by Brian Downton | J, Mar, 2019 | Charity Blog
On 22nd March, we held our 3rd annual Spring Ball. We had an amazing turnout and some fantastic auction and raffle items donated. We also received sponsorship from 20 amazing local businesses and without their support, we would not have raised an astounding £8,000...
by Brian Downton | J, Jul, 2018 | Charity Blog
I competed in Ironman Austria on 1st July 2018 and finished in good time. It was without doubt, one of my greatest achievements. The Ironman Triathlon was a gruelling 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile cycle ride and a full 26.2 mile marathon and I was extremely proud to take...
by Brian Downton | J, Jun, 2018 | Charity Blog
I can’t believe where the time has gone and it’s June already! It’s been an eventful year so far, so I thought I’d update you on what’s been happening. One of our main fundraising events is our annual Spring Ball which took place this year on 23rd March 2018. We had...
by Brian Downton | J, Nov, 2017 | Charity Blog
Wow it’s been an eventful month on my fundraising activities! I’ve completed two major challenges: First off was the Royal Parks Half Marathon on 8th October, which I completed in 2 Hours 12 Minutes 56 seconds! My biggest challenge in...
by Brian Downton | J, Nov, 2017 | Charity Blog
Today was the last day but no let up with the early mornings. We were up again at 6am for breakfast and the morning warm up was delivered by our two resident Geordies, David and Davie, where we learned the Geordie butcher’s song (you have to see the video). 55Km...
by Brian Downton | J, Nov, 2017 | Charity Blog
Day 4 and yet another 6am breakfast call. Our warm up this morning was from Bill and some early morning yoga Then it was straight out on to the bikes for the shortest day of the week, but still 40 hard kilometres and of course straight into the hills travelling from...
by Brian Downton | J, Oct, 2017 | Charity Blog
Another early morning start today, with breakfast at 6am followed by transfer to our bikes. The view from the hotel was simply breathtaking! The warm up this morning was led by by Beverley and Louise with a bit of Zumba! Once on the bikes we were met with a...
