Training Walk - Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June

There will be another training walk on Saturday 6th June, this will start at 1030 AM.

See attached maps for route details and location.

The route is 8 1/2 Miles long and involves some good ascents and descents.

We start off just north of Kimmeridge and walk along the coast to Kingston.

We then walk up Swyre Head and back to the car park.

Recommended time is 5 hours, we will walk this in 4 hours and all be back in time to get ready for the fundraiser at the Winchester.

Plenty of time to get changed into your fancy dress!

Maps 

Attached to this email you will see 2 maps(to be printed at A4):

Map 1 - Kimmeridge Route - this details the route we will be walking on the day shows you where we will meet (car park) in the morning.

Map 2 - Kimmeridge Route There - this details the surrounding area and shows the Start (car park).

 

(If the attachments are too big then let me know and I can produce a paper copy for you)

 

Travel

 There are currently 3 comfortable spaces in my car, let me know ASAP if you need or want one. We will be leaving Christchurch at 0945 on Saturday 6th June. (Pickups can be arranged). call or txt 07921147342

It is advisable to carry the same equipment that you will need to on the Mountains, see below:

 

Equipment for training walks

  

Essentials

• Walking Boots/Shoes (boots recommended for extra ankle support)
• Walking Socks
• Walking Trousers (could be jogging bottoms or combats)
• Base layer (i.e. T-shirt)
• Fleece or Jumper
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof trousers (optional)
• Hat
• Gloves
• Small Rucksack (25 litres ideal)
• Water (approx 2 litres)
• High energy snacks (sufficient for 5 hours per mountain)
• Small first aid kit
• Ankle or Knee support (if you need it)
• Camera (am sure there will be some Kodak moments)
• Sense of Humour (better to laugh than cry)

Most of this can be brought from either Millets or Blacks, some even from Tesco.

 

There will be a small kit check before we set off to make sure everyone is carrying the right sort of equipment and not too much.

 

 

We look forward to seeing you all at the next Three Peaks Fundraiser - Saturday 6th June ( The Winchester )

 

 If anyone would like anymore information the please get in contact. Via email or phone 07921147342.

 

Many Thanks

Dan

Three Peaks Team

Training Weekend - Snowdon

Hi everyone! Just to say a big thank you and a BIG well done to everyone that took part on the weekend - we managed to get though the 70mph winds, rain and even hail through hard slogging and laughter! The wind was that strong poor Ruth got blown over! I'm glad to say though that we all made it to the top (see group photo) and we even managed to raid the same B&B after much deliberation as to whether to camp out in the rain or have a nice comfy bed, hot shower and breaky in the morning! It was a great success and for some, a good eye opener as to what can be expected when we do the Challenge in August - any comments for the rest of the Three Peaks Team from the people that took part this weekend as to what to expect, equipment that may be they wish they had etc etc would be a great insight for those who have never walked/climbed a mountain before. Please send your thoughts and comments of the weekend to all involved. Anyway, here's a few pics from the day for you all to enjoy!!

All the best - Michelle x

Letters for Sponsorship/Donations

As previously mentioned we have started sending out letters to companies for donations of vouchers, equipment or sponsorship generally. This is the list we have so far accumulated for companies we have written to and it will be updated every time someone sends a letter out once we have been notified:-

Sainsburys (Christchurch) - Michelle & Dan - reply now received - collection taking place on 26/06
Sainsburys (Boscombe) - Michelle & Dan

Sainsburys (Castlepoint) - Michelle & Dan

ASDA (St Paul's roundabout) - Michelle & Dan - reply now recieved - unable to sponsor

ASDA (Castlepoint) - Michelle & Dan
Tescos (Bournemouth) - Michelle & Dan - reply now received - £10.00 voucher donated
Tescos (Branksome) - Michelle & Dan - reply now received - £10.00 voucher donated

Tescos (Tower Park) - Michelle & Dan

Marks & Spencers (Christchurch) - Michelle & Dan

Marks & Spencers (Castlepoint) - Michelle & Dan

Marks & Spencers (Bournemouth) - Michelle & Dan - reply now received - £20.00 voucher donated

Waitrose (Christchurch) - Michelle & Dan - reply now received - they may use us as part of a local charity collection where £1,000.00 will be collected by tokens from customers which will then be split between three local charities - we'll be on their file for consideration for six months

Waitrose (Winton) - Barbara

Lidls - Barbara

Cotswold Outdoors (Bournemouth) - Michelle & Dan
JP Morgan (Bournemouth) - Michelle & Dan - reply now received - unable to sponsor
David Lloyd Club (Worthing) - Pete

Blacks Leisure Group (Northampton) - Michelle & Dan - reply now recieved - they already sponsor other charities and are therefore unable to help

Millets (Bournemouth) - Michelle & Dan

BWT (Poole) - Michelle & Dan

Gemma's work placements in London - Gemma Feeley

Berghaus (Sunderland) - Michelle & Dan - reply now received - unable to sponsor

Keep up the good work everyone!

THREE PEAKS TEAM

Minutes of Meeting - 2 May 2009

Thank you to everyone who were able to make it to the meeting.

We got a lot sorted and will have our next meeting at 11.00 am on 18 July 2009, again at Key West. If you have any queries in the meantime please email inmemoryofgem@googlemail.co.uk or call/text Michelle on 07779 652282 or Dan on 07921 147342.

Please can everyone note that as the Minutes from the meeting on 2 May 2009 were so detailed and long, they will not be posted on this blog.

If you lose or delete your email containing the Minutes and wish to have another copy please email inmemoryofgem@googlemail.co.uk or call/text Michelle on 07779 652282. We look forward to seeing you all at the next training walk on 16 May - details have already been sent to you all.

Thanks!