This week we used our team member Helen as a dummy as we tested out some sleeping positions in the Volvo XC 90 we will be driving to the Arctic in. It’s important that we find the comfiest position in the car as we’ll have to take turns sleeping in the back whilst another team member continues the 2,7000 mile … Read More
Charity walk boosts Beijing Biddies’ fund
Our recent charity walk has helped boost funds for Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support. Forty walkers, who set out from Kirkby Stephen Hostel on a four, eight or 12-mile hike, raised £700 for our two charities. We decided to organise the event as part of our continuing campaign to raise money to help in the fight against cancer. It is almost … Read More
Beijing Biddies and the Chinnghis Khan Monument
Day 31 Camera crew thought the Biddies were joking when they were told that it wase I necessary to leave at 7am Being benevolent Biddies this was changed to a start no later than 8am because of the morning traffic and the distance to be driven. On route made a short detour to visit the Chinnghis Khaan monument which is … Read More
Beijing Biddies get ready to rumble!
The Beijing Biddies Charity Challenge starts tomorrow! We’re ready for the off tomorrow morning, and just have to say how grateful we are for the support from media in publicising the £150K charity challenge, the sponsors who have made it all possible and to those who have given time and energy to help get us to departure day tomorrow. One … Read More
Beijing Biddies plan departure
Beijing Biddies Lunch Fundraiser & Farewell Launch Westmorland Hotel have just released this press release to journalists in Cumbria and further afield, to support our wonderful Beijing Biddies! Don’t forget that you can donate a £1 or more by texting BBID60 to 70070 with your amount. Every £1 helps them one step closer to their goal. On the 1st of … Read More
The Beijing Biddies Charity Challenge Countdown Begins…
The Beijing Biddies charity challenge is picking up speed! Well, here we are in the early days of our endeavour to raise £150,000 for Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support! We now have our logo, brochure and full website up and running, thanks to Kate at Business Toolbox Cumbria, and we really hope that you will help us … Read More