<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Best Beginnings Events </title><link>http://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk</link><description>Best Beginnings is a charity dedicated to ending child health inequalities in the UK.</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[ Cycle London to Paris ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ http://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/Events/cycle-london-to-paris ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ http://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/Events/cycle-london-to-paris ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ctl00_ctl00_bodyContent_cphPageMaster_cphPageMaster_ContentPlaceHolder_EventItem1_lblEventContent" class="textItemBlock"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Get on your bike in 2012 and raise vital funds to help Best Beginnings give every baby in the UK the healthiest start in life.<br /><br /></span></span><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ctl00_ctl00_bodyContent_cphPageMaster_cphPageMaster_ContentPlaceHolder_EventItem1_lblEventContent" class="textItemBlock"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">This long-weekend challenge links two great European cities, London and Paris, covering around 300km in just 3 days. Encounter historic towns, sleepy villages and rolling countryside en-route before cycling along wide Parisian boulevards to the finish line at the city's most famous landmark - the Eiffel Tower. Then enjoy a free day to explore the beautiful sights of Paris before boarding the Eurostar back to London. </span></span><br /><br /><span ... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 09:24:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Climb Kilimanjaro ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ http://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/Events/kilimanjaro ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ http://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/Events/kilimanjaro ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.&nbsp; Climb to an altitude of 5895 metres.&nbsp; Marvel at the diverse ecosystem from cultivated farmlands at the lower levels through lush rainforest and alpine meadow to a barren lunar landscape at the top.&nbsp; Watch sunrise from the summit.&nbsp; This is a challenging event and not for the fainthearted!<br /><br />This trip is run by Classic Tours who have run Best Beginnings London to Paris cycle rides impeccably over the last four years and have a huge amount of experience.&nbsp; For more information and to sign up either contact Tom at Best Beginnings on 0207 443 7895 or email at tom@bestbeginningss.org.uk alternatively more information can be found on the <a href="http://www.classictours.co.uk/Challenges/OpenChallenge.aspx?ChallengeID=643">Classic Tours website</a>.<br /><br /><em>Best Beginnings is acting as an agent of Classic Tours (A.T.O.L number 3379) in respect of the travel for the challenge in question.</em> ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 07:07:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Trek the Great Wall of China ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ http://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/Events/china ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ http://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/Events/china ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Explore different sections of the Great Wall of China in the hills around Beijing.&nbsp; Head deep into the countryside away from the places where tourists normally visit this majestic structure. Marvel at the panormaic vistas from watch towers en-route. Witness unrestored sections of the wall which date back to the Ming Dynasty.&nbsp; Discover a country immersed in history, mythology and ancient traditions.&nbsp; Afterwards visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square during free time in Beijing. <br /><br />To book please contact the fundraising team at events@bestbeginnings.org.uk or call 0207 443 7895. Alternatively more information can be found on the <a href="http://www.classictours.co.uk/Challenges/OpenChallenge.aspx?ChallengeID=525">Classic Tours website</a>. Classic Tours have also  managed Best Beginnings London to Paris Cycle rides since 2008. We hope you can join us in China.<br /><br /><em>Best Beginnings is acting as an agent of Classic Tours (A.T.O.L  number 3379) in re... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 07:08:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The British 10K London Run 2012 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ http://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/Events/10krun ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ http://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/Events/10krun ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ <span style="font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">We have places for the British London 10K Run, taking place on Sunday 8 July 2012. The event is fantastic fun and last year helped to raise over &pound;10,000 to reduce inequalities in child health. Whether you're super speedy or slow and steady, the stunning location and fantastic support make this run enormous fun.<br /><br /></span>The team will meet up at the 5* Royal Horseguards Hotel who have kindly agreed to provide breakfast for our runners and a secure room for bags. At the end of the run they have shower rooms available and refreshments.<br /><span style="font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />This event books up very quickly so do be in touch to book your place.&nbsp; The entry fee is &pound;25 and all we ask is that you pledge to raise at least &pound;250 in sponsorship. <br /><br />Dan Mindel (Best Beginnings runner 2011): <em>"When you're running for such a worthy cause and you know that indiv... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 16:50:59 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
