Charity Drive - Lands End to John O'Groats

RoverRobson · 27th June 2017, 21:37

Good Evening all,

(Could Admin/Mods please delete if not allowed, I understand if it's not.)

Me and a group of around 10 are doing a charity drive from Lands End to John O'Groats as part of the MG Rover Breakfast Group Yorkshire.

We are doing it in our MG Rover vehicles, and I'm driving my Typhoon ZT-T.

We really hope we make it! But most importantly we hope to raise some well deserved cash for a top cause, the Alzheimer's Society.

Alzheimer's and Dementia claim more lives every year and we must support those living with the disease and those caring for loved ones.

I have set up a JustGiving page accessible here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/robsonfield

Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Kind regards,
RoverRobson

bl52krz · 27th June 2017, 21:52

Good idea for a good cause. These disease's are over looked by the majority of the population. When were you thinking of this taking place?

RoverRobson · 27th June 2017, 22:01

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Good idea for a good cause. These disease's are over looked by the majority of the population. When were you thinking of this taking place?

Sorry I should have said..

It's all booked 2nd July - 6th July

Mr Bone · 28th June 2017, 06:04

I've done this three times on a motorcycle to raise money for charity. Factor in that you will cover the distance twice, nearly 1800 miles to get from base to LE to JoG and back to base.
My last end to end took just over 19hrs.

One of my friends has done it on a quad bike.

Mike Trident · 28th June 2017, 06:33

My wife and I did it on the motorbike back in 2011 for the Yorkshire air ambulance. Great trip!

Yes the total mileage was around 1800. I guarantee when you arrive at JoG you will want to turn around and drive straight back to Lands end to do it the other way, you won't want it to end.

My wife and I also joined the club ( http://www.lejog.org/ ) obtaining signatures from the hotel at Lands end and the cafe at John o Groats. I would have loved to join in and come with you on this one, but we will be away on holiday.

You can count on our support!

SCP440 · 28th June 2017, 06:49

I know somebody who cycled it in a group, took them a week and they raised thousands. Funny enough he caught the train home.

Graham1961 · 28th June 2017, 12:03

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Originally Posted by RoverRobson

Good Evening all,

(Could Admin/Mods please delete if not allowed, I understand if it's not.)

Me and a group of around 10 are doing a charity drive from Lands End to John O'Groats as part of the MG Rover Breakfast Group Yorkshire.

We are doing it in our MG Rover vehicles, and I'm driving my Typhoon ZT-T.

We really hope we make it! But most importantly we hope to raise some well deserved cash for a top cause, the Alzheimer's Society.

Alzheimer's and Dementia claim more lives every year and we must support those living with the disease and those caring for loved ones.

I have set up a JustGiving page accessible here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/robsonfield

Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Kind regards,
RoverRobson

This is a great cause and a wonderful gesture and you certainly have our blessing with this.

I hope you reach your target and more with this fantastic cause.

RoverRobson · 28th June 2017, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Bone

I've done this three times on a motorcycle to raise money for charity. Factor in that you will cover the distance twice, nearly 1800 miles to get from base to LE to JoG and back to base.

My last end to end took just over 19hrs.

One of my friends has done it on a quad bike.

Thank you ever so much for the donation.

Kind regards
Robson

27th June 2017, 21:37	#1
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27th June 2017, 21:52	#2
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Good idea for a good cause. These disease's are over looked by the majority of the population. When were you thinking of this taking place? __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

28th June 2017, 06:04	#4
Mr Bone Gets stuck in 75 Cdt. VW Touareg V6 Tdi. Galaxy 1.9Tdi (x2). R1200GS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Planet Zog Posts: 742 Thanks: 169 Thanked 206 Times in 145 Posts	I've done this three times on a motorcycle to raise money for charity. Factor in that you will cover the distance twice, nearly 1800 miles to get from base to LE to JoG and back to base. My last end to end took just over 19hrs. One of my friends has done it on a quad bike. __________________ If the world was run by decent honest leaders, we'd have a decent & honest place to live in.

28th June 2017, 06:33	#5
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	My wife and I did it on the motorbike back in 2011 for the Yorkshire air ambulance. Great trip! Yes the total mileage was around 1800. I guarantee when you arrive at JoG you will want to turn around and drive straight back to Lands end to do it the other way, you won't want it to end. My wife and I also joined the club ( http://www.lejog.org/ ) obtaining signatures from the hotel at Lands end and the cafe at John o Groats. I would have loved to join in and come with you on this one, but we will be away on holiday. You can count on our support! __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

28th June 2017, 06:49	#6
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I know somebody who cycled it in a group, took them a week and they raised thousands. Funny enough he caught the train home.