The Starley Sportive is a cycling event that recognises the contributions of Coventry based inventors John Kemp Starley and James Starley to the cycling industry. What better way to do this than getting as many people as possible out on their bikes. In addition to this the difference with the Starley Sportive is that 100% of the profit from the event goes to charity, one of which is UHCW Charity. The Starley Sportive Cycling event offers three open road routes for different abilities- a short, family friendly ride of 28.6 miles, a longer route of 63.1 miles, or for really keen cyclists, an Epic ride of 86.5 miles, so there really is something for everyone! The only way to enter for the ride is to register before the day and we have a limited number of discount codes so if you want to raise sponsorship in return for a free place, contact Hayley at Hayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk or call 02476 966211 to sign up. For more information on the rides visit https://starleysportive.co.uk/

A family fundraising evening to remember, incorporating a magician and singer with some fantastic raffle prizes. All proceeds to be donated towards the Bereavement Suite Appeal Project in memory of Freddie & Frankie Fellows. If you’d like to support the event, please contact Hayley at Hayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk or call 02476 966211. Please note there is a limit of 150 tickets.

Our staff have got their walking boots ready and have signed up for the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge, embarking on a 24-mile round sponsored hike up and down the 3 peaks of Yorkshire Dales National Park to raise funds for the Radiology department. Guided by mountain leaders, the challenge involves a 1585m ascent, with the goal of completing the whole hike in under 12 hours. If you’d like to support the team by sponsoring them in their epic challenge, please contact Hayley at Hayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk or call 02476 966211.

Have you ever fancied trying Hot Yoga? Well, now’s your chance with our 75-minute Hot Yoga Challenge to raise funds for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Arts programme. And to celebrate 75 years of the NHS. Suitable for beginners and at a balmy 29/30 degrees it’s more challenging than a normal yoga session. The Arts programme delivers exciting art projects to patients in hospital. This includes bed side performances, storytelling, puppetry, live music and physical theatre. As well as art exhibitions and art kits; specifically designed for the needs of different patient groups, including children, adults, vulnerable adults, and those with Dementia.    If you would like to sign up for the yoga challenge, please email Beccy.mcmullen@uhcw.nhs.uk or call 02476 966055

This is a free 12-hour music event featuring appearances from some big festival DJs ready to give you a whole afternoon and evening of entertainment. A third of the proceeds from the event will be donated to The Stroke Ward at UHCW

Coventry’s half marathon is looking for runners of all abilities to take part in the long-awaited race event organised by RunForAll. Starting at Gosford Street in the city centre, competitors will run the scenic route out to nearby countryside towards Warwickshire, and then back to cross the finish line at Coventry Cathedral where they’ll earn a goody bag and bespoke medal to reward their efforts. For more information on signing up, please contact Hayley at Hayley.craig@uhcw.nhs.uk or call 02476 966211. Runners must be aged 17+ on the day of the race.