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Post by derek on Mar 16, 2012 8:57:17 GMT
An article appeared in the latest Lakeland Walker, which asks for volunteers to help 'Light the Wainwrights' at 0500 on Saturday 28th April.
The Challenge is being organised by the Surrey Branch of the Police Federation in memory of DC Heather Cooper, who was tragically killed last autumn.
The plan is for teams of walkers to climb to the summits of all 214 Wainwrights and light powerful lamps at 0500 on 28th April, just before sunrise.
Heather was a an outdoor enthusiast who loved the Lake District.
450 people have already volunteered, but more are needed.
If anyone would like to organise a Wainwright Society team (or teams) then could you let me know.
The organisers will want to know whether a team would like to climb a high, medium or low fell.
derek
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Post by Lindsay on Mar 16, 2012 15:09:05 GMT
Frank and I are up for it so I will contact the organiser. Anyone want to join us?
Lindsay
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Post by derek on Mar 16, 2012 17:45:28 GMT
That's good news, Lindsay. Can't join you I am afraid as I will be back in Suffolk.
derek
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Post by Jenny on Mar 16, 2012 20:30:08 GMT
Kevin will join you. I've got other commitments  have sent you a PM (or 2 or 3!) |
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Post by Lindsay on Mar 16, 2012 20:42:07 GMT
Kevin will join you. I've got other commitments have sent you a PM (or 2 or 3!) Cheers Jenny, and thanks Kevin. I have pm'd you. Lindsay. ps , as in the pm Kevin and to other interested parties, do we see this as a very early start in the dark, or an evening ascent with a bivvy?? |
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Post by Ray Bradshaw on Mar 17, 2012 9:22:20 GMT
Kevin will join you. I've got other commitments have sent you a PM (or 2 or 3!) Cheers Jenny, and thanks Kevin. I have pm'd you. Lindsay. ps , as in the pm Kevin and to other interested parties, do we see this as a very early start in the dark, or an evening ascent with a bivvy?? What Fell are you planning on doing  Ray |
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Post by Jenny on Mar 17, 2012 9:25:37 GMT
Kevin will join you. I've got other commitments have sent you a PM (or 2 or 3!) Cheers Jenny, and thanks Kevin. I have pm'd you. Lindsay. ps , as in the pm Kevin and to other interested parties, do we see this as a very early start in the dark, or an evening ascent with a bivvy?? Kevin says a very early start in the dark - he's not into bivvying  |
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Post by derek on Mar 17, 2012 10:06:46 GMT
What Fell are you planning on doing Ray I think that the organisers sort that out, Ray. All they ask you to do is say if you want a high. medium or low fell. With 450+ walkers already, I imagine that quite a few will have already been allocated. Might be a case of 'Hobson's Choice'! derek |
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Post by ROB on Mar 17, 2012 12:09:37 GMT
Frank and I are up for it so I will contact the organiser. Anyone want to join us? Lindsay Count me in Lindsay cheers rob  |
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Post by Lindsay on Mar 17, 2012 21:08:19 GMT
cheers Rob, That makes four!!
I've said we will fit in where ever, but asked if there is a chance a Fell near to Keswick would be good as I will probably stay in my caravan the night before and the N W Fells are relatively easy to drive to. I've sent an email but not had a reply yet,
I'll keep you all posted,
Lindsay
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Post by Lindsay on Mar 20, 2012 17:06:17 GMT
Just to keep folk updated,
I have been contacted by the organiser Ian by email and he has sent me the spreadsheet of the fells which was filling up very quickly! I have requested Latrigg as this is one of the easier fells and I hope this may encourage more members to join us.
The event will have a get together on the Saturday night but I don't know where in The Lakes this will be yet.
PC Heather Cooper died tragically last year and has left behind two very young daughters. There is a collection in hand with the daughters as the beneficiaries.
I will being asking The Committee to make a donation but others may wish to help as well, in which case it maybe best to send monies to The Society so that all donations can be given as one amount.
I will ask that this is sorted ASAP as the event is not far away,
Lindsay
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Post by corbiere on Mar 21, 2012 0:29:30 GMT
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Post by Lindsay on Mar 21, 2012 7:05:14 GMT
Cheers Lesley, the more the merrier ;D ;D Lindsay |
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Post by Lindsay on Mar 21, 2012 7:13:17 GMT
We are up to five now so it's going well!! Looking at the logistics of the day, we must make sure we are in situ and ready just prior to 5am so it maybe prudent to meet in the Gale Road car park about 4am so we can sort ourselves out and then wander along to the summit with hot flasks etc in tow. Frank, Rob, Kevin, Lesley....we have to take our own light so if anyone has a very powerful torch or lantern please let me know. I would think the lantern type would be better as it would be seen from every angle. Should we retire for a hearty breakfast afterwards or find a walk to do in that area? Lindsay |
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Post by Dik on Mar 21, 2012 12:22:34 GMT
Count me in for this also Lindsay  just gonna send you a PM about December too |
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