A great gaggle of over 30 CHV volunteers have been out in recent weekends collecting at the Scotland Italy and Scotland Ireland rugby matches at Murrayfield. If you went along you may have seen us, jumping about in the rain, preying on the soft hearts of the rugby fans. And boy, what a generous lot [...]
As Bill Russel said: “I love exercise, I could watch it all day long”; and on Sunday the 3rd of March, a group of CHV supporters did just that, to cheer on 4 boys running the half-marathon for CHV. If the thought of running round the Meadows for over 21km is enough to get your [...]
On behalf of everyone at Children’s Holiday Venture, I would like to thank you for celebrating such a memorable anniversary. The night was a great success and was attended by over 130 people, including a number of founding members from 1963. Over the course of the evening, the silent auction and raffle raised a grand [...]
Phew! Ball madness is over, and we have plenty of news for you, but while we wait for that, take a peek at the photographic evidence. Once again, a big thanks to everyone who attended, contributed and danced their fancy socks off.
Like ambulances, but unlike wars, the Brandi Awards results are better late than never. Turns out, quite a few people who weren’t there, or who were there (but for reasons that shall forever remain a mystery have forgotten) would like to know who got what. So, if you’ve been concerned in the intervening weeks that [...]
A great gaggle of over 30 CHV volunteers have been out in recent weekends collecting at the Scotland Italy and Scotland Ireland rugby matches at Murrayfield. If you went along you may have seen us, jumping about in the rain, preying on the soft hearts of the rugby fans. And boy, what a generous lot [...]
As Bill Russel said: “I love exercise, I could watch it all day long”; and on Sunday the 3rd of March, a group of CHV supporters did just that, to cheer on 4 boys running the half-marathon for CHV. If the thought of running round the Meadows for over 21km is enough to get your [...]
Date: Friday 1st March 2013, 8pm Location: Vodka Rev (Upper Lounge) The time is now to exercise your democratic rights! Perform your civic duty, be a pillar of freedom; declare who is hot, and lo, who is not: Voting Has Now Closed
On the 3rd March, many CHV volunteers are taking part in various distances in the Meadows Marathon. This year there are races in several categories including a 5k Fun Run, 10k, half-marathon and full marathon. A few months ago we were lucky enough to be chosen as one of 3 Edinburgh University charities who will [...]
On behalf of everyone at Children’s Holiday Venture, I would like to thank you for celebrating such a memorable anniversary. The night was a great success and was attended by over 130 people, including a number of founding members from 1963. Over the course of the evening, the silent auction and raffle raised a grand [...]
What are the Brandi Awards? The Brandies started in 2010 as our internal annual awards ceremony and are held in honour of one of our most beloved buses! They’re a bit of fun, a good night, a good laugh and most importantly a chance to say our special thankyous to the guys and gals who [...]
Phew! Ball madness is over, and we have plenty of news for you, but while we wait for that, take a peek at the photographic evidence. Once again, a big thanks to everyone who attended, contributed and danced their fancy socks off.
In 2013 Children’s Holiday Venture will be enjoying its 50th anniversary, and on Saturday 2nd February 2013 we invite you to join us in a grand celebration of our charity at its 50th Anniversary Ball! For 50 years CHV has encouraged university students to be a part of the local community and provide a fun [...]
Date: Thursday 25th October, 7.30pm Location: Teviot Row House, Committee Room Howdy sports fans! Or, more appropriately, fans of childish table games. As promised the next installment of our fortnightly socials will be THIS THURSDAY at Teviot Committee room (Next to the Library bar).As our CHV sports day has been indefinitely rained off we’re going [...]