Ivanhoe Way Challenge

21/03/2020

Dear Ivanhoe Way Challenge Entrants,

It is with deep regret that we have decided to cancel this years return of the Ivanhoe Way Challenge 2020 due to the continued developments of the Covid-19 Virus, It would be socially irresponsible of us to do anything else. I want to say a big thank you to you all for signing up and hope this has not been too much of a disappointment.

The good news is we will be back in 2021 so please keep an eye on updates as we post them.

If your interested in the Ivanhoe Way then you can investigate parts of the route yourself, you can find the route on OS Explorer map 245, the team would not recommend walking the whole route without the support network we had planned as this could be dangerous.
If you get the chance to walk small parts of the route then it would be great to see you post photos on our page, we love our little corner of the world and would love to see you all enjoying the country side (while socially distancing yourselves of course).

Our team will be walking the route this year and will provide updates to the website/page with our own photos and descriptions of the walk, any deviations we may need to take on the way round. This of course will all be in aid of bringing back the challenge for 2021.

I wish you all the best,

Regards,

Frank Bridge - Event Chairman
James Burrows - Event Entrant Administrator
The Ivanhoe Way Challenge Team

24/02/2020

Are you up for a challenge?

Ashby Ivanhoe Way Challenge, June 20th 2020
Sponsored by Ashby Round Table 507 for Wishes 4 Kids

http://ivanhoewaychallenge.co.uk/index.html

I am very pleased to announce the Ivanhoe Way Challenge for 2020 taking place in and around Ashby-De-La-Zouch.

This is a sponsored walk, fund raising for a fantastic local charity called Wishes 4 Kids. The charities aim is to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses and create a moment that will be treasured by them for the rest of their life and provide a time which parents will remember – that time when their child forgot about suffering.

The Ivanhoe Way Challenge is not a new thing, it was originally created by Richard and Angela Bebbington and ran from 2009 to 2016, all the while raising an incredible amount of money for the Wishes 4 kids charity. Unfortunately they had to halt their activity due to pressures elsewhere but have entrusted the rejuvenation and running of the event to us. We would like to thank them for their continued support and advice to ensure the challenge will be a great success for everyone involved.

The challenge itself is a 37 mile walk for teams of at least 2 people starting and ending in Ashby on Saturday June 20th. This is a massive challenge, stretching from Donisthorpe in the west to Bardon in the east and Staunton Harold in the North to Nailstone in the South, but do not be put off, our dedicated team will be supporting everyone along the way with opportunities for refreshments and food at regular checkpoints.

Registration is open now at the website, http://ivanhoewaychallenge.co.uk (other links are below and on the flyer). Why not get a group together for any reason you wish, be that a passion for raising money and supporting a worthy cause, the chance to see the fantastic countryside around the North West Leicestershire area, the thought of conquering an incredible challenge or the opportunity to do some real exercise while having fun with friends. Our website has all the details you will need, including registration information and advice for all participants regardless of their experience in long distance walking. If you do have any questions we have not addressed please get in contact via the website or e-mail address, [email protected].

So what are you waiting for?, get involved and get ready for a great day to remember.

Frank Bridge (Ashby Round Table and Ashby Ivanhoe Way Co-ordinator)
• If you would like to know more about ‘Wishes for Kids’ please visit http://www.wishes4kids.co.uk/
• If you’d like to know more about the Ivanhoe Way Challenge or wish to apply please visit the following website http://ivanhoewaychallenge.co.uk/
• If you wish to know more about the Ashby Round Table please have a read of the note below, visit our page, leave a message and we’ll get back to you https://www.facebook.com/AshbyDeLaZouchRoundTable/

24/02/2020

Hello Everyone,
the rain and wind keep coming and going making walking hard to organise, I’ve not even managed to take the kids out in the last few weeks and they only walk a couple of miles! Hope you’re all doing better than me....

11/02/2020

Hello Everyone, I hope you managed to dodge the worst of the recent weather and can look forward to some sunshine and good walking weather. If you've not already done so please have a think about registering for the Challenge this year to raise well needed funds for Wishes 4 Kids, its such a fantastic and well deserving charity. ,

ivanhoewaychallenge.co.uk

04/02/2020

The website address is http://ivanhoewaychallenge.co.uk/index.html. there are some links out there to the older website. Please ignore those and use the link above.
Thank you.
The Ashby de la Zouch Ivanhoe Way team

ivanhoewaychallenge.co.uk

23/01/2020

Hello All, please make sure you keep the 20th June free and come to Ashby for the Ivanhoe Way Challenge

23/01/2017

So who's entered and who's tempted to enter in this years Ivanhoe Way Challenge on June 17th?

A challenge walk along the Ivanhoe Way with three distances available - 13, 20 and 37 miles, all in aid of local Leicestershire charity Wishes 4 Kids. Every single penny raised goes directly towards helping grant wishes for very poorly children in Leicestershire.

Come on, challenge yourself and get involved in a local event for a local charity! For more information and to enter visit the link attached or www.ivanhoechallenge.co.uk

A 37 mile walk around the Ivanhoe Way Public Footpath in NW Leic's. Organised by Richard and Angela Bebbington, on behalf of Wishes 4 Kids, the challenge is to complete the 37 mile round trip within 15 hours. Two alternative distances also available.

30/07/2016

This year challenge has raised at least £5,500. As the majority of the sponsorship has been collected we've had a very nice letter form the charity, stating where the funds will/have been spent. Without the support of you all this simply wouldn't be possible, Many thanks

Richard and Ange

01/07/2016

Wolseley Charitable Giving have donated £500 to Wishes 4 Kids, supporting their team of employees who took part in this year's Ivanhoe Way Challenge. Many thanks Team Wolseley.

23/06/2016

Great article in this weeks Ashby Times about the Ivanhoe Way Challenge