12th May:
Just to let you all know we've done it! We're back, with a very silly tan (one side only!) and you can read all about it on our blog .
Many thanks for all your sponsorship and support - if you haven't yet had a chance to sponsor us, it's not too late!
Thanks,
Melanie and Nic xx
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It is Melanie's 40th birthday (I know that's hard to believe!) this year and to celebrate we are going to cycle from one side of England to the other, otherwise known as doing the "Coast to Coast" ride. We shall be starting in Whitehaven (near Carlisle) and finishing, nearly 140 miles later, in Sunderland (just south of Newcastle). We plan to do this over three days, staying in B&Bs along the way. Our start date is Wed 7th May. We hope to update our blog with our progress as we go along, technology permitting!
This C2C route is the post popular and most widely known long distance cycle route in the UK - it is to cycling what the Pennine Way is to walking. It runs across the northern edge of the Lake District, across the Eden Valley and across the beautifully bleak Northern Pennines, before dropping down to the post-industrial landscape of the North-East.
We have chosen to raise money for the Ellen MacArthur Trust to combine our interest in Sailing, and belief in the therapy of sailing, with raising money for those suffering from cancer and other serious illnesses.
We have no idea how much or how little money we shall raise, but every penny counts and we're sure that the Ellen MacArthur Trust will be grateful for whatever we manage to raise.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: The Ellen MacArthur Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. The sponsor money goes direct to the charity, not via us!
So, if you are able to, please dig deep and sponsor us!
Many thanks for your support.
Love, Melanie and Nic xx
Raised:
97%
Raised so far: £583.00
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Thank you to you all! Donation by P&P's friends etc on 30/06/08 |
£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid |
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Now go the other way to even your tan Donation by P-P&co on 28/05/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Nice work! Donation by Tom Rosoman on 24/05/08 |
£5.00 |
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congratulations! Donation by Cath A-D on 18/05/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Well done! Donation by Dawn Seymour on 17/05/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Money well spent ! Donation by Owen on 12/05/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Fantastic, enjoy yourselves! Donation by Suzanne on 04/05/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck - drink plenty of fluids especially the black stuff! Donation by Steven Morgan on 02/05/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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May the wind be westerly! Donation by Jamie on 30/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Sorry I can't join you, but I'm sure you'll go much faster without me! Donation by Suzy on 29/04/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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enjoy those childfree days! Donation by Liz and Stu G on 22/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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A great charity, well done! Do you want to borrow my gel-seat? Donation by Terry and Jean on 21/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I hope turning 40 doesn't have the same effect on me! Enjoy it. Donation by Helen Rawlinson on 18/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Go get it! Donation by adele bates on 18/04/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck anfd take it easy Donation by Stephen & Emma on 16/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Have a great time. Donation by Caroline on 15/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck - by the way... life begins at 40!! Donation by Sharon on 14/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Have a brilliant time, its such a good idea to do it for a good cause too - Good luck Donation by Trys & Simon on 10/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck - hope the saddle sores are not too bad. Mel, I hope you are not always on the back of the tandem. Donation by Anonymous on 10/04/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Great idea, have lots of fun too Donation by Julia on 10/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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A good idea Donation by Joyce Riddick on 10/04/08 |
£10.00 |
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Great idea - all the best!! Donation by Tina Round on 09/04/08 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck Donation by hanovercocoaq on 05/04/08 |
£10.00 |
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To start it all off! Donation by Melanie and Nic on 05/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £567.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £16.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £583.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £150.05 |
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