Huntsham Court, (www.huntshamcourt.co.uk) the exquisite private hire Victorian mansion near Tiverton, is delighted to announce that it is the main sponsor of Jim’s Journey as part of the Huntsham Hotspots initiative to aid local charities and unregistered charitable causes in the South West.
Starting today in Minehead, Jim Bray, a former communications manager for the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, is walking 630-miles along the entire South Western Coast Path this summer, in order to raise vital funds for two local cancer charities; Over and Above and Force Cancer Charity.
Huntsham Court Co-Owner Damian Llambias commented: “Jim’s Journey is a remarkable endeavour. We are delighted to give a donation to both charities and also to provide Huntsham Court as a venue for Jim’s Journey to host an additional fundraising event in September, once his walk is complete. We will be announcing details of the event shortly on our website”
Llambias continued “Huntsham Court has stood at the heart of this vibrant community for over a century and through Huntsham Hotspots, we want to ensure that the house and its grounds continue to play a role in the life of the area by supporting local causes such as Jim’s.”
Jim Bray said: “I’m really grateful to Huntsham Court for agreeing to join me as the main sponsor of Jim’s Journey.
“Huntsham Court is an amazing place, tucked away in the picturesque Mid Devon countryside near where I live, and I’ve enjoyed cycling to the grand entrance and back many a time in recent years.
“Not only are Chris and Damian making a direct financial contribution to FORCE and Over and Above to enhance services for cancer patients across Devon and beyond, they have also kindly agreed to offer me free use of the venue for a big closing event in September.
“I’m looking forward to working with Chris, Damian and the rest of the team over the coming weeks while I plot my way around the South West coastline.”
For more information about Huntsham Court’s Huntsham Hotspots programme or for local charities and causes wanting to apply, please visit www.huntshamcourt.co.uk/hotspots or call 01398 361 759.
Like the Jim’s Journey page on Facebook to track Jim’s progress and see a daily photo diary, or follow him on Twitter at @Jims_Journey.
To sponsor Jim, visit his Virgin Money Giving page at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JimsJourney.
Companies interested in becoming a Jim’s Journey Business Buddy should call him on 07425 133606 or e-mail him at jims.journey@outlook.com.
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Built in 1869, Huntsham Court is a stunning baronial mansion, available for exclusive mid-week and weekend hire for events, weddings, parties, family get-togethers and corporate functions including gala dinners, award ceremonies and team building days.
The property is nestled in the Devon countryside, close to the town of Tiverton and Exmoor National Park and the Somerset border.
The house and its extensive grounds, which form part of the Huntsham Estate, offer a versatile space that can be tailored to suit guests’ individual needs. The property can accommodate up to 80 overnight guests (plus six under two year olds) in 34 bedroom suites, most of which are en-suite, and can seat up to 120 guests for banquets and functions.
The bedrooms are all of a similar standard providing ‘room equality’ throughout the house. Three bedrooms are located on the ground floor and are fully accessible to disabled people, 12 bedrooms are on the first floor, 11 on the second; there is one bedroom on the third floor. A further four bedrooms are located in the adjoining Garden Cottage. The detached three bedroom Gatekeeper’s House is also available at an additional charge.
Huntsham Court is licensed to carry out civil ceremonies and a pretty church is located just minutes away on the driveway for those looking for a religious ceremony. Guests are encouraged to use their own suppliers and there are no corkage fees or hidden charges.
The property boasts excellent transport links and is easily accessible by road and by rail: Two hour express rail service from London Paddington to Tiverton Parkway; twelve minute drive from J27 of the M5; thirty minute drive from Exeter; forty minute drive from Bristol.