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Fulwood grandad replaces Peruvian Andes with Preston Guild Wheel for charity trek

John and daughter Leonie with Oscar and Sid on the Guild Wheel walk Had it not been for the coronavirus pandemic, Fulwood man John Farnden would have been trekking the Peruvian Andes to raise money for Rosemere Cancer Foundation this year. Instead, John […]

4 years ago
Fulwood resident won’t let coronavirus get in the way of annual fundraiser

The Guild Wheel sees more than 100,000 journeys each year Pic: Tony Worrall A Fulwood resident is planning to walk the Preston Guild Wheel to raise funds for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. John Farnden, 66, will be walking the 23 miles from his […]

4 years ago
The three Prestonians who cycled 300 miles for causes close to them

John (left) and Rachelle and Rebecca all complete the London to Brussels cycling challenge Three Prestonians have completed a 300-mile cycling challenge to raise funds for causes close to their hearts. Fulwood grandad John Farnden completed the London to Brussels journey to raise money […]

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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