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Retired Preston teacher raises over £1,000 with Irish Sea charity challenge

Simon en route A retired teacher from Preston has raised £1,224 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Simon Millward-Hopkins cycled 498.5 miles from his home in Fulwood through the five countries bordering the Irish Sea. Simon, […]

5 years ago
Penwortham man thanks Rosemere for mum’s treatment with 980-mile cycling fundraiser

Ash with his parents Deborah and Philip on his wedding day A Penwortham man is cycling the length of Great Britain to thank Rosemere Cancer Foundation for his mum’s treatment. Ash Benton will cover 980 miles as he cycles from Land’s […]

5 years ago
How these friends are raising thousands for struggling Preston food bank

Rachelle Callaghan and Rebecca Hewitson Two Preston friends are cycling from London to Brussels and raising thousands of pounds in the process for the struggling Salvation Army food bank. Rachelle Callaghan and Rebecca Hewitson set […]

5 years ago
Fulwood grandad to cycle 300 miles from London to Brussels for charity

John Farnden A Fulwood grandad is cycling from London to Brussels via Amsterdam to raise funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. John Farnden sets off on the 300-mile trip on Wednesday 4 September. […]

5 years ago
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Fulwood man beats Bradley Wiggins record during charity bike ride

Stephen Knott on his stationary bike outside the PNE stadium A Fulwood man who suffered a serious cycling road accident has unofficially beaten a Bradley Wiggins record during a 100km charity bike challenge. Father-of-five Stephen Knott, 62, was raising money […]

6 years ago
North West charity to host family fun day fundraiser

A North West charity are holding a family fun day early next month. Originally a child care agency, Caritas Care aims to make lives better for groups and communities including […]

9 years ago
Big Charity Bike Ride for St Catherine’s Hospice

St Catherine’s Hospice are holding their Big Charity Bike Ride in May. They are calling on people to use pedal power to support their local hospice. On Sunday 18 May […]

11 years ago
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