My story

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I have always enjoyed cycling, exploring new routes especially those off the beaten track, and pushing my endurance.

At the age of 17 myself and a close friend cycled from our homes in Bristol to my sister's house in Lincoln in a single day, and the following day we went onto my brother's house in York.

At the age of 48 I acquired my first mountain bike and felt the urge to undertake a long distance challenge.

Living Near Weston Super Mare, when I saw details of the Wessex Way, a 250 mile off -road tour from Weston Super Mare to Eastbourne I thought this fitted the bill.

The route starts on the sea front in Weston travels over the Mendips to Wells skirting the edges of the Longleat estate and up onto Salisbury Plain. From the Plain it follows the Vale of Pewsey crossing the Hampshire Downs until traversing the South Downs and on to Eastbourne and Beachy Head.

The plan is to undertake the trip in late August and complete the route within one week. Originally I considered camping along the way, but my wife Karen sensibly persuaded me otherwise, and she has agreed to accompany me in our car providing support and recovery as required.

However this time I felt I should also use the event to raise funds for others.

For some years now I have supported Childrens Hospice South West through personal donations or attendance at charity events. Through that time I have seen the work of the charity grow from a single base near Barnstaple, to the three locations which they now operate throughout the South West.

Childrens Hospice South West help and support children and their families who are living with a life-limiting condition.

They are the only organisation providing this vital care in the South West to families day or night throughout the year.

There are over 1000 children who could benefit from their care, but they are only able to provide care for up to 400 families. 

Most notably the hospices provide a loving, caring place for every member of every family that uses their facilities: a sanctuary for mums and dads, brothers and sisters. A place where everyone can begin to forget their worries for a while, be a family again, and find expert help and support in facing an uncertain future.

The atmosphere within the hospices is not what you might imagine. It is often filled with joy and laughter as the staff help make the most of every moment a very sick child has with them and their family.

Each hospice costs £3 million a year to run or approx £8,000 per day. Heat, light,and power,at one hospice costs £99 per day. The weekly food bill is £519, and medical consumables cost £12 per day.

£4,000 could pay for days out at one hospice for a year.

£7,500 could run one minibus for a year.

£15,000 could provide support for one family for a year.

If you would like to know more about Childrens Hospice South West  please go to www.chsw.org.uk or email enquiries@chsw.org.uk

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Children's Hospice South West

Children's Hospice South West

Charity Registration No. 1003314

At CHSW we help and support children and their families who are living with life-limiting conditions. We provide a loving and caring place for the whole family. A place where everyone can find expert care and support in facing an uncertain future.

Donations 62

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Good Luck Tim. From all at Anthony Brookes Surveys Ltd

Donation by Phil Roberts on 21/04/11

£50.00

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Good luck Tim and all the best from Davis Roofing

Donation by Richard Davis on 13/04/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Tim from Stuart and everyone at 24/7 Drainage Services

Donation by Stuart Chaffey on 12/04/11

£100.00

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Good luck Tim! From all at D&G Flooring (Bristol) Ltd

Donation by Peter Griffiths on 11/04/11

£50.00

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Good Luck from all at KRF Tim!!

Donation by Robert Fegan on 11/04/11

£50.00

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Good luck tim from all at Avon County Blinds Bob Picton

Donation by Robert Picton on 06/04/11

£50.00

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Good Lucky, from all at H+L CEILINGS.

Donation by Darren Hopkins on 31/03/11

£50.00

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Good luck, a little tip. When one pedal comes to the top, press it down again and likewise on the other side;-)Best wishes Tony.

Donation by Distinction Scaffolding on 31/03/11

£50.00

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Cher Tim, Sur votre bicyclette mon brave. Tout a le cloturier C&R.

Donation by Nigel Rowles on 31/03/11

£50.00

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Good luck love Jane xx

Donation by Nora Lilley on 30/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by matthew bundell on 30/03/11

£50.00

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Donation by Mervyn Douglas on 29/03/11

£10.00

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The beer comes at the end. Good luck.

Donation by Ken Falcon on 28/03/11

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Very best wishes, Herbert

Donation by Herbert Gardner on 21/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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A fantastic cause; Go Tim go, Lucy & Sarah xx

Donation by Lucy Hurst-Brown on 21/03/11

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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With best of luck. Hope you enjoy (?) the experience!

Donation by Helen Glanville on 13/03/11

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I know you can do it Tim. It's a great idea.

Donation by Maurice Hartnell on 10/03/11

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Rather you than me ! - good luck Tim

Donation by Lisa Holder on 07/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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A Great Cause, Good luck Tim from John and Toni

Donation by John Gardner on 02/03/11

£250.00

+ £70.51 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 01/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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August is a notoriously wet month so keep your sou'wester handy!

Donation by Ian Hambleton on 28/02/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Tim and don't forget to wear a naan bread to relieve saddle sore!

Donation by Rachel Ovens on 27/02/11

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I hope you are going to cycle all the way without stopping!!

Donation by Jackie Rees on 24/02/11

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Good luck Tim, do you want me to bring Smiffy out of retirement to shout encouragement? Bensons

Donation by James Wright on 23/02/11

£100.00

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good luck tim watch out for the potholes nailsea construction

Donation by paul marsden on 22/02/11

£100.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£4,310.00
  • Offline donations£708.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£5,018.00
  • Gift Aid£427.63

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