April
2005. Pre-Expedition - Colin Javens
Days to departure: 186
Apologies! A 1000 mile drive to Dingle (Ireland) and back again
for my first proper holiday was the reason why I didn't get
the diary out in time.
Expedition
Medic
The two applicants who applied for the role of the expedition
medic/personal assistant to me both dropped out just before
the interviews due to personal reasons. It was a bit of a blow
because they both sounded great.
We've
now re-advertised the role everywhere we can think of and have
set a closing date of the 13th of May for any applications.
If anyone would like any more information about the role please
email jo@drivinghome.co.uk
Fingers crossed now.
Expedition
Vehicle
Great news! After weeks of searching we've finally found a suitable
automatic Discovery 300 Tdi with air-conditioning (which is
vital as my body is no longer able to regulate its own temperature).
We need to ensure that the vehicle is mechanically capable of
completing such a trip and that is why the vehicle is currently
in Keith Gotts of Alton workshop getting a thorough mechanical
going over.
On
1st of June it is booked in at Jim Doran's in Coventry to have
the hand controls fitted and following this it will go to Footloose4x4
in Peterborough to be prepared for the expedition.
The
Ladies Night
Kiko's ladies night in the Imperial, Hereford was a great success,
raising just over £2000. I would like to thank John and
Alison from the Imperial, Kiko, Anne, Val and everyone who went
for making the night such a success.
The
Hereford Lions Club
Many thanks to the Hereford Lions Club who have decided to award
us the Geoff Lewis Bursary. The bursary is worth £500
and is in memory of Geoff who was a founder member of Hereford
Lions Club 45 years ago and appropriately was their "transport
manager" organising and driving their minibuses for many
years.
Summer
Ball 18th June in Aid of our African Beneficiaries
We are currently in the process of organising a summer ball
in Hereford. It should be a great night so if anyone would like
to attend or help out please email colin@drivinghome.co.uk
It is all go! Please log on next month to find out how we are
getting on!
