Well we made it! It was pretty tough at times but with grit and determination and “Team Smedley” spirit we completed the Prima Solutions Adventure Challenge on Saturday in 7 hours and 15 minutes. All centred around Wimbelball Lake in the Exmoor National Park we started early morning with the trail challenge; a lap of the lake with some hills and challenges thrown in. Then onto the bike ride; another lap of the lake with a slightly different hillier route. A canoe relay cooled us down slightly and then back on the bikes for a final lap of the lake. Not sure of our total raised yet, but overall the event is said to have raised approximately £60,000! Although still a bit tender, pain is temporary and we’re already talking about taking on next years challenge!
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Challenge Complete!
24th May 2010 | General | Leave a commentPrima Solutions Adventure Challenge
19th May 2010 | General | Leave a commentAs the weekend of the Prima Adventure Challenge approaches I’m thinking about how I’ve never undertaken a challenge quite like the one ‘Team Smedley’ are about to attempt. But whilst the nerves are starting to kick in so is the excitement. It’s great to have the opportunity to do something like this especially for such a good cause! However, I have just been informed by one of the other team members that it’s expected to be the hottest day of the year so far on Saturday! Spare a thought for us about 6am Saturday morning when you’re tucked up in bed and we’re about to begin our 10 hour challenge!
Fundraising Adventurers…. Part 2
13th May 2010 | General | Leave a commentFundraising Adventurers
30th April 2010 | General | Leave a commentNever content with producing the finest knitwear around, John Smedley have a few budding adventurers in our ranks. Towards the end of May, four intrepid members of staff will be taking part in the Prima Solutions Adventure Challenge. Martin, Gemma, Jamie and Mark will be hoping to complete a 10 hour endurance course consisting of walking, cycling and canoeing. The event itself will be taking place around the beautiful surroundings of Wimbleball Lake and Exmoor. The team are currently raising sponsorship and donations with all proceeds being split between two great causes, Care International UK and Cancer Research UK. The entire Challenge event is hoping to raise a whopping £50,000 for charity – well done guys!




