Marchioness of Bath Conquers Kenyan Lewa Marathon to Support Wildlife Conservation Thursday, July 3, 2025 marchioness lewa marathon kenya tusk conservation wildlife fundraising safari endangered sport Emma Thynn, the Marchioness of Bath, left behind the comforts of her Longleat estate to challenge herself in the rugged landscapes of northern Kenya by participating in the 25th Lewa Safari Marathon on June 28. Taking on a … Read More
Somerset Student Conquers World’s Highest Marathon in Incredible Feat of Endurance Friday, June 20, 2025 everest marathon endurance himalayas albiejervis selinajervis adventure richardhuish highaltitude challenge sport Albie Jervis, a student from Somerset, took on the extraordinary challenge of the 2025 International Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon, the highest marathon in the world. Uniquely, he was accompanied by his mother, Selina … Read More
Dad's Marathon Effort Raises £2,000 for School Minibus Wednesday, April 30, 2025 father marathon fundraising school minibus disability community charity special education london marathon Warren Morgan, a devoted father from Yeovil, recently completed the London Marathon, raising nearly £2,000 to purchase a much-needed new minibus for his daughter’s special school in Somerset. Despite battling a crippling calf … Read More
Woman Defies Parkinson’s Diagnosis with London Marathon Run Saturday, April 26, 2025 inspiration parkinson’s marathon determination perseverance pd warrior exercise community resilience health A 51-year-old woman from Congresbury, Amanda Palmer, is set to participate in her sixth marathon, defying the challenges posed by her Parkinson’s diagnosis. Since being diagnosed in 2021 at the age of 47, Amanda has found … Read More
A Son's Tribute: Running London Marathon for Macmillan Legacy Friday, April 25, 2025 tribute marathon macmillan legacy charity family fundraiser connection honour support A man from South Downes is gearing up to participate in the London Marathon, dedicating his run to his mother, Margaret, who devoted her life to charitable causes and had a personal link to Macmillan Cancer Support founder, … Read More
A son's 12 marathons in 12 months for his late mother Saturday, April 19, 2025 son marathon mother pancreatic cancer fundraiser awareness uk tribute charity Peter Dunlop, a Somerset man, faced the devastating news of his mother’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis while living in New Zealand. Despite being offered settled status in the country, Peter and his wife chose to return … Read More