Author: Belinda Kirk
Murray Smith: Kitesurfer and Adventurer
Mel and Annie Atlantic Crossing: Blog 7 and 8
26th January- Mel – I slept through the alarm twice last night – lovely for me as it means I must have been sleeping really deeply, which can only be a good thing, but v annoying for Annie who had to keep track of time on a watch with no light and shout at me when it was time for me to wake up! I’m putting it down to the fact that I’m so used to life on board now that my brain tunes out noises it knows aren’t important – or that’s my excuse anyway!
Help us Row the Atlantic and raise £5million for Charity
Do you have any old CDs, Computer Games or Mobile Phones you don’t want any more ? Ocean Rowing Events was set up 3 Years ago with the express mission to raise £1 million for charitable causes by conducting inspiring Ocean based expeditions involving people from all walks in life. We have nearly reached that target and have now set ourselves a more ambitious one. We wish to raise £5million for a panel of 20 chosen charities that is up to £250,000 each.
Bristol English Channel Swim Team (BEST) Fundraiser evening at the Lido
Thursday 18th March in aid of BEST (Bristol English Channel Swim Team) – 6 local Bristol children planning to become the youngest team ever to swim the English Channel.
Arctic Skills Taster Course (Age 24+)
A talk by Rhys Jones the youngest person to climb the world’s seven highest peaks: 27th January
A charity lecture raising money for Haiti by Rhys Jones, the youngest person to summit the world’s highest peaks. A charismatic, motivational speaker, Rhys uses the Seven Summits challenge experience to deliver a powerful, inspirational message that is guaranteed to light a fire of ambition in all who hear of his adventures.
Justin Miles, Personal Trainer and member of The Last Great Challenge
Most people learn to walk and talk only once in their lives, but just to make sure he could do it properly, Justin did it twice.
Research and Operations Manager for Biodiversity Expedition Group: Deadline 12th February
Operation Wallacea is looking for a research and Operations Manager to help coordinate field biodiversity research programmes. The post will involve working overseas for 5 months each year helping to coordinate academic input into large biodiversity research programmes.
Dave MacLeod at the Climbing Academy: 23rd January
Coaching Clinic with arguably the world’s best all round climber. Held between 1pm – 5pm at the Climbing Academy, Bristol.
Freelance Workshop Leaders: Deadline 5th February
Big Fish Ventures is a registered charity and provides creative development for children, families and communities. Through its activities the company seeks to inspire personal and community growth and change. Big Fish is looking for a number of freelance workshop leaders including in Bushcraft.