BROXBOURNE TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD
Find Ways Onwards
AROUND THE WORLD TRACKER
WE'VE DONE IT !!
Our 40,000 km journey around the World is complete!
A year today we set off and after 365 days of people getting active, sharing their efforts we have walked, ran, cycled, scooted and jumped a grand total of 42,413.08 km!
The pandemic and the many lockdowns not only highlighted the amazing work carried out by charities and volunteers, it also highlighted the value of our opemn green spaces, the importance of our physical and mental health and what strength there is in community spirit.
Helping Broxbourne Travel The World, getting up and getting active and conquering this epic distance, I hope has helped celebrate all these things and of course I hope you all had fun!
I am super proud of the AMAZING feat we have achieved. THANK YOU to you ALL for making this happen.
WE DID IT !!
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AROUND THE WORLD CHALLENGE - 40,000 KM
Giving Back to Our Community
We're trying to raise awareness and support for the worthy causes in Broxbourne by inviting you, wherever you are, to help us travel the distance around the world.
All you need to do is get moving!
Walk, run, cycle, row, walk the dog, push the pram, mow the lawn...get creative! Then...
#1. Take a picture or short video of you in action. This will go on the Traveller's Pinboard.
#2. Along with a screen shot of your results from any tracking app.
#3. Then simply post on the Facebook Group
#4. (voluntary) Donate any kind of donation, by clicking on one of the links below, it would be greatly appreciated.
SCROLL DOWN TO GET INVOLVED...
* Take a look below at ways you can help worthy causes...
* Follow our Blog for info and anecdotes
* Win a Virtual Medal!
* Track the distance travelled so far..
* Post your favourite routes here
* Check out our Travellers' Pinboard for pictures of people out n about!
BROXBOURNE IN THIS TOGETHER
Especially during these testing times for everyone, the true value of the work charities do for so many families and vulnerable people has really shone through. We have already shown how much we can achieve collectively by going into Lockdown. Now let's continue that community spirit and find ways to give something back...
BROXBOURNE FOODBANK IS RUNNING OUT OF FOOD
You can help with a food donation:
There are collection boxes at the following places:
Tesco Brookfield
Tesco Waltham Abbey
M&S Cheshunt
Tesco Cheshunt (Old Pond)
Sainsburys Hoddesdon
Sainsburys High Road Broxbourne
Even just 1 can or packet will make the difference and help Broxbourne Foodbank continue to support the community.
ISABEL HOSPICE HAVE PUT TOGETHER AN ADVICE PACK FOR THE CURRENT SITUATION
Isabel Hospice is a registered charity which provides free palliative care and support for patients and their families living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses
Care is based on the simple idea that patients are ordinary people living with physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
Counsellors Advice Pack
Isobel Hospice have put together a pack which may be useful to anyone who is feeling isolated, anxious or worried in the current situation.
The booklet provides advice on dealing with the current pandemic, and practical suggestions for coping with anxiety, worry and uncertainty during this time.
Included are also some resources for parents of young children and tips on supporting the elderly.
WORKING TOGETHER FUNDED BY YOU!
THIS YEAR EHAAT NEEDS TO RAISE £9 MILLION TO REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is a charity that provides a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) to people living in and passing through the region. This service is free to patients and their families with every single life saving mission costing EHAAT £2,200.
EHAAT aims to save lives, reduce or prevent disability, or suffering from critical illness and injury, by delivering a first class pre-hospital emergency medical service to the people of Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.
Without access to National Lottery funding and with limited support from Government, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance rely upon the generosity and goodwill of the people and businesses of Essex and Hertfordshire to remain operational and keep saving lives – working together funded by you!
CHEXS
COMMUNITY, HOME, ENRICHMENT, XTRA MILE, SUPPORT
CHEXS is a wonderful charity who's mission is to build strong relationships, communication and trust within the family. Through teamwork, skills development and problem solving CHEXS work with children and young people to give them self-esteem, meaning and a purpose for the future.
There are MANY ways in which you can get involved - whether giving up some of your time to volunteer, organise a fundraising event and/or making a donation.
For a Fundraising Pack, please look here - https://www.chexs.co.uk/get-involved/fundraising/
How Can CHEXS Help You - see here
How You Can Help CHEXS - see here
TELL US HOW FAR YOU'VE TRAVELLED!!
Then upload your screen-shots and pictures further down the page...
TRAVELLER'S PINBOARD
Check Out Our Travellers' Selfies below and on Facebook and Instagram
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~ WIN A MEDAL! ~
Keep Active - Take on a Challenge!
Gain as many Virtual Awards as you can, by completing any of our fun, sometimes quirky, challenges displayed here...
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AT CHEXS...
C IS FOR COMMUNITY
Get up and get active with a friend to achieve this virtual medal!
Whether it's a two legged friend or your furry four legged friend, whether you're encouraging each other on a run or having a chat whilst out on a stroll - friends can help give you the nudge to get out or be the highlight to break up your day.
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AT CHEXS...
H IS FOR HOME
For this virtual medal, share the distance you've covered travelling (on foot or cycling) to and/ or from home to work or school.
Leaving the car at home , or getting off the bus a couple of stops earlier will get you more active, save some money and help look after our environment - winning all round!
AT CHEXS...
E IS FOR ENRICHMENT
A virtual medal for those that share the distance they've covered doing activities which are a little different!
Let's get creative! Whether you've recorded a distance you've covered whilst rock climbing, to/from and around the supermarket, out on a litter pick, the victory run after a scoring an epic goal or whilst out gardening - we're looking for the most creative activities to celebrate this award.
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AT CHEXS...
S IS FOR SUPPORT
A virtual medal for any distance completed whilst supporting a charity, a person(s) or a community activity.
During the pandemic many people have found ways to support one another. Whether it's raising money on a sponsored walk or cycling to and from a support bubble or running an errand for a vulnerable person. We would love to give you or that charitable organisation a 'shout out' - so please share your story with us and spread the love!
BASE 2 BASE CHALLENGE
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, a local life-saving charity are building a new air base and our first virtual award is a shout out to these heroes with the Base 2 Base Challenge.
The distance between Essex & Herts Air Ambulance air bases' is 38 miles/ 60.8 km. Win this medal by covering this distance (cumulatively included) with any kind of physical activity!
So Let's Go For It!
Find Ways Onwards