<?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[ Trek the Inca Trail ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ http://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/Events/inca-trail ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ http://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/Events/inca-trail ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Trek the REAL Inca Trail - rated amongst the ten best trekking routes on  Earth.&nbsp; It boasts striking beauty, ancient Inca ruins and diverse  ecological zones.&nbsp; The trail includes variety of different terrain - from high  desert plateau to tropical Andean rainforest. Your ultimate destination will be Machu Picchu &ndash; the &ldquo;Lost City&rdquo; of the Incas &ndash; one of the world&rsquo;s most  fascinating and important archaeological finds.&nbsp; Other highlights  include the historical town of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the Inca site  and market town of Pisac, the hot springs at Aguas Calientes and the  capital city of Lima.<br /><br /><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblDescription"><em><strong>This is  the most responsible way to   reach Machu Picchu.&nbsp; The Inca Trail has a  restriction on the number of   people who can trek the route each day  and it closes for 2 months every   year to allow the land time to  recover</strong>.<br /><br /></em></span>This trip i... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 09:56:50 GMT</pubDate></item><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>Mon, 14 May 2012 09:57:04 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>Thu, 17 May 2012 07:03:32 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
