Big

2015

Scafell Pike

The Bridge Big Climb 2015

(Scafell Pike) is happening

over the weekend of

Friday 11 September -

Sunday 13 September 2015

Climb

About Us

The Bridge is a Birmingham-based drug and alcohol

addiction recovery project. We’ve been helping men

and women beat addiction and live to the full, for over

15 years. We give our clients: a home (not a hostel); a

full-time recovery programme; and the skills they need

to thrive in the community

The Bridge started as a group of people from Oasis

Church, Birmingham, who wanted to support the

homeless and vulnerable in Birmingham. It has grown

to three six-bedroom houses, housing 36 men and

women a year, with a small team of dedicated support

workers

Our recovery programme runs for 5 days a week. The

men and women on the programme take part in daily

drug-and-alcohol testing, recovery study groups, and

training or volunteer work placements. We offer a

lifeline to our residents; who have each tried and failed

to stay clean and sober for years

Our recovery programme is free to our residents. So

we rely on donations to keep on helping them win their

fight against addiction

To find out more about us please visit

www.thebridge.uk.net, email ben@thebridge.uk.net or

call 0121 663 0103

Introduction

The Big Climb 2015 is an attempt to conquer the highest peak in England: Scafell Pike

You will travel to your accommodation on day one. The climb will commence the following day. And on day three we’ll return home

Transport, accommodation and main meals are organised by The Bridge and will be covered by your booking fee

Big Climb 2015

Itinerary

Leave Midlands Art Centre (MAC) car park at 12:00. Arrive at Cleator, Cumbria at approximately 17:00. Evening meal and briefing session

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Requirements

To do this trip you need to have a reasonable level of fitness. This is a tiring challenge and even though no previous mountaineering experience is required you will need to be fit enough to complete a demanding mountain climb

We recommend that you follow a fitness plan in preparation for this challenge

Facts at a Glance

Ascent

Distance

Time

996 metres

14.5 kilometres

6 hours

Early breakfast before event starts in the morning. Travel to event location. Ascent of Scafell Pike. Evening meal and debrief

Breakfast followed by return travel to Birmingham. Arrive approximately 15:00

To do this challenge there is a non-refundable booking fee of £90 per person

Your booking fee will cover:

Accommodation (2 nights)

Transport (to and from the challenge location)

Food (2 breakfasts, 2 main meals and a packed lunch)

The booking fee can be paid up-front or in two instalments:

£45 at time of booking

£45 on day of departure (Friday 11 September)

Minimum Sponsorship Pledge

£90 booking fee

£200 minimum fundraising target

Pricing and Funding

What’s Not

Logistics

Our transport vehicles will be leaving from the car park at Midlands Art Centre (MAC), Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 9QH at 12:00 on Friday 11 September. We aim to arrive at YHA Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AX at 17:00 on Friday 11 September. Our transport vehicles will be leaving from Cleator, Cumbria at 10:00 on Sunday 13 September We aim to arrive back at MAC Car Park, Birmingham at 15:00 on Sunday 13 September

What’s Included

Event organisation

Transport between Birmingham and Scafell Pike

2 nights’ youth hostel accommodation with breakfast and main meals

Group first aid kit

We can provide a complimentary Bridge t-shirt

We can provide sponsor forms and resources to raise awareness to help people reach their fundraising goals

Travel to or from designated pick up and drop off points

Beverages

Personal bills

Insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)

Towels are not supplied. They are available to hire from reception for £2 (+ £5 deposit) or please bring your own. Bedding is supplied.