Last night the team stopped at Southdown B&B in Devizes run by Martin and Sue who are both fans of the U's. Martin and Sue will be travelling up to Wembley on Sunday for the play off final against Gateshead. The stay at Southdown wasn't originally part of the plan but Martin saw the press articles about the walk and decided to extend an offer … [Read more...]
Mission 676: Day 17
Day 17 began as normal with the leg massage and blister treatments and we were introduced to Jez's medecine cabinet which is quite impresssive and includes Benedril (for allergies), Naproxen (an anti-inflammatory) and Flucloxacillin (antibiotic to prevent blisters getting infected) plus Refreshers - not quite sure how they count as medication but … [Read more...]
Mission 676: Day 16
Day 16 and the weather and the scenery are improving. A very pleasant walk through the Cotswolds, very quiet and lovely sunshine all day - Jez had to apply the sun cream for the first time Jez has now passed the 400 mile mark and the last few days have been walked in dreadful weather with lots of pain from the blisters. 10 of the 18 clubs … [Read more...]
Mission 676: Day 15
Day 15 - Jez struggled to get started with the blisters really causing a problem. The paracetamol helped with the pain but Jez needed a dry day to allow them to recover. Fortunately for him the walking gods were looking favourably at him and it stayed dry all day. After a slow start, the pace picked up and Jez knocked out another 12 miles … [Read more...]
The NMG Takeover: Flux32
Marty, Dave, Mike, Graham & Shane aka Haverhill rockers Flux32 are taking over the New Music Generator this week as they play some of their favourite tracks and pit the bands two guitarist brothers together in a test of song lyrics in 'Woodley vs Woodley'. Cambridge 105 NMG Takeover - Flux32 - 14/05/14 by Timw2014 on Mixcloud … [Read more...]
New Music Generator: Leroy’s Mama
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105′s flagship show dedicated to local and unsigned music and features music from Deaf Havana, Cherry White, Gary Hellman, Sam Fowler, Josh Wilson, Echo Trails and Dormant. Mike, Miles and Tom from 7 piece alternative ska punk band come in to the studio for a chat as we play tracks from their latest EP. This is … [Read more...]
Mission 676: Day 14
Day 14 - a huge milestone - the half way point - "Its All downhill from here" said Jez (apart from the up and coming Chilterns). A miserable day with virtually constant rain meant wet shoes and socks and aggravated blisters that were really starting to be a problem. Jez was joined today by a number of the U's scholars who accompanied him on … [Read more...]
