Aiding in the work of the Scouts
Aiding in the work of the Scouts The home of Moth in a China Shop, Old Larchwood, was recently the residence of the Scouts for one whole weekend at the beginning of October. The children learned valuable life skills such as camping, survival tactics and cooking. They also enjoyed the vast woodland, enjoyed stories by […]
MIACS Ambassador bettering lives through sport
MIACS Ambassador bettering lives through sport Ben Parfitt, is an ambassador of Moth in a China Shop and the Physical Well-Being Manager at Hereford Sixth Form College. During Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May), Ben shared the following story with us about Hannah; a 19 year old from Shropshire, finishing her A-levels in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. Four […]
The Potter Legacy Cup Success Story
The Potter Legacy Cup Success Story On the 24th of February 2018 the Moth in a China Shop Ambassadors at the University of East Anglia held the first of an annual charity event at UEA’s Colney Lane pitches, in conjunction with the Women’s Rugby team. The event was inspired by an ex-UEA student and rugby player David Potter who sadly […]
Congratulations to our Paris Marathon Runners
Congratulations to our Paris Marathon Runners We’re extremely proud to share the success of Guy Watts, Mark Lingard and Harry Sheppard who ran the 2018 Paris Marathon on the 8th of April in aid of our charity. Their journey began on one of the world’s most famous streets, Les Champs Elysées with 55,000 other runners and […]
Arthur Mason Scholarship Programme
Arthur Mason Scholarship Programme The academic year beginning in 2017, saw an exciting opportunity for a student at the University of Gloucestershire as Moth in a China Shop began the Arthur Mason Scholarship for a master’s. The chosen student now has the opportunity to further their studies, gaining further knowledge in their desired field and […]
Helping keep a local swimming pool alive
Helping keep a local swimming pool alive As part of our charities aim, we have provided the The Drayton Junior School with a donation towards the repair and refurbishment of their swimming pool. As a great playground and a gym, swimming pools are a fantastic facility for local communities, engaging people of all ages into […]
Aiding in the work of the Chamwell Centre Charity
Aiding in the work of the Chamwell Centre Charity As part of our mission to enable all the opportunity to have access to sports and better their lives through engagement in sport, we have provided a donation to the Chamwell Centre Charity in Gloucestershire. Our donation will go towards turning the charities vision into a […]
Rugby Activator Role
Rugby Activator Role Sign up for a tandem parachute jump! Moth in a China Shop now offers a paid position within a university to offer management and organisation, specifically to get the coaches placements in schools and establishments around the area for the ‘Rugby Ambassador Scheme’. Our ‘Rugby Activator Role’ requires one student to oversee the […]
Rugby Ambassador Scheme
Rugby Ambassador Scheme We have established a Moth in a China Shop ‘Rugby Ambassador Scheme’ whereby we approach institutions such as the University of East Anglia and University of Gloucestershire to meet with their rugby teams and offer help to any students who may wish to become a rugby coach. Should the students not be in a […]
Moth in a China Shop’s Elite 7’s team
Moth in a China Shop’s Elite 7’s team Moth in a China Shop is in the early stages of developing an elite rugby sevens team. Playing on behalf of the charity, the MIACS will enter and aim to win 7’s tournaments across the country, with the prize money being donated to the charity. Their debut […]
Going the extra mile for Eden Boys School
Going the extra mile for Eden Boys School Moth in a China Shop had the pleasure of presenting Birmingham based Eden Boys School the winning trophy for their success in the £50 Challenge last year. Upon celebrating their achievement from the challenge, we learnt that the students were having to face the monumental task of walking 45 minute journeys each […]
A helping hand for young Rugby Coach Students
A helping hand for young Rugby Coach Students The University of Gloucester is running a Student Placement Programme, the purpose is to up-skill student qualifications to enable them to coach rugby and gain experience in the workplace. 15 students are currently signed up to the programme, they will be visiting 10 schools and spending 6 […]
Hire Old Larchwood, home of Moth in a China Shop
Hire Old Larchwood, home of Moth in a China Shop Since the charity has been holding fundraising events at Old Larchwood we are often told by the attendees that the location would be hugely sought after should it be available for public use. Listening to our supporters we have done just that; what better way […]
