BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//HHUGS - ECPv5.14.0.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:HHUGS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hhugs.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for HHUGS BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221015T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221015T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T072241 CREATED:20220722T162800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T160850Z UID:179636-1665829800-1665838800@www.hhugs.org.uk SUMMARY:Alp Combat Archery 2022 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9WePDSQCyc” title=”Alps Archery Bradford”][vc_column_text]The Alp Archery Challenge \nSaturday 15th October \n10.30am \nRegistration Fee £25 \nFundraising Target £100 \nAge: 10 years + \n  \nFancy yourself as the next Boran Alp or Bala Hatun? Then\, this challenge is for you! \n  \nIt’s time to turn up the heat this Summer! \n  \nCalling all beys and hatuns this October to take part in our Combat Archery Challenge! Get your bows and arrow ready! Whether you’re a complete beginner or you’re a pro\, this challenge is for you! \n  \nUnleash your inner competitor and prepare yourself for a courageous combat. Don’t underestimate the challenge. This isn’t just a game of archery\, it’s COMBAT archery. \n  \nWe’re transporting you back in time once again to the Kayi tribe\, this time with our Kurulus Osman-themed challenge to practice the sunnah sport of archery\, while also raising much needed funds for vulnerable families in the UK. Ey Vallah! \n  \nOur combat archery challenge is an activity you don’t want to miss out; an action-packed event promising to raise your adrenaline and your competitive spirit. \n  \nGet ready for the arrows to start flying!  Join HHUGS on Saturday 15th October for an action-packed event with plenty of fast-paced games. Bring out of your competitive side by facing off against each other in the Archery Battlezone\, using your skill and agility to make sure you’re the last one standing! It’s every man or woman for themselves\, so prepare to bring your all! \n  \nWe’d like you to focus on your aim\, so we’ve taken care of the tricky stuff. If you’d like us to mark you in\, then all you need to do is register\, and start fundraising. Each participant must raise a minimum of £100 to take part. A number of fundraising initiatives and support tools will be available for all participants to make the minimum target easily achievable! \n  \nHit a perfect bull’s-eye this October by uplifting the hearts of HHUGS families\, whilst immersing yourself in the world of combat archery. \n  \nThe Prophet (saw) said “Learn the throwing of arrows\, and do not be averse to it\, for the area between the two targets holds a garden of the gardens of Paradise.” (Ibn Abi Dunya) \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”When and where is this event taking place?”]The event is taking place on the 15th October from 10.30am to 1pm at Goals Soccer Centre\, 282 Kings Road\, Bradford\, BD2 1NR.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Who can participate?”]It is open to both women and men.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Are there any age restrictions?”]Children aged 10 and above. Any child under 16 should be supervised and will require parental permission.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is it a segregated event?”]Both men and women will participate in the event separately on their own pitches. Boys aged 10 and over will be on the men’s pitch.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Who was Osman?”]Osman\, also known as Osman Gazi\, was ruler of a Turkmen principality in North-Western Anatolia\, and is regarded as the founder of the Ottomon Turkish state. Osman was descended from the Kayi tribe of the Oguz Turkmen. His father Ertugrul Ghazi laid the foundations for the Ottoman Empire in 13th Century Anatolia. His story is eulogized in the epic Turkish historical TV series Dirilis Ertugrul and its sequel Kurulus Osman\, now in its third season\, which has captured the hearts of multilingual audiences across the world.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What shall I wear?”]Anything you find comfortable and lightweight\, with stable footwear.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What happens if it rains?”]Play will go ahead\, rain or shine Insha’Allah 🙂 we advise you dress appropriately for poor weather.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Will I be briefed on the day?”]A typical event will start with a safety briefing and introduction from your Event Coordinator explaining the games to be played and safety rules.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How much do I have to raise?”]You will have to raise a minimum amount of £100 in order to participate.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is there a registration fee?”]Yes\, there is a registration fee of £25 which covers the cost of the activity. If you are able to book as a family of 4 or more\, then the price per participant is discounted to £22.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I have never fundraised before\, how do I start?”]There are many ways to fundraise and when you sign up\, we will give you great ideas and we are always at hand to give you further support. \n  \nEasy. Your fundraising page will be set up automatically when you register and will be added to our very own leaderboard system\, the first gaming leaderboard to be created by any charity! To make it that much easier\, we can even do that for you! \n  \nOnce you’ve set your target\, share the page with your friends\, family and colleagues. It’ll have all the details of the challenge you’re taking on – and allows people to sponsor you and donate straight to HHUGS\, quickly and easily online. \n  \n£100 may seem daunting at first\, but it’s really as simple as getting 10 friends to donate £10. \n  \nIf that’s a breeze\, you can set your heights on a higher target – £500 or £1000 – easily achieved with just 20 friends donating £50. \n  \nMany novice fundraisers have doubted they could raise £100 but with sincere intentions\, du’a and the help of Allah they went to raise £1000 in the space of a few days. Some went on to smash the target by raising £5000 or £10000!! So never underestimate what you can achieve! \n  \nWe’re on hand to support and encourage you at every stage\, and if you’re not a confident wordsmith\, we can even provide template messages for you to share if you’re short of ideas. Remember to use all means at your disposal to share your page – WhatsApp\, Instagram\, Snapchat\, Facebook\, Twitter\, Telegram and SMS. Some even made videos to encourage people\, and got their parents and children to compete with them in the process! Whether you’re a novice or an experienced fundraiser\, this method is tried and tested. \n  \nHere are a few tips: \n  \n\nFundraising pages are just like paper sponsorship forms\, except they’re online\, so you don’t have to worry about dealing with cash\, cheques and chasing sponsors after the event is finished. You could even create your own fundraising team to help you spread the word!\nLevel up your profile – Add an image\, complete your story and set your event date.\nKick-start your fundraising by donating to your own page. It’s a great way to begin your fundraising!\nSet a target: Aim high and keep your friends and family updated on how close you are to reach your goal!\nSpread the word. Once your page has been created you can share it with your contacts on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram and Snapchat. You can also share it via a SMS message\, e-mailing your contacts\, or sending a WhatsApp and Telegram broadcast to your friends and family. Don’t forget to share it on any groups that you’re on.\nYou can also share it on your story on WhatsApp\, Facebook and Instagram.\nChange your profile picture on all your social media platforms to our very own fundraiser avatar. You can even add it to your email signature! And of course don’t forget the old fashioned way of speaking to friends and family on the phone too!\nLet everyone know when the countdown to your challenge has begun by using our social media badges and sharing your page on your social media channels.\nUse social media to promote your walk through status updates\, posting photos as your train\, or undertake your walk\, making videos\, sending messages. Encourage others to join you if it’s safe to do so and you’re in a group of six!\nThink of fun ways to help donations roll in and the hours will fly by.\nAsk for help! Don’t be afraid to ask for tips from other fundraisers on our WhatsApp groups or asking staff for ways to energise donors if you find you’re getting stuck.\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nHere are some other ways to help: \n  \n\nGet your fundraising matched by a colleague\, workplace or friend·\nContact your local press and radio stations with your fundraising·\nContact local businesses for their support by asking them to sponsor you\nWe can send you a Charity Collection Penny Box which you can place at home or work if you’re back in the office\, and even at the till of your local take away (with permission!). Order yours now at hhugs.org.uk/pennybox\nContact your ISOC\, School\, Scouts groups and others to get involved to support your fundraising.\n\nRemember\, HHUGS are here to help so you can kick start your fundraising!![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How do I send you the money from my fundraising page?”]You don’t have to do anything. We receive it automatically whether you use our leaderboard\, GiveBrite\, JustGiving or MuslimGiving. Thank you![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I fundraise offline?”]Of course you can. If people have given you your sponsor money in cash\, or made a bank transfer to you\, and you want us to add this to your page\, simply pay it in yourself. Alternatively\, you can simply click “Add cash donation” and we’ll be in touch to verify your offline donation before it is added to your page. You can send a cheque (with the reference Archery + Your name) with your completed sponsorship form to: \n  \nHHUGS \n  \n4th floor \n  \n43 Berkeley Square\, \n  \nLondon\, \n  \nW1J 5FJ[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What if I don’t reach my target?”]We’re confident that after Allah’s help\, with a bit of effort and with our support you can easily meet your target. And if you don’t manage to\, for whatever reason\, you’ll be rewarded for your efforts and intentions.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What’s in it for me?”]Combat archery is an activity you don’t want to miss out; an action-packed event promising to raise your adrenaline and your competitive spirit. Practice the Sunnah sport of archery\, whilst transporting for yourself back in time to the Kayi tribe\, all whilst raising much needed funds for HHUGS families. If that wasn’t enough of a reason\, every day\, charity is due on each of our joints. Charity is not a burden or obligation on us\, it is a privilege and a responsibility. When we have been blessed by Allah\, the best way to show gratitude to Him is by using those same blessings to help others. Charity invites untold blessings into your own life and protects you from so many hardships you weren’t even aware you were saved from. Allah loves those who serves others so rowing to relieving the burdens of the brothers and sisters right on our doorstep. You may not have huge sums of money to give\, but this challenge provides a golden opportunity for any individual to make a difference – whether you’re blessed with disposable income or otherwise. What is also amazing about fundraising is that you’ll be rewarded for whatever your friends donate\, without decreasing in their reward in the least. “Whoever guides someone to virtue will be rewarded equivalent to him who practices that good action.” (Bukhari).[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is Gift Aid and does it really matter?”]Make every £1 worth 25p more at no extra cost to you. It’s just a little box to tick but Gift Aid makes a huge difference when it comes to how much money we can raise to support families in the need right here in the UK. To be eligible to add Gift Aid to your donation\, you must be a UK taxpayer and understand that if you pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax then the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all donations made in that tax year it’s your responsibility to pay any difference. The government will give a further 25% of your donation to the charity\, and it doesn’t cost you or your sponsors a thing. This option will be there on your fundraising page\, but if you could mention it to your sponsors\, you could help raise much more money to support families torn apart by national security measures. Find out more about Gift Aid here.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What happens to the money I raise?”]The money you raise will help provide pastoral\, practical and financial support to families affected by UK anti-terror laws – women\, children and elderly parents of detainees\, whose lives have been torn apart following the trauma of a raid as well as helping with HHUGS’s admin costs. At HHUGS we know raids can literally tear families apart. That’s why we’re here\, helping families whose lives have been devastated by detention to find their feet amidst the chaos\, at a time when the rest of the community have often abandoned them. Every penny raised by competitors like you will help HHUGS keep going which can allow sisters like Nazia to keep a roof over her head and will mean her children don’t go hungry. “HHUGS came and picked me up at a time when I really thought I would end up sitting outside a branch of Tesco begging. Once I left the hostel\, I feared I would wind up homeless and it was exactly then when HHUGS came and stood by me with the support I needed. Their support means I can keep a roof over my head\, pay my council tax and cover my grocery expenses with monthly shopping vouchers. If you truly want to store great reward for your hereafter\, come together to support HHUGS in every way you possibly can.” HHUGS is the only UK registered charity currently supporting over 225 families – that’s more than 740 individuals – impacted by national security measures. Every penny raised in taking part in this challenge will allow us to support some of the most isolated families in the UK\, vulnerable women\, children and the elderly\, who have been ostracised and stigmatised by society. With every step you take\, you will be uplifting our families. Your donations can uplift: • A father bereft and crippled with loneliness enabling him to see his son for £50 • A child\, embarrassed at the start of term\, by gifting him school essentials £50 or a uniform for £165 • A sister traumatised in the wake of a raid for £200 therapy • A mother struggling to feed her family for £250 • A family facing homelessness for £500 shelter[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What should I do if I’ve forgotten my username and password?”]Click here https://www.hhugs.org.uk/my-account/lost-password/ if you’ve forgotten your password on our sign up page. Follow the instructions on the email you receive to reset your password. \n  \nStill having trouble? Please contact us at info@hhugs.org.uk for help logging into your account.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What if I no longer want to take part?”] \nGet in touch by emailing info@hhugs.org.uk or calling us on 0207 733 2104 if you can no longer take part. We regret that we will not be able to refund anyone who has already donated to support you and the registration fee is non-refundable.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.hhugs.org.uk/e/alp-combat-archery-2022/ LOCATION:Goals Soccer Centre 282 King’s Road\, Bradford BD2 1NR\, 282 King's Road\, Bradford\, BD2 1NR\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hhugs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SocialMediaPromo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR