’ll dive into the totals and begin sending out your well-earned goodies.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We’re here to support you all the way! By signing up for the challenge you will receive support from our Events team to help with your fundraising and the amazing feeling you’ll get from knowing you’re making a real difference to local children! If you need more support we’d be happy to help\, just get in touch at events@acorns.org.uk.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/big-summer-swim/ LOCATION:Any swimming pool CATEGORIES:Challenges,Family friendly events,Featured Event,Online events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acorns.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Big-Summer-Swim-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Acorns Children's Hospice":MAILTO:events@acorns.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTSTAMP:20260620T175430 CREATED:20251120T124715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T082237Z UID:10000124-1783123200-1783295999@www.acorns.org.uk SUMMARY:Peak District Ultra Challenge DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”15″ css=”.vc_custom_1763563581474{background-color: #ECF3DA !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””] \nRegistration is now closed\nThank you for your interest in the Peak District Ultra Challenge\, unfortunately sign ups are now closed. If you are interested in taking on an alternative Ultra Challenge please see our Ultra Challenge events\, or view our full events calendar for more options.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1780561116711{background-color: #ECF3DA !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Date: 4th or 5th July 2026\nLocation: Peak District National Park[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Entry: £15 – £199\nSponsorship: £0 – £575\nOrganiser: Ultra Challenge[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Contact: Acorns Events team\nTelephone: 01564 825037[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin the Peak District Ultra Challenge\nA basecamp in idyllic Bakewell will welcome 3\,000 adventurers who will test themselves in the fabulous Peak District National Park. You can take it on at your pace as a walk\, jog\, or run – and fundraise for Acorns! \nThere’s a range of camping options and extensive hospitality and welfare services – with a full 100km Challenge which takes a tough and varied figure of eight route through Derbyshire’s finest scenery. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way\, plenty of food and drink\, a special medal\, t shirt and celebration finish. With 50km\, 25km & 10 mile options also available – there’s a challenge here for everyone! \nPush yourself further in 2026 for Acorns and take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s number one series of treks and trail challenges.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”26856″ img_size=”Full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row theme_background=”theme-row theme-stroked-edge” full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1763466135238{background-color: #EEDCEB !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””] \nEarly Bird Deal\nSign up before 30th November 2025 to get 50% OFF the registration fee and a FREE Winter Walk bobble hat – sign up today and start your year making a difference! \nUse code: 50%CHARITY at the checkout.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”26859″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”26855″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”26857″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/peak-district-ultra-challenge/ LOCATION:Peak District National Park\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Challenges,Ultra challenges ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acorns.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Peak-District-1.png GEO:55.378051;-3.435973 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T220000 DTSTAMP:20260620T175430 CREATED:20260512T082623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T120050Z UID:10000138-1784143800-1784152800@www.acorns.org.uk SUMMARY:Worcester Pitchcroft 10k and Acorns run DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”15″ css=”.vc_custom_1713355070257{background-color: #eedceb !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Date: 15th July 2026\nStart time: 7:30pm\nLocation: Worcester Racecourse\, Pitchcroft\, Worcester\, WR1 3EJ[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Fun Run entry: £5\nEntrants under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Trophy to first male and female (under 18)\n10k entry: £14-£16\nOrganiser: Worcester Athletic Club[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Contact: Acorns Events team\nTelephone: 01564 825037[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n Sign up today \n\n [vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nAcorns is delighted to be the Official Charity Partner for Worcester Pitchcroft Fun Run 2026!\nJoin us at Worcester Racecourse for this fantastic summer evening event\, celebrating the 30th annual race. Set your personal best on this flat\, traffic free course\, with free runners photos and a finisher’s medal for every runner! \nAll proceeds from the Fun Run will be donated to Acorns\, so come along to enjoy this one lap\, off-road 2.75km course open to all abilities! And it costs just £5 to enter. \nOr challenge yourself further with the Worcestershire 10k\, happening on the same evening. And new for 2026 – chip times![/vc_column_text]\n \n Sign up today \n\n [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32112″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”32119″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”32114″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”32115″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/worcester-pitchcroft-10k-and-acorns-run/ LOCATION:Worcester Racecourse\, Pitchcroft\, Worcester\, WR1 3EJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acorns.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Worcester-Pitchcroft-2.png GEO:52.2000195;-2.2333215 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Worcester Racecourse Pitchcroft Worcester WR1 3EJ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pitchcroft:geo:-2.2333215,52.2000195 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTSTAMP:20260620T175430 CREATED:20251126T134814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T095709Z UID:10000125-1784937600-1785023999@www.acorns.org.uk SUMMARY:South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”15″ css=”.vc_custom_1764236702949{background-color: #FFE3D1 !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Date: 25th July 2026\nLocation: South West Coast[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Entry: £15 – £139\nSponsorship: £0 – £375\nOrganiser: Ultra Challenge[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Contact: Acorns Events team\nTelephone: 01564 825037[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin the South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge\nA fantastic ‘South West’ summer challenge\, taking in the first Minehead section of the famous 630-mile Coastal Path\, and a basecamp in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle. The 50km loop then heads over Exmoor with ups and downs and some magnificent views with over 1\,600 metres of climb. You can take it on at your pace as a walk\, jog\, or run – and fundraise for Acorns! \nSign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way\, plenty of food and drink\, optional camping and transfers\, a special medal\, t shirt and celebration finish. With 25km and 10km options also available – there’s a challenge for everyone! \nPush yourself further in 2026 for Acorns and take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s number one series of treks and trail challenges.[/vc_column_text]\n \n Book your place today \n\n [vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”26986″ img_size=”Full” css=”.vc_custom_1770738960778{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row theme_background=”theme-row theme-stroked-edge” full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1770739572638{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #D3EFED !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”29679″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \n“I am so proud to have worn that orange top across the challenge and every step I thought of the families the money will go to. The hike was amazing\, it was HARD. I laughed\, cried\, danced\, hurt but mostly I got through it and came out the other end with almost double the target I hoped for in fundraising!” Sian Kennedy\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”26985″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29681″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29680″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/south-west-coast-50-ultra-challenge/ LOCATION:Peak District National Park\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Challenges,Ultra challenges ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acorns.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/South-West-Coast-50-1.png GEO:55.378051;-3.435973 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR