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29 Jul 16

Andover Advertiser Fittest Company Cup

In the run-up to the 10k Lake Run, the Andover foodbank have joined forces with the Andover Advertiser to encourage Andover based companies to sign up for the race. The competition, named the Andover Advertiser Fittest Company Cup, costs £100 per team and includes spaces for up to 10 runners.  The winner of the competition will […]

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21 Jul 16

The Andover Bean Trail has started!

The sun is shining and the Andover Bean Trail has started! Hiding around Andover town centre are 12 baked bean tins.  Each tin has a letter – collect them all & enter the competition. Forms are available from Andover Museum. Happy hunting!

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19 Jul 16

Vassos Alexander to open Lake Run on 18 September 2016

We are delighted to announce that Vassos Alexander will be opening the Lake Run for us and also taking part in the 10K. Vassos Alexander is one of the UK’s best known sports presenters. He broadcasts to 10 million people every day as part of the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2. He […]

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9 Jul 16

Can you run dressed as a piece of food?

Come and join us for the Andover foodbank 10k and Fun Run on Sunday 18th September 2016.    It should be a great family day with a Fun Run for the younger participants and those wanting a slightly easier challenge.  We’d love runners come in fancy dress – as a food item!  What could you […]

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10 Jun 16

Simply Health sponsor 8 shelves!

The Andover foodbank recently launched a new way of supporting its work with local people in need.  The scheme offers companies, schools, groups and individuals the opportunity to sponsor a shelf in the foodbank’s warehouse. The foodbank has 72 ‘shelves’ available to sponsor and each shelf costs £10 per month. Sponsors will receive a certificate […]

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27 May 16

Oxfam becomes a collection point

Thanks to Alison and the team at Oxfam.  The shop in the Chantry Centre is now a collection point for the Andover foodbank.

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18 Apr 16

The Lake Run Andover 18 September 2016

As part of the celebrations for our 10th anniversary, a 10k run has been organised around Andover. The run takes place on Sunday 18 September 2016 and there is also a 3k fun run.  To find out more and to register please visit www.andover10klakerun.co.uk If you would like to raise money through sponsorship please use our […]

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18 Apr 16

Celebrating 10 years of the Andover foodbank!

Happy birthday to us!  We celebrated our 10th anniversary with a lunch for the volunteers who have made the Andover foodbank a success.  Lunch and our brithday brownie cake was delicious!

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