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May 6, 2021September 23, 2021 Janneke

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Back in the Saddle – Update 6

April 24, 2021April 13, 2022 admin

I thought it was about time I did a bit of an update about my exercise bike challenge to cycle the equivalent distance from Lands End to John O’Groats. Unfortunately, I’m rather behind due to my continuing fatigue flare. However, I am still going. I’m not getting very far on any one day, but I am still chipping away at it. So, like the famous tortoise, I will get there eventually. I might not quite manage it within the year, but that’s absolutely fine.

Another 40km before I get to the next postcard point at Durdle Door, where I should have been on about 10th April. I’ll let you know when I get there…

Summary of Covid-19 Test Accuracy

April 19, 2021October 6, 2021 Ben Clark

People have been asking about the ‘lateral flow’ testing now being used across the UK for students, workers and volunteers. So, our researchers have done this handy guide for you. BuDS has used only reliable scientific and medical sources to write this article and it has been reviewed by our expert team, which includes a clinical epidemiologist.

Covid-19 Test Accuracy

April 19, 2021October 6, 2021 Ben Clark

How accurate are the ‘lateral flow’ or ‘rapid flow’ Covid-19 test kits used by schools and workplaces and now being offered to people across the UK? BuDS’ expert team has looked at a range of scientific evidence so that we can give you some reliable, fact-checked, information. This information relates to England only.

This is a long article, and deals with complex material and statistics. If you would prefer to read a shorter and simpler version of this article, please use this link: https://buds.org.uk/covid-19-test-accuracy/ or use the contents below to jump to our ‘What Does This Mean For Me’ summary.

Back in the Saddle – Update 5

March 25, 2021April 13, 2022 admin

Hopefully, slow and steady will still get me to my goal eventually. My daily distances have been severely curtailed for the last couple of weeks, so still a fair way to go until the next postcard at Durdle Door. However, every slow turn of the pedals gets me a little further along the route. I shall keep persevering…

Back in the Saddle – Update 4

February 25, 2021April 13, 2022 admin

Yesterday I reached my next checkpoint on my Lands End to John o’Groats exercise bike challenge. I’ve got to Plymouth! That’s 150km done now in the first 33 days. The next check point isn’t until Durdle Door and that is another 200km away. I reckon that’s about 43-44 days away, so should get there at some point in April!

BuDS and a Year of Success

February 16, 2021December 5, 2021 Ben Clark

Consistently providing accurate and reliable information

Here at BuDS we thought it was about time we paid homage to our wonderful trustees, volunteers and staff members who have dedicated their time to keep our projects running and our community supported through such uncertain times. Over the past year many organisations and charities have struggled to adapt to the developing situation. Of course, there are many success stories, and we think we are one, so please indulge us while we blow our own trumpet!

Back in the Saddle – Update 3

February 14, 2021April 13, 2022 admin

I started my Land’s End to John o’Groats cycling challenge 3 weeks ago today. My strategy of doing a tiny bit on my exercise bike each day is paying off and this evening I have achieved 2 great goals. I reached my next checkpoint at the Eden Project AND I completed my first 100km! Next stop is 50km away in Plymouth. I reckon I should get there in about a week and a half.

Back in the Saddle – Update 2

January 30, 2021April 13, 2022 admin

After a week of slow, but steady cycling and maybe just a little over-done-things-itis, my virtual journey got me as far as St Michael’s Mount yesterday evening. I believe the next check point will be the Eden Project, but that’s a little way away yet.

Back in the Saddle – Update 1

January 26, 2021April 13, 2022 admin

I’ve now received the first 2 virtual postcards from my challenge. It’s a nice idea, but it would maybe have been better if they had written something a little bit more inclusive on the first check point card!