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CHOOSE
YOUR PARTY
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 WORK
RAF95 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, a beer call, or even a mobile party (an
iPod player on a cake trolley wheeled around the squadrons
and sections).
IN THE EVENING
The sky’s the limit here. How about giving the brain cells a
workout with a quiz night? Get the spirits high with a bit of
cocktail making (and tasting!), hold a race night, try a Rubik’s
cube party (dress in cube colours and swap clothes during the
night), or a safari party (a different course at different houses).
Other ideas could be a 1918 themed retro party, a murder
mystery dinner, a school uniform party or a drinking vessel
party (bring something other than a cup/glass to drink from).
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?
WHAT TO DO AT
YOUR RAF95 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!
Red
Pour one shot glass
(25ml) Spitfire Vodka,
one shot glass (25ml)
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Top with cranberry
juice and garnish with
raspberries.
White
In a highball glass,
fill with ice, put in
2 slices of cucumber,
2 shot glasses (50ml)
Spitfire Vodka, top
with soda and stir.
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Take a short glass
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a lime, cut into quarters.
Muddle and then add
two shots (50ml) of
Spitfire Vodka and one
shot (25ml) Blue Curacao,
add ice and stir.
Top with soda for a
longer drink.
HOW TO
RAISE MONEY
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 introduce fines on a beer call or 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.
SHARE
YOUR PARTY
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…
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RECORD A BIRTHDIT
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THE WEBSITE.
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!
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DECORATING
YOUR PARTY
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 beer mats (for the adults’ party,
of course!), and stickers, balloons and leaflets that you
can order from your Regional Fundraiser.
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IT PROMISES TO BE A GREAT CELEBRATION. CONTACT YOUR REGIONAL FUNDRAISER FOR MORE DETAILS.
London, Home Counties
and the South East
Rosie Gibbons
07525 800 138
[email protected]
@rosierafbf
North
Jonathon Sutton
07850 651 656
[email protected]
@jonathonrafbf
Scotland & Northern Ireland
Dorothy Aitken
0131 2256 421
[email protected]
Wales and the West
Cerys Truman
07595 657 979
[email protected]
@RAFBFCerys
East Midlands and the East
Gemma Mahon
07894 479 429
[email protected]
To find out more about Party 95 and Challenge95 visit www.rafbf.org/raf95
@RAFBF
facebook.com/rafbf
RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR. 020 7580 8343. Registered Charity No. 1081009/SCO3810. www.rafbf.org