Simon Reeve

Volunteering at The Poppy Factory

I recently had the opportunity to volunteer making Rememberance Day Poppies at The Poppy Factory in Richmond, Surrey, England.  For just one day, myself and 6 work colleagues visited The Poppy Factory, not really knowing what to expect, other than the chance to make some poppies.  The day turned out to be quite an eye opener and one that leaves me seeing poppies in a whole new light. We were given...

Sponsor me in the ‘Fight Against Breast Cancer’

I’ve just opened my own on-line sponsor me page on Justgiving.com for those of you who would like to sponsor me for taking part in the 2009 London Moonwalk.  By sponsoring me, you will be helping the charity WalkTheWalk and the fight against breast cancer. See the widget to the right?  My Totaliser!  All you have to do is click the orange ‘Donate’ button and you will be routed...

Red Nose Day 2009 – Wear Something Funny For Money.

    So I did!  The photo says it all.  I drove to work dressed like this and brightened up the drag to the office on the way for those glaring at me in the traffic and on the footpath. It’s made a very pleasant change seeing folks smile back Work – the team joined in, and armed with some cakes and Red Nose Day sweepstakes, we raised approx £200 for Comic Relief. For thos of you unfamiliar...

I’ve secured my place in this years London Playtex Moonwalk

There’s no turning back now!  I’ve got my place in this years London Playtex Moonwalk.  Now I’m not one for running, so thought this might be my chance of doing a London Marthin without the agony, whilst raising funds for a more than worthy cause. I’ve yet to read all the contents of the information pack, other than training starts real soon!  The event is on the 16th...