Events and challenges

Events and challenges... in the UK

 

Events list

Steam car challenge

End of the road for John O’Groats to Lands End steam-car challengers

A massive thank you and congratulations to Dean Rogers and Steve Baldock for completing the Steam Car Challenge for Hearing Dogs!

The Daventry steam enthusiasts successfully drove 1072 miles all the way from John O’Groats to Lands End in a self-built replica steam car based on the Locomobiles of the early 1900s

The Lykamobile has an average speed of just 10 mph, and it took Dean and Steve two weeks of setting off at 07:00am every morning and driving for 12-14 hours to get to Lands End. The 123 miles on the first day was the furthest that the car had ever travelled before

The car broke down no fewer than 18 times, but Dean says there were never any problems with the mechanics, just the copper piping. It was a fantastic technical achievement, and the experts kept telling them they would never make it. It was also a magnificent achievement in raising awareness of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Dean says meeting lots of hearing dog partnerships along the way was very inspiring, and gave him the motivation to carry on during the hard times, like being totally exposed to torrential rain and cold weather, and the car breaking down.

It’s the first time in more than 100 years that a car like this has made the historic journey, and Dean and Steve are the toast of the vintage car community. Everyone at Hearing Dogs is very grateful for the effort, commitment and enthusiasm that Dean and Steve have shown throughout the preparation and the trip.

When asked if he would ever do anything like this again, Dean said “When we finished I said never, never, never again…but now we’re already thinking of the next challenge.”

It’s still possible to donate here: http://www.justgiving.com/steam-car/

Date(s): 2 to 16 August 2009
Location: John O'Groats to Lands End
Duration: 14 days
Contact: Hannah on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

Newfie Rescue

Take the plunge and raise funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People by being rescued by a Newfoundland!

27th June - Watermead, Aylesbury

5th July - Mountbatten Centre, Plymouth

25th July - Winsford Flash Sailing Club, Cheshire

Date(s): Various
Location: Various
Duration: 1 day
Contact: Ruth Dunkin on 01844 348136 ruth.dunkin@hearingdogs.org.uk

Three and Four Peak Challenges

The Four Peak Challenge begins with the ascent of Slieve Donard in Northern ireland, followed by a ferry crossing to join the Three Peak challengers for the ascent of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis.

Date(s): 25 - 28 June 2009
Location: Various
Duration: 3 or 4 days
Fee: £88 (3 peaks) £155 (4 peaks)
Minimum Sponsorship: £480
Contact: Hannah on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

Ben Nevis Challenge

Reach the 'woof' of Britain for Hearing Dogs! Enjoy the camaraderie of the Hearing Dogs' team amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the world on this sponsored ascent of Britain's highest mountain. The ascent is 4.5 miles in length and takes around 8 hours.

Date(s): 11 - 13 September 2009
Location: Ben Nevis
Duration: 1 day
Fee: £117.50 registration fee
Minimum Sponsorship: £500
Contact: Hannah on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

Skydiving

Fulfil your dream to fly! – freefall from 10,000 feet at 120mph!

You can skydive for Hearing Dogs at various venues right across the UK, choosing from static line skydiving, accelerated solo freefall, square round or tandem skydiving.

 Visit: www.skydivezone.co.uk or click here to go direct to the registration page.

Date(s): Various dates throughout the year
Location: UK
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Sponsorship: £365 - £550
Contact: Hannah Phillips on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

Hadrian's Wall Roman Walk

Step back in time as you follow in the footsteps of Roman legionnaires over rolling fields and rugged moorland, along the entire length of Hadrian's Wall.

The wall stretches for 84 miles and you will be walking for around six hours a day along the relatively flat and easy footpath.

Visit www.takethechallenge.com/hdfdp for more details.

Date(s): September 2009
Location: Bowness on Solway, Northumberland
Duration: 5 days
Fee: £117.50
Minimum Sponsorship: £550
Contact: Hannah Phillips on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk