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Lands End to John O Groats - Neil (11th Aug 2009 - 11:25:23) Lands End to John O'Groats Cycle ride in aid of Cancer Research UK Click justgiving.co.uk/endtoend2010 to donate now. I have decided to ride from Lands End to John O'Groats in aid of Cancer Research, to many of my close family and friends have been affected by Cancer and I want to try and raise some money to help. Some of you will know my late father Barry Pope, he was a big part of the local community and unfortunately passed away close to 9 years ago due to Cancer. Now with another close family member diagnosed I have decided I want to try and do something to help raise some money, I am looking to raise £1000 towards Cancer Research UK. I would be grateful for any support you can offer, please visit my website where you can find more information. www.endtoend2010.co.uk Thanks Neil Pope

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Dick (11th Aug 2009 - 21:59:42) Good luck to the pair of you. I'll start the ball rolling with a £50 donation on completion. Come on Liphook, stick your hand in your pocket.....

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - lorraine (11th Aug 2009 - 23:20:12) I am very proud of you, and i will support you all the way. I know dad will be very proud of you. love Your big sis.

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - John Lush (12th Aug 2009 - 13:16:17) Great work, count me in for £20, come on website regulars, lets see if we can get £250 for the cause between us, currently on £70.... Click justgiving.co.uk/endtoend2010 to donate now.

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - neil (12th Aug 2009 - 16:12:38) If you would rather just email me with your donation and contact details please feel free as I am also running a sponsor form. neil@endtoend2010.co.uk My Sis will also have a form in the Deers Hut. Thanks Again Dick and John would you be so kind to forward your contact details. Thanks

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Sue W (12th Aug 2009 - 20:10:14) Hi all We have contacted their site direct, and asked about collection tins. Neil has some - so another way is to have one at your workplace, or in particular on a retail counter. Good luck boys Liphook Hardware

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - A3 Sports (13th Aug 2009 - 08:56:36) I'd happily take a collection tin in the shop if you have any to spare. Best of luck Beth

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Neil (17th Aug 2009 - 21:14:04) Just to let you all know there will be an article in local papers this week. Also there is collection tins going out this week to local shops and I hope to arrive from Cancer Research UL later this week. Thanks all

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Neil (25th Aug 2009 - 09:34:54) Target has been reached, I have set a new target of £2000 :-) Thanks all. www.endtoend2010.co.uk

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Barry Gay (22nd Sep 2009 - 21:59:31) In the early 1960's while stationed with the Royal Air Force at R.A.F. Watton in Norfolk, a team of young airmen were sponsored to run a 24/7 relay from Lands End to John O Groates, each taking turns in running a ten miles stretch then resting, sleeping and eating on a bus that followed. My only concern is, be very careful of traffic, especially on narrow roads, as the runners came close to being run over several times (even intentionally). I don't remember the time it took the team to run the distance (was it 600 miles)? yet I do know it was a sucess. Good luck Neil and Ian, I look forward with interested in your upcoming accomplishments. Barry in the USA

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Karen F (23rd Sep 2009 - 08:11:57) Neil Have you guys thought about walking with Carnival procession to drum up some more local support?? All the best and Good Luck! Karen F

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Neil (2nd Dec 2009 - 15:58:22) Just to give you an update we are getting close to our £2000 target which is good news. We have also had some kind offers from local companies, Anchor Garage are going to kindly sponsor us so many thanks to Barry. Also Brian Knight from Bohunt School has allowed me use of the gym FOC so that I can keep up with training over the winter. Many Thanks to all. Neil

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Barry Haines Anchor Garage (3rd Dec 2009 - 15:55:57) We are supplying their shirts to waear if anybody would like to advertise on them please let me know Barry

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Barry Hope (7th Dec 2009 - 10:48:47) Neil, A valient effort and one which will mean a lot to me as someone who is also affected by cancer. Believe me, if I was still mobile enough I would be there with you as much as I could. I will sponsor you over the next week and I really do hope that you receive a lot of support. Best wishes and kindest regards Barry Hope

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Neil (7th Dec 2009 - 11:53:42) Thank Barry and good luck yourself.

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Neil (5th Mar 2010 - 10:05:29) 8 Weeks to go!!! Just to update you all not long now and with the weather turning a little I am able to get out at weekend for that last push on training. I would still be grateful of any sponsorship as it is really going to a good cause, somthing I am sure we all have been touched by. Thanks Neil www.endtoend2010.co.uk Click justgiving.co.uk/endtoend2010 to donate now.

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Jill Howie (10th Mar 2010 - 15:55:00) Brilliant stuff Neil - wish you every success and make sure Auntie does lots of massages!! I will sponsor you direct. Love Jill

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Neil (22nd Apr 2010 - 10:20:04) Well just over a week before I set off so just wanted to push back to the top. THanks

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Jill Howie (26th Apr 2010 - 17:35:48) Neil Lots of luck - a great job you are doing.

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Dawn Hoskins (28th Apr 2010 - 10:33:50) How extremely upsetting for both of your families ( The Popes and the Hopes) to have had such and unbelievable hash up of an article written in the local paper!! It is absolutely inexcusable for a 'journalist' to mix up two deceased people and it has caused Eve (recent widow of Barry Hope) a great deal of upset - as I am sure it has you! I hope you will write a very strong complaint. Honestly - truly unbelievable.....

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Neil (28th Apr 2010 - 11:23:04) Dawn, I would think more upsetting for Barry Hope's family being so recent my father passed away over 9 years ago and although its never easy when things like this happen time does help. If you see Eve please pass on my sympathy. I have emailed the Herald with their mistake and asked they do a reprint so lets see. Thanks Neil Update ... FYI I have received an email from the Herald and it was a change done by someone not knowing the full story, there should be an apology in this weeks paper. Neil

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Editor (5th May 2010 - 12:07:28) From their blog yesterday... "Things started off as normal, hill upon hill but yet again the weather has been great a little windy and yes a head wind but no rain so its good. We had a few stops but I think all in all we had a good morning, I have to say my legs found it very hard to get going. We did come across a bad car crash today there was a head on but it looks like no one was really hurt. We went through Bristol today which was good to start with and made better being given £10 from a very nice RAC person who pulled up along side of us. Bristol also had some very nice things to look at but the climb out almost broke me. After we left Bristol we came across some better roads and we got some good speed which pleased us all, Ian suffered a little with his knees today but being the trooper kept on going. We turned off to go to a cafe for lunch but as we turned the corner there was a very long drive and a big hill so we decided to get back on the road and stop at the next pub. After a nice pub lunch we cracked on and headed to to the finish where Diane again kindly came out to meet us. Tonight we are staying at Cheltenham Race course which is not the best campsite but it is ok, the best part of today for me was yet to come. Around 7pm Ian said to me that girl looks like Emily and to my surprise and delight Anthea turned up not just with the kids but also Pepper Doggy :-) really made my day and Anthea looked after me which was nice. Well thats it for today"

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Editor (10th May 2010 - 08:59:16) Sunday, 9 May 2010 Total Miles: 589 "Woke up today and I for one was feeling the extra push yesterday I must say I am pleased we only met Colin and Tom for a few hours as they go at some pace. We left Gretna this morning and headed towards Dumfries the roads today where fantastic and we averaged about 18 mph which is the best on the trip...." Read more at www.endtoend2010.co.uk/blog...

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - liphookhardware (10th May 2010 - 18:12:30) Neil and Friends are doing a grand job If you would like to contribute to their fund raising and dont want to go online, Liphook Hardware has a collection tin on the counter - every penny counts!. If other businesses have one, please add your name. Good luck for the last bit!!

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Editor (13th May 2010 - 16:22:35) Wednesday, 12th May "Today was another cracking day we really got some miles in this morning and the sun was out and wind was low it was another uplifting day. Yet again we had some amazing views and we all cant believe we have got so far I have shocked myself." Day 12 NOT FAR NOW

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Editor (14th May 2010 - 12:34:45) Thursday 13th May "What a day we left the campsite and travelled to our drop off point and we where blessed with the first southerly wind the first in 13 days :-). We flew along for the first 30 miles and averaged in the late 18 MPH which is the best yet. We where so quick we ended up getting through Inverness quicker than the support crew which was good fun." Read more Day 13 Big day today 90 miles Only 58 miles to be ridden on Friday 14th May UPDATE - 13:00 - they are only 30 miles from John O Groats

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Neil (16th May 2010 - 21:40:30) Just to let you all know we have now completed the ride, as you will have seen from the posts from Alan (thanks Alan) some days have been easier than others. If I am honest I was not 100% sure I would make it some days but the thought of giving up is just not me. The ride was amazing I have seen some very beautiful parts of England and Scotland and I really think by bike is the best way. We have totally smashed our goal of £1000, early signs looks like we should be closer if not higher than £4000. Thanks you to everyone that has supported us but to those that still want to you can still donate via the website www.endtoend2010.co.uk, I will be sending the money off towards the end of May. Thanks Everyone Neil

Re: Lands End to John O Groats - Jill Howie (20th May 2010 - 09:13:11) Neil and Boys - totally amazing - well done all of you. Much love Jill x

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