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For those of you who don't know much about me, I am a volunteer with Girlguiding UK.  I help with a Rainbow unit, and from September I will be running the Guide Unit in Ystrad Mynach.

Girlguiding UK celebrates it’s centenary in 2010 and has set up special Centenary Challenges which are fundraising events to benefit disadvantaged girls in the organisation. I, (in a moment of weakness!), have signed up for one of these challenges.  In November 2010 I will be participating in the Cuba Coast to Coast Trek to raise money for disadvantaged girls.  I will be trekking 90km in 5 days over the Escambray Mountain range in Cuba, (reaching heights similar to Scafell Pike!), camping out along the route. And all in 28 degrees!! It's not going to be easy, but I feel it is worth it.  One condition of this trek is that I raise at least £2,500 in sponsorship.  Although some of the sponsorship goes to cover some of the expenses in Cuba, the majority of the sponsorship goes to the charity.  I have to meet all other costs and any shortfall.  I hope that you might be able to help me in some way, however small.    I have already organised promotional items to sell at local events and amongst Girlguiding membership at my own expense. Photos of badges are on this page.  These are available to buy from me at: milliemand@btinternet.com Also use this address to let me know if you would prefer to pay by cash or cheque. I realise that at the moment times may be harder than usual, but I feel that Girlguiding offers such good experiences and provides girls with such good qualities, that this is a cause worth supporting. It really does stand them in good stead for later life.

Thank you for taking the time out to look at my page.  I hope it might have tempted you in some way.

So please sponsor me now!

 

UPDATES

I thought I would keep people up to date with my endeavours on the fundraising front.  I had a stall at the Chepstow Show and will be attending various fetes and shows - doing hairbraiding.

I also have a stock of badges and pins that I have designed, and am hoping to sell to any interested parties, particularly Guiding and Scouting, who like to collect these.  Contact me at milliemand@btinternet.com if you are interested.  Or if you would prefer to pay cash or cheque.

 

Here's a taster for you!

Guide Itinerary:

• DAY 1: Depart London for Havana
• DAY 2: Time to explore Havana before a short transfer to the Escambray mountains
• DAY 3: Trek from Hanabanilla Reservoir up through shady forests, passing cascading waterfalls and bathing pools
• Day 4: Strenuous climbs through lush orange and mango orchards with beautiful views all around
• DAY 5: Trek through rolling coffee plantations and beautiful woodland
• DAY 6: Tough morning ridge-climb to the Rio Grande Falls; continue ascent to Pico de Potrerillo (972m) and its protected reserve; final descent into valley camp
• DAY 7: More climbs as we trek high above the valley floor; views of Trinidad and the deep blue sea await us from our final summit; descend through rural farmland with chance to swim in waterfall pools before transfer to hotel
• DAY 8: Free day to enjoy white sand beaches and explore the delights of Trinidad
• DAY 9: Transfer to Havana and international flight back to UK
• DAY 10: Arrive London

 

EVENTS

 

Saturday 8th August from 9am - Chepstow Show with a hairbraiding stall.  Raised £200.

 

 

Sunday 30/Monday 31 August from 10am - Caldicot Festival with a games stall.  Raised £130

Tuesday 24th November 2009 --------- Christmas Craft Shopping evening-- Ystrad Mynach Guide Hall 6 --9pm

Big THANKS to the following businesses:

 

Sprint Sports and Leisure - who have donated embroidered polo shirts   www.sprintsports.co.uk