A lovely afternoon was spent on Epsom Downs on Sunday 20^th September thanks to Krystal Events who organized a Ladies High Tea.

The sun was shining as we had a glass or two of presecco on the terrace looking over the racecourse. We then enjoyed a first class afternoon tea while being entertained by a fashion Show put on by Savanah’s Boutique and were then serenaded by James Dyer. There was even a chance for some retail therapy as we wondered around various retail stalls selling such lovely things.

A huge thank you to Justine and Jan for organising the event, to The Spaghetti Tree of Walton on the Hill for providing the prosecco, to Leaders for sponsoring the music and most importantly to all the ladies that came and supported us!

We would also like to thank Charlie Brown Hair Salons and to the students of South Thames College for their time making the models of the fashion show look so gorgeous.

Our good and crazy cyclist friend Chris McGaw, is off again for another of his epic rides in his trusty moth eaten Emma’s Bubble Trust t-shirt (his words not ours).

Here’s the description of the ride from the man himself:

It’s basically the East to West route from Lowestoft to Ardnamurchan Lighthouse but with a few killer hills thrown in for good measure (taken from Simon Warren’s books).

And here’s the itinerary:

Day 1 – Ness Point to Leadenham
Day 2 – Leadenham to Grains Bar via Riber (32) and Winnats Pass (33)
Day 3 – Grains Bar to St Johns Chapel via Mytholm Steeps (139), Park Rash (45) and Buttertubs Pass (49)
Day 4 – St John’s Chapel to Cumnock via Killhope Cross (185) and Mennock Pass (63)
Day 5 – Cumnock to Oban
Day 6 – Oban to Corrachadh Mòr via Bealach Feith Nan Laogh (166)
Day 7 – Corrachadh Mòr to TBC via Rest and Be Thankful (68)
Day 8 – TBC to Glasgow via Bealach Maim (163)

The numbers in brackets refer to the 10 hills taken from the book (and its sequel). You can see where they are if you like here:https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer…

Actual cycle starts Saturday morning and all being well, I should be at the Lighthouse next Thursday afternoon (20th Aug). I then have to cycle back to Glasgow via another couple of hills to catch a train home…

A bit nervous about this one. I think I may have bitten off more than I can chew!

So everyone can you please please please give Chris a bit of a spur on and sponsor by going to his JustGiving page here.

Nic Hawkins and a group of his friends take part on an annual walk from Brighton to Dorking to raise money for charity. This year they have decided to walk for us, which we are very touched by. Most of the boys (men) attended Malden Parochial School where Lynn has worked for the past 12 years and where Emma also had close connections.

The boys always dress up in fancy dress always involving a kilt as tradition dictates.

The boys set off on Tuesday 22nd July 2014 and will hopefully keep us updated on events along the way.

Those taking part are: Nic Hawkins, Jack Hawkins, Scott Hawkins, Chris Carter, James Glover, Liam Hurley, Joe Fores, Matt Cleavely, Hamza Mahmood, James Turner and Jake Mattocks.

Good Luck boys hope you have comfy shoes!!

Oh and please sponsor them all at https://www.justgiving.com/brightontodorking/

Thank you to everyone that came along to support us on the soft toy tombola last Saturday 16th May at The Walton on the Hill May Pageant. We had a great day and met some amazing people. We raised £237.50 which is great. Here is a picture of Amber who is delighted with the teddy that mum Kerry won for her. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!