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Title: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Brumptk on 08:18:49, 08/04/18
Hi.


I has paid and signed up to do the six dales challenge in the Peak District in June with a company called Pure Challenge.


This company has now gone bust!


Angry to say the least!!


That aside does anyone know of this circular 27 mile challenge and if it can be achieved without the help of Marshalls etc


We are good walkers but not the best of navigators.


Katie
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: happyhiker on 10:36:17, 08/04/18
Having successfully done some organised challenge walks, I would suggest it is sensible to make provision for back-up at strategic locations, either to facilitate evacuation and/or to supply provisions so you do not have to carry so much. All the walks of this type I have done have resulted in someone baling out part way round. Back-up also provides an insurance should the weather turn so bad as to present risk.


If you have no back-up, you are effectively saying you will rely on the Mountain Rescue Team if something goes wrong!
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Gadabout Bounder on 13:05:46, 08/04/18
https://www.walkingenglishman.com/peakdistrict14.html


If you're all pretty confident walkers then there are plenty of places to cut the walk short if something doesn't go to plan.


It is a marathon length challenge but in a fantastic area.


I've walked most of this area


I'm sure if you asked someone might want to do the walk with you that could get you round, don't give up now because the area is beautiful and you can get some great cheese in Hartington!!


Gad
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Gadabout Bounder on 13:10:13, 08/04/18
Alternatively blend in with this lot in September -


http://sixdales.co.uk/ (http://sixdales.co.uk/) _ Ignore this is another area


Gad
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: tonyk on 22:42:22, 08/04/18

That aside does anyone know of this circular 27 mile challenge and if it can be achieved without the help of Marshalls etc


We are good walkers but not the best of navigators.


Katie

 Its just a routine day walk with a fancy name to make it sound tough.I started walking in that area when I was a kid and its very easy terrain,especially if you are mainly walking in the valleys.There is little chance of mist in June and with the help of a decent map route finding should be straight forward.Allow around 12 hours or more.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: als31 on 16:37:26, 09/04/18
Hi Katie,


We had also signed up for the 6 Dales with Pure Challenge. I only found out about the company via a friend who is doing the Manchester canal walk on 21st April. That walk is still going ahead just without the assistance of PC. I'm hoping that something similar can happen for the 6 Dales. If enough of us turn up on the day it should still be a good event.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: ninthace on 17:43:10, 09/04/18
If you are looking for a decent marshalled walk try this one
http://www.yomp.org/ (http://www.yomp.org/)
I have done it a couple of times, never broke 6:30 hrs. Navigation is not a problem normally and it is covered by the Kirkby Stephen MRT
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Hullwalker on 10:16:19, 10/04/18
Hi
I did the Six dales walk with Pure Challenge last year.
The walk is for the most part over steady ground  through secluded dales, pretty villages and alongside streams with an abundance of wildlife.
There are some public toilets along the way and although it was well signposted by Pure Challenge with a decent map shouldn't find any problems to navigate yourself. 
The ' walking englishman'  website of this walk is almost identical to the route we did except we followed Weaddow Lane from Middleton to Dale End.
I clocked it exactly 28 miles and took me 9 hours excluding breaks.
Go ahead and do the walk, you won't be disappointed  O0

Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: forgotmyoldpassword on 16:48:09, 12/04/18
There is also the Durham Dales Challenge, which is 30 miles in 12 hours with checkpoints every 5 miles with refreshments and medics/marshals walking the course on the 23rd of June.


Again a very pretty route.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Peakyste on 19:04:39, 13/04/18
I also have paid to do 6 dales challenge. But im not only angry i want to get hold of these people who think they can go around ripping people off. Any one know who these people are ? Names and location would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Zero Navigation Skills on 13:48:17, 23/04/18
Hi my sister and I are also signed up for the six dales challenge this June we’ve booked b&b for two nights and are gutted it’s no longer organised but if there are people still doing it we would like to join as our Navigation Skills are rubbish 😩😩😩🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: pauldawes on 18:54:22, 23/04/18
Its just a routine day walk with a fancy name to make it sound tough.I started walking in that area when I was a kid and its very easy terrain,especially if you are mainly walking in the valleys.There is little chance of mist in June and with the help of a decent map route finding should be straight forward.Allow around 12 hours or more.


It is.


But 26 miles in an area where the guys may never have walked before...with less than razor sharp navigation skills...I can't see it being much fun trying to knock it off in one day on a first visit.


If I was planning to do it myself, I'd probably break route down into 3 to 6 sections, do the route in those sections first over several visits to area, then maybe later..knowing the "scouting" has resolved any potential "navigational" snags, do the whole route in a long day. (Well probably not..I suspect I'll never walk that sort of distance in a day these days.)


Sounds cautious. But 26 miles is a darn long day for anybody except an "ultra-walker"...and those 10 minutes spent looking at a map because not sure, and the odd "half mile wander off route"..all add up. And..of course..visiting that area half a dozen times, rather than once is a path of great wisdom.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Gadabout Bounder on 19:11:46, 23/04/18
Openly available information - Companies House website.


Company search


Still active but that doesn't mean you will get your money back


Good luck


Gad
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Peakyste on 20:47:06, 23/04/18
Yes im aware of companys house info i know their names . I was more interested if anybody knew them personally on here as they must of done tons of walks in the past. If they think they can get away with this then they are in for a shock .
I plan on doing the walk anyway. I know the area and am an experienced walker.
Anybody who was planning to do it can join n me feel free.
As for pure challenge, if they are man enough come and meet me also and let’s discuss why u rip people off. Id love to see you
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Gadabout Bounder on 21:17:48, 23/04/18
Can I ask how much it cost to go on the Dales Challenge with an organisation like this?


At least their website is now showing that they have ceased trading - not really any comfort to yourself and others!
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Peakyste on 21:21:17, 23/04/18
It was only £45. For the challenge. But imagine how many of them they have had. Cant believe nobody has got a grip of them
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Mel on 21:23:54, 23/04/18
This is a quote from the link below:


"Pure Challenge are now in administration. All customers should have received an email by now advising them of the situation and suggesting they use the insurance associated with their debit card, credit card and PayPal to reclaim any entrance fee s already paid."


https://www.google.co.uk/search?ei=rz3eWq7HE47TkwWI-KK4AQ&q=pure+challenge&oq=pure+ch&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0i67k1j0i131k1j0l4j0i67k1j0l3.100731.103774.0.104761.7.7.0.0.0.0.126.634.5j2.7.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.7.630...46j35i39k1j0i131i67k1j0i46k1j0i46i67k1j46i67k1.0.Gxi89ADf5SI#lpqa=d,2




Hope that helps  O0
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Gadabout Bounder on 21:34:17, 23/04/18
Whether it was a £1.00 or what you paid it was something you purchased but to date got nothing for.


The bigger picture is all of the 45's added up but broken down maybe most see it as an amount that can be 'forgotten' about, I'd have very much the same attitude as yourself.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Gadabout Bounder on 21:41:12, 23/04/18
Well Mel from that link it seems they have a history of cancelling these challenge walks and people not getting their money back!


Added - https://www.largeoutdoors.com/event/pure-challenge-replacement-events/
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Mel on 21:50:31, 23/04/18
As mentioned in my post/link above, your money can be reclaimed via your card provider and paypal so hopefully you won't be out of pocket  O0


I think, reading between the lines, the company has been struggling for a while... hence going into administration now.  If they were out to rip people off intentionally, they wouldn't have gone to the bother and expense of listing themselves at Companies House. 



Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Peakyste on 21:54:46, 23/04/18
areyou joking mel really??
Its no bother at all to register at companies house and by doing  so can make the illusion that you are a reputable company. Im a company director and understand how to run a successful business. Not like these cowboys
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Mel on 22:03:25, 23/04/18

Nope.  I'm not joking.



Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Peakyste on 22:06:05, 23/04/18
Ok im thinking that u may know these people now mel ? Am I correct
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Mel on 22:08:29, 23/04/18
Nope.


I just understand law.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Peakyste on 22:13:25, 23/04/18
 ;D ;D  Comedian
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Mel on 22:16:57, 23/04/18
Why?
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Peakyste on 22:21:20, 23/04/18
Whats understanding law got to go with it? They rip people off fact. Its very easy to start up a company and reg at companies house costs a drop in the ocean compared to what them scumbags received from the walking public. Complete joke and the fact people let them get away with it is pathetic
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Peakyste on 22:31:21, 23/04/18
With respect btw
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Gadabout Bounder on 22:39:23, 23/04/18
I've run my own businesses for 20 years.


This may have been blatantly ripping a lot of people off under the guise of an 'official' business or a business that went wrong, traded insolvent - believing that next month would pull them level/in front and back into making money from their passion. I like yourself will probably never know. I do know one thing.



I know who's fault it isn't and that is Mels. You need to channel that annoyance towards Pure Challenge and not towards people who have contributed to your original post.


The bonus for anyone else caught up in this is that when you type Pure Challenge into a Google search this topic now ranks higher than the company themselves and in this topic is useful info for others left out of pocket.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Peakyste on 22:45:49, 23/04/18
Yes thats true and is why i said “with respect “  and yes also true this is why i wanted to run this column
 Long enough ,  so people do avoid them in the future.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Mel on 22:48:31, 23/04/18

Why would a cowboy company go to the trouble and expense of registering at Companies House? 


Why would a cowboy company go to the trouble and expense of calling in the administrators?


Surely a cowboy company would just set up some website, no doubt with poorly written T&Cs, no landline/postal address, no names of owners/directors, get their money and do a runner?



I believe they are/were a legitimate company who has struggled to keep their heads above water before finally accepting defeat.


Name calling and aggression is only painting you in a bad light.  Even if I did know these guys (or gals) I wouldn't tell you who they were seeing as you sound like you'd take them for a long walk off a short pier.  Anger and frustration at being let down and potentially losing money I can understand.  The aggressive tone which you have had from your first post, I can not. 


Your gripe is with the company, not the people.  As a company director, I'm sure you will understand this.


Just claim your money back via your card and paypal and have done with it.


Life really is too short.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Peakyste on 23:10:53, 23/04/18
Just have a look at the responces on trip advisor and you get a better idea of them anyway.  Yes life is short and im glad its not you who has paid for accommodation etc not just fees which can be claimed back.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Mel on 23:16:16, 23/04/18

You've paid for accommodation?  Great.  Still go.  Walk some of that aggression away  O0
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Peakyste on 23:22:20, 23/04/18
I havent i was refering to many others who have . But yes i do agree with u i will be walking away that aggression  😃
On the route
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Peakyste on 23:25:51, 23/04/18
One last thing tho !! Company directors can be held liable if the monies where gained fraudulently , as im aware u already know. Looking at their history its  not the first time they have done this. So they will be getting looked into believe me
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Mel on 23:35:45, 23/04/18
Just so you're aware, when a company is "in administration", the administrators help the company repay debts rather than face insolvency or liquidation.  Administrators are legally appointed by courts/the company or its creditors.


Aye, sounds like a right cowboy setup to me  ::)


Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: pauldawes on 08:03:53, 24/04/18
Just so you're aware, when a company is "in administration", the administrators help the company repay debts rather than face insolvency or liquidation.  Administrators are legally appointed by courts/the company or its creditors.


Aye, sounds like a right cowboy setup to me  ::)


It may be (effectively a cowboy company).


Some people do repeatedly set up companies formally, register them etc...and have no real intention of honestly providing the goods and services they advertise.


Formally setting up isn’t that much trouble and expense and puts a gloss of respectability over the enterprise that helps the con.


Gadabout explained it really well. Of course, honest companies can run into trouble...but the give a way is the character and track record of the directors: are they often associated with a string of failing ventures?
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: tonyk on 10:50:44, 24/04/18
 This company sounds like it is run by a gang of criminals.How can a company that has high demand, a good customer base,low overheads and takes money up front go bust? It would be interesting to identify the directors and see if they have been involved with previous operations of this nature.Here again,the directors might be front men taking a cut whilst the really big players hide in the background.It is inevitable that this market will attract criminals out to make a fast buck as all you need is a fancy website and the net to bring in business.

 
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It was only £45. For the challenge. But imagine how many of them they have had. Cant believe nobody has got a grip of them

 I would advise anyone who wants to do challenge walks to join the LDWA and enter events that are run by honest people who know what they are doing.Entry fees are peanuts compared to what these cowboys are asking.The LDWA charges £7 for the same route.I was in business for more than thirty years and have often done a quick costing when reading adverts for these events.Where exactly are the overheads and how do they justify their absurd entry fees? Lets say you get 200 starters at £45 per person.That is a grand total of £9000 paid up front.The facilities are rent free other than perhaps hiring a village hall at charity event rates for a day,no business rates,minimum advertising costs, volunteers at check points (would they stack shelves for free at Tesco?),no electric or water to pay for,and very low medical back up costs.Its a business model that Arthur Daley would have been proud of.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Annejacko on 11:10:30, 24/04/18
It won't help this time but I can recommend challenge walks organised by the Long Distance Walkers Association.
They aren't out to make a profit so cost is generally much more reasonable, as an example the South Downs marathon organised by the Sussex group is only £10 for non LDWA members and includes a checkpoint with refreshments, a couple of water stops and a light meal at the finish.
I just picked that particular event at random, I've done similar things with the South Wales group and Bristol and West.
Organised brilliantly by walkers for walkers and a bargin. O0

Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Annejacko on 11:11:28, 24/04/18
Doh just realised Tony beat me to it!
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Mel on 18:20:19, 24/04/18
Perhaps I'm misunderstanding the use of the term "cowboy".  To me, that means someone who is intentionally trying to rip people off with shoddy workmanship.


All I'm seeing here is a company that's gone into administration.  Whether or not the owners/directors of the company have deliberately set the company up with intention of fiddling folks out of hard-earned dosh or not remains to be seen.  I, personally, don't think that they did.  Yes, granted.  There's a few disgruntled customers who have to try to get their money back and yes, that must be a ball-ache for them.  But, that would happen with any company who ceases trading if it hasn't been wound down.  Are all companies that go into administration scams?


I still believe, if Pure Challenge were a set of rip-off merchants, they would have taken the money and run - and not put themselves or been put into administration.


It does seem more like poor/bad management skills rather than intentional wrongdoing.


But hey .... guilty until proved innocent I suppose  ;)


Now, I'm willing to eat a great big chunk of Humble Pie if someone can provide some sort of proof, with actual facts, that they are con merchants.  Sorry but a few write ups from mardy-arsed customers on trip advisor doesn't count.



Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Skip on 18:56:10, 24/04/18
... a few write ups from mardy-arsed customers on trip advisor doesn't count.

Hear hear, Mel - well said.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: bricam2096 on 19:06:48, 24/04/18
Their website says they have ceased trading, no mention of administration but reading on here would suggest that previously it mentioned administration.

If the company has entered administration I would have expected the website would have been handed over to the administrators as it's part of the business. At this point usually the mention the fact the company is in administration and give their email address so that any potential creditors can contact them to try and get information. Anyone who's paid money is now a creditor.

Who are the administrators then? Do they actually exist or is it just something this company said to lie some more?

Big difference between going into administration and ceased trading.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: tonyk on 21:11:23, 24/04/18
 A statement from the company said they had gone into administration and had ceased trading.

 https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/morecambe-based-charity-challenge-firm-goes-bust-1-9108174

 https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/10319470/filing-history

 https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/09044863/filing-history - another company that was operated by Webster.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: tonyk on 21:18:56, 24/04/18




It does seem more like poor/bad management skills rather than intentional wrongdoing.

 





 If its not a scam its hard to see how such a business model can have cashflow problems unless they have been suddenly hit with a large VAT or tax bill.Webster's other company went bust last year so people were in effect trusting their money to a failed company director who is either a crook or completely incompetent.With the big bucks involved it was inevitable that this booming industry would attract some very dubious characters.Seven hundred plus starters at £45 a throw is good money for a few days work.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: pauldawes on 21:25:53, 24/04/18


 If its not a scam its hard to see how such a business model can have cashflow problems unless they have been suddenly hit with a large VAT or tax bill.Webster's other company went bust last year so people were in effect trusting their money to a failed company director who is either a crook or completely incompetent.With the big bucks involved it was inevitable that this booming industry would attract some very dubious characters.Seven hundred plus starters at £45 a throw is good money for a few days work.


All good points.

The profit margin was enormous...I imagine large chunks of it were swallowed up by directors remuneration.

In addition loads of poor reviews by disgruntled customers from before the latest event was cancelled suggest that company made it near impossible to get legitimate refunds.

It’s sad, but it does look like it may be another example of how our existing limited liability company laws can be exploited. This is an area that should have been tightened up decades ago.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: bricam2096 on 22:58:07, 24/04/18
A statement from the company said they had gone into administration and had ceased trading.

Yes, I read that but who are the administrators? The company saying they are in administration.......and why would they lie?

Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Mel on 23:15:14, 24/04/18
If I remember correctly, an administration company only need to make themselves known (for want of a better word) to the company's staff and creditors. They possibly put an announcement in a "reputable" newspaper.  That could be for insolvency though  :-\


'Fraid I still think the bloke just really has no business sense, so, unless Humble Pie is a curd cheesecake, I'll remain unconvinced that Pure Challenge was a scam.













Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: pauldawes on 07:38:21, 25/04/18
Yes, I read that but who are the administrators? The company saying they are in administration.......and why would they lie?


Obviously, I don’t know what happened in this particular case.


But in general terms, if you want to operate a “business model” where you set up a business where there’s no real drive to give customers the agreed product/ service, but take money from large numbers of customers, get credit from suppliers, pay generous remuneration to self before going “bust”...then they are real benefits to go through all the legal forms if you can.


That way you greatly reduce chances of jail term, and/or becoming personally liable for the debt.


That is why I don’t agree with Mel that the fact a particular company goes through the legal forms is a strong indicator that it cannot (effectively) be a con. Much more telling is the record of the person/s controlling the company concerned.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: bricam2096 on 08:36:07, 25/04/18
I agree about going through the legal process but people only have this companys word for it that they have went into administration, I’ve seen no other evidence.

With the recent record that this company has then who would believe them?

Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: tonyk on 09:49:57, 25/04/18
I agree about going through the legal process but people only have this companys word for it that they have went into administration, I’ve seen no other evidence.

With the recent record that this company has then who would believe them?

https://www.gov.uk/put-your-company-into-administration

Surely a notice would have to be posted advising creditors who the administrator is?

.

 
 
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: pdstsp on 11:17:21, 25/04/18
When companies enter administration a notice is served at Companies House.  No notice is showing up yet at Companies House, which might mean the administrators haven't yet filed the return , or that the directors are telling porkies to buy some time.


It should be possible to ring the company and ask for the administrator's name.


Paul
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: als31 on 12:46:42, 25/04/18
There were a number of other challenges organised by Pure Challenge Ltd both this year and next and it seems that there are possibly thousands of customers now out of pocket. Many of these paid months ago and are outside PayPal's 180 day buyer protection limit so are finding it difficult to get refunds. Some of us have been lucky and have managed to get refunds through our banks and credit card companies. There is no administrator as Pure Challenge Ltd is still an 'active' company according to Companies House. Initially, when  I heard the news about PC, I thought it was just 'bad luck' and that they were a genuine business who had run out of money, but having done a bit of research it seems that the director of Pure Challenge Ltd has been or is still the director of many companies since 2011 - at my last count 6 are dissolved and 6 are still active - they don't seem to last very long, generally around 18 months. It seems that once accounts and paperwork are due the companies are dissolved (compulsory strike off being a common theme), surely not the tactics of a genuine businessman.


For those still interested in the 6 Dales Challenge and not confident to navigate alone without 'back-up', Large Outdoors Ltd are putting on a replacement guided walk on the same date at a cost of £30 per person - details are on their website.

Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Gadabout Bounder on 13:48:34, 25/04/18
Well Mel from that link it seems they have a history of cancelling these challenge walks and people not getting their money back!


Added - https://www.largeoutdoors.com/event/pure-challenge-replacement-events/ (https://www.largeoutdoors.com/event/pure-challenge-replacement-events/)


als31
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: tkrugby on 22:43:46, 11/05/18
I also have paid with several friends to do the six dales but have only just found out what is going on as we were expecting our packs to come through. Of course, they haven't. We have also prebooked and paid for our accommodation. We are undecided but does anyone know the route and where it would have started from please? May do part or all of it anyway.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Tolly on 06:40:02, 16/05/18
Hi there,we also paid pure challenge but we have decided to go ahead with the walk as we are doing it for charity I am sure as long as you start of with necessary provision s could pick up top ups on the way
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: andrea.m.smith on 16:50:48, 29/05/18
My friend and I were booked to do the 6 Dales Challenge. As we are travelling from Scotland, have booked flights and 2 night's accommodation, we are still keen to do all or part of the route. Happy to join others on the day. Please message me if you are interested.


Thanks
Andrea & Susan
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: tonyk on 09:01:44, 30/05/18
 If the company still has assets and is trading it is surely a case of fraud? Have the police been contacted?
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: pdstsp on 21:11:01, 30/05/18
The company has still not filed any insolvency docs, has anyone been down to the registered office?  Sit in reception and ask for the money back? Experience says the owner/directors wait for the fuss to die down, then apply for a voluntary dissolution and bingo, all gone. 

Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: hollylucycharlotte on 08:17:16, 06/06/18
Hi


I have only just found out that the company has gone bust. Not the best but things happen and I'll see if I can get my funds back.


Are people still walking and what is the meeting / starting point?


Cheers Holly
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: Inchy on 10:51:23, 06/06/18
Hi. We also were booked with Pure Challenge, but am planning on doing the walk anyway. There are two of us, and we plan to start the walk where Pure originally set. So if anyone wishes to 'join' we will start around 6.30am. We have a map so I am told, but we are not the best navigators.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: hollylucycharlotte on 12:55:17, 06/06/18
Are most people starting at Biggin? We are at YHA not far away! Will probably start about 7.
Title: Re: 6 dales challenge - pure challenge
Post by: VegasFoot on 10:31:47, 07/06/18
Hello,


we are a group of 5 who will be doing the walk on Saturday who have been victim to the shenanigans from Pure Challenge.


Some local knowledge, we will be starting in Biggin around 6.30am if anyone wants to join us?