Well done Chairman Rob, Stuart and Darren for organising a great celebration of our recent Hadrian’s Wall Walk. The awards ranged from who had the worst feet after the ordeal to who snored the loudest in the hostel.
The full list of awards will follow, however in the mean time feast your eyes on the magnificent tassle t shirt wore by PC Dave.
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more blisters than a sheet of bubble wrap.
The guys from Long Eaton Round Table have done it! Two groups set out – one on Thursday with the aim of walking the 84 or so miles from coast to coast, including the wall. The larger second group headed out on Friday from Heddon on the Wall to finish at Grinsdale completing the gruelling 73 mile journey.
This 3 day charity walk was one of the most demanding challenges that L.E.R.T have ever engaged in. There were many heavy legs, blistered feet & aching muscles at the end of it all but a great sense of achievement as well. The club would like to thank Steve Barker for organising the event and every one else who helped make it possible. A special thanks must go to Julian Scholefield & Pamela Boswell at Brackenfield School for kindly loaning us their minibus for the weekend. Without their support it would have been very difficult to complete the trial.
This challenge was undertaken to raise money for dementia charities. If you would like to sponsor us, your money will directly help to improve the quality of life for people affected by dementia in the UK. Please visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/lert
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Left to right Simon, Ramsey, John, Richard, Paul Randal
Area Chairman John Manly joined Long Eaton for a days’ walking on Saturday – the middle day of Long Eaton’s three day walk. He was inspired by our efforts and wants to get Derby Merlin to do the 3 Peaks Challenge. He finished the 16 mile walk then drove back to Derby.
Afterwards he said “Have just got back from one day on Hadrian’s wall & Long Eaton. They’re doing it for three days, total respect.”
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News from the North on the Long Eaton Round Tablers attempt at walking the entire 60 mile length of Hadrian’s wall in 3 days…
Chairman Rob Murdy reports that four tablers are down – maybe not out for Sunday, but definitely suffering. Two are thought to be probable non starters for the final day – knackered knees, mainly. Old fellas.
Past Chairman Dave ‘Liddo’ Liddington sat in a cow pat – a very wet one – but unfortunately no photos were taken of said large arse covered in poo. Mainly because those with him, including his son, were too busy pissing themselves laughing.
Here are a few pics that have been sent from the guys:
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The boys have managed to send a few photos from their travels along Hadrian’s Wall.
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And how are the guys feeling after just one day of walking (apart from the few that did the coast bit on Thursday too)?
Mark Elm, more used to the rolling seas than the rolling hills reports: “Feet brilliant (amazed) but hips & knees a total write off. Tomorrow’s a fresh day”.
Ramsey Dawson, support driver, complains of the hostel they are staying in “What? Do I have to make my own bed?!!”.
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80 miles to go
On Thursday 23rd of June, the intrepid walkers from Long Eaton Round Table started the first leg of their walk along the entire length of Hadrians Wall. These first walkers are literally going the extra mile by starting from the East Coast and finishing at the sea on the West Coast. The first day 14 miles from coast to the wall start near Newcastle, followed by a 22 miler on Friday, and the remaining 40 miles on Saturday and Sunday.
These guys aren’t just doing this for the blisters, aches, and pain. They are going through all this to raise money for others. The primary beneficiary is the Dementia Charity, but cash is also being raised to support various causes and charities in the Long Eaton area.
If you would like to contribute to effort, please visit the clubs fundraising site by following this link. This will help top up the individual sponsorship for each of the guys.
Lost already!
Checking out the wall
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A big thank you goes to Grantham & District 307 for organising a brewery visit at Old Dalby. A superb turnout ( and beer ) helped tabling fellowship between our clubs. George Loydall our National Quiz winner finally got back his trophy which was swagged by Grantham at a previous area event.
60 seconds later the trophy was gone
Unfortunately he didn’t hold onto it for very long before it swagged again ( the shame ). George decided to rename the trophy the Long Eaton & Grantham fellowship trophy. To which there will be at least 2 meetings a year in each individual programme. The idea of the trophy will be to bond our two tables together in what is the fun & fellowship of Round Table. Special thanks goes to
Grantham Chairman John Whaler and everyone in Grantham 307 for organising this cracking night out.
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Robert Westerman passes the reins of power to Rob Murdy
Long Eaton Round Table held their AGM in early April, which marked the changeover in the club’s year. Chairman for 2010-11 Robert Westerman handed over to Rob Murdy, and an exciting election for Vice Chairman resulted in Ian Adkin getting the nod. The four recently chucked out members received their commemorative tankards.
Chairman Rob thanked all the committee and club for supporting him in what was another successful year for the club.
2010-11 President Graham Hill gave a short lecture on the various uses of the word “up”, and how confusing it is, and finished by saying his time in Round Table is now up. He handed the honour of President to Stewart Cliff.
Rob and new Vice Chairman Ian
Presidential handover - Graham to Cliffy
Ulrik, Nigel & Greg get their tankards
Dave gets his tankard too.
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The Lockestone pub was the venue for this year’s chuck out evening. Once a tabler reaches the lofty age of 45 it’s time for them to be booted out the club in typical round table style. This year’s hapless evictees were Ulrick Sandstrom, Greg Whitfield, Dave Welsh and Nigel Glenister. Our distinguished Danish chiropractor Ulrick ” The Saxon ” Sandstrom was dressed in a suitable Viking Outfit ( although many said he looked more like a yeti, you decide ). Greg Whitfield or Long Eaton’s answer to Mark Zuckerburg was dressed as an Elf ( the dwarf outfit i was told was already rented ) Ex Squady Nigel went up a rank for the evening and had a distinctive chinese take on the traditional army uniform and Welshy came in his normal work clothes. We had a good turn out for the evening including many 41 ‘s who were braying after new blood. Much fun was had watching the victims fail various tasks and making them run around Long Eaton in their sensible attire.
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Pierre' s basement, don't ever go in
This fantastic evening was enjoyed by all at Paul Walkers Butchers in Long Eaton. the evening consisted of learning new skills in butchery. We were all taught how to bone a chicken ( insert joke here ) , make and pack locally sourced sausages and learn about all the different cuts of meat. Special thanks goes the staff of Paul Walkers who patiently watched us massacre countless chickens, giving advice along the way.
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