A SPORTS club is set to join a sports centre in Reading for a mammoth event in aid of Berkshire Vision.
Trentham Bowls Club and Cotswold Sports Centre are partnering to host a 12-Hour Dodecathlon Fundraiser for the charity next month.
The event will see participants take in various sporting activities, alongside 12 hours of continuous bowling,
Participants and supporters can look forward to an inclusive programme of activities, including running/walking, table tennis, circuits, netball, football, dance, bandminton, basketball, pickleball, bowling, self-defence, and multi-sport
Whilst the Dodecathlon is taking place,Trentham Bowls Club will be hosting 12 hours of continuous bowling, creating a lively, engaging atmosphere for participants and spectators alike.
All proceeds from the event will go towards Berkshire Vision, a local charity providing support, adapted sports and activities to over 1600 blind and visually impaired children and adults in Berkshire.
Kevin Taylor, Honorary Secretary and Social Secretary at Trentham Bowls Club said: “Berkshire Vision is the Club’s chosen charity for 2026 and we are incredibly proud to support the charity with this ambitious and fun- filled challenge.
This event is all about bringing the community together, getting active, and making a difference to local people–all to raise vital funds to support local sight loss charity, Berkshire Vision.”
We encourage everyone to get involved, whether that’s by participating, donating, or simply coming along to cheer people on.”
Callum Yates, Everyone Active Health and Activity Wellbeing Manager, said: “We’re thrilled to be supporting such a fantastic fundraising event at Cotswold Sports Centre, which highlights the incredibly important work that Berkshire Vision does for children and adults in the area.
“We look forward to welcoming the local community along to engage in a range of brilliant activities for people of all ages and abilities.”
Laura Mitchell, Berkshire Vision CEO, said:“We are very grateful to Trentham Bowls Club for taking on this fundraising challenge for us.
“The number of people in the local community living with sight loss is increasing, so fundraisers like this help us ensure that no one faces sight loss alone”
You can sign up to the event at the Cotswold Sports Centre or by signing on to specific events via the Everyone Active app.
Donations can be made via: justgiving.com/campaign/trenthambowls12in12
