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7 Days until we start our Escape across the Pyrenees from Mont Louis in France to Ripoll in Catalonia.
5 mile trail run today. In the rain! Last run before the walk. Walking training only from now until then. Rucksack is packed.
Thank you to all of you who have sponsored me and supported Army Benevolent Fund. Together we have raised over £3,000 of my £5,000 target for the Army Benevolent Fund. For soldiers, for life.
No gift too small to help a soldier stand tall...again
#proudtohaveserved #veteransupport
We're taking part in the Frontline Walk: The Pyrenees. We'll be trekking over the Pyrenees, reaching an ascent of 2550m, following the escape route used by Jewish refugees and allied servicemen during World War Two.
We are doing this to commemorate the sacrifices and bravery these individuals made in their fight for freedom, whilst helping to support the soldiers and veterans of today.
It will be a physically and emotionally tough challenge, but we're doing it all for a great cause: ABF The Soldiers' Charity, the National Charity of the British Army. They support soldiers, veterans and their families when they need it most.
Please cheer us on by making a donation towards my target.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Anonymous
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Roger J Cairns
Good luck! You'll need a good pair of knees for the Pyrenees!
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Guy Anstiss
Nigel hope the going and terrain are good to you both. Thanks for doing this for such a good cause. Good luck. Hopefully the preparation has helped. I’m splitting my sponsorship between you and Neil
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Paul Zrimsek
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Alex Embiricos
To mark their wedding Richard and Liz have suggested we make a donation to the ABF which we are pleased to do. Good luck Nigel and many congratulations Richard and Liz
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Neil Lombardo
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Stephane Clerc
Dear Nigel, looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. Claudia and Steph
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Guy Anstiss
Good luck Neil. Well done to you both. I have sponsored Nigel as well but thought you could do with a top up!
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Esme Auer
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Chris Grail
Well done Nigel. Super effort for a great cause
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Catherine Fennell
By way of a personal thank you for all your help recently. :-) Good luck on the exped'.
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Amanda Robinson
Good luck!!!!
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The Gordon Family
Great challenge for a great cause.
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Ann And Gerry Johns
To celebrate their wedding Richard and Liz have asked us to make a donation to your very worthy fundraising, good luck Neil
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Maddie Winter
Well done Nigel. Lovel Maddie & Auntie Thelma xxx
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Long Suffering Wife
Enjoy Darling!!!!!!
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Sam Dechario
Go Neil!
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Ken Webb
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Angela Taylor
All the Best. Top effort.
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Phil And Liz Munnery
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Jonathan Riley
Good luck with the trek
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Elizabeth Morgan
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Liz Morgan
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Daud + Magda
Great job Nigel - see you soon for a few in the MRC bar! Best of luck
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Anonymous
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West Country Telecommunications Limited
March on my friend!!
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Matthew Rouse
Best foot forward and good luck.
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Sam & Rachel
Good Luch Neil!
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Richard Fowler
Good Luck Nigel !
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Mike Eg
Nigel - enjoy the challenge. Fingers crossed you escape.
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John Higgins
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Chris Buckenham
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Gaby Omeara
An epic journey. A brilliant cause.
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Richard Robeson
Congratulations to Richard and Liz on their wedding!
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Mark Tomlinson
Good luck mate
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Chris Brock
Congratulations to Richard and Liz on their wedding
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Paul Lucas
All best wishes for the walk.
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Patrick
Very best wishes
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Patrick Tierney
Have a wonderful time
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Roger & Pat Kitley
Good Luck Richard & Liz, thanks for a great day! Pat & Roger
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Alan Brown
Bravo Nigel! Good luck , keep us posted
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Margaret Lombardo
Good luck Neil hope the weather is kind to you all. love
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Spencer Mannings
Thanks Lombi for your support to those that need it!
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Spencer Mannings
Thanks Nige, you know what this means for those helped by the ABF!
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Holly Young
Go for it, Nigel! You got this...
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Duncan Capps
Good luck Nigel
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Matt Sellors - Intuity Solutions
Good luck!
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Chris Frampton
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Vivien Neville
An interesting challenge. The views will be spectacular, the effort demanding and you'll have precious memories for life. ¡Buena suerte! et bon courage. Viv
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S-j Heany
Go for it Nigel you are amazing !!
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Suzie
Well done Nigel
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Saul Shanagher
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Yasu
Good luck, Nigel!
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Ken Webb
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Anonymous
Good luck
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Al, Bea And Ted
All the very best of luck. We all hope you have a great time.
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Stu Butler
You mad bugger! I cycled the Col’s in 2011 and the views are spectacular. Good luck, great cause, fantastic challenge.
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Peter Darroch
Good luck Nigel!
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Peter Darroch
Good luck Neil!
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Patrick Tierney
Good luck the Mules
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Ben Scott
Better late than never! - Good Luck mate :)
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Suzy Holmes
So good to catch up with you! Thank you for doing this for the ABF. XX
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Suzy Holmes
So good to catch up with you! Thank you for doing this for the ABF. XX
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Fin Grogan
Go for it Neil, I’m sure you’ve done harder things! Thanks for your support.
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Kirsten Cairns
Good like Nige!!
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Lucy B
Good Luck Nigel! It is great to be in touch again! Enjoy the challenge and Garde Ta Foy, old friend 😊
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Angus Barclay
Well done Nigel! My uncle (RAF fighter pilot) escaped by the Chemin de la Liberte and I walked it myself last month.
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Al And Family
Good Luck, Nigel. A Herculean feat.
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Anonymous
Go dad !
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Andrew Hall
A good cause & a challenge - go well Nigel!
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Rosie Bolton
Good luck Nigel!
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Tracy W
Brilliant challe ge Nigel, good luck
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Paula Johnston
Good luck!
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Paula Johnston
Good luck!
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David Hampton
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Ian Carden
Well done Nigel, you're doing a great thing 👍
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Alisdair Thomson
Great challenge Nigel, something really worthwhile to get into shape for. Good luck in September
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K Deady
Good Luck Neil
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Victoria Dick
Have a fantastic time! I am more than a little jealous!
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Suzanne
Good luck I am sure you will smash it
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Cheryl & Geoff
Good luck Nigel, you’ll do amazingly x
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Fawaz Dhanoon
Good luck!
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Nigel Cairns
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Neil And Jackie
In honour of Elizabeth and Richard tying the knot
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Neil And Jackie
In honour of Elizabeth and Richard tying the knot
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Saul Shanagher
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Mark Lombardo
Good Luck Big Brother from us all here at Newport Plankton
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Victoria Dick
Good luck! Were it not in term time I would be very tempted to join you.
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Lee Bancroft
Well done and have fun....
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Lisa W
Looks like an exciting challenge! Good luck!
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Emmeline
Good luck Nigel! A brilliant cause.
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Laura Mason
Well done Superman!!!
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Julie Hinton
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Helen Harris
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Nick Knowles
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Harry Cruickshank
Great effort Nigel - looking forward to hearing about it (and seeing the pics) over lunch on the 21st!
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Sheila Docker
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Dave Aitken-moist
Good luck Nigel and enjoy!
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David Richards
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Sandy Foster Molloy
Great cause great effort
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Laurence Snowden
Go for it. Nigel, strong legs for your Bike to Berlin next year.
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Kevin Attrill
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Michelle Thexton
Good Luck Neil!!
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Colin & Pat Irvine
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David
Good luck and bring me back some Pipas
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Pip Luscher
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Jason Harvey
Good cause...best of luck mate
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Keith Edwards
Good luck with the trek Neil
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Dan Grant
Brilliant effort and for a great cause; good luck 'Wotcha!' fella!
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Richard Holliday
One of two donations in honour of Richard and Elizabeth’s wedding.
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Peter Whitehead
Hi Nigel, all the very best in this endeavour.
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Warwick & Lorraine
Great cause Nigel good luck
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Jimbo
Best of luck Neil!
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Dupe Fouhy
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Mark Reid
Well done, Neil
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Nigel Cooper
Good luck Nigel.
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Ian Jobson
Good luck
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Neil Harrison
Good luck Neil!
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Rachael Shaw
Go Nigel!!
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Nicholas Mooney
Run!
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George Crozier
Good luck
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Peter Wood
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Paul F
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Tom Bailey
Good luck mate. I hope you don't fall out with any cyclists (literally)
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Keith Cullen
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Anonymous
Good luck Neil
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Margaret Bullock
Well done Nigel! From previous experience, I know how hard it is to train and raise money, and so I hope you reach your target.
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Verity
Well done, Nigel, on this spectacular challenge for such an incredible cause.
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Linda Impey
Good luck —great to hear from you please do keep in touch.
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Ryan Bray
A worthy cause Neil, well done and best wishes
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Justin Paul
Hi Nigel, sounds like a fantastic plan. You should get Pete Darroch to go with you. He's a man of leisure. I hope you'll be doing it disguised as an onion seller. BR, Justin
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Helen Mackin
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Gwenaëlle
Donation on behalf of Gwenaëlle ! Merci Gwen!
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Danny De Martino
Good Luck mate!
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Peter Leadbetter
Good luck with this one!
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Stephanie Dinsdale
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Kim Fisher
Sorry it's not more. We'll done x
