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Wayne Bolton

One More Time and One More Park for OLLI

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Over 2015/2016 Port Elizabeth businessman, Wayne Bolton, cycled 6000kms on a mountain bike over 21?2 months around South Africa connecting all 19 SANParks. He did this to raise awareness and funds for counter poaching initiatives. This year three generations of the Bolton family are once again embarking on an expedition called the OLLI (acronym for One Land Love It) Frontier Rhino Ride. Over July Wayne will cycle 2000kms connecting 20 private and provincial rhino bearing parks drawing … [Read more...] about One More Time and One More Park for OLLI

Thank you to PE for supporting One Land Love It

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The Boardwalk has thanked the local public for its support of the One Land Love It (OLLI) campaign, of which The Boardwalk was a proud sponsor. A total of R150 000 was raised through the OLLI expedition in aid of rhino conservation. This month, R70 000 of the money raised has been handed over to the Diamantveld region of SANParks Honorary Rangers at the Mokala National Park near Kimberley. The equipment will be used in the war against rhino poaching. Brett Hoppé, the General Manager at The … [Read more...] about Thank you to PE for supporting One Land Love It

OLLI contributes R70 000 to SANParks Counter Poaching Efforts

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Wayne Bolton of "One Land Love It" and a SANParks Honorary Ranger cycled 6000kms throughout South Africa, connecting 19 South African national parks and in the process raised R150 000 which is being used to fight rhino poaching. On Monday 31 October, Wayne handed over equipment valued at R70 000 to the Diamantveld region of SANParks Honorary Rangers at the Mokala National Park near Kimberley, part of the proceeds from his epic journey. The equipment is to be used in the war against … [Read more...] about OLLI contributes R70 000 to SANParks Counter Poaching Efforts

OLLI Homecoming Campfire

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Save the date of Friday 5 August and be part of the live audience for the One Land Love It (OLLI) Expedition Documentary. Hear first-hand from intrepid cyclist Wayne Bolton and his support team the tales of adventure and inspiration in aid of our rhino and natural heritage. The One Land Love It Expedition 2015/2016, which ended at Addo Elephant National Park in February, was a successful fundraising and awareness cycle. Port Elizabeth businessman, Wayne Bolton, cycled 6000km over 80 days to … [Read more...] about OLLI Homecoming Campfire

The lack of action from good people led to 1071 rhino poaching incidents in 2015

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Wayne Bolton, of One Land Love It (OLLI), is a 49 year old family man, and a respected entrepreneur from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with an investment in and a passion for the natural heritage of Africa. His heart bears the title of his Expedition: One Land Love It. Bolton has cycled 6000km across South Africa inside 80 days to all 19 South African National Parks. This journey spans the heat of summer: 28 November 2015 to 13 February 2016. And each park signed the Scroll of Unity in … [Read more...] about The lack of action from good people led to 1071 rhino poaching incidents in 2015

Wayne Bolton on Expresso

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Whilst some of us have been slumming it over the holidays, rhino activist, Wayne Bolton from Port Elizabeth, has been on his nationwide 6000-kilometre adventure, cycling to all 19 SANPARKS gates on a conservation drive to help raise funds for counter poaching equipment for Rangers, as well as rhino orphanage, Care for Wild Africa. Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp and Graeme Richards interview Wayne on 25 January 2016 before he sets off for Cape Aghullas. 1 500 kilometres to go to Wayne's final … [Read more...] about Wayne Bolton on Expresso

OLLI – 3000km at 50’C

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Wayne Bolton, of One Land Love It (OLLI), is a 49 year old family man, and a respected entrepreneur from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with an investment in and a passion for the natural heritage of Africa. His heart bears the title of his Expedition: One Land Love It. Mr Bolton is cycling 6000km across South Africa in 80 days to all 19 South African National Parks. This journey spans the heat of summer: 28 November 2015 to 13 February 2016. And on Sunday 3 January 2016 he reached the half … [Read more...] about OLLI – 3000km at 50’C

OLLI Vehicle Handover

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Wayne Bolton (front) is joined by his support crew Laura Bolton, Nikki Bolton, Melissa Farquhar and Martin Snyman. They have just received their Avis Van Rental support vehicle at Shark Rock Pier The One Land Love It Expedition 2015 (OLLI) team took delivery of their support vehicle from Avis Van Rental on Thursday 19 November 2015 at the newly renovated Shark Rock Pier in Port Elizabeth. Wayne Bolton, will cycle 6000km in 80 days between all 19 of South Africa's National Parks. One of the … [Read more...] about OLLI Vehicle Handover

OLLI gets support wheels

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The One Land Love It Expedition 2015 (OLLI) team took delivery of their support vehicle from Avis Van Rental on Thursday 19 November 2015 at the newly renovated Shark Rock Pier in Port Elizabeth. Most cyclists start out with support wheels. Wayne Bolton, who is cycling 6000km in 80 days between all 19 of South Africa's National Parks,was very excited to see his support team be given the vehicle from Avis Van Rental: "Seeing some of South Africa's top companies supporting this expedition … [Read more...] about OLLI gets support wheels

Queen Elizabeth rallies in support of rhino conservation

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The plight of South Africa's rhinos received much deserved attention at a black tie fundraising dinner hosted at The Boardwalk on Thursday, 29 October 2015. The event, which also served to launch local businessman Wayne Bolton's ambitious One Land Love It campaign, saw over 230 people attending, including Mr South Africa and Mr PE. The Boardwalk was the venue sponsor for the fundraising dinner and all proceeds raised through ticket sales and the spirited auction will be donated to two … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth rallies in support of rhino conservation

Help South Africa’s rhinos

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The Boardwalk has enthusiastically hopped onboard to support Wayne Bolton's One Land Love It campaign to raise awareness and funds for rhino conservation in South Africa. The Boardwalk is the venue sponsor for the fundraising dinner to be staged at The Boardwalk International Convention Centre on 29 October 2015. The event will also launch Wayne Bolton's One Land Love It 6 000km cycling expedition across South Africa. During Bolton's epic journey, from 28 November this year to February 2016, … [Read more...] about Help South Africa’s rhinos

Bolton’s on 6000km Cycle for Rhinos

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The Bolton's (including in-laws) are teaming up as an ordinary family to cycle 6000km over 80 days between all 19 national parks managed by South African National Parks (SANParks). Funds raised will go to caring for orphaned rhino calves and counter-poaching initiatives. Recognising International Rhino Day today they are announcing the intentions for the One Land Love It Expedition 2015 (OLLI). Father Wayne Bolton will be the chief cyclist, combining guts, stamina and strength to cycle … [Read more...] about Bolton’s on 6000km Cycle for Rhinos