How we formed

Our team formed in 2006, founded by Jeremy Fox, an announcer at Gosport Borough FC. He called for volunteers to come forward to join in a 100 mile walk across the South Downs scheduled for June 2007. 3 volunteers came forward following his appeal: Roger Labrum, Ian Buzzard and Colin Rogers. A support team also consisted of Jan Payne and Chris Cox.  

The inspiration for the walk came about following a personal tragedy in Jeremy's life. Jeremy works as a carer during the day and has made many friends through his work, one of which passed away in 2006, providing him with the inspiration to take on the challenge.   

Below: Jeremy Fox

The picture above was taken at the finishing point of the 2007 South Downs Challenge. The support team were there to greet the walkers with a strip of winners ribbon and a bottle of well-deserved Champagne. The walkers were applauded by the support team and some nearby diners at a cafe joined in.

Left to right in the picture is:

Roger Labrum - Walker

Jan Payne - Support Team member

Ian Buzzard - Walker

Colin Rogers - Walker

Jeremy Fox - Organiser

Chris Cox - Support Team member

The team were in high spirits and celebrated their completed challenge at an Italian restaurant in Eastbourne.

The team formed a close friendship and became a team, ready to organise the North Downs Challenge, scheduled for June 2008.

There was never a dull moment on the South Downs Challenge including some looooong stories, hillside antics, incriminating photos and some late-night ambling! We are determined to make the North Downs Challenge just as fun, if not better, with a few familiar faces, plus a few new ones!

Right: At the end of the walk!