Mr Surfplugs
This man, Rob Shaddick (Aka Mr Surfplugs) has saved many of us from the DRILL! He has also shown us how huge his heart is. He is a Devon Boy you see. A surfer. A man that cares and who lives life. He has supported P4R from the early years and has funded not only a well in Sri Lanka but also surfing equipment. Rob realises the need for a balance in life and how we, as surfers, can help give that balance to others around the world, who are less fortunate than ourselves. Those that have suffered not one disaster but many.
Keep your eyes peeled for this van, and remember, Mr Surfplugs does not only save our ears! He is much more than that.
The Surfplugs Motor
Check out http://surfplugs.blogspot.com/ or http://www.surfplugs.co.uk/
May 19th, 2011
A wee article to read - snagged from Facebook!
Some of you may never have been on Facebook! There are times when i wish i never had! There is a reason for being on it - networking!
Today, that networking brought me to a stand still! A stand still that had me blabbing like a baby! Yep, Sri Lanka breaks me! It brings me to my knees and tears my heart open time and time again! With all its warts I am still drawn to it - the beauty, the innocence and tranquility, the power and grace of mother nature in this far off land.
Be sure that i am in this for the long haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .probably to my death!
To Pete Robinson - Thank you for reminding me why i do it!
Support your local….
Today at 09:03 on Tuesday March 16th 2010
On May 30th this year there’s a charity paddle from Saunton to Croyde and back to raise funds for the forgotten victims in Sri Lanka of the devastating 2004 tsunami.
It’s run by local North Devon lad Tim Tanton who is one of British surfing’s remarkable characters.
By day a psychiatric nurse (full-on, huh?), and in his ’spare’ time keeps on pushing to raise much needed funds to help people rebuild their lives around the world class right hand point break at Arugam Bay on Sri Lanka’s east coast.
Tim goes out there every year to help with projects such as building fresh water wells, and now teaching the local kids to swim & get into surfing (and form their own national federation).
Check out - http://www.paddle4relief.co.uk
Paddle your heart out for Sri Lanka - poster by Rob Tibbles
You may wonder why, six years on, help is still needed - especially after such a massive international aid effort.
The answer is an awkward truth. Sadly much of that aid never made it to the people who needed it. And worse - allegations of land-grabs and scare tactics to move locals away from the coast and their lives as fishermen, only for the coastal land to be sold off to foreign developers.
As for the international community, sadly there’s always another disaster - Haiti, Chile - and so after an initial push it can be the case that the ‘foreign help’ soon moves on, and the public forgets as the media shifts its attention elsewhere.
But not with Tim and his volunteers, who have built a special bond with the Sri Lankan locals - this little charity is not just helping them rebuild after the tsunami (yes, it’s still needed), they’re helping them improve their lives in subtle, natural ways.
Yours truly surfing Sri Lanka 2005 - 1 year after the tsunami (Photo by Bee)
A year after the tsunami my wife and I travelled to Sri Lanka and saw first hand how little had been done by 2005 to help those who survived the devastation. We were shocked to see people still living in tents by the side of the road in makeshift villages, and talking to locals it seemed the Government just didn’t care.
We were shown nothing but friendship and smiles by a people who had been to hell and back.
The Museum of British Surfing has donated some t-shirts to take out to the Sri Lankan ‘groms’ and we’re working on a few ideas to help further.
I would urge you to support Tim, his volunteers and the Paddle4Relief charity - make a donation or enter the paddle on May 30th if you can.
You can see where the money’s going, and it is making a real difference to people’s lives.
March 16th, 2010
The first Paddle4Relief fund raiser of 2010 was organised by Jill Jewell and held in Bratton Fleming, at the Village Hall. A fantastic £321.00 was raised for the victims of the Haiti Earthquake disaster and the forgotten victims of the 2004 Asian Tsunami in Sri Lanka.
Paddle4Relief would like to say a huge thank you to Jill and Lynn Bawden (scoring), John Huxtable (compare), Brian Williams (Scoreboard), and the rest of the team involved in organising and running the fun filled evening. Special thanks to Chris Lilley, Jill and Shan who worked hard in the kitchen to provide the enjoyable light supper that was enjoyed during the interval.
Many thanks must go to all those who participated in the quiz, and who also willingly purchased raffle tickets, t-shirts and hoodies, as well as making considerable donations to the collection pot.
The Paddle4Relief Team of three that entered the quiz, showed courage in their performance of coming last! Congratulations to Team K for their win and to Team H for winning the Interval Quiz.
John Huxtable – compare for the night.
P4R Team members; Emms and Angie.
January 28th, 2010
Music Gig - Sat Mar 28th.
The Aggi, Braunton.
Douglas E Powell and others TBC
8.30pm to 11.30pm
£3.50 entrance fee.
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Main Event - Sat.30th May
Paddle4relief Saunton to Croyde paddle event.
Details TBC.
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Beach cleans - Saunton Beach.
P4R will be holding 4 beach cleans throughout the year.
Helping to look after our heritage, respecting our play ground, the beach, where we all have fun and highlighting how p4r are focused on empowering everyone to enjoy and respect life and the environment.
Sunday 5th April @ 10am
Sunday 17th May @ 2.30pm
Sunday 5th July @ 10am
Sunday 6th Sept. @ 10am
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Music Gig - Fri. Aug. 21st
The Aggi, Braunton.
Acts - Falling Apart and others TBC
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Family Sand Castle Competition - Sun. Aug 23rd.
Sunday 23rd August @ Saunton.
Register from 10am - 11am.
Max 6 per team
Competition from 12 midday - 3pm.
Further details TBC
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Halloween Party - Sat. Oct 31st.
Sat. Oct 31st @ The Aggi.
Fancy Dress
Details TBC
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Paddle4relief’s fund raising is focused on completing another ten well projects this year.
Nine were completed last year with a further four almost completed already this year.
Each well project will cost approx £150 to complete. Donations and sponsorship very welcome.
Those interested in joining as a member, or on the committee or volunteering to help at events or to organise your own fund raising event for paddle4relief please check the contacts page on the website.
February 20th, 2009
