Danny Munden

Aardman Animations, based in Bristol UK, is one of the world’s leading animation studios. Founded by David Sproxton and Peter Lord in 1976 Aardman produces feature Films, television commercials and television series for the global market. The studio has won over 400 international awards including 4 Oscars®, 1 Emmy and 7 BAFTAs.

Their famous creations include such legends as Wallace and Gromit and Creature comforts and have reminded kids and adults world wide about the joys of modelling clay and imagination.

Abus is a leading operator of accessable bus services. The company was started in May 1991 by A.J. Peters and serves Bristol, Keynsham, Bath, north Somerset and a number of major supermarkets. During the 15 years of service less than one journey per thousand has failed to operate, and it is Abus policy to maintain this scrupulous level of service.

bluepoppy is a full-service marketing agency with extensive online and offline experience as well as expertise in campaign management, media planning and booking, creative design, website solutions and public relations.

The bluepoppy team are specialists in the motor industry and have over sixty years of combined experience in the automotive sector. Clients currently benefiting from their expertise include IM Group, Roadsure, Dick Lovett, Blade Group, Murray Volkswagen, Gilder Group, Downend Motors and Thrifty Car Rental.

They are also currently working with a number of non-automotive clients including Gloucestershire Constabulary, Surelet, QEH, Bike Safe, Bristol Polo, Dockright, Ecodoors, Hel’s Belles, MSC, Your Move and Heritage Wine.

With over 50 years in the industry Bristol Bus and Coach Sales pride themselves on being a family run business offering value for money, attention to detail and excellent after sales service. They have a hands on intricate knowledge of the industry and as such can provide you with vehicles that are individually tailored to your unique specification. They also provide a shipping service for their overseas customers and have experience of import and export with a wide range of countries.

EAS is the world's leading provider of sports nutrition supplements, with a wide range of products that provide complete nutrition to all those wanting to improve their health and fitness. EAS inspires all consumers to live a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle through science based nutrition and exercise. EAS will be providing me with nutrition and supplements for my training and racing.

Eastwoods Commerical Motors is Birmingham's largest used commercial vehicle dealer. They specialise in late model commercial vehicles. If you wish to buy or sell a vehicle give them a call on 0121 3285959.

Gulliver's Truck Hire is your number one choice for professional vehicle hire. Founded over 40 years ago by chairman Gabe Harding, they are an award winning company with 7 depots nationally and over 2500 vehicles. Whatever you need from small vans to tractor units they have it, with a team on hand to offer 24 hour cover. Gulliver's also specialise in contract hire allowing you to have a vehicle built and tailored to your needs without the risks and costs of ownership.

Lion Apparel is the world's largest manufacturer of protective clothing for the military and emergency services. Their success is built upon total commitment to the individual needs of every one of their customers and provide the highest standard of service, combined with products designed to protect against the most extreme environments. If you need a managed service, their total care system will deliver head to toe protection as well as comprehensive laundry and repair for all protective equipment.

Outdoor Active is one of the UK's leading paddling specialists. Based in Gloucestershire, they advise and supply paddlers of all ages and abilities. Whatever your paddling activities Outdoor Active has the boat and gear for you. Thanks go to Outdoor Active for supplying me with paddling gear and trolley for training.

Palm Equipment was founded in 1989 to make gear for paddlers, by paddlers, and they undoubtedly make some of the best available. They are a leading company in the paddling world, making gear for those who run the biggest white water, cross the biggest distances as well as the first set of kit for many starting the sport. Palm also make Dagger kayaks and have kindly loaned me an Approach 10.0 which is the perfect all rounder kayak for fitness work and play. My thanks go to Paul and Ben for helping me out.

Robinsons is a niche law practice specialising in intellectual property (copyrights, designs, trade marks, patents, confidential information etc) and related issues. The firm handles all forms of disputes; licensing arrangements and assignments; advises on how to avoid infringing existing third party intellectual property rights; and also advises clients how best to use the various intellectual property rights available to protect their creative work. The firm has been involved in a number of significant cases over recent years. For help and assistance contact Andy Robinson on 0113 265 7032 (Tel); 0113 226 9423 (Fax); or arobinson@ip-rights.co.uk (Email).

Whether you are a professional multi sport athlete or just starting out, overuse injuries, poor flexibility and muscular imbalances will hurt your training and keep you from reaching peak performance. The TRX suspension trainer, from Suspension Fitness Systems, uses bodyweight based movements to emphasise joint stability and create lean muscle to bring the best functional strength results.

With a huge range of industry leading torches, handlamps, high power mains and compressed air lighting Wolf Safety Lamp Company has a light for all purposes and all hazardous area applications. Wolf safety lamps have proven quality and reliability, in their wide use in many industry sectors including firefighting, oil, gas petrochemicals, marine, offshore, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. They will be providing me with some tough torches to light the way.

Fire Services National Benevolent Fund

Even today fire fighting is inherently dangerous and fire-fighters face physical and physiological problems resulting from their work. The Fire Services National Benevolent Fund exists to support serving and retired fire service personnel and their dependants in need, by providing vital services including rehabilitation, recuperation, sheltered accommodation and financial assistance if required.

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Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal

Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal raises funds to enrich and improve the quality of life for children at the Bristol Royal hospital for Children. Over 70,000 patients are treated annually at the hospital where they receive the best care and treatment possible. NHS funding alone cannot meet the complex and demanding needs of children and their families which is why the appeal needs your help.

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