We apologize in advance for any undue stress caused by what may be potentially horrific attempts of a couple of un named staff members who may just look like they have a disease. For the rest it will be a welcome opportunity to put the razor away and pretend we look like Magnum PI.

The great thing at the end of the day is that all this fun and potential humiliation will provide a huge amount of funding for these charities that deal with looking after major health issues that directly affect us blokes but indirectly affect the lives of women and families when a dad, brother or son is lost.

We appreciate that there are constant requests of this nature so there is no expectation and any support will be gratefully received.

www.justgiving.com/company/number8group

This year we are determined to take home the big prize so all other teams-LOOK OUT! THE ANNIHIL8TORS ARE COMING…and this year…we mean business!

We have put together a strong team of boys who are hungry for success, with the main man himself Zinny at the helm!

There will be prizes on the day for ‘Best Team Name’ and ‘Best Dressed Team.’ Naturally, we are looking to take home the gold and urge everyone to come along and support us on the day. There will be a bar, BBQ, interactive entertainment, face painting, and a host of other activities for supporters and competitors.

All monies and sponsorships are going to the thoroughly deserving Help for Heroes charity.
So come on down and cheer us over the finish line!

Zinzan is devastated that he cannot take part in raising money for Sports Relief and DebRA, a charity of which he has continuously supported since learning about the disease. Unfortunately and unavoidably, with his current condition, if he should take part in such an event so soon, it would pose a further threat to his health and recovery.

Zinzan would like to thank everyone for sponsoring on this page and helping support his chosen charities. He would also like to take this oppurtunity to remind readers they can still contribute to the causes; as the charities would be hugely grateful. Lawrence and the other riders are still cycling their hearts out and Zinzan will be flying up to Edinburgh next week to show his support and welcome the guys home!!

The Dellaglio Foundation has pledged to help DebRA, as well as other charities, through this ride – so for those of you who know little about the charity and its cause….,

DebRA is the only charity to provide services and support to children and families who suffer from EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa), at the same time as co-ordinating and providing funds for the research (all over the world) to find treatments and ultimately a cure. EB Research has had some major breakthroughs in recent years and even months, and it is now at a point where, for some types of EB, it is moving from laboratory work to clinical trials – at last, for some of those affected by EB, we are just starting to see the benefits of 15 years of hard work in the labs.

But clinical research is very expensive – several times more expensive than lab research; services still need to be provided while we wait for the day DebRA can close up shop! And all this has come at a time when funding has become more of a challenge.

Should you wish to gain a full refund, I believe the terms & conditions can be accsessed with the following link http://www.justgiving.com/info/terms-of-service/

Once again the ANZAC Rugby Challenge will be proudly hosted by Wasps FC. Supported by the local antipodean community, this year’s event will host Touch Rugby, Netball, Australian v New Zealand Rugby League and of course the original Aotearoa Rugby Challenge played between London New Zealand RFC and Maori Wanderers Rugby, the 27th meeting between these two great teams.

Not only is there great sport, there will be some fantastic music acts playing on the day including Jayson Norris, I Am Giant and Cape Fear. There will be tasty food and beverage available on the day.

Tickets are £10 each and can be purchased through us at our office or check the website for other purchase options.

Come down, bring your friends and family, it should be a great day!

http://www.anzacrugbychallenge.com/

Nearest Tubes:
Acton Town (Piccadilly and District Line)
Ealing Common (Piccadilly and District Line)
West Acton (Central Line)

Bus Routes:
207, 607, 427, 440, E3, 266

“I believe Number 8 has the ability to be a quality niche player within the industry. The intention is to build on the foundations that already exist and move the business into new and exciting markets. One aspect that stands out is the knowledge that exists within the team-knowledge and experience of construction and an understanding of the kind of skills needed to keep projects moving. Despite challenging conditions this year, i am confident this quality approach will pay dividends and my number one priority will be ensuring the DNA of Number 8 exists in every market we work in.”

“On the 12th of February, my good friend Lawrence Dallaglio will be cycling from Rome to Edinburgh in aid of Sports Relief and the Dallaglio Foundation. The ride will go through Paris, Twickenham, Cardiff and Dublin. The tour will be an incredible total of 2,800km-a massive effort for everyone involved!

I’ll be taking the saddle on the fifth stage of the tour and my motivation is the amazing charity DebRA who will also benefit from the Dallaglio Foundation. The tour coincides with the RBS 6 Nations Tournament with the ride beginning in Rome the weekend of the Italy vs England game. I’ll be joining in Rosslare and making my way to Dublin, before heading for the final destination of the tour to Murrayfield, Edinburgh, just in time for the Scotland vs England match!

I can’t believe I’ve got myself into this but I have, and the trip looks a bit like this!

Rosslare to Arklow: 72km
Arklow to Dublin: 75km
Dublin to Dundalk: 86km
Dundalk to Belfast: 88km
Stranraer to Thornhill: 103km
Thornhill to Lanark: 70km
Lanark to Edinburgh: 55km.

Total: 549km = EASY!!

If you could take the time to have a look at my “Just Giving” page, and even better, contribute to the £20,000 target I have set myself, I would be most grateful and so would all the families and sufferers of the terrible condition that is EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa).

http://www.justgiving.com/zinzan

I look forward to hearing your “massively motivating” comments on my page-keep it clean guys!

Zinzan Brooke