active challenges & sponsored walks
Oxford Fun Run
Sponsored Walk across Port Meadow
Paul walks 100 miles for Mind in less than 48 hours
Michel Marty is trekking up Mount Blanc
Poland, Sudetes Mountains Trek Challenge
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Sponsored swim a mile for Mind
Sponsored tandem skydive
Oxford Fun Run
Saturday 12 May 2012, 5K (approx 3 miles), Starting at 11.00 am from Oxford University Parks, Oxford.
This fun run is open to runners and walkers. Corporate teams, schools and colleges, individuals and families are all welcome to participate. Dating back to 1853 Oxford University Parks consist of about 70 acres of parkland on the west bank of the River Cherwell just 10 minutes from Oxford city centre. The Parks include sports areas (University cricket is played here) and a large collection of plants and trees. There are landscaped walks along the Cherwell (Riverside Walk or through Mesopotamia); to Marston; or simply around the perimeter which is the route that Oxford Run Run follows. As well as the joy of taking part there are prizes for the winning team, winning school, winning club or society, winning individual, leading lady, winning family, best team fancy dress, best individual fancy dress, Rotary Achievement Award. This event is being run by Oxford Rotary Club, but participants can raise funds for Mind.
Entry Fees: Friends and family teams (up to 4) £30 per team, Individuals £25 To book your place please contact www.oxfordfunrun.org.uk For a sponsorship form please contact Nicky Clargo Tel: 01865 263733 Email: nicky.clargo@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk
Sponsored Walk Across Port Meadow (Oxford)
Approx 6 Miles, Sunday 24 June 2012, Starting 12.00pm from the Oxfordshire Mind Head Office, 2 Kings Meadow, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0DP
Within five minutes of leaving the Oxfordshire Mind office you will find yourself walking a quiet stretch of the Oxford Canal towpath and the scenery is rural from then on. During the walk we will stop at one of Oxford’s famous riverside pubs, the Trout Inn at Wolvercote, for drinks and a short rest! This is a lovely flat walk that people of all ages can take part in. There will be plenty of free parking at the Mind Office on a Sunday and dogs are welcome provided they are kept on leads.
For a sponsorship form please contact Nicky Clargo on 01865 263733 or email nicky.clargo@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk
Paul Walks 100 Miles for Mind in less than 48 Hours
June 2012 - Paul Bobby is a keen long distant walker from Farmoor (near Eynsham and Oxford). Paul has decided that after many years of walking for his own pleasure (although some would question how walking 100 miles can be described as pleasurable?) that he would like to mark reaching 50 in 2012 by trying to raise some money for a good cause. He has kindly chosen Oxfordshire Mind as he says it is a charity which is close to his heart . The objective of the event, being held on the Jubilee weekend at the beginning of June 2012, is to complete the 100 mile course within a 48 hour timescale. While England's south east cannot offer the greater hills of some recent Long Distance Walkers Association 100s, the 2012 route includes some 10,000 ft of ascent and descent, so is no pushover.
For more information about Paul’s challenge please log on to www.justgiving.com/paul-bobby or send a cheque payable to Oxfordshire Mind to Paul Bobby 100 Miles for Mind, Oxfordshire Mind, 2 Kings Meadow, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0DP
Many thanks for your kind support!
Michel Marty is trekking up Mount Blanc – 4810 metres high
21 to 28 September 2012 in aid of Oxfordshire Mind.
Michel, a Staff Nurse on the Kennett Ward, told Oxfordshire Mind that he was born in France (long ago), but he has been here in England for the past 19 years.
Michel said “I have worked in the NHS for about 18 years in the mental health field. I have been a support worker, a community support worker, a CPN (Community Psychiatric Nurse) and now a staff nurse on a medium secure forensic ward. I used to take patients to Mind’s projects when I worked in the community. I have seen the good work they do and know that they offer a great deal of support for people living with mental illness. I want to do this trek and support the charities efforts as if it was not for Mind the support to individuals would be very limited for those who live in our community who are struggling with every day life. I did the three peaks about 10 years ago and I have climbed several 3000+ metres summits in the Pyrenees as well as some in north Wales including Tryfan. As part of my training I plan to climb the Aneto which is the highest summit in the Pyrenees.
This is a self funded event and I’m hoping my efforts will raise at least £500 for Oxfordshire Mind. Please log on to www.justgiving.com/Michel-Marty to see Michel’s fundraising page."
Poland, Sudetes Mountains Trek Challenge in aid of Oxfordshire Mind
27 June – 2 July 2013
Registration Fee £50
Fundraising and Sponsorship £1,500
Completion Fee £150 (towards flights, accommodation and food).
The Sudetes is a mountain range in Central Europe. It is also known as the Sudeten (German) or Sudety (Czech and Polish) Mountains. Imagine wide open spaces with picturesque sweeping valleys; mountain pine covered slopes providing magnificent views and trekking with a great team leaving you “pleasantly tired” - that exceptional feeling familiar to all those who trekking and the great outdoors. Each day of the trek is filled with breathtaking views and a chance to experience the common culture and history of Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany as the Sudetes is the place where these intriguing three countries come to meet.
Day1: Depart UK to Prague Depart London for flight to Prague.
Day 2: Jakuszyce - Spindlerovy Mlyn 8hrs After breakfast we trek directly from our guesthouse on a trail which leads through wild, picturesque forests, wetlands, plateaus and the onto the main ridge fantastic views. After a smooth ascent we stop for a rest at the mountain hostel Hala Szrenicka. Then we cross the border into the Czech Republic via Twaroznik (granite blocks) and head towards the Vosecka Bouda (Czech mountain hostel) until we reach the source of the Elbe river (one of the greatest rivers in Europe). Following this we trek down through Labsky Dul to Spindlerovy Mlyn (a well known, charming mountain town), whilst experiencing beautiful panoramic views, waterfalls and amazing rock formations along the way.
Day 3: Spindlerovy Mlyn - Pec pod Sniezkou 6-7hrs After breakfast, we ascend up to the Krakonos peak. The we follow the Old Bucharova path to a mountain hostel, Lucni Bouda. Here we have time for a rest and a meal whilst absorbing the fantastic panoramic views and open spaces. Then we walk on a trail which leads above Upska Jama and Obri Dul – there you can see precipices with walls approx. 400m high. Once we get to the eastern wall of Upska Jama we start walking down to the mountain village Pec pod Sniezkou where we spend our third night in the mountains.
Day 4: Pec pod Sniezkou - Karpacz 7hrs After breakfast we get direct access to green and then yellow trail with a smooth ascent to the highest peak in Sudetes – Sniezka. Here we can absorb the fantastic views surrounding us. On the top we cross the border and once again we find ourselves on the Polish side of the mountains. We walk down to Rownia pod Sniezka and trek above Maly and Wielki Staw (mountain ponds); then a smooth descent to the border of Karpacz – a beautiful mountain town. Here we stop at the twelfth century Lutheran temple Wang. After a short rest and temple visit (optional) we have a 3 hour deluxe coach trip to our hotel in Prague. Here we celebrate with a gala dinner in the hotel.
Day 5: Free time in Prague After breakfast, we have free time or an optional 4-5 hour guided sightseeing program: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Old Town City Hall, Powder Gate.
Day 6: Depart Prague we have a 30-40 minute transfer to the airport for our departure flight back to London.
For more information please contact Nicky Clargo on 01865 263733 or email nicky.clargo@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk
Sponsored Swim a Mile for Mind
Participants can now do this event in a pool of their choice and on a day, or over a week, of their choice. Our sponsorship form can be amended/adopted to suit your needs.
1 Mile = 1609 Metres - 64 lengths in a 25 Metre Pool.
Please contact Nicky Clargo on 01865 263733 or email
nicky.clargo@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk for more information.
Sponsored Tandem Skydive
Leap from an aeroplane at 12,000 feet and experience freefall at 120mph!
To participate you need to pay a registration fee of £30 and pledge to raise £450 in sponsorship and through fundraising. More details are on the downloads below.