Man vs Horse Race in Somerset Returns with Community Backing Sunday, October 12, 2025 manvshorse somerset endurance charity projectpegasus horses running community equinetherapy persimmonhomes The much-anticipated Man vs Horse race is set to return this October in the scenic Quantock Hills, Somerset, bringing together runners and riders for one of the region’s most distinctive endurance events. This year, two local … Read More
Somerset Grandmother Completes 97-Mile Hadrian’s Wall Walk to Raise Thousands for NHS Friday, September 12, 2025 fundraising nhs hadrianswall endurance arthritis cancer musgrovepark walk inspiration family In a remarkable display of strength and determination, 90-year-old Mary Nicholson from Burnham-on-Sea completed the entire 97-mile stretch of Hadrian’s Wall to raise funds for the NHS. Her inspiring journey raised over … Read More
Taunton Teen Cycles 1855km to Support Children with Cleft Conditions Wednesday, August 13, 2025 cycling charity cleft smiletrain fundraising endurance taunton surgery youth challenge Thirteen-year-old Mo Speyer and his father, Charlie Speyer, a schoolteacher and head of science and psychology at Queen’s, have completed a remarkable two-week cycling journey from John o’ Groats to Land’s End. Covering an … Read More
Quarry Workers Complete Three Peaks Challenge Just Seconds Before Deadline in Tribute to Late Friend Monday, July 28, 2025 quarry threepeaks challenge somerset fundraising tribute hearthealth teamwork endurance heidelbergmaterials Seven colleagues from Heidelberg Materials’ Whatley quarry in Somerset have triumphantly completed the formidable Three Peaks Challenge, conquering Britain’s tallest mountains—Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon—in … Read More
Entries Open for Epic Somerset Man vs Horse Endurance Race Sunday, July 20, 2025 manvhorse endurance somerset quantockhills race running equestrian charity mentalhealth competition On October 18, 2025, runners and horse riders will once again face off in a grueling 23-mile Man V Horse endurance race through the breathtaking and rugged terrain of Somerset’s Quantock Hills. This iconic race covers forest … Read More
Friends to Run 15 Marathons in 15 Days to Honor Loved Ones Lost to Cancer Wednesday, July 9, 2025 marathon cancer charity endurance fundraising friendship motivation mentalhealth running tribute sport Two best friends are gearing up for an extraordinary feat: running 15 marathons in 15 consecutive days to honor their beloved family members lost to cancer. Milo Young, 26, from Bath, Somerset, and Gabe Maddison, 26, from … Read More