Cheers Lindsay thats great

Could I get a sponsor form please so that I can get him started raising some money

Yeah no probs. I'll email them through. I was waiting until I had done the information pack but not had enough time to complete it. Ive actually had to work whilst I've been at work. Its not on you know

I know, how do bosses expect you to get things done when they keep giving you work

Ok guys. The risk assessment for the walk has been carried out. Yesterday – me and my friend walked 20 miles from Wath to Dunford Bridge along the Trans Pennine Trail to risk assess the route. The majority of it is flat however; there are 2 sections that do worry me slightly.

The first is on the way to Silkstone where you have to go up and over the Silkstone tunnels. At this point the hill is quite steep, although not too bad, but at the second tunnel there are some good-sized rocks that stick out of the ground, which could easily trip people up.

Also as we head down into Oxspring village the hill is a very steep dirt track. This could be a problem if it is raining as much as it was last week.

Another problem is the distinct lack of toilet facilities en route. Apart from a couple of pubs there are none at all. The pubs might not let us just stop and use them especially if we are very muddy and that is even if the pubs are open. One of them probably won’t be as it will be early morning when we get there. This is not so much of a problem for the boys but it will be for the girls.

After having quite a few people drop out over the past 2 weeks and seeing how difficult the route is in places we were thinking about halving it and only have a sponsored 20 mile walk instead. The distance is putting off a lot of people and I think that once everyone gets to Dunford Bridge and sees the taxi we’ll lose a few more. Especially with the thought of having to climb that hill at Oxspring on the way back at around mile 30.

We walked 18 miles the week before but got lost and went a different way. That route was very difficult to follow as it was very poorly signposted but we weren’t that tired when we finished it. The walk we did yesterday was only 2 miles longer but was a lot harder than we thought. It has better sign posts and there is less chance for people to get lost. The start and end are almost flat but that middle section is difficult especially when you’re tired.

I think that if we make it a 20-mile walk we may get a few more people taking part. What does everyone think?

Im a bit confused, if its 20 miles will the route be Wath to Dunford Bridge?

Yep - Wath to Dunford Bridge just not back again.

We have managed to secure a free taxi transfer from Dunford Bridge back to Wath for everyone taking part in the sponsored walk.

The service will be provided by Keith at K.A Travel. He is fully insured and has 1 to 16 seater minibusses for Corporate Travel, Contract Work, Airports, Weddings, Sporting Events.

If ever you hear of someone needing a taxi service like this, please pass his details on. He really is doing us a massive favour and the least I can do is spread the word about his company.

Contact: Keith Hammerton 01709 320927 / 07854 055335
email: keith6@blueyonder.co.uk

Its not long now before the walk. We have started to ask for sponsorship. If anyone wants to join or knows anyone else that wants to take part me know and I can send out a sponsor form.

I also need to know how many people need the lift back to Wath from Dunford Bridge. This is so Keith knows what size vehicle to take. The taxi is only for people so anyone taking dogs needs to arrange their own transfer.

Here is the route of the walk (if it works)

http://www.walkjogrun.net/routes/current_route.cfm?rid=73DC2026-B29B-D112-5191F5BA2B2B9DCD&success=2

Will you send/email me a sponsorship form please. I can't do the walk, but I can try to get some sponsors for the wonderful people that can

No probs. I'll do it tonight but it might not be until I get in from the meeting

The walk is now advertised on the National Pet Month website

http://www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk/events/details?id=3174

Just looked at the link to the route, very impressive but looks even scarier on the screen!!

Come on Sarah it'll be fun. Im down to only 6 people taking part now so anyone who wants to join will be more than welcome.

We're also collecting sponsors at the moment. If anyone would like to sponsor me or Paul or Ace & Beth then let me know

Sign me up!!!