Pre-Tour Build Up

 The Sponsored Run began at 17.00 on Friday 25th April. By 04.00 next morning the relay teams had completed 250km in laps round the school field. After a brief rest and refuel the group continued to Twickenham Stadium. A brilliant effort by all!

After the half term break we are accelerating towards the trip!

On Friday 6th June we have the Quiz Night fundraiser.

The Tag Rugby training sessions are on three Fridays in June: 13th, 20th and 27th to prepare to "hit the ground running" when we get to Africa. Departure is on Friday 11th July.

Media interest in our Tour in Zambia is growing each year and we will be met at the airport by a variety of news organisations including ZNBC the national television network.


Chris


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