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3.5.2010 - WOW we did it 2 days and 100Kms later we are back home.  Many thanks for all your help and encouragement and for your generous donations, we and Sunfield are delighted, we appreciate your support!!!


(Please read below for my cycling practice updates)

Hi I'm Elizabeth and I've asked my Dad to produce this page because I'm only 7 years old and didn't know how to do it myself.  I'm an average 7yr old, love school, swimming, playing the piano, my sister, Mum and Dad etc.   I also love to ride my bike.  In fact I love riding my bike so much that I am going to do this amazing sponsored bike ride for Sunfield and I hope that you'll help by sponsoring me.


I came up with this idea because I wanted to do something that would make a difference for my favourite local charity Sunfield whilst setting myself a personal challenge.  Sunfield is an extra special place that is dedicated to supporting and teaching children and young people (from 6-19years) with autism.  Sunfield does a wonderful job of caring for and developing children with autism 7 days a week 52 weeks a year.  They have a really caring and dedicated team of staff who all do an amazing job.  Apart from the fees paid by various local authorities for the direct services provided to the particular child which they place at Sunfield, the charity has to rely on donations and they need our help to raise extra funds to provide the children with the specialised facilities, equipment and experiences that they need.

I am looking to raise money to help Sunfield to buy new outdoor sensory play equipment (please see below for more information)

The plan is that Dad and I will cycle a return trip of 100kms from Clent to the Cotswolds (Mickleton/Chipping Campden) in the first weekend in May.  This ride will probably take us two whole days and will be quite a challenge for me as I've only got little legs and my bike isn't the world's biggest/fastest either.  I'm training for it at the moment and have got some way to go yet - it's defintely worth it though.


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Cycling practice 7 March 2010 - Daddy and I managed to ride 18 miles today.  It was very cold and took us three hours (including a couple of stops), we were both very tired afterwards and I found Daddy asleep upstairs shortly after we got home!

4.4.10  - This weekend we have driven the route that we are taking and booked a hotel for us to stay over, so here's our plan:

Sunday 2nd May Leave Clent (circa 09:00/09:30) > Lickey End > Burcot > Tardebigge > Alcester (stop for lunch/refreshments etc) > Binton > Welford on Avon > Long Marston > Mickleton/Chipping Campden.

We are then staying overnight at the Three Ways House (home of The Pudding Club) where we are looking forward to being in one of their 'Pudding Rooms' - we will be joined for dinner and the overnight stay by Mummy and Lucy (and hopefully Uncle Phil & Auntie Helen will join us for dinner too - the restaurant/brasserie at the Three Ways House takes some beating we are told).  After a relaxing overnight stay and a big breakfast, Daddy and I will head off again this time back home to complete our 100km ride. We are planning to leave the Three Ways House at about 09:30 on Monday morning so that I can get home in plenty of time to rest my legs before school the next day.

We are going to ride the same route back home.

Cycling practice 5.4.10 - Leisurely 15 mile ride from Clent through Belbroughton, Bourneheath, Bromsgrove, Catshill, Fairfield, Belbroughton and back home to Clent.  Saw lots of farm animals including alpaca! Dad was pretty tired afterwards - I had enough energy to play with Lucy though (he's a lightweight!).


7.4.10 - 11.4.10 - In Devon for part of the Easter holidays at Nanna and Grandad's house - will try to get out the bike that Grandad bought me in Devon - will need to get some serious practice in when I get back (Dad tells me!)


18.4.10 - 10 mile practice ride - started off a little bit reluctant as dad dragged me away from playing with my sister Lucy in the garden.  Got into it about halfway through after stopping to take a photo at the alpaca farm.  Saw an amazing heron fishing a lake, we then went off road for a while on a bridle way before completing the ride on the roads through Fairfield and Belbroughton and back home.

24.4.10 - 2 hour practice ride (not sure about distance) - Dad and I headed off through Clent to Broome and then down Stakenbridge Lane, we cycled off road for some time on bridle ways and emerged on the road near Iverley, from Iverley we rode through Churchill, Blakedown, Hackmans Gate, Belbroughton and back home - picture taken at end of ride.  A good and rather hilly training ride.  Afterwards dad and I cleaned my bike up and oiled up the chain and gears, dad also put on some new less knobbly tyres in preparation for the big ride next weekend.  We've been working hard for this ride so that all the children and young adults at Sunfield will benefit so please do give generously - thanks for reading - we look forward to updating you after the ride!

Updated on May 2nd 2010 at 12:17 PM using the JustGiving iPhone app

2/5/2010 12:05 stopped for lunch just beyond Alcester - Elizabeth is doing really well so far!!!!

2/5/2010 - 14:30 - arrived at the Three Ways House in Mickleton feeling very happy and excited about staying overnight and meeting up with uncle Phil and auntie Helen.

3/5/2010 - 10:15  left Mickleton after a hearty breakfast (and a great night last night)

3/5/2010 - 12:00 - stopped for lunch between Alcester and Redditch, really tough riding today, we are heading into a northerly wind and it is raining on and off - I'll be OK, Daddy will need to dig deep though, he's struggling!

3/5/2010 - 14:40 - Made it back home to Holy Cross, Clent after two days and 64miles/100kms of cycling, an overnight stay in Mickleton (we had bunk beds - hooray!!), some really nice food at the Three Ways House, a great evening with Uncle Phil and Auntie Helen, 8 refreshment stops (thanks Mummy and Lucy - we couldn't have done it without you xxxxxxx) and some tired legs.  We were welcomed by some friends thanks for coming to say hello Alice, Millie, Joseph and Lucy it was great to see you!!

Many thanks for the offline donations....Nanna & Grandad, The Lewis's, Hilary & daughter (Bromsgrove Rd), Matthew at daddy's work, Kat at daddy's work, Marie, Jo, John Salisbury at daddy's work


More information about the cause:

Many of the children who are referred to Sunfield have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and have complex sensory issues which can distract or prevent them from engaging in education, sometimes to the extent of refusing to go to school or exhibiting behaviours which make engagement in education very difficult, distracting and sometimes dangerous for the child, other children and staff.

 

Sensory Integration Therapy has been found to be an effective strategy for reducing 'non-engaged' behaviour and for increasing 'engaged' behaviour.  It is therefore vital that Sunfield has appropriate 'sensory' resources, so they are consequently fundraising for several new 'sensory' facilities including a sensory garden, sensory integration therapy room, snoezelen/sensory room, and a special outdoor sensory play area.

 

All the money raised through our sponsored bike ride will go towards the outdoor play area. This will cost £50,000 to install but all of the equipment has been selected for the intense sensory input and the gross motor skill development which it offers. The equipment is robust enough to meet the needs of all the students whether they are at the younger age range (7 years), right up to young adult students (19 years). The equipment will be accessed throughout the school day and in the students' leisure time at evenings and weekends.


A fantastic effort!!! from all in the support team and Joan Donation by Daniel Collins on 10/05/10

 
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Well done Elisabeth, I am totally impressed with your achievement, you should be very proud. Maccy says Rell Rone Relisabeth (in Scooby voice!) Donation by Dominic Richards on 07/05/10

 
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Well done, Elizabeth. Uncle Roger & Aunty Sandra are very impressed by your big bike ride with Daddy to raise money for Sunfield Children's Homes. Donation by Roger Sellick on 07/05/10

 

Well done, Elizabeth you are a little start. Donation by Claire Doherty on 05/05/10

 
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Well done you! Donation by Nicola Brookes on 04/05/10

 
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Well done so far Lucy and the best of luck for tomorrow. What a clever girl Donation by Tina Newton on 02/05/10

 
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Sing while you ride! Donation by John Baxter on 01/05/10

 

Dearest Elizabeth, I wish I could be with you on the ride. You could push me if I needed it! Lots of love, Grandpa xxx Donation by John Baxter on 01/05/10

 

Good Luck Elizabeth, love William and Lucy Grove xxxxx Donation by Jenny Grove on 29/04/10

 
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have a great ride! Donation by Ian, Charlotte, Alice and Milly on 29/04/10

 
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What a fantastic thing to do, the very best of luck x Amanda, Skott, Millie & Zack x Donation by Amanda Hughes on 28/04/10

 
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WOW, amazing! Good luck to you both. Lots of Love and luck Emma, Dave, Jess and Ellie Neale x Donation by Emma Neale on 27/04/10

 
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One week to go! Good luck Elizabeth (and Steve). Lots of love, Grandpa xxx Donation by John Baxter on 24/04/10

 

Good luck - for a little girl you have a very big heart! Donation by Paul Hayden on 22/04/10

 
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Good luck and see you half way ! Donation by phil sellick on 21/04/10

 
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Good luck Elizabeth (& Steve!) Donation by Liz, Tim, Molly & Katie on 14/04/10

 
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Good Luck with your ride, it will make a difference to the students of Sunfield Donation by Keith Partridge on 09/04/10

 
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Inspirational work Elizabeth good luck x x Donation by John Harris on 09/04/10

 
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Good luck Elizabeth - we hope the sun shines for you! Love, Claire, Doug & Callum xx Donation by Claire Wood on 06/04/10

 
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Good luck with your bike ride :) Donation by Simon Upton on 05/04/10

 
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Good luck Elizabeth. I hope everything goes well. Donation by Mark Homer (Sunfield) on 02/04/10

 
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Good luck Elizabeth. What a kind and courageous little girl you are. Your parents must be very proud. Donation by beverley wooldridge on 31/03/10

 
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Good Luck Elizabeth. From Jan Cook (Sunfield) Donation by Jan Cook on 30/03/10

 
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Good luck, hope you have a great time while you cylcing. Donation by Karla Short ( Sunfield) on 29/03/10

 

I have only come accross this because i am using Suinfield as a case study in some acedemic work. What your doing is truly inspriational!! Well Done Donation by Sam Wright on 29/03/10

 
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Good Luck, from Lorraine (Sunfield) Donation by Lorraine Newman on 29/03/10

 
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This sounds a very exciting way of raising money for Sunfield! Good luck!! Donation by TJM on 27/03/10

 
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Good luck, Elizabeth. This is very impressive. Joe Tully. Donation by Joseph Tully on 26/03/10

 
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Thank you for all your effort and Good Luck ! Donation by Pat Sandison on 25/03/10

 
 

Donation by victoria kowolik on 25/03/10

 
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