On Easter Saturday seven friends raised more than £1,000 for BASIK by cycling the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and they were dressed to make the Easter bunny proud. They completed the 140-mile route in under a day and brought a little Easter spirit to people along the way.

BASIK fundraiser Chris Normington drew the short straw and got the yellow jersey, which was a duck costume. The rest of the lads went as lambs and gave a few unsuspecting walkers a laugh as they cycled past them on the towpath. There were a few minor setbacks along the way, as a couple of punctures slowed progress but it all added to the challenge. This event has helped push the BASIK total over the £10 000 mark and BASIK would like to thank everyone who took part and helped on the day.

Pictured, from left, Simon Wood, from Otley, Dave Pugh, from Baildon, James Todd, from Yeadon, Chris Normington, from Ilkley, Andrew Callaghan, from Baildon, Ian Thomas, from Guiseley, and Will Normington, from Ilkley.

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Today BASIK received the news that there is now water at Kilimani Primary School! Kilimani Primary is located in a remote area outside Mombasa and getting water to the school has been a struggle but thanks to the hard work of head teacher Julius Nzai it is now a reality. Thanks to all your support the children can now enjoy one of lifes simple necessities…

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This year should see the completion of Kilimani Primary School. Last year we raised nearly £2000 more than in 2008, which is a great sign. More people have sponsored a child, a scheme which will continue in support of the children at Kilimani even after its completion. The school will continue to have the support of BASIK for vital classroom resources. Also new for 2009 will be Justgiving. This will enable you to create your own fundraising page and people can sponsor you to raise money for BASIK. Keep an eye out for the first BASIK bike ride which will be taking place on Easter Saturday, where 7 volunteers will be cycling the Leeds - Liverpool canal for BASIK. Also donations can be made online either directly through justgiving.com or through the link on the BASIK website. Another major venture for the new year are Christmas Cards which will be designed by school children in Kenya and West Yorkshire. These will be available from the BASIK shop and all other good retailers. We may be making an appearance at Ilkley Carnival and the first annual BASIK awards is also in the pipeline. BASIK would like to wish you all the best for the new year and thanks you for your support!

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BASIK’s annual carol singing was another success this year as £116 was raised!

The BASIK team were in fine voice traveling the streets of Ilkley with a range of Christmas classics. A big thanks to everyone who came along to sing and for all those who donated. We hope that we brought you a little festive cheer and the money donated will be a welcome Christmas present for Kilimani Primary School.

Merry Christmas to one and all from everyone at BASIK!

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This Sunday’s coffee morning at Sacred Heart Church, Ilkley, was a great success as
we raised a fantastic £197. A huge thanks to everyone who made or donated mince
pies and cakes to sell, as well as everyone who helped out on the morning,
partictular thanks to Helen Miller for helping to organise the event.

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