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CSE tops out its charity fundraiser – The Star
Posted on 10. Aug, 2011 by admin.
The Star CSE tops out its charity fundraiser The Star An 18-strong team from Eckington-based CSE Global has raised more than £10000 for the mental health charity Mind by climbing the UK's three highest peaks in 24 hours. The team scaled 10000 feet and walked 26 miles in just over eight hours – the rest of …
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Teenage amputee abseils again for charity – Newbury Weekly News Group
Posted on 09. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Newbury Weekly News Group Teenage amputee abseils again for charity Newbury Weekly News Group By Reporter, newburytoday.co. uk Imogen Holland, 19, of St Johns Road in Thatcham, raised £500 by climbing down the Northampton National Lift Tower on Sunday, July 31. The abseil was made even more difficult as Imogen was not able to wear her prosthetic …
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Chesham police officer to tackle Hadrian’s wall – Chesham Examiner
Posted on 09. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Chesham Examiner Chesham police officer to tackle Hadrian's wall Chesham Examiner PCSO Shepherd has previously conquered challenges such as climbing the largest mountain in Sweden, Kebnekaise, and taking part in the Blackpool marathon. He said: “You feel so emotional when you complete the challenges. It's such a feel good factor.
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Cannondale 2012 mountain and road bikes – First look – BikeRadar.com
Posted on 09. Aug, 2011 by admin.
BikeRadar.com Cannondale 2012 mountain and road bikes – First look BikeRadar.com Key to its design is the proprietary dual-mode Fox Dyad RT2 dual shock, which allows an instant switch from a bike that eats up the downhills into one better suited to cross-country riding and climbing . A handlebar lever allows you to change from the …
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Pandas get bullet-proof glass in zoo with a view – Glasgow Evening Times
Posted on 09. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Boston Globe Pandas get bullet-proof glass in zoo with a view Glasgow Evening Times The £250000 enclosure for the pandas also has a swimming pool, cave, nursery and climbing area.
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752 people in NI made insolvent – BBC News
Posted on 09. Aug, 2011 by admin.
The Construction Index 752 people in NI made insolvent BBC News “The fact that personal insolvencies here are still climbing adds to the picture of Northern Ireland's economy travelling slower, if not in the opposite direction to the rest of the UK ,” he added. “Although company liquidations are down, the first half … 18% increase in NI insolvencies Insideireland.ie all 16 news articles
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Kite of fashion as club tows with the flow – The Star
Posted on 09. Aug, 2011 by admin.
The Star Kite of fashion as club tows with the flow The Star Clare Fowles, 23, from Meersbrook has dropped in to have a nosey: “I did climbing and jujitsu at university and came across Sheffield Kite Fliers at the Cliffhanger event at Millhouses Park.” Sarah reflects on her conversion to kite-boarding and …
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Edinburgh comedy notebook: Why can’t performers keep their clothes on? – The Guardian (blog)
Posted on 08. Aug, 2011 by admin.
The Guardian (blog) Edinburgh comedy notebook: Why can't performers keep their clothes on?
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Cameron’s citizen service – is it working? – BBC News
Posted on 08. Aug, 2011 by admin.
BBC News Cameron's citizen service – is it working? BBC News All of the organisations running the citizenship scheme stick to a similar structure – a week away from home doing physical challenges like rock- climbing , another week living in university accommodation devising a community project, and a final, … and more
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Newport man in line to carry the torch – South Wales Argus
Posted on 08. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Newport man in line to carry the torch South Wales Argus But despite needing 24 hour support, the former Lliswerry High School pupil lives life to the full and is a keen sportsman who enjoys rock climbing and white water rafting. His family, including sister Jenna, 27, and mum Mandy, 48, think there is ..
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