|
|
 |
|
mountains of adventure
Update 14th April 2010: The Mountains
of Adventure talk was extremely well received by more than 40 people
gathered in the Church Room. Although not intended as a fund raising
event the profit was £180 and we additionally received sponsorship
as a direct result of the event. Our thanks to Mike and Lizzie Peckham.
Shirenewton Church fund raising committee has arranged a ‘Mountains
of Adventure’ evening at The Church Room on Sunday 11th April (5:30
– 7:30pm). The relaxed, social evening will include a talk about
climbing mountains from a couple of experts, information on the
Shirenewton Kilimanjaro challenge and an chance to sign up for a
unique opportunity to climb Pen-y-Fan at night and watch the sunrise!
|
About the Talk:
Mike and Lizzie Peckham share their experiences and
images of climbing all over the world. They have
led expeditions to the Himalaya and the Arctic and include
the rare experience of climbing a virgin peak. On
Annapurna IV in the Himalaya Lizzie suffered severe
frostbite to her toes and was carried for three days
off the mountain. For some time she held the British
Women’s High Altitude record. They will be freshly
back from leading an expedition to climb Mount Kinabalu,
the highest peak in South East Asia with a mixed group
from 6 – 60 years. This is not a talk about a single
mountain but instead a series of stories of adventure
on some of the worlds most beautiful mountains.
|
Mike
&
Lizzie
Peckham
|
|
The unique Pen-y-Fan opportunity
For those unable to commit to Kilimanjaro, there
will be a sponsored walk up Pen-y-Fan which, at 2,907ft
(886m), is the highest mountain in South Wales. The
aim of the walk is to experience the sunrise over Wales
from the summit of Pen-y-Fan (886m) on the same day as the Kilimanjaro climbers experience the sunrise
over Africa. This does mean a very early start
but, weather permitting; you will be rewarded with a
very special and unforgettable experience.
Registered walkers only. More details and the ability to sign-up at the event.
|
Pen-y-Fan
|
|
The Kilimanjaro Challenge
A group of seven foolhardy (?) individuals will be
flying out to Tanzania on July 4th in an attempt to
climb Kilimanjaro. The team will comprise five from
Shirenewton and two from Dublin. Kilimanjaro is the
highest free-standing mountain in the world, the highest
point in Africa and, at 19,340ft (5,895m), 1,640ft (515m)
higher than Everest Base Camp.
Information on Kilimanjaro and on the Shirenewton-led
attempt will be available at the event.
|
Kilimanjaro
|
|
Mountains of Adventure will be a family evening for
those interested in either of the ‘walks’ or just interested
in learning something more about mountains.
The event will cost £5 per ticket (£12 per family)
and will include a glass of wine and nibbles. Doors
open at 5:30 with the talk starting at 6:00pm
Tickets available from Kevin Bounds (641818) and
David Cornwell (641715) – strictly limited numbers.
|
Sunday 11th April 2010
5:30pm
to
7:30pm
|
Both the Kilimanjaro challenge and the Pen-y-Fan sunrise walk
are sponsored walks aiming to raise money principally for Shirenewton
Church but also for several other charities.
|
)
)
)