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Frank Turner Follows That Fire Engine

Frank Turner Follows That Fire Engine

Frank Turner: “I’m a big fan of the road, so this trip has me jealous, but much more importantly, this is an amazing project to raise money for some of the best causes out there. Get involved!”

Frank Turner is a living legend – think front cover of NME Magazine and Kerrang.  He headlined the Radio 1 stage at Reading Festival and has played in front of audiences of 50,000 plus in the US this year.  He really has done it all and has a massive following.

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FTFE Crew: Enhancing the crew’s experience of the great outdoors.

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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Check Out The Trailer For Our Documentary

Check Out The Trailer For Our Documentary

Check out our wonderful trailer.

For TV and Distribution enquires please contact Rob Lane : rob@fast-lane.tv

For all other enquiries contact Audrey Daveport : audreydavenport@mac.com

Telephone : +44 (0)20 7251 9111

Additional thanks to David Ramsbottom (graphics), Will Evans (edit) and Ailsa Fereday, legends.

Next stop Hollywood. Oh yes.


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Powertraveller: Giving FTFE the Power to circumnavigate the Globe

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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Let’s Off Road

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 →

A Message of support from the World’s Greatest Living Adventurer!

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 →

FTFE Crew: ‘Berocca, helping us to have a really good day!’

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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A fantastic message of support from author and broadcaster, Mr Simon Reeve

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.”
FTFE Expedition: Going Green

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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Raffle-tastic: Enter NOW! BIG prizes: Chris Truss and Hogg Robinson Group

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; Read more →
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