NEWS-HOUND

MAY 2010

Welcome to our May Newshound

I can’t believe that after months of planning, we are now only 5 weeks away from our special 10th anniversary challenge.

Hopefully by now you have already collected sponsorship or donations and have all been out on the hills to build up those muscles and stamina that you are going to need on both challenges.

As I pre-warned you last month, the May Newshound will be much shorter than usual as in two weeks time you will receive the brown dog 2010 Information Pack which will tell you everything you need to know about both the challenges and our exciting weekend together.

In this News-hound we bring to your attention 4 things that we would like you to do in May;- Read the Information Pack (to be

issued 12th May)- Pick your dogs dinner meal choice (by

19th May)- Join the pre-briefing teleconference

(18th & 25th May)- Record and collect Gift Aid

So until then good luck with your fund-raising.

M

Mark Storer – Founder Member (on behalf of brown dog Trustees)

FEATURED THIS MONTH

ACTION REQUIRED PLEASE

Information Pack Notice (Read)

Dogs Dinner Menu (Choose)

Pre-Challenge Teleconference (Join)

Gift Aid (Collect)

Wordsworth Dry Run

Hospital Raffle Draw

brown dog Trustees contact details

Information Pack – 12 May

Introduction

GENERAL INFORMATION TO ALL CHALLENGERS - The Challenge Team 2010 - Pre-Challenge Teleconference - Summary Timetable of Events - Your B&B Accommodation - Collecting your T-Shirts - Friday 4th June - Equipment Check List / Food & Water - Where and what time to meet on Saturday 5th June - Pre-Challenge Briefing & Drop Off point at Start - Challenge Rules - Challenge Leads - Ground Support - Confirming the money you have raised during the challenge - Collection Point at Finish - Dogs Dinner Information

WORDSWORTH CHALLENGE INFORMATION - Challenge Details

TIGGY-WINKLE CHALLENGE - Challenge Details

Additional Information - Brown dog Trustees Contact Details – T-Shirt sizes ordered

The 2010 Information Packwill be sent to you on 12th May

and will provide you with all the information you need

brown dog2010 CHALLENGE

Information Pack

Please read this pack

If you are unsure on any of the detailor want to ask a question about it

then dial in to one of the twoTeleconferences arranged

(details on page 5)

Dogs Dinner - DinnerWhen you receive the Information Pack

you will see a choice of food for the dogs dinner

You must confirm your choice (to Mark Storer)no later than the 19th May

PLEASE NOTEIf we do not hear from you by the 19th May

a meal will be selected for you

Pre-Challenge Briefing – 18th & 25th May

Dial 0800 032 0217When asked enter this pin

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Chair 22976143#

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Dial 0800 032 0217When asked enter this pin

85509258#

Chair 22976143#

Tiggy WinkleChallengeBriefing

These tele-conferences have been organised to provide information on the challenge and answer any questions you may have

Tuesday 18th May (8-9pm) Tuesday 25th May (8-9pm)

We encourage you to join this call

Gift AidPlease record all the money you collect

on your sponsorship form and ask (tax paying) sponsors to agree to Gift Aid

Gift Aid is paid by HM Customers & excise – not the sponsors

All your sponsors need to do is;Agree for you to tick the Gift Aid box on the sponsorship form

Provide you with their full name and address – including post code(office addresses are not accepted)

If someone gives you £10 brown dog will raise £12.50

90 people raising £100 = £9000 brown dog will raise £11,250

This only works if you send us your completed forms

Last year less than 50% ofchallengers sent us their sponsor forms

which means free money was lost

PLEASE support the Gift Aid processdetails of where to send your forms will be issued after the challenge

90 people raising £400 = £36,000 brown dog will raise £45,000

Wordsworth Dry Run 24th April

7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6pm5 64am

CAT BELLSMAIDEN MOOR

SCAFELL PIKE(978metres – 3209feet)GREAT GABLE

(899metres – 2949feet)

GREEN GABLE(801metres – 2609feet)

BRANDRATH(715metres – 2346feet)

GREY KNOTTS(697metres – 2287feet)

HIGH SPY(653metres – 2142feet)

7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6pm5 64am 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6pm5 64am

CAT BELLSMAIDEN MOOR

SCAFELL PIKE(978metres – 3209feet)GREAT GABLE

(899metres – 2949feet)

GREEN GABLE(801metres – 2609feet)

BRANDRATH(715metres – 2346feet)

GREY KNOTTS(697metres – 2287feet)

HIGH SPY(653metres – 2142feet)

Richard & Kathryn ParkesStage 1

Garry Morris & Nick HillStage 2

Joined by Karen Morris & Natalie May

Mark & Helen StorerStage 3

Over the last 10 years the dry run process has been a critical part of challenge planning, so in April a group of volunteers went up to the Lakes to prepare for this years challenge.

The volunteers split up into 3 groups and covered a third of the challenge each.

Feedback and photographs are attached in the next 3 pages.

Wordsworth Dry Run Report – Phase 1

The start of the walk is an immediate climb straight up to the top of ‘Cat Bells’. This certainly gets the muscles warmed up and the lungs working. From there it’s a steady climb continuing upwards through ‘Maiden Moor’ and High ‘Spy’. After ‘High Spy’ the route takes a descent to ‘Dale Head Tarn’ and then heads cross-country through a marshy area. This was actually quite energy-sapping and could be even more-so if the ground is wet. We then pick up the path that leads to a steep drop towards the slate mine at ‘Honister Pass’. This is the first real tester on your knees as it’s a fair old drop into Honister.

The first section is a taste of what’s to come and will certainly get us all warmed up nicely.

Richard & Kathryn Parkes

Wordsworth Dry Run Report – Phase 2I'd forgotten how steep the initial climb from Honister Pass up to Grey Knot really is!!It's not for the faint hearted.Oh, and talking of faint hearted.....The climb up to Great Gable is one to really make your knees knock!!Oh.......and talking of knocking knees......the climb down from Great Gable.....WELL!!

No, seriously, the whole day is filled with surprises and some of THE most fantastic scenery.

On the day, what ever you do, DON'T forget to turn around to admire the view

Garry ‘Moggy’ Morris

It was the first time up Great Gable for me. After Green Gable you dip down before heading up Great Gable After a short lunch we made our way down to the next check point. On the way down to the next check point we found we were quite popular with plenty of people eager to chat ! Either that or they just wanted a rest on their way up. Tip of the day was that there is no electricity supply at the top so no need to bring that handy foot spa.

Nick Hill

ScaFell

Green Gable

GreatGable

Wordsworth Dry Run Report – Phase 3We had to walk to the tarn at the base of Great Gable to start phase 3 of the challenge (see photo below). From there we followed the path (see photo bottom right) to the summit of Scafel Pike which took us about 2 hours. I can’t stress enough how rocky this path is, which gets worse as you get nearer to the summit – good walking boots are essential. I used walking poles for the first time and they really helped me, albeit Nel didn’t get on with them (if you do buy poles, I suggest you test them out first). Despite the snow that was still around, it was a hot day and we were certainly glad we took sufficient water (another important tip as it could be hotter in June). It’s a good old slog up to the top, which will feel even harder in June when you will have been walking for 9 hours prior to climbing Scafel Pike. Once you have enjoyed the great view (weather permitting) you then have a 3.5 hour walk to the finish point which does wonders for your knees!In summary a fantastic walk with wonderful scenery – we both felt that the walking we have been doing since Xmas had been essential and certainly plan to do more big walks in the next 5 weeks so we can really enjoy the big day and get to the end on time.

Mark & Helen Storer

200m from top of Scafell PikeGreat Gable in the background

Path to Scafell Pike

Top of Scafell Pike

Great GableSca Fell Pike

Tarn

Hospital Raffle Draw – 22 April

On Thursday 22nd April a draw was made for the Skin Cancer Appeal Raffle.

Richard Parkes (Chairman of brown dog) and Gary Wolstenholme (Professional Golfer and ex. patient on the Ward) made the draw.

Richard said after the event “I really enjoyed meeting some of the Doctors and Nurses from the Hospital who will be attempting the challenge with us in June. The raffle has generated a fantastic amount and it’s a great start towards our goal”.

Debbie Adlerstein (Leicester Hospitals Charities Manager, also doing the Wordsworth Challenge) said “we have been overwhelmed by the numbers of patients who have supported and contributed towards this very worthy cause. Over 800 people have bought raffle tickets amounting to a staggering £5,850 being raised towards the appeal. We are extremely grateful to everyone who has sold and purchased tickets, to our kind sponsors and to Gary Wolstenholme for making the draw”

Congratulations to Debbie and everyone involved in selling the tickets

Raffle Raises£5,850

brown dog Trustee Board

Trustee email Mobile

Richard Parkes richard.g.parkes@bt.com 07740 605362(Chairman)

Ian Alexander ian.browndog@yahoo.co.uk 07801910829(Finance)

Pete Fowler pete.fowler@lloydstsb.co.uk 07736359982(Secretary)

Anil Patel anil.patel2@lloydstsb.co.uk 07801471723

Richard Little rlittl15@jaguarlandrover.com 07827881077

David Hall david.hall@emerson.com 07717866965

Nick Hill nicholas.m.hill@bt.com

Mark Storer mark.storer@bt.com 07918070710

If you have any questions or concerns about this years challengeplease contact any of the brown dog team

10th Anniversary Challenge

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