Final Day: After a slow day yesterday with lots of distractions, our cyclists were up bright and early and off to complete the last stage of this epic adventure. At 3pm we welcomed Cllr. Richard Jenks, Mayor of Newton Abbot and Maggie Bonnell, Manager of KingsCare and they officially welcomed the cyclists to Lands End!! …
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Celebratory High Tea with Cllr Jenks Mayor of Newton Abbot
Cycling 10 miles
Day 17 and the morning starts with renditions of Tina Turner`s “Simply the best” floating through Southlands, sung by Bernie, Ron, Pearl, Francis, Mary, Rita and after lunch Cocktails and Mocktails for everyone. I understand there was some progress with the cycling but I`m not sure how much of the 10.8 miles that should have…
DetailsDay 16 and our team have virtually arrived at the Carbis Bay, St.Ives. A cycle along the prom admiring the “Tate St.Ives” museum from the outside, unfortunately closed till the 27th July but looking stunning in the gentle drizzle of the Cornish summer!! Then onto the beach, a much earned ice cream and then following…
DetailsDay 15 has been blessed with glorious sunshine, if a bit breezy, but our virtual cyclists battled on the 11 miles from Coverack stopping at Breage outside Helston. Cornish cream teas all round were sampled and enjoyed, but the jury is out till next Wednesday as to whether the Devon or Cornish cream tea is…
DetailsDay 14 and the weather has improved this afternoon just in time for our virtual cyclists to free wheel down the long hill into Coverack bay. Then a choice of cheese or meat Ploughman’s and beer for lunch and a little nap for some. Thanks to everyone we have raised £1,271.25 only £228.75 from the…
DetailsOur virtual cycle-athon team are well on their way to stunning Coverack but have stopped off for a break where Iced coffee, Americanos, latte and Cappuccinos were all served by Carol (Home Manager and now it looks like barrister) pictured below. The team received a surprise delivery from “Santander bank”, a lovely hamper of biscuits…
DetailsAnother day in the saddle with beautiful sunshine as the team arrive in Falmouth after Virtually Cycling the 11.7 miles. Lovely milkshakes with whipped cream all round has finished the day off nicely. Tomorrow we are en route to beautiful Coverack, see you there. Our total with Gift Aid raised is £1,188.75. Thank you all.…
DetailsThe week has begun with our team having rested over the weekend, then completing the 11.8 miles virtual cycle to Truro Catherdral. Our afternoon has been spent eating the delicious chocolate fudge the team made on Friday and completing a brain teasing word search. Due to everyone’s generosity we have raised £1,168.75 for KingsCare Newton…
DetailsThe morning began with Elizabeth leading Michael and Bill and the team with a gentle 12 mile virtual cycle from Fowey Harbour up to the Lost Gardens of Heligan where they set up their camping oven and produced the most tasteful Fudge topped with lots of chocolate as can be seen in the pictures! The…
DetailsToday has been such a laughter and fun filled time as you will see from the short video taken of Jaz and Lois singing along to Abba with the cyclists this morning (unbeknown to them)! We are also so proud of Pearl and Joan our centenarians leading the cycling down the steep hills into Fowey,…
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