Archive for June, 2011
A Settled Start to July – Sky News (blog)
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
A Settled Start to July Sky News (blog) There's been some extreme weather for parts of the UK this week, with temperatures climbing above 30 Celsius (86 in Fahrenheit) and thunderstorms wreaking havoc. The first few days of July look to be fairly settled
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Cycling column – Kilmarnock Standard
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Cycling column Kilmarnock Standard On Saturday, 10 riders left Kilmaurs and made their way north to Stewarton, climbing up the Old Glasgow Road and stopping for a re-group at the other side. They turned right on to the A77, then left to Caulders Garden Centre en route to Mearnskirk.
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Gary puts his heart and soul into three peaks challenge – Warrington Guardian
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Gary puts his heart and soul into three peaks challenge Warrington Guardian The clock will start ticking when Gary and his crew start hiking up 4370ft Ben Nevis at 4pm, which they aim to do in five-and-a-half hours. They will then drive overnight to Wasdale, in the Lake District, to climb the 2900ft Scafell Pike at around … and more
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Darwen Dasher Morini runs the length of canal for charity – Lancashire Telegraph
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Darwen Dasher Morini runs the length of canal for charity Lancashire Telegraph The legendary Joss Naylor set the challenge that involves climbing 30 tops, crossing 48 miles of mountain terrain and ascending nearly 17000 feet. It starts at Pooley Bridge, Ullswater at the northern end of the Lake District and finishes at Greendale …
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New bid to tackle childhood obesity in Carlisle – News & Star
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
New bid to tackle childhood obesity in Carlisle News & Star There will also be a wide range of exercise classes to give participants a taster of different activities – from zumba and boxercise to mountain biking and climbing . Each family member will take a short fitness test at the beginning of the 12 weeks, …
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Richard Parks defies death in crevasse fall drama – South Wales Argus
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Richard Parks defies death in crevasse fall drama South Wales Argus In horrendous weather conditions on a mountain where the temperature can drop to as low as -59C, his climbing partner Matt Parkes was left at the surface, trying to reach him, but unable to pull the Newport man to safety or to climb down to rescue him.
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Broughton Game Show pulls in the crowds – Craven Herald
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Broughton Game Show pulls in the crowds Craven Herald Skipton physiotherapist Mark Wilkinson set a world record for the fastest 21000 metres on a rowing machine and raised £1000 for nine-year-old Bel Young, who suffered a broken neck in a fall from a climbing frame. Mark said: “It was a very hot day. ..
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Maghull doctor scaling the heights of six mountains within 72 hours – Maghull & Aintree Star
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Maghull doctor scaling the heights of six mountains within 72 hours Maghull & Aintree Star … every day doing yoga, treadmill and walking, then every weekend I have been climbing mountains. “I think I should achieve my goal as long as everything goes to plan and the ferry sails on time
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British Land to buy City residential complex – Financial Times
Posted on 29. Jun, 2011 by admin.
British Land to buy City residential complex Financial Times The market is booming, with capital values soaring above their previous peaks of 2007 and rental values climbing rapidly. Ed Mead, director of Douglas & Gordon, a London estate agency, said: “With London property the only area to be showing price ..
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Great Ideas for Family Holidays in the UK – Response Source (press release)
Posted on 29. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Great Ideas for Family Holidays in the UK Response Source (press release) For instance whatever happened to traditional activities such as climbing a tree? Call of the Wild have therefore come up with a Summer activity break during the school holidays just for father and sons set in the stunning natural adventure playground, … and more
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