Charity Event

LANDS END TO JOHN-O-GROATS IN 24HRS

To celebrate our 60th Anniversary, in November (Date TBC), Highbridge Caravans is undertaking an epic challenge-a journey spanning the length of the UK to highlight and celebrate our valued British manufacturers and our history. Jody, our Devon motorhome Sales Manager who's been in the industry for over 20 years, along side 2 other colleagues will embark on a long and arduous estimated 20-hour drive, excluding any pit stops or breaks, in a campervan from Land's End to John O'Groats, but with a significant twist: we'll stop at every one of our UK manufacturing partners along the way. This ambitious route is far from straightforward, significantly extending an already challenging drive.

Our aim is to complete this demanding journey within an incredibly tight 24-hour deadline, allowing very little margin for error-every second counts. This event will also serve as a charity fundraiser, supporting Children's Hospice South West, a cause deeply cherished by our team and notably by our Director's mother, Mrs Davies, who along with her friends from a Highbridge group have raised £170,000 over the years for Children's Hospice South West.

HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF

This remarkable event also has historical significance for us. In 1981, Gordon, a respected and retired 50-year veteran at Highbridge Caravans, in a team of 4 completed a similar feat, driving non-stop from Land's End to John O'Groats while towing a caravan. Pausing only briefly for fuel and essential needs, with extra fuel cans clattering in the boot of his Volvo, they successfully raised approximately £680 for St John Ambulance-a substantial amount at the time.

OUR CAUSE

Children's Hospice South West provides specialist hospice care for babies, children and young people with life limiting conditions-together with comprehensive support for their families-throughout the South West of England. Its services span planned respite stays, emergency admissions, palliative care and end of life care, delivered across three dedicated hospices: Little Bridge House in North Devon, Charlton Farm in North Somerset and Little Harbour in mid Cornwall.

We have launched a dedicated campaign on JustGiving.com to maximise our fundraising impact. All donations will be gratefully received for this vital charity.

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TAKING THE SCENIC ROUTE

Our team will be on a tight schedule, barely leaving enough time for refuelling on diesel and coffee. We hope to stop outside each of our UK manufacturers as well as both Highbridge locations. We will document the journey with videos and photos on our social media.

PIT STOPS

Promoting the best of British Motorhome, Caravan, Campervan Manufacturers + Visting Our Two Sites

  1. Highbridge Caravans (Devon Branch)
  2. Highbridge Caravans (Somerset Branch)
  3. Bailey of Bristol
  4. Hillside Leisure
  5. WildAx Motorhomes
  6. Coachman Caravans
  7. Swift Group
  8. Elddis, Buccaneer, Xplore

CHALLENGE FOREFIT

This challenge wouldn't be half as thrilling without the stakes-and they're sky high. Our team must cover a daunting distance in record time, and failure carries a chilling penalty. If we don't succeed, Nessie gets her pick of the lot, starting with an icy plunge into the wintry waters of Loch Ness. (P.S Jody can't swim!)

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