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The charity idea really speaks to me - the technique works for me too. The trouble is actually getting out there (no motivation due to depression; no good hills easily accessible due to no transport). It might be easier with the similarly afflicted, but how do you meet them when they're seldom out either?

I'm based in central Lancashire, btw. Do drop me a line when you're due this way. Can't offer accommodation, but might be able to set up local media coverage and suchlike.
(The Incredible Sulk Finally remembered his password on, Wed 19 Nov 2008, 9:52, 1 reply)

That is very, very ace.
Thankyou! I'm looking to travel sometime near next August. I'll put you on the list and keep you posted :)

Again, thanks. You've put goosebumps on me, internet stranger.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 19 Nov 2008, 9:59, closed)

You're welcome!
(the following is just my opinions:)

The regional paper loves stories that tick it's boxes of "Human Interest", "The NHS Is Inadequate", "Random Stuff", and "Triumph Over Adversity".

Plan it right, and they'll get two articles for the price of one: Something for 'When you set off' and another later on, 'when you pass through'.

Add a photo or two, maybe a quote from one of the salt-of-the-earth Lancashire folk giving you a lift; and viola - instant copy.

In general, if you can include some sort of local connection with as many of the areas you plan to visit (relatives live / work / originate there, old family holidays etc), it might help reporters 'sell' the story to their editors and get it in print.
(The Incredible Sulk Finally remembered his password on, Wed 19 Nov 2008, 10:16, closed)

See gaz :)
This kind of input is really, really helpful!
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 19 Nov 2008, 10:19, closed)