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Wolo Africa 4X4 2025
Wolo Africa 4x4 Adventure Challenge 2025
A Mindful Adventure Challenge
Nourishing Our Mental Health Through Adventure
Embark on an ‘African Expedition': Uniting Adventure, Culture, Discovery, and Personal Development
Completing this challenge in Namibia and Botswana not only raises funds for the beneficiaries of the The Wolo Foundation, but offers all of us taking part an holistic mental health boost through exposure to nature, diverse cultures, adventure, mindfulness, sunlight, social connections, and opportunities for self-reflection, fostering relaxation, creativity, and a sense of well-being.
Celebrating 5 impactful years of The Wolo Foundation, with a challenging adventure encompassing 5 key mental health benefits:
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Breaking away from daily routines and immersing ourselves in different environments provides a mental reset. The unique experiences of this African adventure will allow us to detach from stressors, and rejuvenate our minds.
Wolo Foundation in collaboration with Africa Wild Trails will deliver this international charity adventure 4x4 adventure challenge. All funds raised will help many families affected by cancer in Sussex.
Venture Overview
Covering approximately 3,000 kms, our destinations are set but the routes there are not, as we want to spend time exploring the areas we are in, occasionally going for walks and hikes, and immersing ourselves in the locations, landscapes and cultures, with the option of a hot-air balloon ride above the desert.
Venture Route
This African adventure challenge is about improving our mental health, and raising much needed funds for The Wolo Foundation. The journey takes us on a route through the rich and diverse countries of Namibia and Botswana. Breathtakingly wonderful landscapes, stunning wildlife areas, and welcoming communities await us! Fully equipped 4x4 vehicles will be provided and each vehicle will have a team of 3 or 4 people, and 2 of these must be drivers.
Basic Itinerary
Day 1 - 2nd June Arrive Windhoek. Transfer to Lodge. Settle In/ Briefing Allocate vehicles/ Discuss Day 1 Route Plan/ Dinner
Day 2 - 3rd June Depart for Sesriem Campsite, Namib Desert 4hrs drive time/ 350kms. Explore the Sesriem Canyon
Day 3 - 4th June Explore Sossuusvlei sand dunes Optional: Hot-air ballooning above the Namib desert
Day 4 - 5th June Depart and head to Spitzkoppe Campsite 6hrs drive time/ 500kms
Day 5 - 6th June Explore the incredible Spitzkoppe area & Bushman Rock Art
Day 6 - 7th June Depart and head into Etosha Big 5 National Park Campsite 6hrs drive time/ 600kms
Day 7 - 8th June Explore Etosha National Park. Elephant, Lion, Rhino focus Game viewing in the reserve all day
Day 8 - 9th June Depart and head for Tsumkwe Camp near Botswana border 5hrs drive time/ 450 kms
Day 9 - 10th June Depart, cross border, head to Maun, Okavango Delta. Arrive Crocodile Camp and relax. 7hrs drive time/ 400kms + border crossing
Day 10 - 11th June Wildlife viewing on the Okavango Delta by boat
Day 11 - 12th June Depart and head to Ghanzi campsite, Kalahari 4hrs drive time/ 300kms. Bushman walk and survival skills
Day 12 - 13th June Final leg back to Windhoek Lodge inc / Cross border 6hrs drive time/ 550kms + border crossing
Day 13 - 14th June Transfer to airport for depart for home.
Vehicles Information
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Toyota Land Cruisers 4x4 79 Series and/or
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Toyota Hilux 2.4 GD-6 4x4 Double Cabs
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Fully comprehensive insurance for all drivers
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Unlimited mileage
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Cross border permits
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2 x spare wheels per vehicle
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GPS (Trip leader will also have mobile phone
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SATNAV)
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Med kit & Recovery Kit
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(compressor, tow rope, jumper cables etc)
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24hr assistance
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Camping Equipment:
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Rooftop Tents, 2 per vehicle
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2 per rooftop tent, or bring ground tent
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Camping Fridge
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Chairs
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Sleeping bag, Sheets, Pillows
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Table
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Gas Cooker + 3kg Cylinder
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Lamps, Axe, Spade
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Fire Extinguisher
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Crockery/Cutlery Box
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Kitchen Box
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Kitchen Box 2 (pots, pans, kettle etc.)
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Wash Bowl
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All food will be purchased by the Advance
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Party prior to the pain group arrival
Not included
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Flights are excluded, and are approximately £800 - £1000.
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Fuel: Pay as we go. Around £100 per person.
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Hot air ballooning: Approximately £350 per person.
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Alcohol: For participant’s own accounts.
Please click on the button below to learn more about the adventure and what to expect on the challenge.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Self-funding
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Registration Deposit: £500 (to Africa Wild Trails)
Remaining trip cost: £1765 payable by 31st April 2025 (4 people in one vehicle)
A minimum fundraising target of £625 per person is required to take part in this adventure (£2500 per vehicle for 4). Wolo will be there to help you every step of the way with ideas and advice on how to reach this target and help them to continue supporting families all over Sussex on their cancer journeys. Why not ask your employer to match fund you? (can be paid by you or raised throughout the trip, and is due 14 days after your return).
Please note that there is a first come first served basis as we have to have 4 people per vehicle. So this means participants can join a vehicle or can bring a group of 4 for their own vehicle.
Sign up
If you would like to sign up or have any questions, please follow the link below
https://wolofoundation.org/wolo-events/wolo-africa-4x4-adventure-challenge
Janine's Charity Skydive
I am raising money for Holding Space, a charity that is that is close to my heart. As a parent of a child with mental health and SEN needs, I know first hand just how tough and lonely it can feel at times. Holding Space provides a lifeline for so many other parents going through similar struggles. I now work with Holding Space as a Parent Carer Peer Support Worker using my lived experience to help other parents. Every penny raised goes towards making sure no parent has to face their journey alone.
To donate clink the link below
https://www.justgiving.com/page/janine-francis-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015
Hike4Homes – Step Up for Housing
To mark 18 years of service, we’re inviting you to take part in Hike4Homes, an exciting trek across the South Downs on Saturday, June 28th.
Challenge yourself with a 30-mile hike from Eastbourne to Lewes. For those who prefer a shorter route, alternative options are available. Every step you take will help fund and improve homes, adding essential features like sensory rooms to create safe, supportive environments for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Join us for a day of adventure, community, and purpose. Gather your team, friends, family, or even your four-legged companions and walk with us for a stronger, more inclusive Lewes. We’re excited to share that Hike4Homes is proudly sponsored by Go Fitness, which will be offering expert training and nutrition support, and Harvey’s Brewery, generously providing their iconic yard as the perfect venue for our walkers’ after-party. A huge thank you to for their incredible support!
Find out more and sign up at https://hike4homes.eventbrite.com or email [email protected]
Plant Sale and Cream Teas – A Summer Garden Party in Aid of Sussex Cancer Fund
We are delighted to share details of a wonderful fundraising event organised by one of our most dedicated supporters, Sheila, who has been tirelessly raising money for the Sussex Cancer Fund for many years. Sheila is not only a long-time fundraiser but also one of our hardworking volunteers, and we are incredibly grateful for her continued support.
🌸 Sheila’s Garden Party & Plant Sale
📅 Saturday 5th July
🕛 12pm – 4pm
📍 1 Downsway, BN43 5GH
This lovely community event promises an afternoon of plants, cakes, and cream teas – all set in a beautiful garden in Shoreham. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a summer’s day while supporting a great cause.
There will be a variety of plants for sale, many of which have been generously donated and grown by Sheila together with contributions from friends, neighbours, and fellow garden lovers. A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed plants – your kindness helps make this event so special.
Of course, no garden party would be complete without delicious cream teas and homemade cakes, so come along and enjoy a treat (or two!) while browsing the plant selection.
We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Sheila for her incredible efforts year after year, and to everyone who has donated, supported, or bought from the plant sales. Every pound raised goes towards supporting people with cancer across Sussex.
🌱 We hope to see you there!
Charity Cricket Day in Memory of Maggie Smith
We’re excited to invite you to a special Charity Cricket Day in loving memory of Maggie Smith, taking place on Saturday 13th September at St James Montefiore Cricket Club, Keymer Road, Ditchling.
This wonderful event will celebrate Maggie’s life while raising vital funds for the Sussex Cancer Fund to help support cancer patients across Sussex. It promises to be a fantastic day of sport, community spirit, and remembrance.
Event Details:
📍 Location: St James Montefiore Cricket Club, Keymer Road, Ditchling
🗓 Date: Saturday 13th September 2025
⏰ Time: First match starts at 11:30am, with activities running until around 6pm
Come and enjoy:
- A series of charity cricket matches throughout the day
- The bar open all day serving drinks
- Delicious food
- A raffle with some brilliant prizes
Whether you’re a cricket fan or just fancy a day out with friends and family, everyone is welcome. All proceeds will go to the Sussex Cancer Fund to help improve facilities, fund therapies, and support services for local people going through cancer.
This event is held in memory of Maggie Smith, who was a much-loved part of our community. Maggie’s family and friends wanted to mark her memory with a day that reflects her love of togetherness, sunshine, and laughter – and we’re proud to be part of it.
How you can support:
- Come along on the day – bring your friends and family
- Donate via the JustGiving campaign: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/charitycricketday25
- Share the event with others to help us spread the word
Summer Serenade – An Evening of Song in Aid of Sussex Cancer Fund
Join us for a delightful evening of music as the Hurst, Hassocks & Ditchling u3a Singers, accompanied by Marcus Martin on piano and organ, present “Summer Serenade” – a heart-warming musical performance to lift the spirits and celebrate the season.
Date: Friday 11th July 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: St Cosmas & St Damian Church, Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8Q
This special concert is free to attend and open to everyone, with donations kindly welcomed on the night in support of the Sussex Cancer Fund and to help cover church expenses.
There will also be refreshments available, so bring a friend, sit back, and enjoy a summer evening filled with song and community spirit – all for a good cause.
We are incredibly grateful to the u3a Singers and Marcus Martin for their generous support, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Wolo Africa 25
Wolo Africa 100 - 2025
KwaZulu Natal Province South Africa
Wolo Foundation in collaboration with Africa Wild Trails will deliver this international charity adventure Run & Trek. All funds raised will help many families affected by cancer in Sussex.
All participates will complete this challenge for Wolo Foundation, for themselves, for the journey and to contribute to nature.
Please note this is not a race.
Wolo 100 Trail Run & Trek
17 Sept - 26th Sept 2025
The Wolo 100 is a multi-day Run & Trek covering 100 miles or 100 kilometres making use of a network of game paths and tracks within thousands of hectares of South African bush in the Province of KwaZulu Natal. Located on the eastern seaboard/Indian Ocean.
This 10 day journey through the African bush, The Tugela River and rural Zulu communities will give you the opportunity to run or trek 100 miles through areas where there is plenty of wildlife, wonderful scenery and friendly people. The terrain is varied, but is predominantly undulating game paths dotted with tall standing aloes and acacias. There will be an underlying ethos of nature conservation, culminating in the release of a giraffe to help increase the gene pool of the current population, which is essential to the future of this vulnerable species.
Brighton Business Expo
Brighton Business Expo 2025
Thursday 23 October 2025
Event Overview
Join hundreds of local businesses at the Brighton Business Expo which is taking place on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at Brighton Racecourse.
Enjoy the opportunity to openly network with over 300+ attendees from across Sussex at Brighton & Hove's largest business show, whilst exploring the exhibition packed with a variety of local exhibitors showcasing their services and promoting their latest products.
As well as a busy exhibition, there will also be free seminars and workshops from Sussex's leading keynote and business speakers as well as a speed networking session.
This event is completely free to attend - simply pre-register online today!
Venue Information
This event will be taking place at Brighton Racecourse. Located just off the A27, the venue has over 1,000 free car parking spaces and has fantastic sea views.
How to Get There
Brighton Racecourse is easily accessible by car and public transport including buses. The venue is located just off the A27 and is easily accessible from across the South Coast.
Apprenticeship Roadshow 2025
The Sussex Council of Training Providers (SCTP) is working in partnership with the East Sussex Careers Hub to run two roadshow events that will be taking place on:
- Tuesday 24th June, 4:30pm-6:30pm, White Rock Theatre – Hastings
- Thursday 10th July, 4:30pm-6:30pm, Welcome Building – Eastbourne
The events will bring together employers, training providers, adult job seekers, young people and their parents/carers to provide up-to-date information on apprenticeships from pre-employment to higher and degree apprenticeships.
The apprenticeship roadshows will:
- Give employers and providers a platform to showcase their live and future apprenticeship opportunities.
- Give potential candidates the opportunity to meet employers and training providers and to find out about live and future vacancies.
We are inviting employers and providers to book a FREE EXHIBITION STAND that will be a great opportunity to promote your live and upcoming apprenticeship vacancies.
For more information visit and to register your organisation to be part of the roadshows, please email the Sussex Council of Training Providers at [email protected] or visit https://www.careerseastsussex.co.uk/roadshow2025
Joint seminar with HSBC: Building sustainable supply chains for a resilient future
As global challenges continue to reshape how we source, produce, and deliver, sustainability is no longer a choice—it’s a business imperative. With growing emphasis on ESG performance and Scope 3 emissions, supply chains are becoming central to driving meaningful change. Preparing for this evolving landscape is not only key to managing risk but also to unlocking long-term competitive advantage.
This exclusive event will bring together a select group of forward-thinking businesses at different stages of their sustainability journey. You’ll hear from leading experts who will share practical strategies, real-world success stories, and insights into the forces shaping the future of sustainable supply chains.
Details
Date and time:
Thursday, 10 July, 8.30–11.00 AM
Location:
Gallagher, Barming, Kent
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