2006 ChallengeFinal Information Pack

Brown Dog Registered Charity 1111550

Dear Challenger,

Before you read this pack please note that

YOU HAVE SOME ACTIONS BEFORE 2nd JUNE

Pay your balance immediately if you have not already done so

Please contact Anil Patel immediately and confirm :

what size team shirt you require (S, M, L, XL) if you require a vegetarian meal on the Dogs Dinner if you have a medical condition that we need to know about

Ground Support individuals contact Nicky Watkins immediately to confirm: the car you will be driving during the challenge (and type) if challengers have a people carrier that we can use – let Nicky know

now

Everyone please join the teleconference on 24th May for a final briefing

Thank you

The ‘Brown Dog’ Trustees

Dear Challenger,

Hopefully you have now paid your final challenge joining fee and you are already heading towards that minimum £250 target.

Once again Brown Dog would like to thank you for supporting us - we are extremely grateful that you are prepared to raisemoney for us.

We will ensure every pound raised is given directly to men, women or children who are suffering with cancer across the UK today.

Earlier this year you received an initial Welcome Pack where we explained that in early May you would receive a full briefing pack – well as promised here it is!

The purpose of this pack is to provide you with all the information you need.

It is essential (from a team perspective and for your own safety) that you find time to read the document to ensure you are in the right place at the right time.

We truly hope that you will really enjoy the experience so much that you will return again to do other crazy challenges.

Good luck with the fund-raising and the challenge!

CONTENT

Key events Includes

1. General Information (Telecom, Challenger List, Training, Equipment, Outline of Challenge)

2. Pre-Challenge (Arrive Hotel, Route to Station, Train, Route to start, de-brief)

3. The Challenge (Map of Phase 1, 2, 3 & 4)

4. Ground Support (GS team, GS Role, Key pick-up points)

5. Post-Challenge (Finish detail, Ferry detail, Pick up point, Transport to hotel, Check In)

6. The Brown ‘Dogs Dinner’ (Venue, Our Room, Menu, Agenda)

5. Costs & Sponsorship (Costs to pay, Sponsorship)

6. Good Luck

Please read carefully

General Information

Pre-brief Tele-conference – PLEASE CALL

We have organised a teleconference to brief challengers

WE REALLY NEED YOU TO JOIN THIS PLEASE

Teleconference Pre-briefing

WED 24th MAY 8-9pmNumber 0800 328 3371 then when asked key in 8436080#

Please have a copy of this pack with you if we need to refer to it.

Our main objective is to focus on safety and to ensure you fully understand how to help to create a successful challenge.

It will enable you to ask any questions.

2006 Challenge Team

1. Ian Alexander2. Rod Baird3. Martin Barratt4. Tony Bates ‘Basher’5. Ian Betney6. Gary Bradshaw7 Karen Cameron8. Rebecca Cansell9. Ian Coward10 Laurence Crack 11. Nick Craxton12. Maria Dodson13. Frank Eustace14. Lydia Gilbert15. Liz Giles16. Martin Green17. Ross Harvey18. Nick Hill

Ground Support

45. Pete Fowler46. Catherine Crack47. Isobel Eustace48. Steve Cole49. Kirn McCulloch

19. Neil Holmes20. Alex Howard21. Ade Hunt22. Dharsh Jayewardene23. Richard Little24. James Lowther25. Michelle Middleton26. Gary Morris27. Becky Naylor28. Richard Parkes29. Anil Patel30 Brenda Payne31. Tim Richardson32. Steve Robinson33. Tony Seddon34. Grace Storer35. Josh Storer

5 4th Challenge 4 3rd Challenge 5 2nd Challenge 1st Challenge2 5th Challenge2 6th Challenge

36. Helen Storer37. Mark Storer38. Joel Tortolero39. Brett Trott40. Liza Walker41. Nicky Watkins42. Adam Watson43. Liz Watson44. Mandana Zarkesh

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2006 Challenge Team – By Employer

Gary BradshawIan CowardNick CraxtonNick HillMark StorerJoel TortoleroLiza WalkerAlex HowardAdam WatsonMandana ZarkeshSteve RobinsonJames LowtherRichard Parkes

Ian AlexanderRod BairdMartin BarrattIan BetneyBrett TrottNicky WatkinsLaurence Crack Maria DodsonFrank EustaceLiz GilesMartin GreenAde HuntDharsh JayewardeneMichelle MiddletonBecky NaylorAnil PatelTony SeddonPete FowlerKirn McCulloch

OtherLloydsTSBBT

Helen StorerTony Bates ‘Basher’Liz Watson Rebecca Cansell Karen CameronNeil HolmesLydia GilbertRoss HarveyRichard LittleGary MorrisBrenda PayneTim RichardsonGrace StorerJosh StorerCatherine CrackIsobel EustaceSteve Cole

TRAINING

This challenge is going to be MUCH harder than you can ever imagine.

It is therefore essential that you prepare for this event.

Stamina and lower body fitness will be key - so walking, running, biking, swimming, aerobics will all help.

I would also suggest that you work on core strength and back exercises as you will be carrying your rucksack for 24 hours – Core strength = Plank, Back = Lat Pull Down or Seated Row – Plank is holding yourself in the press up position using your fore arms instead of your hands. Lat Pull Down & seated row are Gym machines. One uses wide grip and the other uses narrow grip to pull weights into your body. They both work the back area. Seated row is probably the best option as it strengthens the narrow muscles in your back.

Between now and June we recommend that you get hold of some local walk books (that have distances in) and endeavour to plan to walk 5, 10 and 20 mile routes before June. This will build you up for the big event and provide an indication of your fitness.

At the end of the day training is a personal thing and you will decide how best to prepare.

Please do not underestimate this challenge …………...it will not be a walk in

‘The Jurassic’ park!

Walking Boots not Trainers - do not underestimate this demanding challenge Socks – one thick and one thin if wearing boots Vaseline – for edges/underneath feet and in between toes Wicking Tops (ideal) –to draw moisture from body (Millets/Blacks £10-

£15) Other Tops – have a few layers to adjust to weather and

temperature Shorts or Trousers - not jeans Ruck-sack to include:

Waterproof Trousers - optional Waterproof Jacket - this could be essential if it’s a rainy day Extra T-Shirt Sweatshirt – may get cold at any time, but especially during

the night Fleece or suitable equivalent jacket Hat - protects from rain and sun Gloves - optional (weather is changeable ) Sunglasses Camera - optional Sun cream Carrier Bag/s - for putting wet t-shirt in ruck-sack after changing Torches and/or head torch- plus spare batteries

Spare bags, water, food & medicines (ground support can carry)

Make sure you prepare for all conditions

THINK WARM - THINK DRY - THINK SAFE

EQUIPMENT

Drive to Poole,Park Car

at/near Hotel

1100

?

1

Walk toPoole

RailwayStation

1110

1100

2

Catch the11.35 Train to

Weymouth

1219

1125

4

Walk to The Pier

1235

1219

5

Prepare toStart

1300

1235

6

Walk from Weymouth

to Lulworth

Cove 1815

1300

7

ShortBreak

1830

1815

8

Walk from Lulworth Cove to

Kimmeridge

2300

1830

9

LongerBreak

2330

2300

10

Walk from Swanage to South

haven Point1300

0900

13

ShortBreak

0900

0830

12

Walk from Kimmeridg

e to Swanage

Includes Breaks0830

2330

11

Picked up byCoach and

taken to hotel(check in)

1400

1330

14

Sleep

1800

1400

15

Prepare forDogs Dinner

1900

1800

16

DogsDinner

0000

1915

18

Picked up by coach and

returned tohotel

0015

0000

19

Picked up by coach andtaken to

DD venue

1915

1900

17

PreChallenge

The Challenge

PostChallenge

OUTLINE OF CHALLENGE

11 Miles 7.3 Miles 13.3 Miles 7.6 Miles

PurchaseTicket

1125

1110

3

Please read carefully

Pre-Challenge

DRIVE TO HOTEL (Friday 2nd)

Make sure you leave home in good time to arrive at the hotel between 10.30am and 10.45am latest

For your information here are some travelling times and distances to Poole:

From Distance (miles) Time (hours)Bristol 80 2.21 Watford 112 2.30London 109 2.41Milton keynes 135 2.51Birmingham 164 3.32Leicester 171 3.38Bury St Edmonds 202 4.7Manchester 251 5.13

Please remember you will be travelling on a normal busy Friday morning so please allow extra time for traffic bottlenecks.

- check travel information

10.45 latest

HOTEL DETAILS and high level map

Holiday Inn Express Hotel

A35 & A350 – Main routes into Poole

Hotel Address:-Express by Holiday Inn, PooleWalking Field LanePooleDorset

Tele:- 01202 338441

Hotel Address:-Express by Holiday Inn, PooleWalking Field LanePooleDorset

Tele:- 01202 338441

• From A35 turn onto A3049. • Turn right at the roundabout onto A350. • Turn left at next roundabout in direction of town centre. • Follow all signs to town centre and Dolphin swimming pool• Hotel is next door to the pool.

TRAIN STATION

DIRECTIONS TO HOTEL and more detailed map

WHAT TO DO AT THE HOTEL

Park your car in the hotel car park- If you cannot find any spaces you need to leave your car in the car park across the

road next to the swimming pool.

Go into hotel and obtain car park voucher

Leave your case in your car or in the hotel (a locked room will be provided – just ask)

Put car parking voucher in car

Keep your ruck sack and provisions for first part of walk with you

Put your additional bag (and provisions) into Ground Support cars10.30 – 11.00 latest

LEAVE HOTEL, WALK TO TRAIN STATION & TAKE THE TRAIN TO WEYMOUTH

Walk to Poole Station (purchase one way ticket to Weymouth)

Take train to Weymouth (11.35am train - e.t.a. 12.30 pm)

11.35 TRAIN

Hotel

Walk to Train Station

IF YOU THINK YOU WILL MISS THE TRAIN

Quite simply call:

Pete Fowler on 07736359982

and let him know your situation – he may be able to help you.

FRIDAY 2ND JUNE : ARRIVING AT WEYMOUTH – WALK TO START

Make your way to the harbour pier following these directions

12.30 – 12.45 WALK TO START

Train Station

Start at the Pavilion

FRIDAY 2ND JUNE : WALK TO HARBOUR, GROUP & PRE-BRIEF

MEETING PLACE Walk to Weymouth Harbour Pier – The Pavilion (see picture)

DE-BRIEF

We do need your attention for 10 mins to ensure you are fully briefed and to clarify safety issues

CHALLENGE START

12.45 DE-BRIEF

1PM START

Please read carefully

The Challenge

THE CHALLENGEMorning Briefing in Weymouth Richard/Nicky/MarkDay 1 Challenge Richard/NickyNight Time Richard/Nicky/Mark/IanDay 2 Challenge Richard/Nicky

GROUND SUPPORTGround Support Team Pete

HOTEL/TRANSPORTLogistics Anil

DOGS DINNERYour Hosts Mark/Ian

THE CHALLENGE – ORGANISORS/RESPONSIBILITY

STAGE 1 : WEYMOUTH TO LULWORTH COVE

Phase 1

1300 1815

11 miles / 5.25 hrs walking / Grading- Easy to Moderate to Strenuous

STAGE 2 : LULWORTH COVE TO KIMMERIDGE

Phase 2

1830 2300

7.3 miles / 4 hrs walking / Grading- Severe

STAGE 3 : KIMMERIDGE TO SWANAGE

Phase 2

2330 0830

13.3 miles / 7.25 hrs walking / Grading- Severe to Moderate

STAGE 4 : SWANAGE TO SOUTH HAVEN POINT

Phase 3

0900 1300

7.6 miles / 3.50 hrs walking / Grading- Moderate

THE FINISH

Safety is our number one priority.

Everyone must individually take responsibility for their own safety by looking after themselves, looking out for others and responding to instructions.

Having the right equipment and plenty of food and drink will also make a big difference.

During the first day we will all be fresh and eager, but you need to ensure you keep your fluid intake up and ensure you eat regularly to sustain your energy levels.

The paths, whilst narrow in places, should not pose any real danger to anyone, but keep alert and look out for those around you!

If you are not feeling well, or if you pick up an injury it is important to talk to one of the Brown Dog organisers who will try and help you.

The Ground Support team will be in constant touch and will be available at various points to provide additional first aid etc. should you need it.

We also have qualified nurses on both the ground support team and the challenge team should we need to call on their additional knowledge.

In the Night (see next slide)

SAFETY – In the Day

For the night time walk, the team will be split into 4 and each sub-team (approx 10 in each) assigned to a Brown Dog organiser - who will be responsible for keeping the team closely together whilst communicating to Brown Dog colleagues via walky-talky’s.

We all need to remain focussed on where we are walking and regularly check our own condition - call out immediately if you have any problems.

We will all be getting tired and the risks will be significantly increased due to walking in the dark on narrow cliff top paths. We all need to stay in our own groups and look out for one another during this period and listen to instructions where appropriate.

By sticking together and responding to any instructions provided by the Brown Dog Organisers we can mitigate all the risks and enjoy the whole night-time experience.

As day-light comes we will need to remain focussed as tiredness will be kicking in BIG TIME.

We still have a good distance to cover and so the same day-time rules apply as yesterday (looking out for each other, calling out any problems etc)

Its easy to think you have finished when we get daylight again, but we still have a long way to get to Poole and the finish line.

SAFETY – At Night

The organising team:

• will co-ordinate the whole event – making decisions along the way e.g. when to take

breaks, when to re-group etc.

• may have to make decisions on the day if situations arise that were not planned/envisaged.

• may have to ask individuals to stand down if they believe the individual is putting themselves (or their health) and others at risk

ALL CHALLENGERS ARE ASKED TO ACCEPT THE DECISIONS MADE BY THE ORGANISING TEAM AND RESPOND ACCORDINGLY

CHALLENGE DECLARATION

All challengers are responsible for their own safety. By taking part you understand and agree that you are participating in the challenge

entirely at your own risk and that no responsibility whatsoever shall attach to any challenge organisers or any person involved in the event for any accidents, loss or damage suffered by you in, or by reason of the challenge, however such may be caused. If you have a KNOWN

MEDICAL CONDITION you must tell one of the organisers prior to the challenge.

SAFETY – The Organising Team

Please read carefully

Ground Support

THE TEAMPete FowlerIsobel EustaceCatherine CrackSteve ColeKirn McCulloch

OUR AIMTo provide back-up support to the challenge teamTo utilise the 5 cars we have at our disposalTo be available at numerous points on the journey (see next slide)

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU• By providing support & assistance in the event of minor injuries• By providing basic first aid should your own supplies run out• By carrying additional supplies, i.e. spare water, warm clothes for the

night section, etc• By carrying some of your supplies so you can walk as lightly as

possible• By motivating you at each of the scheduled rest breaks (Weymouth,

Lulworth Cove, Kimmeridge, Swanage & Studland)• By taking group pictures at the start and finish• By organising the beers / wine at the finish (but only if you’ve been

good!)

GROUND SUPPORT

Access pointsAt each break point, there is full vehicular access, as well as a couple of places in between.In addition, there are a couple of places where emergency access can be achieved, however, the cars will be approximately 1 - 2 miles from the South West Coastal Path.The night section of the walk is particularly devoid of roads close to the Coastal Path.

GROUND SUPPORT

Start

Full Vehicular Access

Full Vehicular Access

Full Vehicular Access

Full Vehicular Access

Emergency Access Only

Full Vehicular Access

Emergency Access Only

Full Vehicular Access

Full Vehicular Access

Finish

Full Vehicular Access

Please read carefully

Post-Challenge

SATURDAY 3RD J UNE – AT THE END OF THE CHALLENGE

Walk to theFerry

Ferry Ride The coachawaits

The Final Stretch The Finish Line

SATURDAY 3RD JUNE – HOTEL DETAILS & FACILITIES

Hotel

Coach pick up

End of walk

• Check in time is officially 3pm. However, the hotel has promised us that they will let us check in early (from 1pm) as rooms become free.

• Check in at reception for bedroom key.

• No payment/deposit required – just say you are with the

Brown Dog party

Please read carefully

The Dogs Dinner

SATURDAY 3RD JUNE – HOTEL ROOMS PLAN

DOUBLES

• MARK STORER HELEN STORER• FRANK EUSTACE ISOBELL EUSTACE• LAURANCE CRACK CATHERINE CRACK• NEIL HOLMES LIZA WALKER• GARY MORRIS KAREN CAMERON• TIM RICHARDSON LYDIA GILBERT• STEVE COLE BECKY NAYLOR

TWINS• JOSH STORER GRACE STORER• TONY BATES RICHARD LITTLE• ANIL PATEL MARTIN GREEN• PETE FOWLER IAN ALEXANDER• ROD BAIRD DHARSH JAYEWARDENE• BRETT TROTT IAN BETNEY• ADRIAN HUNT TONY SEDDON• NICK HILL JOEL TORTOLERO• NICK CRAXTON JAMES LOWTHER• STEVE ROBINSON RICHARD PARKES• GARY BRADSHAW ALEX HOWARD

• ROSS HARVEY MARTIN BARRATT

• MARIA DODSON MICHELLE MIDDLETON

TRIPPLE• MANDANA ZARZESH REBECCA CANSELL KIRN McCULLOCH

Don’t Need

Nicky Watkins, Brenda Payne, Liz Giles

SATURDAY 3RD JUNE : TRANSPORT TO THE HAVEN HOTEL

We will meet between 6.30 and 7pm in the bar for a prompt 7pm pick-up

7pm Coach leaves

If you don’t make this time and you miss the coach – you will have to pay for a taxi to get you there

Saturday Night Dogs Dinner VENUE

DOGS DINNER – TABLE PLAN

TABLE 1

MARK STORER

HELEN STORER

GRACE STORER

JOSH STORER

FRANK EUSTACE

ISOBELL EUSTACE

LAURANCE CRACK

CATHERINE CRACK

NEIL HOLMES

LIZA WALKER

GARY MORRIS

KAREN CAMERON

TABLE 2

ANIL PATEL

RICHARD LITTLE

MARTIN GREEN

TONY SEDDON

MARIA DOBSON

MICHELLE MIDDLETON

TONY BATES

MARTIN BARRATT

REBECCA CANSELL

MANDANA ZARKESH

ALEX HOWARD

TABLE 4

IAN ALEXANDER

DARSH JEYWARDENE

ROD BAIRD

NICKY WATKINS

LIZ GILES

BRENDA PAYNE

ADRIAN HUNT

ROSS HARVEY

GARY BRADSHAW

STEVE ROBINSON

RICHARD PARKES

TABLE 3

NICK HILL

JOEL TORTOLERO

NICK CRAXTON

JAMES LOWTHER

STEVE COLE

BECKY NAYLOR

BRETT TROTT

IAN BETNEY

TIM RICHARDSON

LYDIA GILBERT

PETE FOWLER

KIRN McCULLICH

Saturday Night Celebration – the brown ‘DOGS DINNER’

As is now tradition, we have organised special dinner to celebrate our success.

Just like last year we have arranged a private room to hopefully resurrect the same atmosphere, where after dinner prizes will be presented and speeches made by those brave enough (or drunk enough)

7.30 Drinks in the Bar

8.00 Brown Dog Annual General Meeting

8.15 Dinner

Fun

Speeches & Fun

Prize-giving & More Fun

2006 Achievement Announced

Midnight Coach returns us to Holiday Express hotel

Post-Midnight More drinks for those still standing!

Dress code is Smart Casual

The Annual General Meeting

As a registered charity there is a legal requirement to hold an AGM for our members.

Given that our annual challenge event is the only time most of our members are together we use this as an opportunity to run an AGM.

The AGM only takes 15 minutes and will involve:

An update on current membership

Financial update

Nomination of Trustees (proposal made for members to approve)

Questions from members and close

Brown Dog Trustee Board would like to thank everyone for their support through this more formal part of the Dogs Dinner

Your hosts for the Dogs Dinner (and AGM) will be Mark Storer & Ian Alexander

Terrine of Salmon, Spinach and PrawnsWith sauce vierge

*****Feuilletage

with mushrooms a la cream and tarragon

*****

Pan-fried Fillet SteakWith pommes noisettes and mixed vegetables

Served with red wine sauce

*****Crème BruleeWith raspberries

*****Coffee

With petits-fours

Saturday Night Dogs Dinner MEAL

Filo Parcels of Cheese and Creamy Leeks

*****Casserole of Wild Mushroom, tofu, brandy and cream

topped with deep fried vegetables

*****Crème Brulee

With raspberries

*****Coffee

With petits-fours

Saturday Night Dogs Dinner MEAL VEGITARIAN OPTION

If you require a vegetarian meal you must call Anil Patel direct on 07801471723

IMMEDIATELY AFTER RECEIVING THIS PACK

Please read carefully

Costs & Sponsorship

COSTS

The total cost of the 2006 challenge is £105 per person *

This costs includes;

• Hotel Accommodation

• 4 Course Meal

• Transport to Hotel after the challenge

• Transport from Hotel to Brown Dog Dogs Dinner Venue

• Transport back to hotel at end of Dogs Dinner

• Prizes for Awards and Fun events at the Dogs Dinner

• Ground Support petrol costs

• Essential Support Materials for challenge e.g. Water/First Aid

• T-Shirts

Given that £50 has been paid as a deposit, the balance to be paid is £55

Please ensure you pay this balance before the end of April (or earlier please)

You can do this yourself by paying into your nearest Lloyds-TSB branch or via internet/phone bankingCheques made out to ‘Brown Dog Charity Group’ using the Account number 18439960 and sort code 30-67-72When you have done this please tell your contact on the Brown Dog Trustee Board who will then inform Ian Alexander (Finance Director)

SPONSORSHIP

Please remember you have agreed to raise at least £250

Given that minimum sponsorship is normally £500, we would urge you to set this as your goal and hopefully you will end up somewhere in between - or perhaps even higher!

Clearly the more we raise – the more people we can help.

On the week before the challenge you will be contacted by a member of the Brown Dog organising team asking you to confirm what money you think you will have raised (not necessarily collected) by the time we do the challenge.

As is tradition now, the organisers will feed their totals to Mark Storerwho will secretly add up the grand total and announce the figure at the Dogs Dinner.

This is one of the highlights of the evening where the full impact of the wholeTeams effort over many months is fully realised and celebrated.

Please push the sponsorship and help make this one of the best fund raising

challenges yet

Please read carefully

Contacts

CONTACT

If you have any questions please contact any of the Organisers/Brown Dog Trustee Board

Name Mobile 2006 Responsibility

IAN ALEXANDER 07801910829 Financials

PETER FOWLER 07736359982 Ground Support

ANIL PATEL 07801471723 Accommodation/Transport

RICHARD LITTLE 07710170642 Logistics/Planning

MARK STORER 07918070710 Logistics/Planning/Packs

NICKY WATKINS 07739817143 Logistics/Planning

MATHEW STONEMAN 07764625729 (first challenge Mat willmiss as he will be in Las

Vegas celebrating his 40th)

6th Annual Brown Dog Challenge June 2nd 2006

JURASSICCHALLENGE

40 miles in 24 hoursWeymouth to Poole

Good Luck with the Challenge

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helping cancer sufferers

Thank you so much for supporting Brown Dog