NEWSLETTER
WINTER 2009
THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN MOORE
NEW PUBLICATIONS
Five new books will be published this year covering the adventures of Robin Moore who has walked over 20,000 miles around the world over the last ten years (Quite a hobby!!). Last year saw him complete 4,000 miles including a walk around the north island of New Zealand; the length of Portugal (latest leg of his tour of Southern Europe); and The Barmy Army walk of England, which raised £2,000 for cancer care in Cornwall and donations to Cancer Research UK. The event was part of the Barmy Army Cricket Road Show which was aimed at raising cancer awareness and media coverage for ‘A Chance to Shine’: part of our youth cricket development.
In autumn 2008, Robin walked around Ireland and The Isle of Man to complete a circle of the British Isles, which accounts for 12,000 miles of his travels. Most of these walks have supported Cancer Care and Research. As well as valuable media exposure, often linked to National fundraising, he has himself orchestrated/raised in excess of £100,000.
Robin has also walked New Zealand, coast-to-to-coast of South Africa and in March will set off from France to Portugal to complete his travels around the southern region of the continent.
He aims to walk round the remainder of the EEC and the Commonwealth over the next 5 years.
COMMUNICATION:
The Newsletter acknowledges the following people for valuable support in helping Robin achieve his goals/deadlines:
Paul Coles, Oundle
Sarah Webb, Craftythings, Oundle
Creative Company, Flag Fen, Peterborough.
Oundle Bookshop
BOOK TITLES
The first two titles released today at Oundle School Bookshop are:
Robin Moore’s Great Britain Walk, (Vol 1).
Walking The Garden Route (South Africa).
These are available from the bookshop now and a signing day is arranged for Saturday 14th February at 10am.
Many Thanks to Creative Company, Flag Fen, Peterborough, for their excellent production.
OTHER NEW TITLES
These include a series of Pilgrimages, Travels in Ireland and of course our recent ‘Barmy Army’ Walk.
Most book titles are also available online as a ‘Download’ from EBOOKS at:
www.robin-moore.co.uk
CHARITY WORK AND THE FUTURE
Seen as a pioneer endurance walker from the early days of Imperial Cancer Research and fortunate enough to set off around New Zealand on its rebirth as Cancer Research UK, I have seen the changes within the organisation that now looks set to be the most productive charity in the UK. It is also good to see the knock on effect, particularly from younger people who have followed my progress over the years and are now playing a full part in the fundraising agenda. Borne as a product of health/fitness, events such as The Relay for Life have proved a successful formula in recent years. Exercise maintains health and endurance events are still a popular mechanism in raising funds for charity.
‘Despite my efforts being limited as a one-man band, it is still rewarding to know I raise several thousand pounds per year for Cancer Charities from local resources alone’. I am now looking to build up a huge campaign for Hospice Care in Cornwall starting this Spring. I will deliver leaflets/donation slips, and help organise local events to function off the back of my walks/media coverage.
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2009
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Complete tour of Southern Europe.
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Launch The Cornish Pilgrimage on behalf of Cornwall Hospice Care.
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Raise awareness for Cancer Research/Care through media coverage.
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Raise funds via ‘sweepstakes’/ auctions/donation forms.
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Publish 5 books about my adventures.
Online publications, newsletters and diaries will be updated each season.
Books are sold to help fund personal charity work/walks.
Any one wishing to sponsor Robin please contact via email or on:
07906 705088 (calls only - no text service).
mobile: 07706197209
Email: robin-moore@hotmail.co.uk
THANK YOU FOR TAKING AN INTEREST
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