14/04/08 - Fundraising is now underway with a number of interested parties.

Riding lessons are in full swing twice a week. The majority of the time is spent hacking in the country to get accustomed to rough terrain.

 

		24/-4/08 - Steve Stidolph who is a personal trainer at the Taro Centre in Petersfield and guitarist in the band Vallenbrosa has stepped up to the plate and offered his services to train me and boost my fitness levels for the trip. Richard Neal (General Manager) and Ian Barry (Gym Manager) have kindly allowed me use the Taro centre gym facilities and organise fundraising events. Special thank's to Steve, Richard and Ian from the Taro Centre.
		The Petersfield Post and Petersfield Herald have kindly covered the Andean Challenge Story. The news articles can be viewed by clicking on the ‘What the Papers Say’ menu link.
		Media Gallery added showing my new life with horses.
		A big thank you to Denise from The Directory Group for donating £250 to the Andean Challenge fund
		A big thank you to Barry Turner from Tab Components Ltd for donating £100 to the Andean Challenge fund
		A big thank you to Wessex Fluid Power UK Ltd for donating £50 to the Andean Challenge fund
		A big thank you to Loveless Hunter Accountancy Services Ltd for donating £50 to the Andean Challenge fund
		A big thank you to all my friends and people who have come to know me through this challenge for there generosity

 

More news coming soon.