Having just finished Day 3 I feel it’s time for a quick summary of events so far.
On Monday after a fine send off from the CDR Dunn OC Submarine School we enjoyed fine weather as we climbed out of Plymouth and on to Yelverton. Inspired and suitable nourished thanks to Crownhill Community Centre making a fine tray of bacon and sausage sandwiches to help us on our way, we made good time to Yelverton . Crossing over Dartmoo
r was a picturesque delight as the sun forced its way through the morning mist. All runners at this stage were full of enthusiasm and chomping at the bit to get out and do their stint. After a morning interview on radio Devon we noticed the public were taking more interest in us and responding by offering plenty of donations This was followed by interviews for local press and radio Gemini and Plymouth Sound.
Meanwhile down in Exeter the recruiting boys from Exeter Careers office were setting up shop in goldsmiths square ably assisted by Po Cogley and CH Guthrie who whilst spinning lengthy submarine stories (dits) collected a mound of donations. A big thanks to Mervin and his boys for their help.
We arrived at Exeter to a warm reception ahead of schedule and in good spirits
On Tuesday we set off from Exeter sea cadets at 0800 and found the morning rush hour difficult but managed to ease our way out to Honiton via the airport. Once passed Honiton we attempted to go across country to Chard only to find the chosen route unsuitable for the support wagon although great for the runners. We re-assessed and headed back to Kilmington and then up to Crewkerne adding some seven miles to the run yet still making Yeovil ahead of time.
Again our recruiting team had been doing fine work in the Quedam shopping centre and a big thank you to Graham and his team.
As your probably aware our stay in Yeovilton was a night to remember and very successful in raising funds.
On Wednesday w
e set off somewhat less enthusiastically as the aches and pains were starting to tell. Having the longest day ahead of us we made good time as we crossed Somerset and Wiltshire. Another interview with Somerset sound had obviously been well received as cars approached our support wagon to pass over donations.
Outside the guildhall in Andover Graeme Davison from Southampton careers office had set up their recruiting stall and again with our support had a fine day and raised lots of interest in the army Town.
Well that’s it for now: more tomorrow.
On Monday after a fine send off from the CDR Dunn OC Submarine School we enjoyed fine weather as we climbed out of Plymouth and on to Yelverton. Inspired and suitable nourished thanks to Crownhill Community Centre making a fine tray of bacon and sausage sandwiches to help us on our way, we made good time to Yelverton . Crossing over Dartmoo
r was a picturesque delight as the sun forced its way through the morning mist. All runners at this stage were full of enthusiasm and chomping at the bit to get out and do their stint. After a morning interview on radio Devon we noticed the public were taking more interest in us and responding by offering plenty of donations This was followed by interviews for local press and radio Gemini and Plymouth Sound.Meanwhile down in Exeter the recruiting boys from Exeter Careers office were setting up shop in goldsmiths square ably assisted by Po Cogley and CH Guthrie who whilst spinning lengthy submarine stories (dits) collected a mound of donations. A big thanks to Mervin and his boys for their help.
We arrived at Exeter to a warm reception ahead of schedule and in good spirits
On Tuesday we set off from Exeter sea cadets at 0800 and found the morning rush hour difficult but managed to ease our way out to Honiton via the airport. Once passed Honiton we attempted to go across country to Chard only to find the chosen route unsuitable for the support wagon although great for the runners. We re-assessed and headed back to Kilmington and then up to Crewkerne adding some seven miles to the run yet still making Yeovil ahead of time.
Again our recruiting team had been doing fine work in the Quedam shopping centre and a big thank you to Graham and his team.
As your probably aware our stay in Yeovilton was a night to remember and very successful in raising funds.
On Wednesday w
e set off somewhat less enthusiastically as the aches and pains were starting to tell. Having the longest day ahead of us we made good time as we crossed Somerset and Wiltshire. Another interview with Somerset sound had obviously been well received as cars approached our support wagon to pass over donations.Outside the guildhall in Andover Graeme Davison from Southampton careers office had set up their recruiting stall and again with our support had a fine day and raised lots of interest in the army Town.
Well that’s it for now: more tomorrow.
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NO COMMENTS?!!?? WE LOVE JAMIE!!! BIG UP THE BIRSE
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Jamie, i miss you honey - hurry back to stoney, you will always be my angel xxxxxxxxx
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