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We are pleased to report that Stuart Macdonald and Alec Ward successfully completed the Trek ahead of schedule on Friday 9th October, walking the entire length of the Canal du Midi from Toulouse to Sete, ably supported by Peter Burns and Andrew Titheridge. Tim Titheridge managed to walk half the way until his feet gave out.A fantastic effort by all, of which you can be truely proud.The Wessex Cancer Trust, and those it supports, salutes you all.

 A book detailing the adventure together with recipes enjoyed will be published shortly.

Your continued support is much appreciated and every penny raised will go to the Charity.

If you would like to know more about the Wessex Cancer Trust then please visit the website: www.wessexcancer.org

Main sponsors for the Trek are:

Burges Salmon - www.burges-salmon.com

HCE - www.hce-catering.co.uk

Gentle Associates - www.gentleltd.co.uk/

Domaine de Lavagnac - www.domainedelavagnac.com

Dicks (Electrical Installations) Ltd

Sincere thanks to Dr. Kate Hughes for sponsoring the cross channel ferry crossing

With support from Peter Cooper - www.petercoopergroup.co.uk

Thanks to Richard Griffiths for donating a round of golf for four at the Royal Automobile Club

A big thank you to Alan McGougan and all at Upton McGougan for raising such a fantastic sum at their recent golf day.

Sincere thanks to Simon Conder and all at  le boat for their generous sponsorship of a canal cruiser. www.leboat.co.uk

                                                                     

Well done Alec and Tim, sorry its a bit late. Donation by Richard Carter 05/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Stuart and Alec. Sorry for the delay in donating! Donation by Jo 04/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

With grateful thanks to Michael Benkert and all at Benkert Properties. Donation by The Trekkers 28/10/09  

£50.00

Donation by Norman White 26/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

a seriously impressive effort by all concerned - Flora Macdonald would have been as proud of you as we were, Stuart! Donation by Peter Johnston 26/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Ian Crosthwaite 24/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thank you Marion Slaney of Hunters Chichester for your kind donation to the Trek. Much appreciated. Donation by stuart Macdonald 24/10/09  

£10.00

Well done but who drank all the wine? Donation by Jamie Salmon 23/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

From the RC Parish of Stubbington and Lee-on-the-Solent.Well done. Donation by Peter Burns 21/10/09  

£5.00

From Alan Spruce Lee on the Solent Golf Club.Well done. Donation by Peter Burns 19/10/09  

£25.00

Thank you Joy Fraser, Claire Packer for your support Donation by stuart Macdonald 19/10/09  

£20.00

Well done Stuart!, Lots of love from JillXX Donation by Jill Hollings 18/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations RC Parish of Stubbington and Lee. Donation by Peter Burns 18/10/09  

£5.00

well done to a - scott and linda macdonald Donation by scott macdonald 15/10/09  

£50.00

From the friends and supporters that we met during our journey along the Canal du Midi. Many thanks. Donation by Peter Burns 11/10/09  

£110.00

From the RC Parish of Stubbington and Lee-on-the-Solent.Well done to you all. Donation by Peter Burns 11/10/09  

£65.00

Donation by Clive Tizzard 09/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Having witnessed the progress so far we now know how challenging it is. Keep going. Donation by John + Joyce 06/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

A great cause gentlemen, and the up most respect for taking in on. All the best. Donation by Oliver Tizzard 05/10/09  

£150.00

Fantastic work but make sure you get back in one piece; we've got deals to do! Donation by Peter Clarke 02/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck to Tits minor, Tits major, Macca, Wardy and Burnsey Donation by Stephen Murrell 01/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

From the RC Parish of Stubbington & Lee-on-the-Solent.Good luck for a successful outcome. Donation by Peter Burns 27/09/09  

£413.50

Many thanks to Amanda and the girls at Bramshsaw and the cash donations from my Birthday 'bash'(there is more to come!!!) Donation by Alec Ward 26/09/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Donation by John Simpson 26/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Simon West 25/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Guys, Don't forget to try some fine wines in the evenings, apparently it is good for tired feet Donation by Tony Deacon 25/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Everyone seems to think you will be drinking a lot. Is there enough water in the Canal du Midi? Donation by James Prowse 25/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope you enjoy it. Best of luck for a great cause. Donation by Mike and Sonia 25/09/09  

£100.00

Good luck Tim. All the best, Simon Keefe, Skelton Group Donation by Simon Keefe 23/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

The weather is stunning down there at this time of year. You.ll have a great time for a great cause Donation by ELIZABETH AND CHRIS HALL 23/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £13,239.50
  Offline donations: £12,775.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,686.67

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