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07/13/10 by Paul Barham in | 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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07/13/10 by Seve Poderoso in | Expedition Updates | Comments Off on Let’s Off Road
Steve Curley from the London Fire Service had heard about the expedition and kindly hooked us up with our hosts for the day at The Wright Event. http://www.thewrightevent.co.uk/driver-training
The morning began in the classroom, to get understanding of how four wheel drive systems work, before getting the chance to experience some extreme off road conditions! Read more →
07/12/10 by Paul Barham in | 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 in | 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 in | 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 in | 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 in | 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 in | 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 →
06/22/10 by Paul Barham in | Expedition Updates | Comments Off on FTFE Crew: Best Foot Forward: Magnum Boots
I am delighted to announce that Follow That Fire Engine has a fantastic new sponsor and supporter.
MAGNUM Boots owned by Hi-Tec have incredibly donated a pair of top of the range Magnum Stealth 8.0 boots for the entire crew of 24. Read more →
06/17/10 by Dave Orders in | Expedition Updates | 1 Comment »
So maybe, just possibly, the last blog was a bit heavy?! It’s now 3 weeks till the swim, so, it isn’t going to be easy, but i’ll try and lighten the mood!
Guy’s swim is due to take place this Friday though we don’t know for sure as the actual swim day is very much weather dependent. He spoke to the channel pilot today (Reg) and apparently the winds might be a little strong until the weekend. But all the months of training seem to be reaching a climax very quickly!
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