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plus links to any media articles that feature Number 7 Company along
the way.
The Mammoth Task of Walking 425 Miles (on foot) has now been
completed by Number 7 Company (read
about this epic journey below) Captain Mark Hayhurst has released some interesting facts
from the March from Coldstream to London which are below, and we
have also imported some more images below from
some of the fantastic facebook support
sites that were set up during the march (see
them here).
Message from Captain Mark Hayhurst:
Many thanks to you all who have followed our progress through the
country. We arrived on time at the Tower of London at noon on
Saturday 30th Jan to be met by General Dannatt.
A few interesting facts from our march:
· 425 miles marched
· 25 days
· 3500 eggs eaten
· 1000kg of meat eaten
· 9000 calories burnt a day
· Coldest day -15C (including wind chill)
· 10 days of snow
· 4 days of rain
· 300+ blisters
· 1 mile of zinc oxide tape (to tape up the blisters)
All the money raised will be spit between the Army Benevolent Fund
and Coldstream Guards Registered Charity. This will be spent on
injured soldiers from operations. Thank you.
MEDIA LINKS: You can read
also read some of the media related articles (i.e press
coverage) over
on
our forum
Marching past the 'Angel of the North'
The Company at the memorial to Sir Arthur Hazlerigg (one of the
founders of the Regiment)
Centre of image (L to R) Capt (Retd) Fenwick, Major Coleby, Lord
Hazlerigg.
Fresh Rations being delivered
The 'over-night' campsite at a local TA Centre (no
luxury spared!)
Walking Boots of 1660 compared to that of 2010
On the ground - the tented area at Sherwood Forest
Exercise Enduring Guardsman
(in aid of the Army
Benevolent Fund):
No 7 Company - March from Coldstream to London, 6th-30th
January 2010 To
commemorate the 350th anniversary of General Monck’s
monumental march from Coldstream to London in 1650,
Number Seven Company Coldstream Guards will repeat the
event in January 2010 setting off from Coldstream on 6th
January and arriving at Tower Hill, London, on 30
January 2010, thus completing the march some 8 days
quicker than their forebears. The Regimental Lieutenant
Colonel will be in Coldstream to see the Company off.
“The town of
Coldstream, because the General did it the honour to
make it the place of his residence for some time, hath
given title to a small company of men whom God made the
instruments of great things; and though poor, yet honest
as ever corrupt nature produced into the world, by the
no dishonourable name of Coldstreamers.”
Thomas Gumble
Number 7 Company will depart from Woolwich am 5 January
2010 and travel to Berwick upon Tweed where they will
spend the night in The Barracks. At 0700 on 6th January
they will move by coach to Coldstream and at 0900 they
will set off from Henderson Park led by the Old
Coldstreamers Corps of Drums who will fall out at the
England/Scotland border. A map of the route taken by
General Monck is attached with the route to be taken by
Number 7 Company shown in red ink.
The aims of this exercise are fourfold:
a. To commemorate the 350th anniversary of General Monck’s march to
London by recreating it within modern parameters.
b. To conduct an arduous long distance march within the UK using current
military equipment.
c. Conduct a high profile media and charity campaign to assist the Field
Army and the First Battalion Coldstream Guards who will
be deployed in Afghanistan.
d. Raise a minimum of £250,000 to be split equally between The Army
Benevolent Fund and The Coldstream Guards Charitable
Funds.
A number of media avenues have been investigated and
it is hoped that the march will be covered by national
and local newspapers and national and local TV stations.
A
Message from Number 7 Company
On the 02 January 1660 General George Monck gathered his men and
marched from the town of Coldstream to London. To mark the 350th
anniversary of this historic event Number Seven Company will also
march from Coldstream to London along a similar route - some
400miles (approx 25 miles a day)! We will also live under canvas for
some of the march in the inclement British weather in January. This
will be an extremely arduous achievement for all participants and we
hope, if nothing else, only to raise awareness of the good work that
soldiers are performing abroad on Operations.
Any money raised will go some way in helping injured soldiers and
families affected by the death or wounding of their loved ones. Fund
allocations will benefit those individuals whose life has had a
dramatic change be it through injury or mourning or even just
adapting to a new way of living. Many of you will have read about
those soldiers who have unfortunately been killed whilst on
operations. Few have read about those that return limbless, blinded
or in some way changed.
Our march will be difficult and uncomfortable, but we will recover
quickly - these funds raised will help those who will never return
to their normal life, however much they try.
This exercise will without doubt attract many visitors,
both military and civilian. Invites will also be sent to
various celebrities and sportspersons who may be well
known for their involvement with charity or endurance
disciplines to march with the company to both raise the
profile of the event and help inspire the guardsmen.
Officer Commanding (OC) 7 Company is happy for
Association members to visit the Company’s camp sites
between 1900 – 2100hrs and a copy of the overnight sites
is attached.
EXERCISE ENDURING GUARDSMAN –
GENERAL ROUTE COMPARISON & ITINERARY
<<THE
ROUTE TAKEN: THIS ROUTE COULD HAVE CHANGED,
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS>>
06 January 2010 - Berwick upon Tweedimages below
07 January 2010 - Alnwick
08 January 2010 - Ashinton
09 January 2010 - Newcastle
images below
10 January 2010 - Durham
images below
11 January 2010 - Rest Day
12 January 2010 - Swainby (northern edge of Yorkshire
Moors)
13 January 2010 - Ampleforth College
14 January 2010 - Strensall
15 January 2010 - Burn Village (just south of Selby)
images below
16 January 2010 - Doncaster
images below
17 January 2010 - Rest Day
18 January 2010 - Worksop
19 January 2010 - Near Warsop
20 January 2010 - Nottingham
21 January 2010 - Loughborough
22 January 2010 - tur Langton (7km north of Market
Harborough)
23 January 2010 - Northampton
images below
24 January 2010 - Rest Day
images below at Nosely Hall
25 January 2010 - Milton Keynes
26 January 2010 - Hitchin images below
27 January 2010 - Rest Day
28 January 2010 - Barnett
29 January 2010 - Rest Day
30 January 2010 - Tower Hill, London
images below
VIDEO FILE:
Number 7 Company leave Coldstream for their epic march.
NOTE: This is not my video, it is available to download
at the BFBS website, and has been stored here to
preserve the information, see
http://www.bfbs.com/tv for more BFBS Videos
DAY 1(Wednesday 6th January 2010) STEP OFF FROM COLDSTREAM
Image left:
Whilst most had been speculating if the weather would
put halt to the idea of this glorious attempt, No 7
Company started the march, accompanied with some
fantastic background music.
Image left:
Number 7 Company in all their glory, proudly marching on
to hopefully raise some cash for the Army Benevolent
Fund.
Image left:
Members
of Number 7 Company, bathe in the glory of the capstar
immune to the chill factor. Day 1, what will the
next journey bring?
More
images from Day 1
Many thanks to Ann Martinson for the images below
MEDIA LINKS (read media coverage,
regularly updated over on the forum,
click here to read more):
More
images from Day 1
Many thanks to Alan Hughes, the vicar or Berwick
for these images, the following message was received
with the images:
"I would be very grateful if you could include these two
attached pictures in the first day account of the Long
March on the site - one is of the original entry in the
Guild Book of Berwick (see transcript below) and the
other of the service held in Berwick Parish Church,
built by Monck's men and wherein our 2nd Bn Colours are
laid up, with The Mayor of today on the right and Major
James Coleby on the left.
The Berwick Guild Book for 1660 records that : "An
emergency meeting of the Guild was called 2nd January,
as The Mayor had had reported to him by a friend that
The Lord General Monck had left Coldstream. It was
agreed that a letter be sent to The Lord General
assuring him that Town was at his service. The letter to
be delivered by Alderman Watson, Mr Pratt, Mr Webb and
Mr Jackson."
Many thanks to KARL SIMPSON
who managed to get a few images of Number 7 Company.
The following message accompanied the images:
Here are a few images of the lads arriving in Selby on
the 15th Jan and entering the Town Hall where a mini
civic reception was held for them by the Town Mayor.
Selby did them proud, local shoppers cheered them
through the town centre then they were given hot drinks
and biscuits plus a few beers for the night.
Regards , Karl Simpson
MEDIA LINKS (read media coverage,
regularly updated over on the forum,
click here to read more):
Many thanks to BARRY THOMPSON
who managed to get a few images of Number 7 Company.
Special thanks go to the Doncaster Branch who helped
supply liquid refreshments to the lads.
MEDIA LINKS (read media coverage,
regularly updated over on the forum,
click here to read more):
Many thanks to NEIL BARTHORPE
who managed to get a few images of Number 7 Company
(BELOW).
The following message accompanied the images:
The Boys entered Doncaster this afternoon on their way
South. At 6C the weather was almost "Sub Tropical"
compared to what they had been through recently. A
welcome party of members from the Doncaster Branch of
the Association with their Banner were prepared for
their arrival.
The Boys had a tremendous welcome as they marched over
the North Bridge into Town to be greeted by many members
of the General public who had turned out to see them.
They swelled the coffers of the collection buckets in
true Yorkshire generosity. The Boys then marched
to the steps of only the third Mansion House in the
country to be greeted by The Lady Mayoress and her
party. The Boys assembled for a Photo Call and were
given a wonderful greeting from both the dignitaries and
again members of the public.
Mr Ken Pearson Chairman of the Doncaster Branch and Mr
Brian Ridley Secretary got in on the Act with the now
famous Banner and can be seen with the Lady Mayoress who
even held a collection bucket Well Done.
The Boys will be having a well earned rest overnight in
Doncaster before heading South again in the morning.
Well Done Boys we were all so proud of you.
Bon Voyage
Neil Barthorpe
Hon Member Doncaster Branch and Photographer for the day
Many thanks to GRAHAME & JANE MORLEY,
who managed to get a few images of Number 7 Company.
The following message accompanied the images:
Earlier today we took these photos, on the march between
Market Harborough and Northampton. Later at the TA
Centre in Northampton - doing their cool down stretches.
Northampton Chronicle and Echo were there and told us
they will be putting pictures into paper on Monday as
well as video footage that they have taken.
Kind Regards - Graham and Jane Morley
MESSAGE OF SUPPORT
The following message was received for Number 7 Company
as they Marched through Market Harborough
I just wanted to pass on my admiration and support for
no 7 company who I have just been to see coming through
Market Harborough on their way through to London. It was
wonderful to see them and get out to support them. I am
very proud of all our forces as are the people of Market
Harborough who also turned out to support.
Kind regards
Melanie Wisher - Market Harborough
MORE IMAGES
Many thanks to CHRIS SIDWELL-SMITH, who managed
to the images below of Number 7 Company on route through
Market Harborough.
Number 7 Company have now completed the mammoth task
of a 425-mile charity march on a route first taken
by members of our regiment 350 years ago, (see
monumental march from Coldstream to London in 1650
for more details on this history). The
JustGiving page set up to raise money for Military
Charities has already raised over £10,000 -
view
the page here.
MORE
MEDIA LINKS & STORIES (this section is now
updated on the forum,
click here to read more):
Some links to articles that Number 7 Company have
featured in during Exercise Enduring Guardsman.
Many thanks to Bernard Williamson who managed to
make it down to Tower Hill to photograph Number 7
Company as they completed this glorious achievement, see
Bernard's images below
MORE
MEDIA LINKS & STORIES (this section is now
updated on the forum,
click here to read more):
Some links to articles that Number 7 Company have
featured in during Exercise Enduring Guardsman.
Meet the Hoggarths - Generations of
Support turned out for Number 7 Company
Many thanks to the 'Axeman' (John Anderson) who
also managed to
make it down to Tower Hill to photograph Number 7
Company as they completed this glorious achievement, see
his images (and text accompanying the images) below,
Approaching Welly Bks, with Major Coleby
leading No.7 Company and the CSM, Nath Allan calling out
the time.
Left wheel onto Tower Wharf
No.7 Company on The Embankment
The Company march off, including Andy
Browell in the centre of the pic.
Is that Capstar upside down ????
Browell loitering round the Queens Guard
Changing room……… again!
(ShinyCapstar Note: did someone show him where the
Queens Guard Changing Room's were? as I am sure this
will be first to him!)
The ShinyShop has now opened for business - be the first to wear
some ShinyCapstar and EXCLUSIVE Coldstream Memorabilia.
In the shop there are loads of designs (with more being added
weekly) that ARE NOT available in any high-street shop. With
men's, ladies and children's wear you're bound to find that ideal
gift - there's even Coldstream Pants!
DO YOU HAVE ANY IMAGES?
More images from Number 7 Company's March from
Coldstream to London will follow. If you meet up
with Number 7 Company and have any images that you'd
like to include on the site please e-mail them to at
shinymessageboard@yahoo.co.uk and we'll do our best
to post them here for you.
MORE
MEDIA LINKS & STORIES (this section is now
updated on the forum,
click here to read more):
Some links to articles that Number 7 Company have
featured in during Exercise Enduring Guardsman.
6th Jan: Berwickshire News
- Coldstream Guards begin long march to London THREE hundred and fifty years ago General Monck and
6000 troops left a cold and frosty Coldstream to march
to London where they helped restore the monarch to the
throne ....
read more here
LATEST NEWS: READ THE LATEST NEWS ON THIS
GLORIOUS TASK OVER ON THE SHINYCHAT FORUM,
click here to visit it ...
PRE MARCH MEDIA
Coldstream Guardsmen's historical
'feet'
COLDSTREAM Guardsmen will be following in the footsteps
of their ancestors when they undertake a 400-mile march
from their birthplace of Coldstream to London this week
....
read more here
Coldstream Guards to re-enact historic
'Long March' to London
THE Coldstream Guards will mark a famous anniversary in
their illustrious history next Wednesday when they march
from their home town to Berwick ....
read more here
THANK
YOU:
A really big thank you to everyone who has sent in
images and messages of support and to the wonderful
creators of the face-book pages that has created so much
interest in the march.
