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In a mad moment Mike and I and two crazy friends decided to do this Road Rally - from Home to Rome.  Actually it is from Calais to Rome and it follows the route of the Grand Tour, taking in Paris, the South of France, Venice and Rome.  Sounds idyllic but we have to do it in a banger that does not cost more than £100 AND we have to do it in 4 days.  We know that we will have some fun but our aim is to raise money for Home-Start Wokingham District - a local charity that supports families who have at least one child under 5 and who are experiencing stress and difficulties.  Home-Start works with volunteers who give emotional and practical support to families in their own homes helping to prevent crisis and breakdown.  SO - it is a good cause, so please, please, please give whatever you can to support us.  If you want to know more about the Rally visit www.streetsafari.com and look on the Home2Rome event.  If you want to know more about Home-Start Wokingham District  their website is www.home-startwd.org.uk

HELP - We've just heard that the car is broken beyond repair.  Please don't say we have to walk the 1400 miles to Rome!

SO - we are now looking for a replacement!  Please await the next picture - maybe a Rolls Royce next time.

WELL it is not a Rolls Royce it is a Datsun Sunny GIVEN to us by a fabulous old couple who live in Bracknell - thank you so much, we are really grateful.  SO the trip is on again.

We've got some press interest too now so have a look at The Wokingham Times - should be in the one that comes out on Wednesday 17th September.

So now it is 5 days to D Day and the car is being decorated - we just hope the damp mornings don't swell the pasta!  It's having pasta stuck on because our team name is Pasta Pasta Not In This Car.

As all our friends and colleagues have been so generous I have upped my target to £1000 - We don't expect to make it but you never know!  Thanks to everyone who has sponsored us so far.

We've now got a blog so that everybody can follow our progress on the route.  Have a look on http://myblogontheroad.blogspot.com and leave us a comment.

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Home-Start UK

Home-Start UK

Charity Registration No. 1108837

Home-Start is a family support charity. We help families who are reaching breaking point because of isolation, bereavement, illness, poverty, and more. Children miss out on the most important years of their life because of family crisis. With Home-Start support their childhood can start now

Donations 30

Sorry - I missed the event but still hope this can go to your good cause!

Donation by Jac Wynn on 02/11/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done!

Donation by Tessa Evans on 07/10/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Life is one long journey. Good Luck

Donation by bernard whittle on 01/10/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

You're mad you are!

Donation by Helly on 28/09/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck and happy driving!

Donation by Kay on 25/09/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck

Donation by Sue on 24/09/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Buona fortuna!!!

Donation by Rachel Bowers on 22/09/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Bit concerned about the comment we have to record alot of what we do on a digital camera!

Donation by Rachael Coles on 19/09/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck. Sounds like fun as long as you don't end up pushing the car all the way!!

Donation by Shirley Vickery on 18/09/08

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

I fundraise for Home Start, but in a far more boring way! Good luck! I am absolutely delighted to push you over your 500 target!

Donation by Michala Maughan on 18/09/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

You crazy people! sounds like fun though

Donation by Heather on 18/09/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good for you. Have a good time and don't forget your toolkit.

Donation by Richard on 18/09/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

May the wind! be behind you all the way!Go faster on pasta.

Donation by joce on 14/09/08

£25.00

Have enjoyed winding you up - but you knew I would contribute towards my salary in the end! Good luck

Donation by angie on 11/09/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

The sort of thing Jeremy Clarkson would do, shame you won't be on the telly!

Donation by Maggie Fairbrother on 11/09/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

You could always push it! Loads of luck!

Donation by Gill Rosam on 11/09/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry, I can't bring myself to make a banger joke. Good luck - hope you find a replacement car OK!

Donation by Trevor on 10/09/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope you have some good walking boots as well as the car!

Donation by Peter Whittaker on 10/09/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Make sure you eat a lot of pasta!

Donation by Daphne on 10/09/08

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by Dino Ilaria on 09/09/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Have you got a NAVMAN?

Donation by Estelle on 09/09/08

£15.00

Which one's the Old Banger?

Donation by Annie (sis) on 08/09/08

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope your banger reaches the end safely without a bang or a whimper.

Donation by Della Fitzgeald on 08/09/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry, but wit fails me at this time of the morning. Good luck.

Donation by Dave Wellman on 05/09/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy the drive and the wine!

Donation by Mo on 04/09/08

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£640.00
  • Offline donations£483.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,123.00
  • Gift Aid£169.23

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