Mongolia Five – The Mongol Rally 2011
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  • July21st

    Thanks Acumen – leaders in project analysis and our new sponsor!

    Posted in: Sponsors

    We’ve had a fantastic amount of support from Acumen in the US recently, they’ve been a HUGE HUGE help to our trip and we can’t thank them enough. Can’t wait to show them the photos and media that will come out of the trip for them to use.

    Recognized as a thought leader in project analytics, Acumen was born from a recognized need for improved insight into project challenges and, more importantly, tools and techniques to help mitigate these challenges before they occur. Acumen has developed an enterprise project analysis software that is second to none in providing both insight into potential project pitfalls leading to better project planning and execution. Using libraries of metrics, Acumen Fuse® offers not only an advanced schedule analysis, but also the analysis of cost forecast accuracy, risk model realism, project and portfolio performance and earned value.

    You can read more about Acumen on our profile page and over at their website.

     

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  • June30th

    The Home Straight

    Posted in: Fundraising, Preparation, Sponsors

    Well and truly on the home straight now, and after what’s been a tough couple of months in terms of getting our team together, we decided to get together last Sunday for  a barbecue and some final prep.  After truly terrible weather in Manchester for the whole week, the omens looked good when the sun came out and gave us the hottest day of the year so far.

    It was a day of firsts.  The first time Nick or Ben had met Kelly, the first time we’d ever all been together in Sheila as team when she was actually moving and the first time Kelly had driven her at all.  We took some pictures, we ate some burgers and we all got a bit worried about the heat – it was sweaty in Manchester.  It’s going to be an oven in Kazakhstan.  No matter, we’re tough!

    Also important is for us to give a huge shout out to our two latest financial sponsors who have been incredibly generous in partnering up with us to help with our costs.  Weightmans Liverpool and Lawrence Clarke Limited both now have their logos proudly displayed for all to see on the side of our beloved Sheila.  Guys, thank you so much – we wouldn’t be able to do this without your generosity.

    On a completely separate note, we have two (yes TWO!) Mongolia Five parties organised prior to our departure, both to raise more money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.  If you fancy giving your liver a bit of a workout whilst supporting a great charity, then you can bob along to either the Dee Sailing Club, Station Road, Wirral on Friday July 8th at 7.30 pm or The Junction Pub, Green Lane, Middleton, Manchester on Saturday July 16th from 8pm.  Both of these events are limited ticket only – please get hold of us either on Facebook or using our contact form for details on how to get yours.

    Finally, we’re still a bit desperate for gear and kit.  Please take a moment to check over our wish list.  If you’ve anything to give, then let us know.

     

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  • June23rd

    Oh what a lovely Tea Party!

    Posted in: Fundraising, Sponsors

    We had a message from the lovely folks at Aubergine Cafe, West Kirby. They kindly invited us to come and sample their afternoon tea AND they have kindly offered Mongolia 5 supporters it for £10.00 per person reduced from £12.50. The best bit is that 50% of each tea party will be donated to Mongolia 5. All you have to do is ring Aubergine (0151 625 2662) to make a reservation and say that we sent you.

    You get a fantastic amount of fresh finger sandwiches, a selection of delicious pastries, fresh English scones served with cream and strawberries AND the most delicious cakes I’ve tasted in aggges. Choose from a range of fresh loose leaf teas alongside a beautiful glass of special non-alcoholic fizz. All served on a traditional three-tier stand with bone china cups and saucers. I can’t stress how delicious it was. So thank you Aubergine!

    Here’s a few snaps from our taster!

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  • June8th

    New Sponsor Campaign Launch!

    Posted in: Preparation, Sponsors

    Well we’re in 5th gear now. A mere 47 days til we start ‘The Festival of Slow’ at Goodwood Racetrack. The race to find another team mate to replace Mr Jonny Hummer is go and hopefully we’ll be able to make an announcement later today.

    The bigger race is to make sure we’ve got enough sponsorship cash to fund the trip. We’re still short of around £5000. Yesterday we launched our IndieGoGo campaign. Indiegogo is not only a simple easy way of businesses/organisations getting involved with us (in exchange for some amazing advertising and press coverage), but also for individuals to donate something a bit smaller and it reaches people across the world who are interested in funding great projects. Within 4 hours we had $100 donated. Fantastic.

    So please, go check out our new campaign and particularly what we offer in return.

  • March2nd

    Sponsor Information Downloads

    Posted in: Sponsors

    Quick update folks, we’ve got our information together detailing exactly what sponsors get out of supporting us on the trip. It’s in a fancy PDF or standard Word Doc / Rich Text File over on this page. We’ve had some great companies come on board in the past few weeks along with the brilliant news that Think PR in Liverpool are helping us promote ourselves across the country through the media. So if you wanted another reason to sponsor us and get your name all over the press, there it is. Thanks Think!

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  • February7th

    Thanks Gtr. Manchester Fire Service

    Posted in: Ambulance, Preparation, Sponsors

    title nick Thanks Gtr. Manchester Fire ServiceThanks very much to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (and in particular Adele and Kris for sorting the whole thing out!) for very kindly agreeing to store Sheila at their Ramsbottom station – a major headache averted!  Please make sure she’s parked round the back lads – we don’t want to come round and find she’s been used for training icon wink Thanks Gtr. Manchester Fire Service

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