http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/news_and_events.aspA listing of all the news and events from the Merlin's Magic Wand charity.Copyright 2012 Merlin Entertainments Group PLCThe charitable aid that Merlin’s Magic Wand offers is becoming more widely recognised each year and we appreciate everyone’s interest in what we do. However this has caused an unprecedented increase in the number of applications we are receiving. To manage this within our existing resources we have had to...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=65&guid=%7B56E440CC%2DB73E%2D4C6A%2DAC55%2DF71BD4F008F5%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=6513th April 2012Unfortunately our ticket allocation for 2012 Alton Towers Resort tickets has now run out. If your application was submitted before the 29th March then...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=64&guid=%7B8486E453%2DD529%2D483E%2DB7AA%2D9BA28CBE69C6%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=6429th March 2012The charitable aid that Merlin’s Magic Wand offers is becoming more widely recognised each year and we appreciate everyone’s interest in what we do. However this has caused an unprecedented increase in the number of applications we are receiving. To manage this within our existing resources we have had to...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=62&guid=%7B679C45FE%2D251D%2D4690%2DB80C%2D76A912EF1E5F%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=627th March 2012Last Thursday on 2nd February Merlin’s Magic Wand hosted a “Magical Charity Dinner” at Madame Tussauds in London. The evening event was a resounding success with the 350 guests digging deep to help raise just under £80,000 for Merlin’s Magic Wand. The evening involved a three course dinner followed by...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=61&guid=%7B25F10D55%2D3B6A%2D41B2%2DBBB1%2D54DF0AAF3A16%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=6110th February 2012Please do not forget to submit your application to us by the 15th December. As the end of 2011 approaches, if you have not already done so please do not forget to submit your application to us by 3pm on the 15th December. This will enable us to process your application...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=57&guid=%7B7B3B2681%2D426C%2D4C43%2D9BE1%2D57A56B00A444%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=577th December 2011In the light of recent conversations on our facebook page and elsewhere we wanted to clarify the objective of Merlin’s Magic Wand – which is very simple.   We know that there are many children facing difficulties of all kinds - illness, disability or social issues - who would benefit greatly from a...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=56&guid=%7B1778163B%2D5927%2D47A8%2DACBB%2D0BA16394575C%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=5624th November 2011  BREAKING NEWS!!!!! LIZ HAS CONTINUED ONTO ALTON TOWERS RESORT. Day three really saw the riders feeling the strain. They arrived at Hinkley late afternoon feeling rather tired but anxious about the climb to Alton Towers Resort. It was a good job that Melinda from MMW is a qualified massage...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=52&guid=%7B288F7490%2D883E%2D43A7%2DA5F8%2DC07F6A9AF147%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=5217th October 2011 Julie, Liz and LEGOLAND'S very own Michael arrived to a very warm welcome, by a lot of visitors and enertainment staff including Red Brick himself! This was a quick stop over at LEGOLAND Windsor for coffee and doughnuts!It was onwards and upwards to Milton Keynes. After a further 60 miles the...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=51&guid=%7B04495212%2DAABF%2D4CD4%2DA441%2D70348E771A95%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=5116th October 2011After a positive first day on their bikes, the sun was still shining for their arrvial to Chessington World of Adventures, the riders set off to a chilly but fresh start at 8.30 this morning. There was not much hanging around just enough time for a quick GO-Bar and photo before...

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]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=48&guid=%7B6E6AF5BD%2DBA91%2D42E1%2DBD4E%2DEA6628E7F718%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=4813th October 2011Get on ya bike!I can confirm Chessington World of Adventures Cycle fanatic and First Aider Liz Brown has agreed to take on the challenge along with Michael and Julie. They start their cycle between Merlin-owned theme parks On Friday at the turnstiles to Thorpe Park, for what is set to...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=47&guid=%7BE0BCEA89%2D0722%2D4614%2DA1F2%2D10581383C747%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=4711th October 2011Michael Finlay is a Merlin employee taking on an exclusive and unique challenge never been attempted before! His focus has been on the all important fundraising element of the ride for Merlin’s Magic Wand, not only reaching the minimum sponsorship but beating it! He has managed to secure 2 business...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=46&guid=%7B1120ACAB%2DE227%2D4857%2D9374%2D6943A767CACD%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=467th October 2011Go to www.greatswim.org to register your interest today to help us create life long memories for special children and their families around the world. A series of five televised outdoor swims:Choose from three distances including 1/2 mile, one mile and two milesStaged in clean and safe lakes, lochs and docks around the...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=45&guid=%7BB3CB3BC7%2DE54B%2D4592%2D8A21%2DA296B9AAC01E%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=454th October 2011Merlin's Magic Wand were given the chance by Coca-Cola to recognise a Merlin Entertainments Employee who has shown outstanding care, support commitment and dedication towards Merlin's Magic Wand. Thank you to everyone for all the nominations we received for the MMW section of the 2012 London Flame Relay.The MMW we so...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=44&guid=%7BF54A37F5%2DBCB5%2D4015%2D85A2%2DA4F83E749ACE%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=4429th September 2011Sign up and fundraisie for Merlin's Magic Wand!The Paris Marathon is a unique opportunity to discover the city whilst participating in one of the most exciting races over the mythical distance of 26 miles, 385 yards. The Paris Marathon is today one of the five biggest in the world- along...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=43&guid=%7B7AD3393D%2D8D85%2D46F7%2DB9FF%2D066B261BA536%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=4315th September 2011Cycling from London to Paris is one of the great cycle experiences in Europe. Passing through picturesque countryside, we cross the Channel and continue through the small villages and medieval market towns of Northern France. With long days in the saddle and some strenuous hill-climbs, the sight of the Eiffel...

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]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=40&guid=%7BF9A3AAEB%2D31F3%2D4A96%2DB673%2D2B33AD4DF043%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=405th September 2011Do you Cycle? Want a challenge? be apart of an exclusive fundraiser for Merlin's Magic Wand?Be one of seven in the UK to take on this exclusive challenge to cycle between LEGOLAND Windsor, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and Alton Towers Resort in 4 Days!When: 14th-17th October 2011Distance: Average...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=39&guid=%7BD471C513%2D685C%2D4A32%2D873E%2DED7DC8B39F16%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=3930th August 2011Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers Resort, Thorpe Park, LEGOLAND Windsor, LEGOLAND Billund and LEGOLAND Deutschland applications for 2011 have now closed. Applications already made will be completed as normal but we are unable to accept any new applications. The high volume of applications we have received this year means...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=37&guid=%7B0DCC10E5%2D647A%2D492F%2DAE81%2D8BCA4F65110C%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=3727th July 2011Merlin's Magic Wand Charity offers a variety of events to participate in and raise valuable donations to support the charity. Check out the link http://www.doitforcharity.com/mmwc.aspxCycle through India, or dress as your favourite Super Hero and run for fun! However you decide to support Merlin's Magic Wand, please let us know...

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]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=32&guid=%7B4BD0D871%2D0E59%2D4A12%2DA81B%2D8918D2C29849%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=3218th March 2011 Hello to all the people that came and met us at the "Kidz in the Middle" exhibition in Coventry last week, with our bright Yellow stall (and T-shirts!). This is the first time we have taken our magic on the road and we are glad you were there to be...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=31&guid=%7BF3404C3B%2DC227%2D489F%2D9DBF%2D1F2684609EC1%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=3116th March 2011Following a family visit to LEGOLAND Windsor with Merlin’s Magic Wand tickets last year, Mum Elizabeth has decided to raise money for the charity. She has been in touch to share her family’s story.      “My son Jacob (5) was diagnosed with Autism, Hypermobility Joint Syndrome and Global Development Delay, at...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=30&guid=%7BC9710872%2DA5F1%2D4DCB%2DB31E%2DB0FFD58DB0EE%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=308th February 20112010 ticket applications for Thorpe Park, Alton Towers Resort, LEGOLAND Windsor, LEGOLAND Billund, LEGOLAND Deutschland, Heide Park, Gardaland and full park days at Chessington World of Adventures are now closed.   Tickets for Chessington Zoo / SEA LIFE are still available and are valid from from 2nd November.    If you wish to...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=23&guid=%7B5FAB1B9F%2D66EF%2D45F1%2D8F1E%2DE7106C9B188C%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=238th October 2010So far in 2010 Merlin’s Magic Wand has donated 28,000 tickets to enable seriously ill, disabled or disadvantaged children to have magical experiences at our attractions all over the world. As October approaches a number of attractions are closing their doors for the winter months. If you wish to make...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=22&guid=%7B9C9BCC74%2D8182%2D4559%2DAD39%2D4342AEFEC21F%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=2220th September 2010With the build starting last week on the “The Fantastical Castle” at CHASE Hospice in Guildford the project is nearing completion…the project is the first example of Merlin’s Magic Wand’s Taking the Magic to the Children scheme; whereby pieces of “Merlin Magic” are brought to children who physically cannot visit...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=20&guid=%7B7F5CF57C%2DF038%2D4005%2D911E%2D814A66BC9F9D%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=2018th August 2010On Friday 2nd July, as Murray was battling in vain against Nadal and The Netherlands were overcoming Brazil, another sporting contest for the ages was taking place. In the fantastic surroundings of Weybridge Cricket Ground, bathed in glorious sunshine, the Merlin’s Magic Wand Cricket Cup was launched. Organised by Mike...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=16&guid=%7B1240C36B%2D8729%2D4FC6%2DA360%2D871DBEEB399E%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=167th July 2010As part of a whole host of charity initiatives and changes this year MMW is happy to announce the launch of a brand new and improved website! The website has an updated FAQ section, more comprehensive application form and interactive feedback form; it also has a much more magical and...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=15&guid=%7BAAD60732%2DC8D9%2D4AA4%2DAAD6%2DA2ECB40AC023%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=151st July 2010Merlin’s Magic Wand’s new outreach initiative, Taking the Magic to the Children, has reached an exciting stage in its development. The first organisation that will benefit from it has been decided… CHASE Hospice in Guildford does fantastic work for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Among the facilities they...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=14&guid=%7B15771428%2D248E%2D4770%2DBFA3%2DA380A879192C%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=143rd June 2010As part of our fantastic re-brand and launch of our new outreach initiative Merlin's Magic Wand is now on Facebook. Click on the link below to "become a fan" and support the charity. The page will provide updates on fundraisers, charity news and the children we help as well as...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=13&guid=%7BC791E89D%2DA163%2D45E3%2DBA4E%2D007BF9D89993%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=1310th May 2010Merlin's Magic Wand had a fabulous 2009, seeing major growth in the number of awards and tickets it gave to seriously ill, disabled and disadvantaged children. Since the charity's launch more than 21,000 deserving children, their families and carers have now had memorable days out thanks to Merlin's Magic Wand...

]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=9&guid=%7B1E039E3C%2DFFE6%2D4B87%2D9686%2D2CCB4A47561A%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=915th February 2010Madame Tussauds London has been announced as the location for the first Merlin's Magic Wand Ball and AuctionOn October 15th 2009 a glamorous and glittering evening will raise money for Merlin's Magic Wand. Experience a fabulous dinner in the amazing surroundings of Madame Tussauds, who knows who you could be sitting next...

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]]>http://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=5&guid=%7B082EA027%2DC469%2D4790%2DA903%2D9EA7EE54836C%7Dhttp://www.merlinsmagicwand.com/news_and_events/display_news.asp?id=530th June 2009Merlin’s Magic Wand has been set up by the Merlin Entertainments Group (“Merlin”) to provide magical experiences for children who are seriously ill, disabled or disadvantaged and who might not otherwise be able to attend one of its attractions. It is one of the focal points of the Group’s social...

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