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Coast to Coast Fundraising |
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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. Who says that weather forecasters don't get it right? Well they said rain and east winds, and for the most part that's what we got!
After dipping our wheels in the sea at Whitehaven our group of 15 headed for the Lakes, a high-light cycling by Loweswater, a low losing my bottom gear going up the Whinlatter Pass. Then a high speed descent into Keswick, a burst of sunshine followed by a heavy downpour, then a steep climb to the stone circle above the town, then on to Greystoke for our over-night stop. |
First destination of the next day was Penrith, then on towards the Pennines and the longest climb of the ride to the top of Hartside, at 580m. The cafe at the top being a welcome refuge from the wind. The wind even made the anticipated descent hard work. Then another hard climb out of Garrigil, then down to our over-night stop at Nenthead. Our last day started with a cimb to the highest point on the ride, at 609m, then a descent, then another climb, then down to Allenheads.
Another climb,
another descent. |
Then a little surprise, the Rookhope to Parkhead section. This started off with a very steep, rocky, slippery section up to some old ruins. |
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An unscheduled rapid dis-mount left me upside-down, on my back, grabbing for tufts of grass to prevent my descent to the bottom of the gulley. On to the top, then a difficult section across moorland. The deeply rutted track combining with a strong gusting side wind to give the ride a sting in its tail.
As we began to descend, the conditions began to improve and for the last 34 miles the sun actually shone! The final 7 mile run into Sunderland was alongside the River Wear, then around the marina and on to the sea front. |
A ceremonial dipping of wheels and journey was complete. Group photos, then into the pub, then home. A great experience, with a great group of people and in support of a very worthy cause. Thanks again (a thousand times over) to everyone of you that has sponsored me. Next time I will look at the scenery more and take more photos. Did I just say, 'Next time'!!!!!
Many thanks, Andrew
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Help for Heroes gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. |
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Calling all Sponsors!!!
I am doing a three day Coast to Coast cycle ride, starting Saturday 16th May.
In response to the many people who have asked if I am doing it for charity, or if not why not, or what charity I am doing it, I have decided to do it to raise money for ‘Help for Heroes’, the charity that supports soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.
I have set up a page on the Just Giving web site so if you'd like to sponsor me the link is
http://www.justgiving.com/andrew_green
The route is from Whitehaven to Sunderland, with only the Lake District and the Pennines in the way.
I have been doing some training, so have moved on a little from ‘got the gear, no idea’ but clip-in shoes / pedals are still very alien to me.
Come back soon to find out how I got on & more importantly, how much I managed to raise!! |
Natural England ‘Future of Farming Awards 2008’ |
Having reached the final three in the Yorkshire and Humber Region. Rosie and Andrew were presented with their ‘Highly Commended’ award at the National Awards, held at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire on the 19th of November. Click here to download a PDF of the newspaper article. |
Hull & Humber Chamber of Trade Northern Area Committee |
Andrew Green was invited to join the Northern Lincolnshire Commitee of The Hull & Humber Chamber of Trade following the meeting that was held at the Fenestra Centre in September. |
Wifi comes to the Fenestra Centre. |
With a ‘repeater station’ mounted on one of our buildings, facing the nearest beacon, WiFi has arrived! This is available free to our clients and will increase the options for your event or meeting. |
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The main entrance has recently been re-tarmaced |
The Federation of Small Businesses |
The Fenestra Centre joined the Federation of Small Businessess. It offers valuable representation for businesses such as ourselves. |
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Well we have certainly had a very busy year this year! Once the Fenestra Centre had been officially pronounced open, we were innundated with enquiries regarding hire for numerous events. It is quite amazing to discover the variety of businessess that exist out there! We have attracted interest from businessess and organisations as diverse as spiritual leadership conferences, to training and enterprise, job and promotion interviews and also councelling and mediation, so you could say we have welcomed people from evey spectrum imaginable!
It is always a pleasure to meet new people and to ensure individual needs are met. Bookings have been taken for well into the new year so don't leave it to the last minute to chat about your requirements.
Until we see you again, have a very happy Christmas and an eventful new year!!
Best wishes from Andrew, Rosie & family. |
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| We hope you like our updated website. It has been a busy year, not only with the Fenestra but also with the farm and the other enterprises. We have included an expanded ‘Testimonials’ section. This will give you the opportunity to let you see what our clients think of the ‘Fenestra Centre’. I have been taking photos for the site update. All the photos (except awards) are of the Farm and the Fenestra Centre. I hope you like them. |
The Present Economic Situation |
In these challenging times everyone has to work 'smart'. The Fenestra Centre gives you and your staff the opportunity to focus on what is important, in an environment "conducive to free thinking" and without distractions. Resulting in positive outcomes and productive meetings, the Fenestra Centre is a cost effective use of both time and money. |
Purchase of Additional Equipment |
In order to cater for the increased levels of use at the Fenestra Centre, we have been purchasing additional equipment, furniture and fittings. This has allowed us to offer a broader range of options to our clients, allowing for greater flexibility. |
The Green Family Award for Contribution to the Environment |
In order to encourage and recognise the efforts made to improve the environment by the pupils of our children's school. Andrew and Rosie offered to provide an award to the school to be presented annually to the individual or group who had achieved the most. The resulting award is a delicate blue and green glass ball, cupped in human hands. |
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The Green Award |
The inscription |
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Open Day at the Fenestra Centre |
| On September the 28th, we held an ‘Open Day’ at the Fenestra Centre where we welcomed existing clients and friends as well potential future clients! Don't hesitate to come and see the Fenestra Centre for yourself. It is definitely worth a visit. Please contact Andrew Green 07734 786798 for more details. |
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| Andrew Green presenting the prize draw winner with a bottle of champagne. |
Rosie Green pictured with Derek Green & Alf Spencer (Clugstons) at the opening of the Fenestra Centre. |
2007 CLA Rural Buildings Awards |
Having been shortlisted, we are looking forward to a visit from the Judges from the 2007 CLA Rural Buildings Awards, who will be judging the next round in the near future. |
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| We will be raising awareness of the Fenestra Centre by way of networking meetings over the coming months. Interested? Email Andrew. |
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| Website goes ‘Live’, September 13th 2007. Can you find everything you need? Let us know your thoughts - email Andrew Green |
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