RBLR1000 team asks for support
Please, please, please can some of the club members sponsor us?
The RBLR1000 miles ride takes place on June 19-20 with a team from Goldwings North West taking part. Members Adrian Cresswell, Dave & Toni Bayliss, Barry Halley, Ted Rogerson, James Melia, Steve Fox and I believe Lesley Halley’s sisiter Lynne Shaw have all registered for the 1000 mile in 24 hours ordeal. Team leader Adrian Cresswell, soon to be known as Iron Butt Crezz, is asking for your financial support in sponsoring the team. They are all personally responsible for their own fuel and food costs during the 24 hour rally period, this is plus the time and mileage taken to get to the start point and back home. Please visit the fundraising website and donate what you can to the teams efforts. I also insist that if you are a UK tax payer, which most of us are, you Gift Aid your donation. This means that the tax you have already paid on your money is claimed back from the tax man. A £20.00 donation with Gift Aid receives a tax refund of £5.64 from the tax man and works out at a total of £25.64. How good is that.
Their target is to raise £1000 for the appeal, lets put our team on the map people. This is what your donation will help towards providing.
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Bob | Mar 29, 2010 | Reply
Just hit the Tax man for £5.64, that feels sweet I can tell you. Pay backs a bitch aint it. Ha!
Crezz | Mar 29, 2010 | Reply
Thanks Bob for the donation, gets us off to a good start.
All the best, the soon to be Saddle Sore Team (SST).
Dave | Mar 30, 2010 | Reply
That gives me an idea!!!
Crezz | Mar 30, 2010 | Reply
And what idea would that be Dave?
toni | Mar 31, 2010 | Reply
Are that would be telling!! got to make afew enquiries. Now fully paid up last night just gonna fill the form out.
Lynne (the sister) | Mar 31, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for adding me to the team! Soooo looking forward to it!!
Bob | Apr 1, 2010 | Reply
Is there only me donating to this event. Come on guys, you dont have to go £20.00 to get back at the tax man, do what you can, click on the photo of Iron Butt Cress in the post and go to the team donation site. Dont forget to gift aid. I can count and I know where you live, or at least Stevie Fox does.
Thanks
Bob Summers
Immediate Past Chairman
Crezz | Apr 7, 2010 | Reply
Please, please, please can some of the club members sponsor us?
No pressure!!!!
Lynne (the sister) | Apr 7, 2010 | Reply
10 weeks to go to this ride and much preparation underway. Lists being written, maps being studied, fuel stops noted – I know we are doing this as a team but I can’t help myself! But best of all the practise rides!! Oooh, am loving it! Any excuse to nip down the M6 and pester Steven into taking Heavenly Louise out. Our 322 mile ride out a couple of weeks ago was the day before my birthday and by the time I got off the bike I felt 18 again so I must only be 19 now!! Whatever you lovely Goldwingers are on – I think I’ve got it!! Wayhey!!!
Dave | Apr 8, 2010 | Reply
I’ll have to look up that word sponser in my book and see what it means!! All I am saying to my family and friends is Gimme the cash!!
Crezz | Apr 9, 2010 | Reply
Thanks Frank & Judith, for your contribution to the sponsorship, very much appreciated.
Regards,
Adrian
Lynne (the sister) | Apr 9, 2010 | Reply
C’mon Guys – you know the Goldwingers won’t let us down!! There’s time yet……..
Royce Callister | Apr 10, 2010 | Reply
Where do I send my £20 Sponsorship Money
Royce
Bob | Apr 10, 2010 | Reply
Royce, nobody said it was £20.00. Please dont anyone think that is the case. I promised £20.00 because I think they are all nuts riding 1000 miles in 24 hours. You can sponsor them for as little or as much as you wish. If you click on the link here it will take you to a website which allows you to pay by card and also to gift aid your donation. This means that the tax already paid on your earnings. ie income tax, can be reclaimed. Its a nice warm feeling geting something out of the tax man I can tell you. You do of course need to be paying tax in the first place, which if you work you instanty qualify. The web site automatically works out your gift aid, all you do is click the “donate now” button and fill in the amount you want to donate. It’s very simple.
Royce Callister | Apr 12, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for that Bob. Donated now
Royce
Frank and Judy Goodman | Apr 13, 2010 | Reply
Come on you lot, dig deep into those long pockets and let the moths out. £60 is’nt much for our club to donate to this event. If it has’nt reached £200 by next sunday (18th April) we will donate another £20.
Lynne (the sister) | Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
The RBLR1000 site says that in order to enter we must have a minimum sponsorship of £50. With 8 of us on the Team we need at least £400 between us before we can set off!
Thank you!
Bob | Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
I’m a little surprised at the low uptake on this event. Maybe its the current financial climate, or perhaps it isn’t clear what the sponsorship money is for. Its my understanding that our donations go to the Poppy appeal, that annual event that takes place in November each year when everyone wears a poppy with pride. If thats you, then why not bring your donation forward and sponsor our team. Lynne says they need at least £400 to allow them all to enter, I don’t think for one moment that all they have collected is our paltry sum, however every little helps, so please do what you can. If you are a tax payer ensure you gift aid your donation, that way the tax man has to dip into his pocket as well. Come on guys.
Dave | Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
I’ll easily get the required donation – going ask my sister and her work colleges and family which should do quite nicely……
Crezz | Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
Have faith everyone, I am sure we will make the minimum amount and the target we have set for ourselves.
Yes, the Poppy Appeal runs all year long, not just November, which many people seem to think it operates. The money raised, goes to help serving or ex serving members of our armed forces who are facing difficulties.
Thanks to everyone who has donated so far.
Judy Goodman | Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
Come on, as Bob has said, if you gift aid it you get the tax man to dip into his pocket, that’s got to be good. I’m sure most of you wear a poppy every 11th November, so go on and support a good cause a little more than normal.
Crezz | Apr 17, 2010 | Reply
If people are still unsure what the Poppy appeal does, watch this
.Ed, moved the youtube video to the main page
Bob | Apr 20, 2010 | Reply
Well donations seem to have picked up a little, £160.00 or 16% of what the team are hoping to achieve. Thanks to those who have already used the weblink to donate and special thanks to those who are about to take the plunge and make a donation. You know who you are.
I have moved the video link from Crezz’s comment up to the main posting page. Click on the start button and then decide how much you want to give. Its a no brainer really.
Judy Goodman | Apr 21, 2010 | Reply
As promised, another donation just given. COME ON YOU LOT, it’s a good cause, and you get one over on the tax man.
Crezz | Apr 21, 2010 | Reply
Thank you so much, you know who you are!!! Judy and Frank.
Crezz | Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I think what would be interesting, and so does Bob, is, if the team members keep this section updated as to how much each one has raised so far individually, on the paper sponsor forms.
This way, we have some idea collectively, how well we are doing.
I will start; £120.
Lynne (the sister) | Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
We were waiting a little nearer the time to start asking people and for an article in the NHS Cumbria newsletter to be published this week – but have just today been sponsored for £60 off just two colleagues who asked me for the form! If we are handed the cash now should we add this to the justgiving page??
Bob | Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Lynne, its my understanding that the benefit of the giving website is that you can pay your donation by credit or debit card from afar. If you have already been given cash from friends or colleagues then I don’t see the point of giving it through the website as they do make a minor charge for their services. Unless your are thinking of gift aiding the donation, in which case you will have to keep the cash and donate the money yourself on your credit card to claim back the tax, thats assuming you are a tax payer in the first place. Or get them to visit the giving site and donate the money themselves and claim Gift Aid personally. It all sounds a bit complex to me though. I would just put it in the pot and add it to the final total to be safe. By the way thats a fine donation from just two supporters
Lynne (the sister) | Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
End of the working day netted £92 from 5 people that I work closely with so I’m chuffed! Can’t promise that every day but will work on it!
Dave | Apr 26, 2010 | Reply
not going to say how much yet …but got a nice 3 figure sum off my sister to start our ball rolling. hope this will help.
Crezz | Apr 26, 2010 | Reply
Every bit helps Dave, large or small.
Dave | Apr 27, 2010 | Reply
seeing the rest of the family soon. Will keep you posted. sent you an e mail yesterday any thoughts.
Crezz | Apr 27, 2010 | Reply
Can I ask those members of the team please get in touch with me via e-mail, so we can sort a date for a get together, to thrash out some final bits and bobs etc.
I understand that the next club meeting may not be happening at the usual time, it would have been good to meet before the main meeting, over breakfast would have been good.
dave and toni | Apr 28, 2010 | Reply
Mum taking sponser form round her bowling chums today, picking the pensioners pockets so to speak……..all for a good cause. re meeting, we are available anytime just say
Crezz | Apr 30, 2010 | Reply
Calling all of the Goldwings North West RBLR1000 team.
We will have a meeting on the 30 Jun @ 0900hrs at the Norman Jepson, to finalise our ride plan and to sort out any minor issues about the event.
Dave | May 1, 2010 | Reply
Is that post or pre ride?? Surely you mean MAY Crezz (sorry for nick picking but I’m at college part time) Is this for a working breakfast or have we had to eaten before??
Lynne (the sister) | May 1, 2010 | Reply
I do hope you mean May??? lol! Please accept my apologies as I work weekends so won’t be able to make this.
Crezz | May 1, 2010 | Reply
Re the above, wrong date, poor typing. It should read:
Calling all of the Goldwings North West RBLR1000 team.
We will have a meeting on the 30 MAY @ 0900hrs at the Norman Jepson, to finalise our ride plan and to sort out any minor issues about the event.
Dave | May 6, 2010 | Reply
Have got good news – having to send another sponser form to my mothers bowling club the one we sent ids FULL – it may only be pounds but every one counts eh!! thats quite made my day
Crezz | May 6, 2010 | Reply
That’s good news, it all helps.
toni | May 6, 2010 | Reply
She made 2 more copies it seems that there was a rush to fill out the form, as you say its not what the amount is cos it all helps. we may not have the greatest amount at the end of the day but we’ll have the greatest age range!!
toni | May 7, 2010 | Reply
We have now got neighbors giving us money for the ride as they might not be around for us to collect – its getting better. Where do we buy a piggy bank from we are gonna need 1
Crezz | May 13, 2010 | Reply
I would like to pass on my thanks to Dave Turvey North Wales, for his kind donation.
Lynne (the sister) | May 14, 2010 | Reply
and thanks indeed to everyone supporting the team – Jonathan on the justgiving page is one of Steve’s colleagues.
Crezz | May 19, 2010 | Reply
Just one month and one day left before we embark on this epic endeavor. Please dig deep and help us on our ways.
Thanks from the GWNW team.
Bob | May 20, 2010 | Reply
Crezz. I assume you have now got all the teams minimum donation covered, or maybe not.
Crezz | May 20, 2010 | Reply
The original entry’s, would have all been done as individual’s and therefore the minimum fee would have been paid by the team members at the point of registering.
That said, I am sure that all the team members have got at least £50 sponsorship, if not more.
Crezz | May 25, 2010 | Reply
Reminder to all those involved in the event:
We will be meeting on the 30 MAY @ 0900hrs at the Norman Jepson, to finalise our ride plan and to sort out any minor issues about the event.
This is before the main meeting and I intend to hold it over breakfast if that is OK with everyone?
Crezz | May 28, 2010 | Reply
Three weeks tomorrow, can’t wait.
toni | May 28, 2010 | Reply
cool with us
toni | May 29, 2010 | Reply
another few quids in the piggy bank from my auntie alywyn
Crezz | May 30, 2010 | Reply
Thanks to everyone that turned up.
We are all so excited about this now with just under three weeks to go. In fact we all want to do it now!!!
Thanks to everyone that has sponsored us so far, there is still time to do it for those that haven’t.
Just click here http://www.justgiving.com/Adrian-Crezz-Cresswell to pledge your money.
Thanks.
Crezz | Jun 4, 2010 | Reply
Thanks Lynette, for you donation.
Crezz | Jun 6, 2010 | Reply
Now less than two weeks to go, if you haven’t donated please consider doing it now.
Regards,
The Team
Crezz | Jun 11, 2010 | Reply
Well we have just one week to go before we take on this epic ride.
All our plans seem to have come together, well hopefully and everyone is now geared up to do what will be a fantastic journey, not just physically, but mentally.
I know you will all be sick of me saying, but if you haven’t sponsored us then please consider doing it now.
Many thanks,
The Team
Frank and Judy Goodman | Jun 13, 2010 | Reply
Good luck to you Crezz and the ‘gang’ Let’s hope the weather is kind to you all. Ride safe everyone who’s riding for such a good cause.
Crezz | Jun 15, 2010 | Reply
Nearly here.
Bob | Jun 15, 2010 | Reply
I honestly think this is going to be the toughest trip imaginable. 1000 miles is far enough but doing it in 24 hours will be the killer. Its the final 6 hours that will make all the difference, thats when you will all have to dig deep as a team and support one another, thats when you find out who you can rely on, and thats when you realise you will make it together. Its not a race, pace yourself and look after each other, we will toast your success at Scorton on Saturday night and we will see you all on your return. Boy am I glad I’m not doing this.
Lynne (the sister) | Jun 16, 2010 | Reply
So looking forward to this and I know I will only ever do it once!!! Heading off to Steve’s parent’s at Castleford on Friday and looking forward to meeting up with everyone at the briefing on Friday night. Lets hope that it’s not too bright a sunrise on the Sunday – we don’t want the sun blinding us as we travel south to Leeds on the final stage!! I agree with you, Bob, the adrenalin will keep us going for a long time but we will be weary on the homeward stretch.
Go Team Goldwings Northwest!!!!
Crezz | Jun 16, 2010 | Reply
All being well and everything goes to plan, we should be back at Squires before the sun comes up on Sun morning.
Bob | Jun 17, 2010 | Reply
Crezz. Can I ask that someone takes pictures of the ordeal at every opportunity and maybe a write up for the web site. It would be really good to show everyone what you went through and experienced.
thanks
Bob
Crezz | Jun 17, 2010 | Reply
Bob,
I will be taking a camera and getting some pics of us as a group before we start at 0600hrs on Sat and then along the route at various garages etc.
Also, I will get the son in law to get some as we are riding, if he can.
As for a write up, maybe we all do a bit send them to you and then you could make some sort of sense of them and produce one write up. What do you think?
toni | Jun 17, 2010 | Reply
WE ARE READY AND UP 4 IT – TRIKE TEAM
Ian D | Jun 17, 2010 | Reply
Can I, on behalf of everyone in Goldwings North-West, wish all our Iron Butt team the safest and smoothest of rides and look forward to their safe return with a wealth of experiences, memories and stories.
Crezz | Jun 18, 2010 | Reply
Well it is nearly here the big day, when we undertake to complete 1000 miles in under 24 hours for the Poppy Appeal.
I understand that there are 360 motorcycles involved in doing the event tomorrow. Some of those will have pillions on and some will be solo. I guess then there will be about 540 personnel taking part. We haven’t broken the world record, maybe next year we can do it.
I will no doubt be walking like John Wayne on Mon when I come in to work.
Thanks for all your support.
toni | Jun 18, 2010 | Reply
Trike Team at hotel just taking easy after a somewhat stop start journey on the m62 but never-the-less we are here and waiting for the others to come. By the by this is a nice hotel.
toni | Jun 20, 2010 | Reply
WE DID IT WHAT A 24 HOURS WHAT A TEAM AND WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!!! BIG HEADS UP TO CREZZ OUR LEADER WELL DONE LADS AND LADIES. SPENT SUNDAY RECOVERING.
Crezz | Jun 20, 2010 | Reply
We have done it.
Sorry for the delay in updating everyone, but been to bed for a few hours then when got up went for a BBQ and just come back.
We left at 0532hrs on Sat 19 Jun, and got back at , wait for it………..05………….02hrs on Sun. Just 30 minutes to spare, it was close.
It will be take a while for me to explain what happened, and I will in the next few days, just need to get my head round it all.
Just like to finish with thanks for all the support we have had from you all here.
God bless.
Dave | Jun 21, 2010 | Reply
Just got back home monday afternoon. Still cannot get my head round what we have done – it might do soon!! Fully recovered now – getting used to eating normal food and not rushing. A big thanks to my pillion Tonia who pushed me along the last 26 miles when my tanks were empty. Went to the sunday meeting at squires – met 2 new friends MArcus and Hillary from RBLR. Going out for a ride now takes on a whole new perpestive. By the by we are going back to Scotland at some stage for a couple of days. I hope the wind will die down in Wick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to the team for all their support.
Ted Rogerson | Jun 21, 2010 | Reply
wot a great ride thanks 1st to Crezz and thanks for all the support of everyone else
Crezz | Jun 22, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for all your kind words, but it wasn’t just me, it was all of us. I only raised peoples awareness of the event back in Nov last year.
Bob | Jun 22, 2010 | Reply
Crezz.
Never the less, it was you who got the team together and saw the event through to its conclusion. Project management at its finest. Well done to all the team concerned , we are very proud of you here at Goldwings North West and look forward to congratulating you all at the next meeting.
You have well and truly set the bench mark for next year.
Bob
Lynne (the sister) | Jun 22, 2010 | Reply
What a fantastic ride it was. We entered as individual bikes and rode as a team taking turns to lead or be back markers. It was brilliant that we set off together and arrived home the same way. The wind at Wick had to be experienced to be believed and will be talked about for a long long time! Thanks to Steve for taking me along and to Crezz, Mike, Dave, Tonia, Jimmy, Ted and Chris for the excellent company, to Crezz and Bob for pushing the team sponsorship and to everyone that put some dosh in for the Poppy Appeal and the Royal British Legion.
Bob | Jun 22, 2010 | Reply
Don’t think its all over for one moment.
As web site coordinator I need a concise and witty report on the entire event, supported by a full album of stunning photography and video featuring the team and magnificent views encountered on the trip.
Any time in the next few days will suffice.
Bob
Dave | Jun 22, 2010 | Reply
Can I put my portion of the write up on hold – have had a Hollywood film directer on my phone wanting to make a remake of Blazing Saddles – called “Saddlesore and Windswept”
Dave | Jun 22, 2010 | Reply
We came together and got the job done – and had a great deal of fun doing it, solving any problems as they came up instantly which was a great help as time was against us. Make Ted the man who finds food – I bet no one in the club can match him, that breakfast was magic!!
Crezz | Jun 24, 2010 | Reply
Bob,
Ride report sent. Did you get my pictures as well?
Bob | Jun 25, 2010 | Reply
Crezz.
No not received anything. Please resend to my personal e mail address.
Lynne (the sister) | Jun 25, 2010 | Reply
The below is taken from an email I received this morning from one of my business contacts, repeated here with her permission -
My husband was ex-forces serving in QLR (Duke of Lancs REGT) for 15 years and did tours of Iraq and Afghan before he came out. My little big brother was injured in Afghan the end of March and he needed an orthopaedic chair, the British Legion provided one for him as the Army just couldn’t manage to get him one! They are fabulous and when we were down at Selly Oaks they came in and took the lads out and brought them things they couldn’t manage to get hold of.
My little big brother has had two operations on his spine now and is learning to walk again. He is very lucky to be alive and the support from all the charities is appreciated by the service personnel and their families. I have seen some very, very young lads with their whole life ahead of them reduced to wheel chairs and sometime a lot worse, but their spirit and steadfast resolve is amazing and it’s because wonderful groups such as yours are supporting them.
A massive thank you from my family to the Goldwingers… what you do makes a life changing difference to those you support.
Mrs Michelle Stevenson
Crezz | Jun 25, 2010 | Reply
Makes it all worth while.
Bob | Jul 5, 2010 | Reply
Adrian
It would be good to know the final amount you managed to raise on this trip. The giving website has £670.00 listed but I’m sure you managed more than that. Please let us know when you have a final count up. Congratulations to the team.
dave and toni | Jul 5, 2010 | Reply
We got £305 if thats any help for you crezz/ Cheque made out ready just awaiting Toni’s form to send back
Crezz | Jul 5, 2010 | Reply
Hi Bob,
I am not sure about the others, can only speak for myself.
I am still getting it in, but I will not be far short of another £500.
Crezz | Jul 7, 2010 | Reply
Just to let everyone know, that the Just Giving page, is now closed and the money £640, (that’s not including the gift aid which will be added later)will be on it’s way soonest, to The Royal British Legion for the Poppy Appeal.
Thanks to all of you that donated and supported on this event, it meant a lot to all of us taking part.
Crezz | Aug 20, 2010 | Reply
Just to let everyone know, that I have registered for next year’s RBLR1000.
Crezz | Oct 7, 2010 | Reply
Just to let everyone know, the certificates have finally arrived today. Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh