1. brown dog 2012 appeal Helping men, women and children who have cancer www.cancerbrowndog.co.uk Registered Charity 1111550 INFORMATION PACK HIGH & LOW PEAK challenges

2. Welcome First of all on behalf of the brown dog Trustee Board I would like to THANK YOU so much for supporting our 12 th Annual Fundraising Event – we truly hope you have a wonderful weekend up in the beautiful Peak District and that you raise as much money as you can for a fantastic cause - it’s all for kids with cancer this year, they need our help! Hopefully this pack will tell you all you need to know, but to make sure, we want you to attend our Pre-Brief Teleconference (see details bottom right). The call will enable you to (i) check that you have taken on the challenge that best meets your own physical fitness levels (ii) check that you know where you need to be and by what time (iii) check out any other questions you may have so that you are fully understand the plans. This teleconference is absolutely essential for people who have never done a brown dog challenge before so you know exactly how the event works – if you can’t make this date please contact one of the Trustees As ever safety is our number one priority and every precaution has been taken to ensure you have an enjoyable and safe weekend. At the end of the challenge events we have our now famous and very popular Dogs Dinner where we celebrate completing the challenges and more Importantly our fund-raising successes. Hopefully during the weekend you will feel the warmth of the brown dog family and that will inspire you (like many others) to come back in 2013. See you soon Mark Storer – Founder Member Pre-Challenge teleconference Date Monday 11 June Time 8pm – 9pm What to do: Dial 0800-012-1176 Key in Pin when asked – 17485908# Provide your name

3. 1.Why we are doing this 2.The 2012 Challenge team Key Challenge Information 3.High Peak – summary of what you need to know 4.Low Peak – summary of what you need to know 5.Safety & Ground Support Key Hotel & Dogs Dinner Information 6.Hotel Arrangements 7.Plan 8.Table Plan Additional Information – if interested 9.High Peak 10.Low Peak 11. Hotel Map Pack Content

4. Please remember that our real challenge is To raise £30,000 to fund a dedicated care room (with specialised ventilation system) within the new children and young people’s cancer unit at Leicester Royal Infirmary as part of the hospitals bigger “Our Space” appeal It doesn’t matter which brown dog challenge you do in June success to brown dog is whether we raise this money IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR CHALLENGE WEEKEND Please remember to total up how much money you expect to raise and pass this information to Ian Alexander This will enable us to announce our pledged achievement at the Dogs Dinner Thank You for your support Why we are doing this?

5. 2012 Team Welcome to the Team!

6. HIGH PEAK Challenge EQUIPMENT - GENERAL PLAN Small Bag – to put walking gear in, water and food to leave with ground support at the start. At end of bike challenge take walking gear out and put biking gear back into the bag – again leave with ground support and collect at the end of challenge back at the hotel MEET AT HOTEL – OUTSIDE MAIN ENTRANCE0630 PICK UP BIKES - DEPART07.00 COMPLETE BIKE CHALLENGE12.00 LEAVE BIKES/START WALK12.30 COMPLETE WALK17.15 WALK AND MEET COACH17.30 COACH LEAVES17.40 COACH ARRIVES BACK AT HOTEL18.30 CHILL OUT UNTIL DOGS DINNER START19.30 Cycling Shorts (padded if possible) Trainers / cycling gloves (optional) Brown Dog T-Shirt (provided on the day) Waterproof Helmet (Hired or your own as stated in registration) EQUIPMENT – BIKE PHASE Water Bottle / Hydration System (GS will provide extra) Sun Cream (just in case) Medications – Pain Killers etc. Food & Drink Walking Boots Walking Shorts / Leggings Brown Dog T-Shirt (provided on the day) Waterproofs Rucksack – to carry food and drink EQUIPMENT – WALK PHASE Hat & Gloves (hopefully will not need these) To cycle 34 miles from Ashbourne to Bamford in the Peak District, then walk 10 miles from Bamford towards Edale summiting on Mam Tor in 9.25 hours

7. LOW PEAK Challenge EQUIPMENT - GENERAL PLAN MEET AT HOTEL – OUTSIDE MAIN ENTRANCE0845 DRIVE TO START (directions provided on the day)0850 FINISH CHALLENGE1600 RETURN AT HOTAL1615 Food & Drink (make sure you take sufficient water) Medications – Pain Killers, Plasters etc. Sun Cream (just in case) Walking Boots Walking Shorts/Leggings Brown Dog T-Shirt (provided on the day) Waterproofs Rucksack – to carry food and drink EQUIPMENT – WALK PHASE To walk 15 miles from Ashbourne up the Tissington trail to Thorpe, then across to Ilam and up to Mildale before turning down the beautiful Dovedale valley before rejoining the Tissington trail back to Ashbourne START CHALLENGE0900

8. Ground Support The Ground Support team are a vital part of the day’s challenge. There will be a team of two, Gez Johnson and Graham Finlay, in one car for the Low Peak Challenge; and a team of four, Cathy Crack, Dr Anand Gore, Ameya Gore and Gary Morris, in three cars for the High Peak Challenge. They will be following a series of check points at which they can meet the challengers during the route, based on where the cars can gain access. Clothing and Footwear Changes Space is limited in the cars but we can carry your change of footwear/clothes for the changeover from bikes to walking on the High Peak Challenge. It is essential that you place any items you need transporting in ONE BAG and LABEL it with your name – this considerably eases access and prevents loss of your items. Water We will stock the cars of both challenges with bottled water which you can take on, ideally into your own containers, at the various check points. We will attempt to provide ice as well. Spare Bikes One car from the High Peak Challenge will carry two spare bikes for dire emergencies (hopefully we won’t need them!). First Aid We will carry basic first aid kits in the cars for both challenges for any minor injuries (again hopefully we won’t need them!)

9. Safety Whilst these are well organised and executed events – this is our 12 th annual challenge – we are not supported by police or any other professional body, therefore the safety of everybody at all stages of the challenge is down to us all. There are a number of good practices we have learnt over the years which are laid out below which will help us maintain our excellent track record for minimal injuries over the years. On a general note each of us should remain vigilant with our fellow challengers at all stages and offer support where needed. Routes and Approach The routes of both challenges have been meticulously planned and a Trustee has undertaken a dry run of every stage. To keep to the schedule (driven by the timing of the Dog’s Dinner in the evening) we need to maintain a sensible pace and keep the challengers together as a group. The events are not organised as a race for individuals, our goal is to start and finish together as a group within the planned schedule. For each challenge there will be a Leader (who will always be at the head of the group), and a Backstop (who will always be at the back of the group). We will announce these individuals (who are well experienced at these roles) just before each challenge starts so you can see what they look like. Any decisions regarding any issues encountered on each of the challenges will be made the relevant Leader and Backstop. Walking Good Practice Do your best to keep the Leader in sight during each stage The longer the stage the farther stretched out the challengers become – the Leader will stop and wait for the line to catch up from time to time – ideally if our pace is right and we are looking out for each other than these extra stops will be few and far between.

10. Hotel Details & Room Arrangements Postal Address: Miraj Hotel & Leisure Club Ashbourne, Derby Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1XH Map at back of pack

11. Dogs Dinner – Running Order  Welcome  AGM (10 mins)  Introduce Fun ---------------  Meal ---------------  Reflection on the day  Share some successes  Awards  Raffle  2012 Appeal  Announce pledged money raised  Close Dress Code – ‘smart-casual’ Key Objective – To Celebrate & Have Fun!!!

12. Dogs Dinner – Table Plan

13. More Information Outstanding questions, tips for the day and more information will be provided at the Pre-Briefing Teleconference on 11 th June – 8-9pm – please attend! Also you can contact anyone on the brown dog Trustee Board – details on next page ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information on the brown dog charity please look at our web site www.cancerbrowndog.co.uk On our web site you will also see links to our Facebook page where some of our members share information in a more informative manner (and Twitter @cancerbrowndog) Also every few months we issue our charity magazine “Newshound” on our web-site which provides an update on what’s going on. Hopefully through the above communication channels all your questions will be answered and you will join The challenge in June with your eyes clearly open, in terms of understanding what you have taken on.

14. More Information – Contact a Trustee

16. Additional Information

17. High Peak Challenge To cycle 34 miles from Ashbourne to Bamford in the Peak District, then walk 10 miles from Bamford towards Edale summiting on Mam Tor in 9.25 hours Cycle from Miraj Hotel to start of Tissington Trail = <1mile (10 mins) Cycle up Trail to Hurdlow = 17 miles (2 hours) Cycle from trail to Monyash = 0.5 mile (5 mins) Cycle from Monyash to Bamford Station = 16 miles (2hours) Total Cycle Time = 4 hours 15 mins plus 30 min break = 4.45 hours Change over Time = app ½ hour Depart Bamford Station to Win Hill = app 1 hour Win Hill to Loose Hill = app 1 ½ hour Loose Hill To Mam Tor = app 1 hour Total Walk time = 4 hours plus ½ hour break = 4 ½ Hours Total Total Challenge Time = 9.25 + 0.75 hour coach back to Ashbourne) = 10 hours Map of Tissington Trail from Ashbourne to Hurdlow. Dist = 15.75 miles or 1 hour 45 mins

18. LOW PEAK Challenge To walk 15 miles from Ashbourne up the Tissington trail to Thorpe, then across to Ilam and up to Mildale before turning down the beautiful Dovedale valley before rejoining the Tissington trail back to Ashbourne Start/Finish Tissington Trail Dovedale valley Ilam Milldale Doevdale Car Park Ground Support Access We will need 6 cars on the day to transport everyone to the start. Please have change for the Car park Which is at the southern end of the Tissington Trail 1.5Start to Dovedale Car Park 2Doevdale to Milldale 0.5Lunch at Milldale 1Milldale to Dovedale Stepping Stones 2Dovedale Stepping Stones to Finish 7 Hours Toilets Stanshope

19. Low Peak – Starting Point Start at car park on Mapleton road – start of Tissington Trail – then walk up hill away from Ashbourne (and the tunnel) along the trail Hotel

20. Hotel Map Hotel

21. Hotel Map