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Ailsa's Aim

Ailsa's Aim supports cancer patients and families with babies in neonatal care, providing essential assistance during their most challenging times. We strive to alleviate their burdens and improve their quality of life through compassionate support.

Join us for Heidi&rsquo;s Race Night in support of Aim High Festival 🎟️💙 An evening of friendly competition, shared stories, and practical support for children living with rare neurological conditions. Your registration helps Ailsa&rsquo;s Aim fund vital research and offer direct support to families navigating complex diagnoses. Every ticket, race, and raffle entry moves us closer to better treatment and care for children who too often go unheard.

Heidi’s Race Night for Aim High Festival 4/9/26

💚🎤 Aim High Rising Stars 💚Local Talent. Big Stage.📅&nbsp;Wednesday 26 August 2026🕔&nbsp;Doors Open: 5:00pm📍 Higham Ferrers Working Mens Club LtdDo you have a talent that deserves the spotlight? 💚This is your chance to perform in front of a live audience and compete for an incredible opportunity &mdash; a featured performance slot on the&nbsp;main stage at Aim High Festival 2026&nbsp;on&nbsp;19 September 2026&nbsp;💚The winner won&rsquo;t just receive a prize &mdash; they&rsquo;ll gain real stage experience performing in front of hundreds of festival attendees, alongside live entertainment, community acts, and festival attractions. The winning act will also be included in Aim High Festival promotion and local media coverage, giving performers a genuine platform to showcase their talent 💚From singing and dancing to comedy, juggling, fire eating, spoken word, bands, magic acts or something completely unique &mdash; we want to celebrate the amazing talent within our community 💚A huge thank you to&nbsp;Born 2 Dance Northamptonshire&nbsp;who are generously donating their time and expertise to the event, providing three professional instructors to help judge and discover the best local talent 💚🌟 What to Expect💚 Live performances from local acts💚 Audience voting alongside judges&rsquo; scores💚 Raffle during the evening💚 Community atmosphere💚 The chance to earn a featured slot on the Aim High Festival main stage🎟 Entry &amp; Tickets💚&nbsp;FREE to enter as a performer💚 Audience entry is just a&nbsp;&pound;3 donation per person💚 All proceeds go directly towards supporting Aim High Festival and providing free activities for local families and childrenThanks to the venue hire being donated by the club, even more money raised on the night will go straight back into the community 💚📧 How to EnterPlease email:&nbsp;sara@ailsasaim.co.uk&nbsp;with:💚 A short description of your talent💚 Your name and age (if under 18)💚 A contact number💚 A photo if you would like to be featured on our social media pagesCome along, support local talent, and help us create something amazing for Higham Ferrers 💚

Rising stars for Aim High 2026

Please ensure you click on the correct date that you would like to attend ! Don&rsquo;t forget if you have children of both age ranges you can join in on both sessions ! ❤️ ☀️🪩 SUMMER HOLIDAY DISCO FUN IS HERE! 🪩☀️ Looking for something fun for the kids this summer? Join us at Higham Ferrers Working Men&rsquo;s Club for an afternoon full of music, dancing, games and summer vibes! 🌴🎶 ✨ UNDER 5s SESSION ✨🕧 12:30PM &ndash; 1:30PM🎵 Music Session &amp; Mini Disco💷 &pound;5 per child ✨ AGES 5+ DISCO ✨🕑 2:00PM &ndash; 4:00PM🪩 Party Dances🎉 Themed Discos🎶 Music Bingo &amp; Games💷 &pound;5 per child 📅 SAVE THE DATES:🗓️ 27th July🗓️ 3rd August🗓️ 10th August🗓️ 24th August ❤️ All proceeds go to Ailsa&rsquo;s Aim ❤️ If you have children of both ages, feel free to come along to both sessions! Tag your friends, spread the word and let&rsquo;s make this summer unforgettable! ☀️🎈💃🕺 #SummerHolidayFun #KidsDisco #FamilyFun #HighamFerrers #SummerActivities #MiniDisco #KidsEvents #SchoolHolidayFun #CommunityEvents

Summer Holiday Disco/Music fun

💚✨&nbsp;DRAG BINGO WITH SANDY FLAPS&nbsp;✨💚Eyes down&hellip; sass up 😘Get ready for a night of outrageous laughs, questionable bingo calls, and a whole lot of cheek as the iconic&nbsp;Sandy Flapsbrings you&nbsp;Drag Bingo like you&rsquo;ve NEVER seen before&nbsp;💅Expect:💚 Cheeky banter💚 Fabulous prizes💚 Big energy &amp; even bigger lashes💚 A night you probably won&rsquo;t remember&hellip; but definitely won&rsquo;t forget 👀All in aid of&nbsp;Ailsa&rsquo;s Aim, with&nbsp;all profits going towards providing essential care packs and support for cancer patients and families with babies in neonatal care&nbsp;💚💚&nbsp;Ailsa&rsquo;s Aim&nbsp;is dedicated to bringing comfort during some of life&rsquo;s toughest moments &mdash; from practical essentials to emotional support, helping people feel less alone when they need it most.Hosted by the fabulous&nbsp;Sapphire Jade Events, you know it&rsquo;s going to be loud, proud, and just a little bit naughty&hellip;📅&nbsp;14th August📍&nbsp;Carlton House ClubBring your friends, your best bingo face, and your sense of humour&hellip; you&rsquo;re going to need it 😏💚&nbsp;Play dirty. Dab responsibly. Win fabulously.&nbsp;💚#DragBingo #SandyFlaps #AilsasAim #SapphireJadeEvents #BingoWithAttitude 💚

Drag Night with Sandy Flaps in aid of Ailsa's Aim

Get ready for the experience of a lifetime ✨On&nbsp;11th October 2026, take to the skies from Sywell and experience the ultimate adrenaline rush with a&nbsp;Wing Walk&nbsp;in support of Ailsa&rsquo;s Aim 💛Strapped securely to the top of a plane, you&rsquo;ll soar through the air with nothing but open sky around you &mdash; wind in your face, heart racing, and views you&rsquo;ll never forget. It&rsquo;s thrilling, unforgettable, and truly magical.This isn&rsquo;t just about the adrenaline &mdash; it&rsquo;s about making a real difference.Every single penny raised will go directly to&nbsp;Ailsa&rsquo;s Aim, helping us support cancer patients and families with babies in neonatal care during some of the hardest times in their lives.Whether you&rsquo;re conquering a fear, ticking off a bucket list dream, or doing it for someone special, this is your chance to do something extraordinary.✨ Be brave✨ Feel alive✨ Make it countSpaces will be limited &mdash; are you ready to take the leap?

Get ready for the experience of a lifetime ✨On 11th October 2026, take to the skies from Sywell and experience the ultimate adrenaline rush with a Wing Walk in support of Ailsa’s Aim 💛Strapped securely to the top of a plane, you’ll soar through the air with nothing but open sky around you — wind in your face, heart racing, and views you’ll never forget. It’s thrilling, unforgettable, and truly magical.This isn’t just about the adrenaline — it’s about making a real difference.Every single penny raised will go directly to Ailsa’s Aim, helping us support cancer patients and families with babies in neonatal care during some of the hardest times in their lives.Whether you’re conquering a fear, ticking off a bucket list dream, or doing it for someone special, this is your chance to do something extraordinary.✨ Be brave✨ Feel alive✨ Make it countSpaces will be limited — are you ready to take the leap?

Wingwalk for Ailsa's Aim 11/10/2026

We are helping to keep Aim High Festival free for the Higham Ferrers community.&nbsp; Pink builders are hoping to raise &pound;2000 to help with the costing of this free festival.&nbsp; The festival is on 19/9/26 and is entirely free for the local community, with local bands and DJ&rsquo;s, funfair, soft play, games bus, local businesses and there will also be local bars, food stalls and craft stalls for everyone to enjoy.&nbsp; How you can help power our mission:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Every pound&nbsp;counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.</li></ol>Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

We are helping to keep Aim High Festival free for the Higham Ferrers community. Pink builders are hoping to raise £2000 to help with the costing of this free festival. The festival is on 19/9/26 and is entirely free for the local community, with local bands and DJ’s, funfair, soft play, games bus, local businesses and there will also be local bars, food stalls and craft stalls for everyone to enjoy. How you can help power our mission:Donate: Every pound counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Pink builders raising money for Aim High Festival 2026

💚 Worry Monsters Are Here To Stay! 💚Due to the incredible demand from families, hospitals and healthcare professionals, we have decided to continue stocking our much-loved&nbsp;Worry Monsters!These special little monsters are designed to help children process their worries, fears and anxieties in a safe and comforting way. Children can write down or draw what&#39;s worrying them and pop it into their Worry Monster&#39;s mouth before bedtime. The idea is simple &ndash; the monster &quot;eats&quot; the worry, helping children feel calmer, more secure and ready for sleep.For parents and carers, they can also provide an opportunity to better understand what may be troubling a child and open up important conversations when the time is right.We know that a cancer diagnosis or having a baby in neonatal care can be incredibly difficult for the whole family, especially siblings and young relatives who are often trying to make sense of big emotions. These monsters offer a small but meaningful source of comfort during challenging times.💚 Available FREE of charge to:&bull; Children with a close family member affected by cancer&bull; Siblings of babies receiving neonatal care💚 Available through:&bull; Our partner hospitals&bull; Ailsa&#39;s Aim Community HubPlease note that proof of eligibility may be required.Each Worry Monster costs&nbsp;&pound;6.44&nbsp;for us to provide. As demand continues to grow, so do the costs.If you would like to sponsor a Worry Monster for a child who needs one, we would be incredibly grateful. Every donation helps us continue providing these free of charge to families facing some of life&#39;s toughest challenges.💚 Donate via Zeffy here:&nbsp;[INSERT LINK]Together, we can help children feel a little less worried and a little more supported. 💚#AilsasAim #WorryMonster #ChildrensMentalHealth #CancerSupport #NeonatalSupport #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference

💚 Worry Monsters Are Here To Stay! 💚Due to the incredible demand from families, hospitals and healthcare professionals, we have decided to continue stocking our much-loved Worry Monsters!These special little monsters are designed to help children process their worries, fears and anxieties in a safe and comforting way. Children can write down or draw what's worrying them and pop it into their Worry Monster's mouth before bedtime. The idea is simple – the monster "eats" the worry, helping children feel calmer, more secure and ready for sleep.For parents and carers, they can also provide an opportunity to better understand what may be troubling a child and open up important conversations when the time is right.We know that a cancer diagnosis or having a baby in neonatal care can be incredibly difficult for the whole family, especially siblings and young relatives who are often trying to make sense of big emotions. These monsters offer a small but meaningful source of comfort during challenging times.💚 Available FREE of charge to:• Children with a close family member affected by cancer• Siblings of babies receiving neonatal care💚 Available through:• Our partner hospitals• Ailsa's Aim Community HubPlease note that proof of eligibility may be required.Each Worry Monster costs £6.44 for us to provide. As demand continues to grow, so do the costs.If you would like to sponsor a Worry Monster for a child who needs one, we would be incredibly grateful. Every donation helps us continue providing these free of charge to families facing some of life's toughest challenges.💚 Donate via Zeffy here: [INSERT LINK]Together, we can help children feel a little less worried and a little more supported. 💚#AilsasAim #WorryMonster #ChildrensMentalHealth #CancerSupport #NeonatalSupport #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference

Donate to our worry monster campaign

Join us for a warm Burns Night gathering in support of Ailsa&rsquo;s Aim 🎻✨ Full ceilidh band and 3 course dinner included, haggis from Scotland and whisky on arrival.&nbsp; Together, we&rsquo;ll raise funds to bring comfort, dignity and practical support to people facing cancer and families with babies in neonatal care across the UK. Your ticket and any gifts on the night help provide hand-prepared care packs filled with essential items and small comforts, so families and frontline NHS staff feel practically supported and gently held when things are hardest.

Ailsa's Aim

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Burns Night in aid of Ailsa's Aim. Olney. 22/1/27

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Wingwalk for Ailsa's Aim 11/10/2026

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Pink builders raising money for Aim High Festival 2026

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