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UPDATE
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 🛒
- The distance travelled was 200 laps around a 400m track in Lane 1, which equates to 80km (49.7miles) within a 24 hour period
This is a massive achievement and one that brought so many people together, and have helped raise money for the Blackpool Community Grocery, and have exceeded the target set!
On Wednesday 8th April 2026, James Baker attempted a BRAND NEW Guinness World Record attempt for the 'Greatest distance carrying a shopping trolley in 24 hours - male'.
- The attempt took place at Stanley Park Sports Arena (Blackpool, FY3 9HQ)
- it began officially at 1:10pm, and finished around 11am the following day, with 2 hours to spare.
- The record evidence now needs to be submitted to the Guinness World Records and must be verified by them before the record is made official. This process can often take up to 3 months (so stay tuned!)
James is the Campus Pastor for Kings Church Blackpool, and Founder & CEO of Green Space Transformations UK CIC).
In partnership with Kings Church Blackpool, Morrisons (Thornton-Cleveleys) and Blackpool Council... James is 'off his trolley' to help raise important funds to support the Blackpool Community Grocery.
This is a first... It will be the first GWR where someone has CARRIED a shopping trolley!
WHAT'S NEXT?
On Saturday 9th May 2026, James has taken a shopping trolley to the top of Ben Nevis as well, the tallest mountain, not just in Scotland, but in the UK! This was a very challenging peak on technical terrain… and James is the first person to have carried a shopping trolley (weighing 44kg with its contents & harness) to the summit of Ben Nevis 🛒🗻💪
Last year in May 2025, James carried a trolley full of shopping to the top (and back) of the tallest mountain in Wales (Mnt. Snowdon), supported by volunteers from Kings Church.
Continuing these efforts to claim a 2nd National Peak Mountain, is helping our fundraising efforts , and would mean Scar Fell Pike would be the remaining peak to add to the shopping list!
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Watch how James tries on a shopping trolley for size!
Follow James on Instagram @PastorJamesFitness
Click here for his Instagram Profile
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WHY A SHOPPING TROLLEY??
The trolley represents the 'Community Grocery' (through The Message Trust), which provides the most affordable weekly shops in the town! (situated within Kings Church on Bispham Road, Blackpool)
In a deprived town like Blackpool, the cost of living crisis is having a massive effect on people's pockets! The Community Grocery is not a hand out, but a hand up! It stocks top brands and fresh produce at ridiculously low prices with the aim of supporting those on low income to find hope during every shop they make there!
In partnership with large supermarkets and other food suppliers, the Community Grocery are able to provide such incredible discounts and money saving opportunities.
Not only that, but the Community Grocery is a place of hope and faith, and the work they do goes beyond the shop into helping people know about Jesus who can truly transform their lives, not just their shop!
THIS IS NOT MY FIRST RODEO
James also still jointly holds the Guinness World Record holder for the 'farthest distance pulling a vehicle in 24 hours', with his brother-in-law, John Darwen, which currently still stands at 32 miles pulling a 1.5 tonne vehicle! See the record here
So a shopping trolley will feel like a walk in the park! Stanley Park ;)
Yep, he must be off my trolley :D
Please support our cause and help us reach as many people as we can through the Blackpool Community Grocery!
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