We have entered two Ultra Marathons in 2023. The first one is in The Lake District over the weekend of 10th and 11th June running around Lake Windermere. The second challenge happens on 8th July in The Peak District.  Each event is organised by Action Challenge with routes offering outstanding beauty and 2500 meters of ascent. 

Introduction to Prostate Cancer

In the UK, about 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer in
their lifetime. Here are some basic facts and figures:

Across the UK

                Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men

                More than 52,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year on average

                Every 45 minutes one man dies of prostate cancer – that’s 12,000 every year

                Around 475,000 men are living with and after prostate cancer

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How it has affected loved ones around me.

Richard Garner

I met Richard in 2013 at the Etihad Stadium when I moved my
season seat to Row G, Level 1. Richard is predominantly a sheep farmer, who has diversified to make the most of his farm in Woodford.

Over the years of chatting on match days, discussing team
selections and tactics, and generally talking about topics of the day, we have become good friends. He is a generous and knowledgeable person, and has an interesting story or anecdote about most topics!

He was hugely supportive last year when I ran my first 100km
Ultramarathon in the Peak District by helping me raise money for my chosen charity and turning up at the last aid station and the finish to cheer me on.

He was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer last year, which was a
huge shock to his family and friends as he had few signs of any problems. After a  speedy referral by his GP, and further tests, Richard had a very tiring course of radiotherapy, which has been most successful. At the current time Richard is cancer free.

Read more of his story from Richard's experience.  

https://www.malcolmsproperties.co.uk/raising-money-for-prostate-cancer-uk/

Alan Edwards

Simply – my best man. And instrumental in encouraging me to propose to Lorraine, my wife of 35 years.

We met playing indoor 8 a side cricket in Peterborough in 1986, and soon become good friends. When Alan and Margaret decided to move from Gunthorpe, I helped find a buyer, and also helped them move! The night before completion day, good friends were invited round for an impromptu moving party – which consisted of finishing off all the half empty bottles of alcohol and helping fill the van. As we left slightly the worse for wear, Alan shouts “ you didn’t pack the loo rolls, did
you?”  They were the first on the van and properly buried!!

Alan worked at Bargroves in St Neots  - an Adult learning centre for those with learning difficulties. He was dedicated and much loved. He retired in 1997 to turn to the next chapter in his life – playing golf, wood turning and giving back to the community by joining Rotary. Alan donated most of his wood turning objects to a local hospice so that they could raise funds. He also volunteered for many events. He was so easy to talk to, and loved to involve everyone and make them feel at home. During his time in Rotary he made many new friends and contributed with energy and humour.

Alan was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 and sadly passed away in 2020. We regularly meet up with Margaret and re-count so many fond memories. We re-count so many funny stories and incisive comments from a man with such a caring personality.

Tom Eats

What a gentleman. Tom was the father of my French teacher at St Peters School in Huntingdon, and who lived in the village where our family moved to in 1978. 

Tom lived in Bedford his whole life and was a qualified electrical draughtsman working at the same company for 45 years.  His hobbies centred around photography, gardening and local history. He enjoyed watching Bedford Rugby club and listening to Aggers and Blowers on Test Match Special. 

Most of all Tom was a family man. Married to Doris for more than 50 years, he was a devoted husband, as well as loving father and grandfather. If something was broken, don’t worry, “grandad will fix it”. If you were visiting, his tea making skills were nearly as legendary as his washing up prowess. 

The last ten years of his life without Doris were a real test of character. He lived alone and still maintained the highest standards. He would go out of his way to help others, often collecting a local newspaper or taking a neighbour to a doctor’s appointment.  

Tom was special to many people.  As his son-in-law said at their Golden Wedding celebrations “If you have Tom and Doris as friends, you’ve got them for life”. Tom cared about people.  He was a true gentleman, respected and loved by those who knew him.

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