After some of my training routes cycling across half of Southern England I’m actually as worried about the navigation than the distance, and that’s before we get started on my conversational French.

Completing the journey in a group of four our first day will also be our longest taking us 80 miles from London down to the cliffs of Dover. After nights rest we have another early start catching a ferry from Dover to Calais, this will mean arriving in France late morning and racing through the French countryside arriving 75 miles later in Abberville before sunset.

Our third day will give us a full day cycling in France and with 60 miles to cover we can cover the distance at a more civilised pace, so long as we haven’t injured ourselves on the first two manic days, as we make our way down to our second French town Beauvais.

Our final day is the city run into Paris, we are hoping to arrive at the Eiffel Tower for early afternoon giving ourselves a couple of well earned hours rest at a nearby cafe before we check into our hotel for the night.

Wish me luck and even most importantly sponsor the incredibly worth while work being done in Buikwe, Uganda.

 www.justgiving.com/alexs-building-a-school-in-uganda 

Alex

I was very apprehensive when I volunteered to go on one of these trip and really did not know what to expect at all. I am so glad that I took the plunge and I can honestly say that it is one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life. The whole idea is fantastic and it its such a leveller for everyone on the team. It was enjoyable for all different reasons. It was happy, emotional and a real good laugh at times. To see the difficult way these people live really makes you take a grip on your own life and how you make your own decisions. Above all, that kids really appreciate any help that we are able to give. Amazing time and really worthwhile.

“Many hands can move a mountain, Many hands like you and me…”

This vintage sale will be held during the day and evening in the Ogilvy Room at OgilvyOne, Canary Wharf.

Attractions will include some great designer and high street brands, costume jewellery, make-up and hair consultations and a catwalk fashion show.

Please turn up and buy some great items or simply donate on our JustGiving pages:

www.justgiving.com/DonnagoestoUganda

or

www.justgiving.com/JogoestoUganda

We look forward to seeing you there!
Donna and Jo xx

Donna and Jo will be holding their ‘Rainbows From Rags’ future vintage and ‘as new’ clothes sale on Friday Oct 8th..

This vintage sale will be held during the day and evening in the Ogilvy Room at OgilvyOne, Canary Wharf.

Attractions will include some great designer and high street brands, costume jewellery, make-up and hair consultations and a catwalk fashion show.

Please turn up and buy some great items or simply donate on our JustGiving pages:

www.justgiving.com/DonnagoestoUganda

or

www.justgiving.com/JogoestoUganda

We look forward to seeing you there!
Donna and Jo xx

He will be playing for 7 (yes, SEVEN!!!) hours (with the odd natural break) and will take on anyone who wants to play – regardless of their table tennis(sing) abilities. He also plans to battle it out against a robot when there is nobody left to challenge.

Please, please, please show your support by sponsoring Les for the event and by being there on the day to help him raise money for Many Ogilvy Hands.

PLUS
During the day there will be a chance for people to participate in, what might be, the biggest game of ‘Around The World’ EVER… (it could be a record!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdpk5bZdles&feature=related

For donations, please go to Les’s justgiving page:

justgiving.com/leswatts

And special thanks to Grant Solder at the Grant Solder Sports Agency for the loan of the equipment.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Les Watts
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He will be playing for 7 (yes, SEVEN!!!) hours (with the odd natural break) and will take on anyone who wants to play – regardless of their table tennis(sing) abilities. He also plans to battle it out against a robot when there is nobody left to challenge.

Please, please, please show your support by sponsoring Les for the event and by being there on the day to help him raise money for Many Ogilvy Hands.

PLUS
During the day there will be a chance for people to participate in, what might be, the biggest game of ‘Around The World’ EVER… (it could be a record!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdpk5bZdles&feature=related

For donations, please go to Les’s justgiving page:

justgiving.com/leswatts

And special thanks to Grant Solder at the Grant Solder Sports Agency for the loan of the equipment.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Les Watts
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Tuawa and Jamil – our guides/drivers – then took a stopoff at the local night market. Masses of men and women selling fruits and vegetables amongst other things filled the streets of Lugazi. Speaking to Tuawa he explained to me that most of the stalls and shops would be bringing in around 3000 shillings a day – less than a pound. People there would also work in the day in the sugar factory across the road if they could. Although the people here have very little, something we have all noticed is how high morale is, and how happy and welcoming people are. This is definitely something I’ll be bringing back with me.

Visiting the IN medical centre in the next village (Kindi) was a real eye-opener. Old and torn posters adorned the walls – lots of pictures to follow upon return. I think what struck us all today was the environment of the medical centre – although the staff there are doing a great job there is still a lot of room for extra resources and building TLC.

Football followed today and Johnny (the American) annoyed us all with his American flag and matching cap. Although he did attempt to sing along to his national anthem, he was somewhat unsuccessful – especially as he didn’t know the words.

We have met so many of the children today its been absolutely amazing. The atmosphere at the centre is a constant buzz and I think we are now all realising why past visitors are so keen to return.

A tour of the schools and village, then dinner, followed by a campfire and some marshmallows, left us all tucked up in bed. A bedtime momentarily interrupted by poor Katie’s scream as a cockroach climbed over her. Oh boy this is going to be fun!!!