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Charity Challenges

Geet Big North Abseil

The Abseil will be taking place on 27th September 2009 at The Vermont Hotel in Newcastle. Applicants must be over 18. The cost is £25 and a minimum sponsorship of £50 is required, however places are limited for this event.

Middlesbrough 10k

This years Middlesbrough 10k Run takes place on the 6th September 2009. The race was introduced in 2005 and was an immediate success, and since 2006 is included in the North East road race series, which was quite remarkable after only one year. Having built on the initial success, the race continues to grow and for 2008 the race attracted approximately 4,000 entries. The cost is £17 and a minimum sponsorship of £100 is required. There is a real carnival atmosphere at this event and, as the course is flat, personal best times can easily be achieved!

Thistle & Clover Bike RIde - Edinburgh to Dublin

Covering over 220 miles in 3 days, the Thistle and Clover Bike Ride Challenge takes you from the quiet country lanes of Scotland, along the east coast of Ireland, to the busy capital city of Dublin. Once here, you will have chance to soak up the atmosphere before flying back. The next trip, from 6th - 9th May 2010, will cost £95 and a minimum sponsorship of £1250 is required. Food and accommodation is included in the price.

Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

Covering 150 miles of some of Britain's fantastic scenery, over 2 days, the Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge is a great way to see the sights from the Lake District to the Yorkshire Moors, as well as meeting new people who enjoy a challenge just as much as you.The next challenge will be 13th - 16th May 2010, and will cost £95 with a minimum sponsorship of £875 required. With all food and accommodation included in the price it's a chance not to be missed.

Hadrian's Wall Trek

Hadrain's Wall was built in AD122 on the orders of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, and stretched from the East to West coasts of Britain, from Bowness on Solway in the West to Wallsend in the East. The Trek covers 25 miles of the wall over 2 days going across Northumberland and giving you a taste of the Roman History in that area. The next trek, from 16th - 18th April 2010 will cost £45 and a minimum sponsorship of £485 is required.

London to Paris Bike Ride Challenge

Over 4 days you could be cycling from London, to Calais, to Arras, to Compiegne and ending up in Paris, covering a total of 300 miles. The once in a life time experience is topped off with the opportunity to spend your last day sight seeing in Paris. This amazing opportunity will cost you just £99 and a minimum sponsorship of £1500 is required.

Three Peak Challenge

This challenge will see you at the top of 3 of the tellest mountains in Britain in just a weekend. Starting in Scotland and climbing the 1,344 meters to the top of Ben Nevis. You will then be driven through the night to the Lake District, to climb Scafell Pike, before taking on Snowden, the highest mountain in Wales. To take on the challenge, it costs just £89 plus £480 minimum sponsorship.

 Transporter Bridge Bungee Jump

Jumps from the Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough are every 3rd and 4th Saturday or Sunday of the month. It costs around £60 to do it, but has no minimum sponsorship. For more information on dates and booking, click here.

Skydive

Regular charity Skydives take place in Peterlee, prices vary, but there is no minimum sponsorship. For more information on dates and booking, click here. 

Durham Big Ride 2009

With a number of different routes suitable for most abilities, the Durham Big Ride is a great way of keeping fit while raising money. With all the routes starting at the County Hall, it's bound to be a great day out for all the family. For more information on routes and registering, click here.

Great North Run 2010

The Children's Foundation will have places for the Great North Run in 2010. Unfortunately, the deadline for 2009 entries has passed. Please contact the team to reserve your place for 2010.

For details on any of the above challenges, or to find out about others you can do, contact Hannah on 0191 282 0897, or click here.