I'm taking part to The Thames path challenge aiming to hike 50km (31miles) following England's greatest river on Saturday 8th of September. For me, hiking is an excellent way to relax, connect with people and clear my mind. By challenging myself with this long hike I'm also raising money for my church mission team to take to Cape Town, South Africa in November 2018. All raised money will go direct to the work with the children in the Townships.

Sutton Vineyard Church have adopted ASLAN-Hope in sport as the main international missions relationship.

Sent off to Cape Town, South Africa, by Sutton Vineyard in October 2014, Denzil Dolley has established ASLAN-HOPE IN SPORT, a not-for-profit enterprise and ministry which works with young people, many of whom are at risk of being excluded from schools, vulnerable to crime or gangsterism and from communities that experience high levels of social deprivation.

ASLAN-HIS uses sport as a tool to engage with young people, enabling them to develop self-esteem, social responsibility, and life skills. These include the concepts of teamwork, leadership, self-control, making good choices, developing aspirations and respect. Young people are trained by coaches who are positive role models who will build mentoring relationships, self-esteem, and sense of purpose.

Sutton Vineyard provide sponsorship for ASLAN-HIS and are sending a group of 10 people out to South Africa in November to meet and support the team.

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