Mike Ponting will be launching back into the jungle during November 2009 to take part in the Raleigh International Kinabalu Challenge- teams will face a ten day adventure race through the Borneo jungle to finish on the summit of Mt.Kinabalu which sits at 4,100m above sea level. Raleigh International celebrate 25 years of global expeditions and youth development work, with many success stories and positive outcomes- including Mike's marriage! Mike will completing the Cirencester Fun Run in June 2009 in order to raise funds for the challenge. If you can make a donation please visit www.justgiving.com/makingthelink.

Corporate sponsors or those interested in joining the MTL Team please contact mike@makingthelink.co.uk for more information.

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Photos: 1995 Raleigh Expedition to Guyana above and a more recent Expedition to Costa Rica in 2004.

In order to get in shape for the race Mike has entered the Cirencester 10km Fun Run on 14th June, in the meantime his training routinue consists of pasta eating and running up big hills. If any of you are interested in joining Mike on the Kinabalu Challenge then email mike@makingthelink.co.uk or contact Raleigh International for more information.

Training for Charities

Making the Link work with a number of Charities to deliver on our mission statement and to help our preferred Charities improve their performance. From Face to Face recruitment to Advocacy skills, our programmes are experiential, active and they deliver results.

Advocacy Skills and Emotional Intelligence for Homestart Volunteers

MTL designed and delivered training for Homestart Volunteers from East Sussex region, a dedicated group of volunteers who explored Emotional Intelligence in working with Host families, and positive Advocacy in building and maintaining reputation.

The CLIC Sargent Monopoly Team Challenge: A CSR Event with a difference

Teams compete to visit as many destinations as possible and complete all of the challenges on route. Recently completed with 45 staff from PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, in Bristol. A great way to develop your team work skills and contribute to CLIC Sargent with your booking. The game lasts for four hours and is suitable for 20-150 persons, all teams must use public transport or foot power to get around the City. Teams call in to HQ to roll the dice!

Making the Link Fundraising Events- The Cotswold Show

Face to Face Membership Recruitment Training

MTL in association with TACK International, have designed and delivered a programme to help face to face recruiters engage with members of the public and become better advocates for the RNLI. Fundraising, (particularly direct debit contributions)is increasingly important for charities to sustain and grow their work and the importance of positive advocacy in face to face recruitment remains crucial.

Teambuilding for Schools and Colleges

Team building activities can be a great way for children to learn about themselves and others as they challenge themselves to perform in small teams. Fundamental life skills such as listening, planning, analytical thinking and communication skills as well as flexibility and adaptability are put into practice.