Pace

The Dinton Hermit's Charity Board Game Nights
2025-04-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-04 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Dinton Hermit, Water Lane, Ford, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8XH, United Kingdom
Feeling a little board of the long winter nights?

Come join in with our Charity Board Game Nights on the first Tuesday of each month. At £2 per a person starting from 7pm, you gain evening long access to a library of fun board games to play with family and friends alongside your drinks or meal. All contributions made to access the board game library will go to Pace as a donation.

Book your table at www.thedintonhermit.co.uk/book-now/ or just turn up!

PLEASE NOTE – this is cash only

The Dinton Hermit's Charity Quiz Nights
2025-03-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-11 20:00 - 22:00 | The Dinton Hermit, Water Lane, Ford, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8XH, United Kingdom
The Dinton Hermit’s Charity Quiz Night starts at 8pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Entry is £2 per person with £1 going into the prize pot and £1 going towards Pace. Team sizes can go up to a max of 6 people, so please come along and grab your friends to have some fun for a good cause!
Just book your table as normal for 8pm or earlier at www.thedintonhermit.co.uk/book-now/

Christmas Tree Collection 2024
2024-12-02 - 2025-01-09 | Buckinghamshire
[SOLD OUT]
Having a real Christmas tree this year? After Christmas we can take the strain of disposing of your tree!
Pace and our fabulous partners are offering a Christmas Tree collection service again this year and all trees will be recycled too. What’s not to like?
We ask for a minimum donation of £10 per tree – however, we would be really grateful for any additional donation you can make.
Our usual volunteers along with Farmer Paul Aylesbury are kindly supporting this event and will be collecting your trees!
When you book your collection please make sure your address and postcode are entered correctly as we will not be able to provide refunds if the right information is not given.
Your tree needs to be outside your house before 8am on Saturday 11th January.
Please note we will not be knocking when we collect your tree, and we will not be taking any wreaths or trees that are still decorated.
We will only be collecting from the following areas – Aylesbury, Bedgrove, Elm Farm, Buckingham Park, Berryfields, Fairford Leys, Wendover, Halton, Aston Clinton, Weston Turville, Stoke Mandeville, Bierton, Kingsbrook and Watermead.

Charity Golf Day
2024-09-27, 2023-09-22 | Buckingham Golf Club, Tingewick Rd, Buckingham, MK18 4AE, United Kingdom
Join us at our annual Charity Golf Day hosted by Buckingham Golf Club.

Buckingham Golf Club offers a beautiful parkland 18-Hole Championship Golf Course and Clubhouse with outstanding views over the Buckinghamshire countryside. It is the ideal venue for you to enjoy a round of Golf and then relax in the pleasant surroundings of the Clubhouse.

£250 for a team of four (includes coffee & bacon bap, green fees, buffet dinner, raffle and auction).

24Peaks in 24hrs
2024-09-06 08:00 - 2024-09-09 17:00 | Buckinghamshire
Three incredible days walking in the stunning Lake District taking in famous peaks, including Helvellyn, Scafell Pike, Haystacks, Great Dodd, Great Gable and more!
Ascend 24 of the best and highest peaks in a circuit encompassing most of the lakes and providing breath-taking views and a perspective of this stunning National Park like no other!
It’s no secret that the Lake District is one of the most beautiful places in England, filled with epic walks and without doubt the best way to explore it’s amazing landscape is by foot.
Leaving our transport in Buttermere, with only our legs to carry us and our kit over what often feel like remote hills to reach each overnight accommodation and welcome pub meal, we spend nights at Borrowdale, Wasdale Head and Grasmere, finally finishing the route near Keswick.

Day 1: Buttermere to Wasdale
Day 2: Wasdale to Grasmere
Day 3: Grasmere to Threlkeld
£500 fundraising target
For more details on what is included in the trip, training and fitness, kit and more click here

Ivinghoe Beacon Walk
2024-08-04 10:00 - 15:30, 2024-01-13 10:00 - 15:30 | Buckinghamshire
Starting from picturesque Aldbury, this beautiful 10 mile circular route heads along The Ridgeway National Trail, described as Britain’s oldest road, following a route used for at least 5,000 years by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers, to Ivinghoe Beacon, returning via the Ashridge boundary trail and the Chiltern Way.
To register, please click the link: Register here

National 3 Peaks Challenge
2024-07-26 08:00 - 2024-07-29 17:00, 2024-05-17 08:00 - 2024-05-20 17:00 | Buckinghamshire
The National Three Peaks Challenge consists of climbing the tallest mountains in Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike) and Wales (Snowdon) back-to-back.
The combined ascent of the 3 mountains is over 3,000 metres. The distance covered in excess of 40km. In other words, this is one serious challenge! And that is why it is found on so many people’s bucket lists.
To register, please click the link: Register here

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge
2024-07-14 06:30 - 19:30 | Buckinghamshire
Take on the 3 highest peaks in Yorkshire.
Walking as one team we attempt to conquer the 3 spectacular fells of Whernside (736m), Ingleborough (723m) and Pen-y-Ghent (694m) that dominate the Dales skyline. We will cover 39km and climb over 1700m within just 12 hours to return to Horton and successfully complete the challenge and enter the ‘Three Peaks of Yorkshire Club’.
To register, please click the link: Register here

The Big Walk & Superhero Mile
2024-04-21 | Wendover Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6HF, United Kingdom
The BIG Walk
For many of the children at Pace just achieving independent mobility is a huge achievement and takes years of practice. Whether it’s taking one step or learning to use a motorised wheelchair the challenges they overcome to be independent are huge. But YOU can help them achieve their goals and transform the lives of children with a neurodisability like cerebral palsy by putting on your own walking shoes and joining us for the 2024 BIG Walk.
Choice of three routes:

18 m – Watlington to Wendover
12 m – Chinnor to Wendover
6 m – Princes Risborough to Wendover

All routes take in the ancient Ridgeway Trail.
Registration takes place at the Wendover Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Wendover, HP22 6HF.
Parking is available at the John Colet School.
Registration times:

18 m – 7.15 am
12 m – 9.45 am
6 m – 11.45 am

Shuttle coach departure times to start:

18 m – 8.10 am
12 m – 10.40 am
6 m – 12.30 pm

Walk start times:

18 m – 9.00 am
12 m – 11.15 am
6 m – 1.00 pm

£15 registration fee includes:

A BIG Walk t-shirt
A medal
Water & snacks
Support team

By taking part in the BIG Walk, you not only have the opportunity to explore this beautiful countryside in a completely unique way, but you will also be helping us to provide life changing support to the 400 children and young people who access Pace services.
The Superhero Mile
The Superhero Mile is a fun, family friendly wheelchair accessible event open to all ages and abilities – where small steps can make a BIG difference.
Dress as your favourite superhero (optional) and whether you are superman or super gran, we will clap, cheer and support our superheroes as they go around the grounds of the John Colet School. All in aid of our superheroes at Pace!
Registration takes place at the Wendover Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Wendover, HP22 6HF.
Parking is available at the John Colet School.
Registration from 1.30 pm
Walk starts at 2.00 pm
£5 registration fee includes:

A participants medal
Water & snacks
Support team

Woburn Wild Wander
2024-03-17 10:00 - 14:30 | Buckinghamshire
This stunning route takes in fantastic views of the Bucks and Bedfordshire countryside.
We start from the beautiful Georgian village of Woburn, home to more than 200 listed buildings, a stately home and a Safari Park. Our route skirts the Safari Park, takes in the woods of Old Wavendon Heath, stops at a fabulous pub in Eversholt and heads back through the Woburn Abbey Deer Park.
Distance approximately 9.5miles
To register, please click the link: Register here

Winter Waggle
2024-02-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH, United Kingdom
Join us for some half term family fun at our inaugural ‘Winter Waggle’ dog walk in the grounds of the stunning Waddesdon Manor Estate, on Friday 16th February.
We have a 2k wheelchair accessible route, and a 3k and 5k all around Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury HP18 0JH, registration takes place at the Welcome Pavilion, between 11.00 – 11.30 am and the walk starts at 11.30 am.
Why not gather your friends too and spend some time together as the perfect way to end the half term break.
Everyone is welcome whether you have a furry best friend or not!
Free parking available.
Get your ticket now:
Early bird tickets 22nd November – 8th February
£10 adult / £5 child
Tickets one week before 8th – 15th February
£12 adult / £7 child
Any tickets bought on the day – £15 adult / £10 child
Dogs go free.
For many of the children at Pace just achieving independent mobility is a huge achievement and takes years of practice. Whether it’s taking one step, or learning to use a motorised wheelchair, the challenges they overcome to be independent are enormous. YOU can help them achieve their goals and transform the lives of children with a neurodisability like cerebral palsy by putting on your own walking shoes and joining us for the ‘Winter Waggle’. Taking part not only gives you the opportunity to explore this beautiful countryside estate, but you will also be helping us to provide life changing support to the babies, children and young people who access Pace services.

Bath Skyline Walk
2024-02-10 08:00 - 2024-02-11 17:00 | Buckinghamshire
This walk will take you only a short stroll from the city centre, onto the skyline hills above Bath and beyond, through 10 miles of meadows and ancient woodlands to secluded valleys.

A variety of views from this walk’s elevated position offer new perspectives of Bath, nestled among tree-lined hills. The contrast of the city, so close to this rural haven, enhances the sense of tranquillity and the softness of nature’s forms, that unfurl into Bath like green fingers holding a golden stone prize, a special combination that has earned the city and its countryside setting World Heritage Site status.

To register, please click the link: Register here

Visitor morning
2024-02-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Pace Centre, 156 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5TE, United Kingdom
Our visitor mornings are unique and very powerful. You will have the opportunity to meet the children that benefit from your support, and the dedicated staff, and explore our facilities. We can promise you an interesting and inspiring visit.
There really is no better way to learn more about our work than to see it first-hand. So join us at one of our forthcoming Visitor Mornings. Visitor Mornings take place in Aylesbury at our Bradbury Campus, 156 Wendover Road, HP22 5TE.
The visit will start at 9.30am when our COO and Headteacher will introduce you to Pace. Then we move down to meet the young people from some of our secondary school classes, to learn about the curriculum, our SMART school and what your support means to them. Next, through the power of technology, we will see the various classes of our Primary school in their lessons.
You will have the opportunity to learn about assistive technology and then hear about the work that we do with babies and toddlers in our Child and Family Therapy Services.

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2024-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Buckinghamshire

Chiltern Hills
2023-12-31 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Buckinghamshire
From Aston Rowant Nature Reserve, we head out into the glorious Chiltern Hills. Our route starting with a fantastic view for miles from Beacon Hill, before descending to tackle a short flat stretch of the Ridgeway. This ancient track is said to be the oldest road in Britain – an 87 mile trade route dating back at least 5,000 years. After leaving the Ridgeway we climb steep Bald Hill and Pyrton Hill to reach Christmas Common. We make our way back up through the Getty’s Wormsley Park, home of Garsington Opera in the Hambleden Valley. This is an area known for it’s population of Red Kites, as Sir Paul Getty stepped in to offer the site for their reintroduction in 1989. Once we exit the Wormsley Estate, we cross back over the motorway and return to our starting point in the Aston Rowant Nature Reserve.
To register, please click the link: Register here

Edale Skyline
2023-11-18 11:00 - 2023-11-19 17:00 | Buckinghamshire
On day one, we start from the picturesque Hope Valley village of Castleton and under the shadows of Peveril Castle, we head out through Cave Dale, before reaching a stunning view from the summit of Mam Tor. We follow the famous Great Ridge over Back Tor and Lose Hill before crossing the river Noe and returning along Peakshole Water from the pretty village of Hope (approx 9 miles).
On day two, we leave from Edale in the beautiful Hope Valley, and take on a tough climb to reach the plateau of Kinder Scout, famed for the historic mass trespass that leads the way to today’s public rights of way and access to so many beautiful parts of the UK. On the way we pass some of the most interesting rock formations you will ever see and descend via Jacob’s Ladder, accompanied by stunning views all the way (approx 10 miles).
To register, please click the link: Register here

Woburn Wander
2023-10-28 10:00 - 14:30 | Buckinghamshire

Oxford Half Marathon
2023-10-15 | Broad Street, Oxford
This awesome course is fast and flat, it proudly guides runners through the pristine and winding streets of Oxford in all its historic delight. The Oxford Half Marathon begins in the centre of the city and winds past Old Marston village, the River Cherwell and onto the very impressive Lady Margaret University Hall, the finish line stands at Parks Road.
Charity runners will be charmed and kept motivated with live music, local Oxford bands and DJ’s all along the course.

To register, please click the link: Register here.

Secure your place: £31.20
Minimum fundraising target: £300

Visitor morning
2023-10-05 09:30 - 12:00 | Pace Centre, 156 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5TE, United Kingdom
Our visitor mornings are unique and very powerful. You will have the opportunity to meet the children that benefit from your support, and the dedicated staff, as well as explore our fantastic facilities. We can promise you an interesting and inspiring visit.
There really is no better way to learn more about our work than to see it first-hand. So join us at one of our forthcoming Visitor Mornings. Visitor mornings take place in Aylesbury at our Bradbury Campus, Wendover Road HP22 5TE.

The visit will start at 9:45 when our CEO and Head Teacher will introduce you to Pace. Then we move down to meet the young people from some of our secondary school classes, to learn about the curriculum, our SMART school and what your support means to them. Next, through the power of technology, we will see the various classes of our Primary school as they have lessons throughout the morning.

Scafell Pike
2023-09-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Buckinghamshire
Climb the highest mountain in England.

It’s no secret that the Lake District is one of the most beautiful places in England, filled with epic walks. Without doubt the best way to explore it’s amazing landscape is by foot. The National Park has a diverse landscape, ranging from picturesque lakes to craggy fells.
We will ascend its very highest peak to be faced with the spectacular scenery of the central Lake District, as we climb above it all.

From the National Trust Car Park at Brackenclose, near Wasdale Head, we head up and cross over Lingmell Gill, passing Brown Tongue and Hollow Stones towards Lingmell Col and on up the final steep push via Pikes Crag to the summit at 978m above sea level (approx 5 miles – 5 to 6 hours).

To register, please click the link: Register here

First Aid Course
2023-07-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Pace Centre, 156 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5TE, United Kingdom
This 1 day First Aid course is for Health and Safety Executive (HSE) level training and is accredited by Highfield Qualifications.

The qualification gained when the course is successfully completed meets the requirements for training First Aid staff to HSE level and is valid for 3 years.

After the 3 year period the course has to be retaken.

This course is suitable for individuals and companies, there is a discount for group bookings of 6 or more people.

12 places available

Details:

9am to 4pm – Pace, 156 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, HP22 5TE
Refreshments are provided but please bring your own lunch
Wear comfortable clothing that is suitable for moving and being on the floor

Please bring identification with you and if you are attending for a refresher course you will need to bring your certificate with you.

Inflatable 5K St Albans
2023-06-17 - 2023-06-18 | Hertfordshire County Show, The Showground, Dunstable Road, Redbourn, AL3 7PT
The world’s largest and best Inflatable 5K is coming to St Albans (Hertfordshire) on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th, June 2023. The 2023 edition of the Inflatable 5K obstacle course has got even Bigger, Bouncier and Better!
With four different distances – 2.5K, 5K, 10K, 15K – to choose from, anyone can take part! This event is one of the best things to do in St Albans (Hertfordshire) in 2023. An awesome day out with your friends or family while raising money for Pace.

To register, please click the link: Register here.

Secure your place: £31.20
Minimum fundraising target: £200

La Grande Aventure Cycle
2023-06-14 08:00 - 2023-06-18 20:00 | Buckinghamshire
Amsterdam to Lille
Cycle for 4 days, across 3 countries, covering 225 miles, for 1 great cause.
Wouldn’t it be incredible to go on an exciting cycling adventure while making an almighty difference to the children at Pace?
“La Grande Aventure” is an ideal cycle challenge for novice and intermediate cyclists. This four day adventure starts in Amsterdam and travels across The Netherlands, Belgium and into France finishing in the beautiful city of Lille.
For more information contact kelly.houghton@thepacecentre.org

Steeple Aston Eye Catcher
2023-06-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Buckinghamshire
With stunning countryside all around, this beautiful circular walk around the Heyford Valley offers remarkable views of the Oxfordshire countryside. It’s one of those places you just don’t appreciate until you investigate on foot…
One of it’s profound little secrets, The Eyecatcher, was designed around 1740 by William Kent and is one of the earliest examples of a sham ruin. It was designed to be viewed from Rousham Park and gives meaning to Horace Walpole’s words about Kent “He leaped the fence and saw that all nature was a garden”.
The details:
9.45 am meet for a prompt 10 am start
Lower Heyford Train Station, OX6 8UL
Approximately 10 miles
Expected duration 5+ hours
To register, please click the link: Register here
