08/13/10 by Paul Barham | Expedition Updates | 2 Comments »
“One evening in June 2009, shortly before Garth passed away, Steve came over for dinner and was talking about his idea for an expedition. It was something that he had discussed with his Dad to try and raise his spirits. It did seem like a mad idea, but something he was pretty set on trying.”
To Steve and the crew it’s quite overwhelming to sit back and think about the kindness, generosity and selfless contribution from friends, family as well as complete strangers all giving so much for the cause. There are of course countless numbers of people that have made this expedition possible.
Nay and Jimmy Dare are two of these people.
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08/08/10 by Paul Barham | Expedition Updates | 2 Comments »
The expedition was only 4 days old when news came back from somewhere in Switzerland that a leak had been spotted in Martha’s fuel tank, and as Steve so eloquently put it they were “in a bit of a pickle”.
This was supposed to be the easy part and they were only 500km in, on smooth roads. Whilst most of us cursed our misfortune and held our breath for the latest news on how bad it was, there was one man in Bognor Regis that on reading the news rocked back into his chair a very proud man.
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07/14/10 by Paul Barham | Expedition Updates | Comments Off on FTFE Crew: Enhancing the crew’s experience of the great outdoors.
I am absolutely delighted and proud to announce that FTFE has a fantastic new sponsor and supporter, Columbia Sportswear.
Columbia Sportswear are very generously giving every crew member a Jacket for the expedition, emblazoned with the FTFE’s logo, and a selection of t-shirts and caps.
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07/13/10 by Paul Barham | Expedition Updates | Comments Off on Powertraveller: Giving FTFE the Power to circumnavigate the Globe
I am absolutely delighted and proud to announce that FTFE has an amazing new sponsor and supporter, Powertraveller.
Powertraveller is a British company based in Hampshire that design, develop and manufacture a range of portable power and solar chargers for mobile goods such as phones, cameras, iPods and laptops.
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07/12/10 by Paul Barham | Expedition Updates | Comments Off on A Message of support from the World’s Greatest Living Adventurer!
Described by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Greatest Living Adventurer, for over 40 years Sir Ranulph has led dozens of expeditions and lived through countless adventures. Just reading about them is incredible. FTFE are absolutely delighted to have his support as he will know first hand the type of challenges that the crew will face and Sir Ranulph said;
“My very best wishes for all success on the “Follow that Fire Engine
Challenge” I will be rooting for you all the way!” Read more →
07/06/10 by Paul Barham | Expedition Updates | Comments Off on FTFE Crew: ‘Berocca, helping us to have a really good day!’
I am delighted to announce that FTFE latest sponsor and supporter is Berocca who are now FTFE’s Official multi-vitamin and mineral sponsor.
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07/05/10 by Paul Barham | Expedition Updates | Comments Off on A fantastic message of support from author and broadcaster, Mr Simon Reeve
Simon Reeve, who has been around the world for the BBC TV series Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn and Equator, said:
“What an epic journey! Having been out there on the road around the planet I can assure you the Follow The Fire Engine Challenge will be tough, exhausting, draining and amazing. I wish the team the very best of luck on their expedition, and I hope everyone will get behind them and support them as they attempt to raise sack-loads of money for three extremely worthy causes.”
06/25/10 by Paul Barham | Expedition Updates | Comments Off on FTFE Expedition: Going Green
Dear Supporters,
In order for our expedition to fully succeed we must ensure that it is causes the absolute minimum damage as possible to our planet.
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06/25/10 by Paul Barham | Expedition Updates | Comments Off on Raffle-tastic: Enter NOW! BIG prizes: Chris Truss and Hogg Robinson Group
Chris Truss and friends at Hogg Robinson Group have organsied an online raffle, via Virgin Money Giving, in aid of FTFE with some absolutely INCREDIBLE prizes: Chris Truss will explain the rest;
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06/22/10 by Paul Barham | Expedition Updates | Comments Off on FTFE Crew: Thirsty for the expedition: nuun Active Hydration
I am delighted to announce that Follow That Fire Engine has another fantastic new partner and supporter.
nuun Active Hydration have donated 16 tubes of nuun and 24 water bottles. Read more →
