Seaton Burn welcomes Foster Care Fortnight 2010 celebrations

May 27, 2010

For Foster Care Fortnight 2010, FCA's Chris and Morris are cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise awareness of fostering and also raise money for Bulgarian NGO For our Children. 600+ miles in, they’ve finally arrived in Seaton Burn, raising awareness of fostering in Newcastle and beyond.

Day 12

"The Leeds to Newcastle day was long and certainly challenging, but swooping down into the town and across the Tyne Bridge in bright evening sunshine, was a grand end to the ride," describes Chris.

"This morning we were pleased to be the recipients of a generous dose of Geordie hospitality from staff & foster carers at the FCA Seaton Burn Office, about 8 miles north of Newcastle town centre.

"Whilst at the office, we met a foster carer who paints with bicycle tyres (the paintings representing a child’s track through the care system & through life). As you can see from the images, the affect is very interesting.

"But all too soon, it was time t’lads weer hedin’ off!

"Cutting across country we reached the A696, then onto the A68 heading North through Boarder Country and the Northumberland National Park. The temperature dropped and we experienced our first proper rain of the trip. Extremes of weather conditions and terrain ensured we utilised our full range of cycle apparel during the remainder of the day.

"After a lengthy climb through the Cheviot Hills, we entered our third and final country of the Cycle Challenge."

Statistics for the Day:
Distance = 81 miles
Average Speed = 13 mph
Max speed = 38 mph

For the journey so far:
Distance covered since Lands End = 694 miles

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