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Lowdhams' Long Way Round Charity Cycle Challenge
8th/9th August 2010

10.08.10 WE DID IT !  MORE PICS UP NOW. FANTASTIC EFFORT BY EVERYONE. READERS, HAVE NO DOUBT THIS WAS A VERY CHALLENGING TEST AND THE TEAMS GAVE EVERY BIT THEY HAD, INCLUDING THE DRIVERS, WHO DID A SUPERB JOB LOOKING AFTER EVERYONE. IF YOU HAVEN'T DONATED YET, COME ON, SPARE A FEW QUID FOR MACMILLAN !!

An employees' conversation over coffee about getting in shape for a good cause got a few people excited and here's the result - a 120 mile cycle ride following a challenging route around the western edge of the Peak District between Lowdhams' Gunthorpe and Huddersfield branches, taking in Nottingham, Derby, Ashbourne, Buxton, Glossop and Holmfirth.  Two teams (one at each branch) will leave at exactly the same time and meet at the overnight stop near Buxton, before continuing on to the other teams' branch the next day.   None of the riders are serious cyclists and they will need to commit to training in order to complete the challenge within the timescale set.
 
This ride is being supported by Lowdhams, who are providing use of two motorhomes for accomodation and backup. In addition, Partner Steve Sharpe is riding in the Nottingham team.

Almost everyone's life is touched at some point either directly or indirectly, by cancer. A friend, colleague, loved one or even yourself may have been affected. Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. It provides practical, medical and financial support to sufferers and campaigns for better cancer care.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

We're aiming to raise a minimum of £3,000, so please pledge a donation and badger your customers, suppliers and contacts to support us!  You can donate here or at either depot, but please support our efforts and Donate Today !

Update 03/08/2010:
* Online donations are now over £1,000 including GiftAid;
* In-Branch pledges and collection boxes estimated in excess of £500;
* Maxview have kindly sponsored our cycle jerseys.
*Isabella Awnings are donating £100 for us to wear their logo stickers on our cycle helmets.

The riders are training hard, even Mr Sharpe is on his bike before 6 in the morning!

We're Going For It, are you?  Please, Donate Today !

Update 04.08.2010:
* Online donations now exceed £1200
*Offline pledges and donations estimated at £1100 so far -
Keep Going, We're Getting There !

Update 06.08.2010:
* Fantastic level of support and donations continue;
* Everyone excited and raring to go;
* Strange lists of 'comfort' items being made for the event

Give a little to Macmillan and help us beat our target !

Thanks from:
Steve Sharpe
Claire Wong (Swann)
Charlie Sharpe
Mark Mellors
Roger Hardy
Ben Parkin
Michael Smith
Dave Bradford
Chris Gage


 

Well done Team Lowdhams! Donation by Ann Wong on 27/09/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
 

Well done all of you, especially Da Wongsta! Donation by Oliver Chan on 31/08/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
 

Well done Team Lowdhams, Amanda, Doug, Dean and Geoff. Donation by Claire Swann on 30/08/10

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
 

Well done all of you especially brother ben.As always im very proud of you xxxx Donation by SARAH COOK on 17/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Really well done Claire & The Team....great effort!! Donation by Nico, Sal, Jack, Charlie & Ol Wong on 17/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Very big well done Guys and Gal : ) Donation by Daniel Ritchie on 14/08/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
 

WELL DONE XXX Donation by NYREE HAMPSHIRE on 11/08/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
 

Well done!.... A full day of netball the day before was obviously the perfect preparation Claire!! Donation by Laura Hudson on 11/08/10

 
 

Well done lads from the lady who chased you up elnor lane on your way to long hill and buxton Donation by sue stafford on 10/08/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
 

Well done everyone. Donation by Helen Walker on 10/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Well Done everyone for taking this challenge, looking forward to seeing the photo's!! Best wishes from all the team at Isabella Donation by Jan, Steve & All at Isabella UK on 09/08/10

 
£100.00
 

Well done for your efforts. What you're doing is admirable and should be applauded. Let us know if you need any cream! Best wishes, Nigel & Anne Donation by Nigel Rosser on 09/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Good Luck Donation by Lisa Bailey on 08/08/10

 
£3.00
 

well done guys. all the best, Jez & Girls Donation by Jerome Staples on 08/08/10

 
 

Good luck guys! Claire have you booked us in for Beaujolais Day?? He he Donation by Craig, Michelle, AJ & Freya on 07/08/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
 

Hi Claire - hope it all goes well - I still think you are all mad! Ian Donation by Ian Martin on 07/08/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
 

Claire,Have just seen the weather forecast for Monday Ha! Ha! Good luck going over Holme Moss. I wish I could be at Huddersfield to see you arrive. Donation by roger hardy on 07/08/10

 
 

Good luck and all the best, will be thinking of you all on the two days. Wens xxx Donation by Wendy Harper on 07/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Next year - Tour de France??? Good luck and enjoy the downhill parts. Cindy, Stuart and Harvey xx Donation by Lucinda McLain on 07/08/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
 

Good Luck ! Enjoy ! Donation by Stefan Cunnington on 07/08/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
 

All the best and have a great time. Donation by Ian Brown on 06/08/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
 

Good Luck Huddersfield Boys!! Donation by Emma Keighley on 06/08/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
 

Good luck from Actons Donation by John Britten on 06/08/10

 
 

Good luck to you all, rather you than me x x Donation by Sara Stankovic on 06/08/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
 

Good Luck Team Lowdhams, Judith, David & Matthew Holt Donation by Judith&David Holt on 06/08/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,128.00
  Offline donations: £1,872.00
  Mobile donations: £0.00
  Total Raised: £4,000.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £379.36

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