Janepie33 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 If anyone is in the Bournemouth area and you come across a group of students wearing LEGITT T shirts trying to hitch a ride, please take pity on them and take them somewhere! They will be travelling in groups of 2 3 or 4 and all groups have tracking devices. The aim is to get as far away from Bournemouth Uni in 36 hours, without spending any money (last year one group made it to Egypt!). Both my children are doing this today, but sadly it seems they have not managed to leave the start point yet! The charities they are fundraising for are : Teenage Cancer Trust - Margaret Green Animal Rescue - Roundtable Children's Wish - The Royal British Legion Omlet vibes greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Wow! Thatsounds like a lot of fun; best of luck to them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Not in the area but best of luck to those taking part in this and hoping lots of money is raised for the worthy causes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Good luck to them. Are they on Twitter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Ah - I wish I was in the area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Not on Twitter but this is the website http://www.raise2give.com/leggit-2011/ They seem to have made it to Crystal Palace via Milton Keynes according to the tracking system, but I don't think that is right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Where are they now? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I found the Twitter address @bournemouthrag which posts updates of where some of the teams are. It's good fun. You must be proud of your kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 They hitched to Winchester then a couple gave them a lift to Crystal Palace and they have somehow got to Waterloo East where they are trying to catch a train to Dover. Had a text from DS a couple of hours to say there was a bit of a glitch, but nothing since! . Not much phone contact as they are trying to conserve their batteries. Yes patsylabrador. Very proud! You can find them on the main site under Sophie S or Georgie 1717 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 They have managed to get on a ferry from Dover with a woman who will drive them to Germany!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 They have made it to Hanover and are trying to get a lift to Berlin where they hope to catch a train to .......... anywhere!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Do you have to pay for them to get back, or do the charity. Or do they do the same to get home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 That's pretty impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 What a brilliant adventure for them and for such a good cause too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 They either have to blag their way home again or pay to get themselves back (could be expensive! ). So far the whole process has restored my faith in people. The public have been so kind and generous and companies too, such as COSTA who gave them free drinks and muffins and the ferry company which gave them all a huge free meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Oh gosh they could end up literally anywhere in Europe today Bless 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Finally managed to get on a coach that will take them all the way to Berlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 fantastic!! I hope they tell everyone what they are doing - more sponsorship money cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 They are now in Berlin and trying to get a train to some far flung place before 10pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I love this - good luck to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Final destination BERLIN!!! Now to get back A hostel has taken pity on them and given them free coffee and a place to charge their phones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 How brilliant these people are! Fantastic that they got to Berlin, what an experience! Bet they will be wanting to do this again. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Very annoyingly the Berlin airport staff would not let them on a BA flight to Heathrow (we live 30 mins from Heathrow airport! ) so they have had to make their way to a coach station to try their luck there. After being on hold for 20 mins to a lovely lady from BA who told me that she didn't have the authority to OK the flight, the flight departed. Hopefully they will return to England at some point. The public in general have been amazing and hats off to COSTA and MacDonalds (and others I don't yet know about) for feeding them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 What a shame . I hope they have some luck at the coach station . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Amazing, well done them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
