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PROUD TO PARTY Get ready for your RAF birthday celebrations
Proud to Party
Get ready for your RAF birthday celebrations
thank you
First off, we’d like to say a big thank you for being part of RAF95.
We really appreciate your efforts and support.
RAF95 is a way of saying thank you to serving members and
former members of the RAF and their families. In doing so,
we aim to raise money to help those who are in need.
In essence, it’s a big party and everyone’s invited. We’re out to
celebrate the RAF and all those who have made it such a highly
regarded and valued military service.
It’s been 95 years since the formation of the RAF. Let’s have
a party to be proud of!
What’s raF95
all about?
The great thing about a birthday party is that everyone loves one and you can have them in so many places. So first off, what kind of party do you want?
Family, school or children’s Party?If you really want to crank up the fun get the kids involved. What could be more patriotic than a tea party with themed cakes, scones, toasted teacakes and lashings of tea. Alternatively, how about a cinema party, a teddy bear’s picnic, or an RAF themed lunch party all of your own?
at WorkRAF95 is the perfect excuse for a piping hot brew and a slab of cake while at work. So, why not have a cake sale or high tea gathering in your tea bar? Other ideas could be a themed mess lunch or even a mobile party (an iPod player on a cake trolley wheeled around the squadrons and sections).
in the eveningThe sky’s the limit here. How about giving the brain cells a workout with a quiz night? Hold a race night or a safari party (a different course at different houses). Other ideas could be a 1918 themed retro party, a murder mystery dinner or a school uniform party. Maybe you’re a real party animal and could ask everyone to dress up as their favourite animal. Finally, one for the image conscious, how about a make-up/beauty/pamper party?
choose your Party
Already got a good idea of what kind of party you want? Brilliant! Here are a few starters for ten on how to get everyone in the mood…How about some party games? Create an RAF-themed movie quiz - there are plenty of movies out there to choose from! How about Gargle a Song where you drink from a glass, gargle the tune or movie theme, and everyone has to guess what it is. Fabulous fun!How about a picnic or a Bring a Plate Buffet? If the weather’s nice, whip out the BBQ. If you’re having a tea party how about holding a cake competition or try a red, white and blue fancy dress theme. Face painting is always a big hit with the kids. Design a giant RAF95 birthday card. Make paper aeroplanes and have a distance competition. Maybe create an RAF aircraft out of pennies!What about balloon modelling, organise a treasure hunt, hold a dance competition or offer a prize for the best and worst dressed guest. Make party bags and top it all off with a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday. The possibilities are endless!
What to do at your raF95 Party
White 1 (8oz ounce)
can cream of coconut1 (8oz) can crushed pineapple,
undrained130g/4.5oz vanilla ice cream43g/1.5oz flaked coconut
55g/2oz ice cubes
Combine cream of coconut, pineapple, ice cream, and coconut in an blender.
Gradually add ice, processing until mixture is smooth and thickened.
Red 200ml/7fl oz tomato passata
1 lemon, juiced55g/2oz ice cubes1 tsp Tabasco sauce
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
In a blender, mix the passata, lemon juice, ice cubes,
Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce. Blend for two
minutes, or until smooth.
Blue100g/31/2 oz fruit sugar
1 lemon, juice only1 litre/151/4fl oz sparkling
mineral waterBlue food colouringIce cubes, to taste
Put the sugar, lemon juice
and blue food colouring in a jug. Add some ice and top up with the mineral water.
Stir to combine.
holding a cocktail Party? try this Patriotic collection
RAF95 is a great way to show our pride in the RAF and to celebrate everyone who has served in it. It’s also a great way to show our support for our friends and colleagues in the RAF family who need our help. Here are a few thoughts on how to raise some money whilst having a blast…The simplest way to start collecting is to charge an entry fee for the party. Why not ask for donations for cake or drinks? You could hold a raffle, auction or simply ask people to bring along some change.Other ideas might include a “Guess the Teddy’s Name” competition, or if it’s a school party, kids could bring in 50p to avoid wearing their school uniform and dress in red, white and blue instead.
getting the money to us Once the big day is over, it’s time to get the money over to us. Don’t worry, there are a number of ways you can achieve this. You could write a personal cheque or contact your Regional Fundraiser for a paying-in slip and pay it directly into our account. All cheques need to be written out to ‘RAF Benevolent Fund’ and can be sent to your regional office address.Please make sure you provide us with your contact details so that we can acknowledge receipt of the monies and thank you for your support.
hoW to raise money
record a birthday message, send it
to us, and it could get uPloaded to
the Website.
The bigger the party, the bigger the fun, the more we can support people just like you. So here are a few ideas to get your party message out there…We’ve got poster templates on the website, you could set up a unique Facebook page for the event or Twitter account and include the hash tag #RAF95. Share your party plans and pictures on Facebook and Twitter (but remember to do so responsibly). Make sure you email us your group party photograph/party video/birthday message, so we can share in your party success!
share your Party
#raF95
Proudly supporting
www.rafbf.org
Royal Air Force
Benevolent FundTHE HEART OF THE RAF FAMILY
Proudly supporting
www.rafbf.org
Royal Air ForceBenevolent FundTHE HEART OF THE RAF FAMILY
To find out more about Party 95 and Challenge95 visit www.rafbf.org/raf95
@RAFBF facebook.com/rafbfRAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR. 020 7580 8343. Registered Charity No. 1081009/SCO3810. www.rafbf.org
it Promises to be a great celebration. contact your regional Fundraiser For more details.
A birthday wouldn’t be a birthday without all the bunting, stickers and balloons that go with it. Don’t worry, we can help you with all that...
double-sided bunting Simply print out the diamond design on the reverse, cut it out, and get the kids to fold it in half to create your own bunting. There are also drinks mats, stickers, balloons and leaflets that you can order from your Regional Fundraiser.
decorating your Party
London, Home Counties and the South EastRosie Gibbons 07525 800 138 [email protected] @rosierafbf
NorthJonathon Sutton 07850 651 656 [email protected] @jonathonrafbf
East Midlands and the EastGemma Mahon07894 479 [email protected]
Scotland & Northern IrelandDorothy Aitken 0131 2256 421 [email protected]
Wales and the WestCerys Truman 07595 657 979 [email protected]@RAFBFCerys
