100 Mile Challenge
THE BIG PADDLE - MAY 5TH TO 7TH 2007
THE HIPPOS COMPLETED THE 100 MILE PADDLE JUST AFTER MIDDAY ON MONDAY 7th MAY. The Hippos will be posting their own accounts of the paddle on the BLOG during the weeks ahead. You can relive the highlights of the Big Paddle by watching ‘HIPPOS - THE MOVIE’
We will be collecting sponsorship money and totting up the grand total and as soon as we know how much money has been raised, you will be the first to know.
There is still time to lend your support and help us reach our £10,000 target.
SUPPORT THE HIPPOS
KEEP THE BLOAT AFLOAT
WHY?
In September 2006 Elliot Cox, a lively 11 year old, was involved in a road traffic accident on his way home from school. He had just moved up to secondary school and was enjoying the first weeks at his new school. He was flown by air ambulance to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol but his injuries were too severe and tragically Elliot didn’t make it. He is very much missed by his immediate family, friends and the community in general.
HIPPOS - MISSION
Our aim is, as a group of fathers from Aylburton village, to celebrate the memory of Elliot Cox by raising enough money through a sponsored paddle of 100 miles to:
· build a memorial friendship garden at Aylburton primary school;
· support the Gloucestershire Air Ambulance;
· contribute to 1st Aylburton and Lydney Scout Group,
and, in doing so, develop a strong friendship among the fathers who were affected by the tragedy, and enhance our social life in the pursuit of communal aims and a shared concern for supporting the well-being of the parents and children in our village.
THE ROUTE
MAY 4th
Camping Friday night at The Holly Bush Inn. Is this a good idea?
DAY 1 MAY 5th
Depart Glasbury Holly Bush Inn approximately 06:30 on the 5th May anticipating a full days paddling of 42 miles, arriving at Lucksall Campsite after approximately 8 - 12 hours hopefully before dark.
DAY 2 MAY 6th
KERNE BRIDGE - NEAR GOODRICH CASTLE, FEB 2007
Depart Lucksall for a 34 mile paddle to Symonds Yat East.
DAY 3 MAY 7th
VIEW FROM THE ROCK - HIPPOS TRAIN FEB 2007
Symonds Yat to Chepstow 24 miles, tidal for the last ten miles, need to be at Brockweir Bridge by 11:00. Finish Chepstow Slipway by The Boat Pub between 13:00 and 14:00
UNDER THE BRIDGE AT REDBROOK - MARCH 2007
For more information about the route, see here.