Next weekend my wife Emma and I are participating in an event each - I’m running the Hever Castle half-marathon and, not to be outdone, Emma is walking the 20-mile Clump-To-Clump Challenge in the Ashdown Forest, both raising money for The Ashdown Forest Foundation (TAFF).

Located in the High Weald National Landscape, Ashdown Forest is internationally recognised for its lowland heathland and deciduous woodland habitats, making it home to many rare and threatened species.

In the face of climate change and human impacts, this precious habitat needs our help to preserve it for future generations. The Forest relies on public support to manage and protect this unique landscape for all.

Every donation helps protect this rare habitat and conserve it for the community.

Be a part of our story - any donations are hugely appreciated.