Reach 2007 Reach 2007 is a charity project supporting SOS Children's Villages. We're aiming to raise £15,000 for the charity and conduct coaching days in the villages during two weeks in spring. Read our blog to follow our progress.

Kruger National Park

Thursday, 29 Mar 2007 | Views [400]

We headed from Jo'burg to Kruger National Park were we stayed in self catering huts.  A 4.30am start for a safari ensured that we saw 4 of the big 5 (missed the lion) and also giraffes and zebras.  We then relaxed in the afternoon and headed to Nelspruit ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Gallery: Reach Week

Friday, 16 Mar 2007 | Photo Gallery

Reach Week

Monday, 5 Mar 2007 | Views [485]

During February the Reach Team hosted a series of fundraising events.  The week started with a 24 hour cycle and press launch outside the students union.  Other events included, speed dating, an exercise class, a dodgeball tournament, the Reach Bop and ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

3 Peaks Challenge

Monday, 19 Feb 2007 | Views [337]

As part of the fundraising efforts the Reach Team completed the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge.  23 miles over mountainous terrain! Thanks to the orienteering club that navigated, without them we'd be lost.  The Photos are in the 3 Peaks gallery.

Tags: The Great Outdoors

About Reach

Thursday, 1 Feb 2007 | Views [342]

'Reach 2007: South Africa, Educating through Sport’ is a charity project that is being undertaken by student members of the University of Manchester SPORT department. It has the full backing of SPORT, SOS Children's Villages Charity and several other ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel