Alongside fundraising to support people impacted by dementia, one of the aims of Remembering Not to Forget is to get people talking about dementia more openly, and for people to be aware that it’s possible to live well with dementia for a long time.
This blog will try to capture some thoughts on the Turnbull family’s journey with dementia, we’ll also use this space to share other relevant Remembering Not to Forget stories or updates.
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Bleak Dinner time discussion among the group in our hotel tonight has concluded that the key word to describe today is ‘bleak’. Bleak weather (rain, looming clouds), bleak landscape (moorlands stretching into the distance, rushing rivers) and the […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Rating So looking at the route notes we knew today would be tricky. Rated as ‘hard’ and with 2 notorious climbs I was feeling anxious before we had even started. Late start We stayed at a really lovely […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Sunshine and goodness The words “sunshine” and “Scotland” are not often used in the same sentence, and if they are it usually involves the words “lack of”. However, today we were blessed with glorious weather. After catching a […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Injured and out We started today with confirmation at the briefing that the group was short one rider. Rob had come off his bike on a wet bend a few days ago but managed to finish the day’s […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Crossing the border Managing my 12 mile test ride yesterday with no falling off, dizziness or general panic was a huge relief. The 12 miles felt a lot harder than it should have done but I’m comforting myself […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Finally At last we had a day with no mechanical or medical issues! We started early and managed to arrive in Penrith just after 4pm! Just in time to visit the launderette! Corricks Lane I was overjoyed at […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Hello sunshine I was pleased to open the curtains after waking up to see sun streaming through the window. Our clothes were still soaked through from yesterday’s final session in the rain so a little patch of morning […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Taking its toll So far we have covered over 400 miles, and the legs are feeling strong. Before starting the trip we were told that you get fitter as the tour progresses and this does indeed […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Faceplant in the road Today was defined by an accident. Ali suffered a mechanical issue on her bike which catapulted her over the handlebars, and she then broke her fall using her face! Fortunately there is no major […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Starting in the rain So we were told today would be easier… our legs would be used to the miles and there weren’t many big hills! However, I can tell you none of this was true!! My legs […]
