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What is the Barnardos Cape Town Experience
Who will I be helping?
About Barnardos
Proposed Itinerary
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THE CAPE TOWN EXPERIENCE
10th - 19th OCTOBER 2008
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| Following our successful Vietnam Adventure last year, this October we have decided to head south to Cape Town, South Africa. Our ten day adventure will see us trek over the Winelands, tackle the famous Table Mountain, walk through Hermanus where you can spot some whales and across the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve. |
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| Cape Town is known as the Mother City of Africa and is regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in the world. The impressive presence of Table Mountain, flanked by the legendary Devil's Peak and historical Signal Hill, stands proudly above the city. Beautiful white sandy beaches along a peaceful coastline frame the Cape Peninsula, which is famed for its unique floral and animal kingdom, rugged landscapes, bountiful rivers and dams, panoramic vistas and seascapes and magnificent countryside. |
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| The surrounding area extends far into the now famous Winelands, green in summer and redgold in autumn. |
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Cape Town is not only a city of breathtaking natural beauty but is also a city of culture, built on a history that is reflected in the architecture, cuisine, music and dance. The city is a rare cultural gem resulting from the amalgamation of Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers and the local Bushman, Hottentot tribes and the Bantu tribes from the north. With a warm summer and temperate winter climate together with a friendly community, the Western Cape and the Mother City are an ideal base for this, our second overseas trek.
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Who will I be helping? |
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| our footsteps will help the more vulnerable children in Ireland to find their feet in life. Children like Ciara. |
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| Three years ago, Ciara’s mum was hurt when a stolen car crashed into her. She has severe brain injury. She finds daytoday tasks impossible. She can’t walk without help and has moved into the living room permanently. The toilet is upstairs so Ciara and her dad take turns to help her to the bathroom. |
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| Ciara is 12, but already she has the responsibilities of a mother. She makes sure her brothers and sisters get up for school and gets them dressed. When her dad is busy she looks after them too. Ciara doesn’t want to go to school any more. It is the last place she wants to be. She has missed so many days in school that she feels stupid when the teacher asks her to read out loud. |
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| The washing machine in the house is broken so she has to handwash her uniform. That takes ages. Sometimes the other girls say she smells. Ciara hates them for making fun of her. |
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| The days Ciara makes it to school she finds it really hard to concentrate as she worries about her mum. Will she be OK by herself? Is her dad going to be home early to look after her? Will one of her brothers or sisters get hurt if she is not looking after them? |
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| Sometimes Ciara wishes it was her that had been hit by the car. Then her mum could look after them all. |
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About Barnardos - Ireland's leading children's charity
Barnardos is Ireland’s leading children’s charity. Each year we work directly with just under 5,000 children and families throughout Ireland. Barnardos wants to make Ireland the best place to live for all children. That’s why we believe in campaigning and advocating for children everywhere.
No two children are the same but the children Barnardos deals with have one thing in common. They could otherwise be forgotten by society. We want to live in an Ireland where no child gets left behind, and we will do everything in our power to make this happen. Our aim is to inject hope into what sometimes seems like a hopeless situation.
We operate in over 30 Barnardos Centres in communities across Ireland. We see the devastating effects poverty has on children like Ciara every single day. We work facetoface day by day, making real tangible improvements to their lives. We work with families to improve parenting skills and tackle issues such as poverty, domestic abuse, addiction and the impact these problems have on children.
Barnardos’ work is about helping children make the most of their lives, regardless of what they are up against.
Even though a lot of our work happens at a local level we also provide much needed support through a variety of central services such as our bereavement counselling service for children and our National Children’s Resource Centre.
We don’t give up on children like Ciara. We don’t give up on any child.
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Proposed Itinerary
Day 1 |
- Depart Dublin on the overnight flight to Cape Town.
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Day 2 |
- Arrive Cape Town, clear customs and collect baggage. If time allows, we will do a short city sightseeing tour before arriving at our Hotel near the Victoria & Albert Waterfront. Check in and a buffet lunch will be available. Afternoon free to acclimatise. Meeting with the guides prior to dinner at the Green Dolphin Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Cape Town.
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Day 3 |
Stage 1, Beach Walk at Kommitjie & Noordehooke
- Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for a Beach walk along the western beaches of the Cape, with a picnic lunch en route and dinner afterwards at the Monkey Valley Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Cape Town.
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Day 4 |
Stage 2, Table Mountain
- Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Full days walk on Table Mountain. Picnic lunch en route. Dinner this evening will be in Camps Bay. Overnight at the hotel in Cape Town.
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Day 5 |
FREE DAY
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Optional tours to Robbin Island or other sightseeing as desired. Overnight at the hotel in Cape Town
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Stage 3, Hermanus
- Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Full days walk in Hermanus. Picnic lunch en route. Dinner tonight at the Relish Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Cape Town.
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Day 7
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Stage 4, Winelands
- Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Full days walk in the Winelands. Picnic lunch en route. Dinner at the Gold Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Cape Town.
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Stage 5, Cape of Good Hope
- Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Full Days walk to the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve. Picnic lunch en route. Farewell dinner at the Pigalle Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Cape Town.
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Day 9 |
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Check out. Day free before early evening departure for the airport and the return overnight flight to Dublin.
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The 'Capetown Experience' will include:
▪ A series of training walks in Ireland prior to departure, led by qualified guides
▪ Return flights from Dublin to Cape Town
▪ 7 nights accommodation in 3/4* Hotels in twin or double rooms with bath
▪ Full breakfast each morning ▪ All transfers as indicated in the itinerary
▪ Lunch on all walking days and drinks where applicable
▪ All dinners as included in the itinerary
▪ Fully qualified guides on all walking days
▪ Travel insurance if required
▪ All airport taxes
▪ Certificates and farewell dinner
▪ Single rooms can be arranged but at a supplement
▪ A free day to organise a particular sightseeing trip or relax and enjoy Cape Town
▪ You may extend your stay with advance notice but there may be an additional flight cost |
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Application Form
To take part in this amazing experience, we ask you to raise €5750. With our ongoing support and some clever ideas you will be able to hit this target. Funds raised from this trip will go towards the vital work that Barnardos provides for families and children throughout Ireland. The Cape Town Experience is a challenge, both in the physical preparation and in the fundraising required, but we will provide you with ongoing support. Please see below for some fundraising ideas that last year’s participants used to reach their fundraising target!
▪ Abseiling ▪ Auctions ▪ Bag packing ▪ Barbeques ▪ Bike tours ▪ Bingo ▪ Bungee jumping ▪ Casino night ▪ Exhibitions ▪ Fancy dress ball ▪ Fashion Show ▪ Film show ▪ Fiveaside football match ▪ Gala evening ▪ Golf tournament ▪ Head shave ▪ Marathons ▪ Music recitals ▪ Parachute jumps ▪ Pub Quiz ▪ Race night ▪ Raffles ▪ Street collections ▪ Table quiz ▪ Theme evening ▪ Wine tasting
Download an Application Form 
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Terms & Conditions
▪ Each participant must sign the application form as confirmation that they have read, and agree with, the terms and conditions of entry.
▪ The participant must be 18 years of age before the departure date of the Challenge or be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
▪ Their passport must have at least 6 months to run from the date of return to Ireland. Payment for any visa and gratuities are not included in the cost.
▪ Cosgrove & Associates, with the permission of Barnardos, reserves the right to alter the itinerary should climatic or any other unforeseen circumstances make this necessary.
▪ Passport Control and incountry authorities will reserve the right to refuse entry.
▪ For those who require it, Standard Travel Insurance cover is organised for the Challenge. Four areas of cover that should be noted are as follows: Normal luggage and personal effects of €2540 and a limit of any single article of €380; Cash – a limit of €635; Passports and travellers cheques €952; Medical and additional expenses €6 million. Items of high value, e.g. cameras or jewellery, may not be covered under the standard travel insur ance policy. Participants are asked to read the policy details carefully. They may need all risks covered under their own insurance arrangements. In the event of an accident, loss or claim, participants must personally report it to the local police and all responsibility as regards processing such claims will be those of the participant without liability to Barnardos and/or Cosgrove & Associates.
▪ Participants must be relatively fit to take part in the Challenge and must complete the medical questionnaire provided. You may be required to have a medical form signed by your Doctor. By signing the entry form you are confirming that to the best of your knowledge, your general state of health is good and that you take full responsibility for yourself. Barnardos may, at its discretion, refuse a participant if, in their opinion, he/she is medically unfit to take part.
▪ Participants take part at their own risk and hereby indemnify Cosgrove & Associates and Barnardos and its agents against claims for loss or damage to personal property, personal injury (or death), and any claim arising from the entrant’s own actions.
▪ Participants must comply with and are responsible for attending to any inoculation and health regulations required for the destination.
▪ If participants are unable to meet the sponsorship requirements they will forfeit their place on the Challenge or they may choose to make up the balance themselves.
▪ Participants must carry out all fundraising in accordance with the guidelines set out in the fundraising pack.
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