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SUMMARY:Northern Lights Trek
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW\n  \nExplore Iceland’s stunning scenery; from colourful mountains and volcanic landscapes to hot springs. Surrounded by beautiful lake and mountain scenery\,  you may even be dazzled by the spectacular Northern Lights. \nOur challenge begins by trekking to the shores of Lake Þingvallavatn; Iceland’s largest natural lake. You then hike to the Vörðuskeggi Mountain Pass and have chance to explore the impressive Geothermal Valley – full of hot springs\, bubbling mud pools and colourful minerals. \nThe trek will be challenging; hiking across snow covered landscapes and conquering mountain passes. However\, the chance of witnessing the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis will keep you motivated! You’ll then celebrate your achievements in the bright lights of Reykjavik! Join us in the land of fire and ice on this memorable long weekend adventure! \n \nTo find out more about this amazing trek and to BOOK\, please visit\nGlobal Adventure Challenges \n  \nITINERARY\nDay 1\nDepart UK for flight to Keflavik Airport. Transfer to Úlfljótsvatn for our overnight stay and chance to have our first glimpse at the Northern Lights. \nDay 2\nTrek from Hakið to Lake Þingvallavatn\, the largest natural lake in Iceland. Trekking distance – approx. 10km \nDay 3\nTrek from Hengill to the Vörðuskeggi mountain pass. Trekking distance – approx. 10km \nDay 4\nExplore the fascinating Geothermal Valley\, before transfering to Reykjavík. Visit the Blue Lagoon and enjoy a celebratory dinner in Reykjavík. Trekking distance – approx. 10km \nDay 5\nWe return to the airport for our flight back to the UK. Please note this is a complex itinerary and subject to change\, including the timings and distances detailed. As a natural phenomena the Northern Lights are difficult to predict\, and unfortunately we are not able to guarantee that they will be visible during the trek. \n \nCOST\nSponsorship: £199 reg fee + £3\,590 sponsorship (£1\,795 to Hospice of the Valleys) \nThis option is for those who wish to raise sponsorship to cover both the costs of the trip and a donation to Hospice of the Valleys . There is a minimum sponsorship amount for each trip that you are required to raise in order to participate. \n  \nSelf-Funding:  £199 reg fee + £1\,795 trip costs \nThis option is for those who choose to pay the trip costs themselves.  There is the option to raise funds for the Hospice of the Valleys. \n  \n \nWhat’s included\n• Return flights from London to Keflavik \n• All accommodation \n• All meals on the trek\, starting with dinner on Day 1 through to breakfast on Day 5\, including a celebratory evening meal in Reykjavik on Day 4 \n• Luggage transfers \n• Local English-speaking guide/s \n• Global Adventure Challenges leader from the UK \n• Comprehensive first aid/medical kit \n• Entrance to the Blue Lagoon \n• Challenge Medal \nWhat’s not included\n• Personal trekking kit (trekking boots\, poles\, etc) \n• Personal travel insurance \n• Alcoholic drinks \n• Tips and gratuities \n  \nTo find out more about this amazing trek and to BOOK\, please visit\nGlobal Adventure Challenges \n  \n          
URL:https://www.hospiceofthevalleys.org.uk/event/northern-lights/
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SUMMARY:The Lapland Husky Trail
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW\n  \nJoin us on this most unique of charity events as you spend six days sledding through the Swedish wilderness on an experience you will never forget. \nOur charity challenge is to sled over 240km across Sweden through untouched nature\, and celebrate our achievements at the world famous Ice Hotel! Our challenge begins in Kiruna\, where you make your way to the Husky Lodge for dinner\, a challenge briefing and most importantly to meet our four-legged friends who will be your closest companions for the duration of your challenge!. \nThis charity challenge is suitable for beginners to sledding as full training will be given – all you need to join our challenge is a thirst for extreme adventure! This is no ordinary charity challenge – you will be required to erect your own tent\, cook for yourself and fulfil all camping duties with the equipment provided. In addition to looking after yourself\, you’ll also be responsible for looking after your teams of huskies – be assured\, this is a true\, “hands on” wilderness challenge! \nWatching the Northern Lights and tending to your dogs will give you an experience of living as the Laplanders do. This is one of our most popular charity challenges and is oversubscribed year-on-year… a truly unforgettable experience awaits you. \n  \n \n  \nTo find out more about this amazing trek and to BOOK\, please visit\nGlobal Adventure Challenges \nITINERARY\nTo find out the full information of your 8-day itinerary\, please click HERE \n  \n \nCOST\nSponsorship: £299 reg fee + £5\,450 sponsorship (£2\,725 to Hospice of the Valleys) \nThis option is for those who wish to raise sponsorship to cover both the costs of the trip and a donation to Hospice of the Valleys . There is a minimum sponsorship amount for each trip that you are required to raise in order to participate. \n  \nSelf-Funding:  £299 reg fee + £2\,725 trip costs \nThis option is for those who choose to pay the trip costs themselves.  There is the option to raise funds for the Hospice of the Valleys. \n  \n \nWhat’s included\n• Return flights from London \n• All accommodation and all meals on the trail excluding the celebratory meal \n• Tents and essential kit items (snow boots\, parka\, mittens\, trousers\, sleeping bag\, etc.) \n• Professional English-speaking sledding guides throughout the expedition \n• Global Adventure Challenges leader from the UK \n• Full and comprehensive first aid kits \n• Challenge Medal \nWhat’s not included\n• Celebratory meal at the Ice Hotel – we recommend you budget around £50 – £70 for this \n• Tips and gratuities \n• Alcoholic drinks and drinks during meals \n• Personal travel insurance – it is strongly advised to take this through Global Adventure Challenges \n  \nTo find out more about this amazing trek and to BOOK\, please visit\nGlobal Adventure Challenges \n  \n          \n 
URL:https://www.hospiceofthevalleys.org.uk/event/the-lapland-husky-trail/
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SUMMARY:Fire and Glass Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk on Hot Coals and Glass for the Hospice \nFundraising doesn’t come much hotter or sharper than this! \nDo you dare to walk on hot coals and glass for the Hospice? \nFancy a walking challenge but don’t want to walk the 20 miles? then look no further\, a walk with a difference over just 20 feet. \n  \nJoin the Hospice Team of Fire Walkers and see how hot you can strut your stuff. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nEvent details\n  \nWalk on Coals and Glass for the Hospice \nDate: Friday 22nd March 2024 \nVenue: West Mon Golf Club \nTimings: Sign In: 5.00pm – 5.30pm /  Glass Walk Workshop: 5.45pm-6.15pm / Glass Walk: 6.15pm / Fire Walk Workshop 6.30pm – 7.15pm / Fire Walk 7.15pm  \nCost: Registration Fee £20.00 and sponsorship pledge £80.00 – 50% off reg fee (and sponsorship route) with discount code Hospice \n           Registration fee £50.00 and no sponsorship pledge \nRegistration fees are non-refundable. \n  \nParticipants must be aged 16 years (on event day) and older to take part.  Participants under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a paying adult and under supervision at all times. \n  \n      \n \nReasons to do a Fire and Glass Walk\n\nWell why not is the first answer.\nThe Fire and Glass Walk is a great way to raise your temperature\, your heart rate and some vital funds for your Hospice.\nFace the flames and challenge your inner strength and courage\, ultimate mind over matter\, roll your trousers up\, take off your socks and put your best foot forward walking across coal temperatures of up to 1\,200F!\nWalk across broken glass and be left with the understanding that you are truly capable of anything.\nA great challenge for individuals\, friends\, teams and colleagues – Walk this way for a truly unforgettable experience.\n\n  \nTurn up the heat this March with limited spaces available\n\nThe Fire and Glass Walk if suitable for people aged 16 years plus.\nFire and Glass Walking is safe.\nWe’ll ensure you are in the hands of an experienced Fire and Glass Walk provider.\nThere is no physical and strenuous training needed to do a Fire and Glass Walk.  As long as you can walk ten paces at an average walking speed\, you can complete a Fire and Glass Walk.\nBrave fire and glass walkers will meet with a fire walking expert from Time4Change offering top tips\, safety and training\, ensuring that you take on your challenge without experiencing pain or injury.  If you do not attend this training\, you will not be able to complete the Fire and Glass Walk.\nFollowing your Fire and Glass Walk you will receive a special Fire and Glass Walk certificate.\n\n  \n   \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nFor more information please email fundraising@hospiceofthevalleys.com  or call Amanda on 01495 717277 \n  \nAbout the Fire and Glass Walk\nFire walking explained; \n“Fire walking is the act of walking barefoot over a bed of hot embers or stones.  It has a long history in many cultures as a test or proof of faith\, and is also used in modern motivations seminars and fundraising event” Time4Change \nA fire walk is the most inspirational journey you will ever undertake. It is as the name suggests: a bare foot walk over red-hot wood embers measuring around 800 degrees. No tricks\, no special effects. Just you and the fire. \nThe decision to walk across the coals is dramatically life changing. Not because you have decided to fire walk in itself\, but because you have consciously decided not to let your fear inhibit your actions. Once you take the power away from fear\, there is really nothing stopping you. After all if you can walk safely across hot coals what else is possible? \n  \nGlass walking explained; \n“Glass walking is the act of walking barefoot over a bed of broken glass.  Not flat plate glass but curved broken bottles.  The glass is real and the sharp edges have not been removed”! Time4Change \nFour metres of smashed sterile wine bottle glass lie before you\, the centrepiece of a glass walking event. You’re invited to walk across – could you? \nGlass walking isn’t just about beating fear\nMany of you will have heard the expression “walking on egg shells”\, which is a metaphor to explain how an individual may feel in a temperamental or fragile relationship. Walking on glass is an exercise in challenging and developing the mind/body connection. It can prove to be a rewarding and unforgettable experience in your journey to a greater understanding of how to breakdown sub conscious and deep routed fears we carry around with us. \n  \n \n  \n \n\n\n  \nMeet our Corporate Sponsor\nHowden is thrilled to extend its support to the Hospice of the Valleys. The hospice holds a special place in the hearts of our employees and the broader community in which we live and operate. We take pride in backing their exceptional community work and aspire to sustain this partnership for years to come. As a demonstration of our commitment\, we are honoured to sponsor the 2024 Fire & Glass Walk. \n\n\n  \nPhoto Gallery\n     \n  \n     \n\n\nTestimonies\nSharren Elliott Posted to Time4Change \n“In all honesty\, I was probably dreading the training session a little bit more than the fire walk itself- I was so wrong! – The training session was one of the best experiences I have had – the whole night was unbelievable and I can’t recommend it enough as a “must do” if you ever get the opportunity – thank you for a fabulous night and experience!” \n  \n“Cliff was inspirational when training a group of novices to fire walk. His motivational techniques were superb\, and use of NLP skills in the non-corporate environment could just as easily been translated into the workplace. I shall certainly be recommending the activity to my company as a great growth exercise\, and recommending Cliff as a towering force of positivity!” \n  \nLiz Silvester posted to Time4Change \nA brilliant evening in Eastbourne last night.  Never firewalked before and was a little nervous.  After two hours of listening to Cliff\, the firewalk was a doddle.  In fact\, I think I could have done anything.  Still feel like that today!  Thank you Cliff. \n  \nHelen Pirie posted to Time4Change \nI feel quite humbled by the whole experience last night – such an incredible inner peace – the community spirit\, the amazing organisations\, the amount raised – just wonderful! Like I said to Mia Sampietro… I expected empowerment\, elation and a feeling of ‘if I can do this\, I can do anything!’  What I didn’t expect was an amazing inner silence and the realisation that I had that strength in me all along.  Thank you so much – the talk you gave along with the actual firewalking experience will stick with me!
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