SUPPORT FOR OUR WOUNDED

Through a magnificent, all-round effort an estimated £800+ was raised for charity last night during, and after, a highly successful football match at The Hawthorns between the Brigg Amateurs Old Boys' X1 and a team representing Brigg Town FC. The final total will be published on Brigg Blog, once confirmed.

Prior to the match, the players lined up around the centre circle and they, and the crowd, observed a minute's silence in memory of members of the Armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Much hard work went into organising the game - on and off the field. Notably from Mark Cawkwell and family and Chris Faill, who masterminded the Brigg Amateurs X1. That took some doing as we had enough players to field two teams, resulting in frequent substitutions.
A buffet and disco were both enjoyed after the match in the clubhouse.
The result was unimportant but those Amateurs stalwarts reading this who didn't manage to get to the game should look away now...




...It ended in an 8-4 win for the Zebras, although Amateurs are claiming they scored the best goal of the night, Nigel Beacock drilling the ball into the bottom corner of the net from the edge of the penalty area.
Brian Clark, from Broughton, kindly refereed the game - played under lights - and everyone involved is keen to thank Brigg Town FC for so generously making available their fine facilities. (Some of us could remember the old wooden green-painted changing rooms).
In turn, the players tried very hard to boost bar takings - putting back fluids being so important after strenuous exercise!
Many spectators turned out, and Brigg Town clubhouse regulars gave very generously during, and after, the match to help swell the coffers.
Last night's cash will help a team of local service personnel in their quest to undertake a sponsored trip to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, in Africa, which is planned to be a really massive fundraiser for the Help For Heroes charity next year. Each team is being set a fundraising target of £3,400 to qualify for the trek.

Here are the details, taken from the Help for Heroes - Support For Our Wounded website http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk
The Kilimanjaro trek is a very ambitious and inspiring H4H challenge. Travelling through all four seasons in one week, from humid rainforest to freezing summit, you will push your senses to the limit with outstanding rewards.
This is a challenging trek at altitude, climbing one of the most impressive and well-known mountains in the world. Extreme hard work, training and dedication is rewarded by awe-inspiring scenery, unique wildlife and a life changing experience you will never forget.
The highest freestanding mountain in the world, Kilimanjaro is also the highest mountain on the African continent at 5896m. It’s also one of the biggest volcanoes on Earth, covering an area of approximately 388,500 hectares. Huge permanent glaciers flow down from the snow-capped summit, rising high above the dusty plains below. Our trek takes the less-trodden Machame route, allowing us to camp and fully appreciate the splendour of our surroundings and the clear night skies. We pass through thick forest, moorland and scree enroute to the highest point in Africa; Uhuru Peak.

Kilimanjaro Trek Guide Itinerary
DAY 1: Fly London to Kilimanjaro International airport
DAY 2: Arrive Kilimanjaro; transfer to Moshi town
DAY 3: Trek through dense jungle to Machame camp, 3100m
DAY 4: Through forest to Shira Plateau; on to camp at Shira caves, 3840m
DAY 5: Trek high moorland (4800m) via Lava Tower to Barranco Hut (3900m)
DAY 6: Into Great Barranco ravine; trek via Karanga valley over scree to camp (4600m)
DAY 7: Steep trek to summit glaciers, including Uhuru Peak (5896m); begin descent
DAY 8: Descend through rainforest and finish in Moshi for a large celebration
DAY 9: Free time in Moshi; chance to visit local community project; flight departs
DAY 10: Arrive UK

Registration Fee: £400.00
Fundraising Target (minimum): £3,400.00 - (Excluding Registration Fee).