28/01/2026
To round off our New Forest meet-up at AshdeneHouse.uk, we took a moment to reflect on what has been an incredible weekend together.
We’re now entering the final days of preparation. The conditions are stepping up another level - temperatures have dropped to –17°C during the day and –26°C overnight.
This will be a true test. Four days camping on frozen lakes, deep in the cold, where resilience, teamwork, and mental strength will matter just as much as physical preparation.
It’s time to dig deep.
Don’t forget we’re doing this for charity!
Support via Fatima’s link:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/fatimawhitbread2026
Support via Mick’s link:
https://gofund.me/6ea3318b1
All charity donations will be split equally between our two chosen Charities, which are (in alphabetical order);
Fatima’s UK Campaign (www.fatimascampaign.com)
The SpeedoMick Foundation (www.thespeedomickfoundation.org)
Together, these two organisations represent a powerful collaborative force for good - combining passion, empathy, and experience to ensure support young lives. By joining efforts, Fatima’s UK Campaign and The SpeedoMick Foundation amplify their impact, fostering hope, opportunity, and resilience in communities across the UK.
The team taking part in the challenge are (in alphabetical order):
David Liddle
Fatima Whitbread MBE .whitbread
Jamie Annetts
Luke Jellicoe
Mick Cullen
Nicky Poi
Sam Donaldson
Tanner H Hicks
Will Ackhurst .akhurst
