Brunel the Bear
An Update from the Regional Coordinators
This is a fantastic opportunity for engineers of all ages to get involved with a national charity project. Brunel the bear, a cuddly bear, is travelling the length and breadth of the UK raising money for engineering charities through carbon free events.
Our challenge is to get Brunel the Bear from Poole, where he will arrive on 24th April, to Wales by 8th May. During this time the South West region gets to plan the regional segment of the bear's journey. There is a regional planning team who are co-ordinating a number of event teams across the South West. For more information about individual events contact southwest@brunelthebear.org.uk or visit the National webpage or the Regional webpage.
Events so far:
| Date |
Event Description |
| 24/04 |
Teddy Bears Picnic + Sponsored Walk (Joint event between Poole, Salisbury and Dorchester) |
| 25/04 |
Sponsored Walk from Princetown to Plymouth (20 Miles) |
| 29/04 |
Tamar River Race |
| 29/04 |
Charity Football Match |
| 30/04 |
Sponsored Sail from Plymouth to Falmouth |
| 01/05-02/05 |
Cycle Relay Falmouth To Taunton via Launceston (2 Days) |
| 05/05 |
Sponsored Kite Surf from Burnham on Sea to Weston Super Mare |
| 05/05 |
Attendance at @Bristol for Regional Final of Create Sport |
| 06/05 |
Collections in Engineering Companies |
| 07/05 |
Clifton – Climbing Avon Gorge, Bridge Tours, Family Picnic.
1am Sponsored Walk Through Box Tunnel |
| 08/05 |
Handover to Wales on Second Severn Crossing |
So whether you are into walking, cycling or swimming, or just want to get involved in raising money for RedR, EWB-UK (Engineers Without Borders UK), EAP (Engineers Against Poverty), EfOD (Engineers for Overseas Development) and the ICE Benevolent Fund, get in touch!