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Yahoo
6 days ago
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Six take on charity bike ride in memory of friend
Six teenage boys are planning to ride from Telford to Liverpool in memory of a friend who took his own life. They all attended Haberdashers Adams in Newport, Shropshire, along with Max Turton, who died last August, aged 16. Their 100-mile (161 km) ride will start on Friday from AFC Telford United's stadium and finish at Anfield stadium, the home of Max's favourite club, Premier League champions Liverpool. Wes, Dillon, Ewan, Sonny, Arwinder and Ollie also plan to raise money for the suicide-prevention charity Papyrus. The boys, who now attend sixth form colleges in the region, plan to cycle 60 miles on Friday and then stay at a hotel in Northwich, before completing the remaining 40 miles on Saturday. Ollie said Max was a "joy to everybody around him" and who was dedicated "to making every single person that he knew smile". He said they spent "so many hours laughing together". Dillon described him as "a caring, hard-working, funny and most of all a truly loving person". The ride to Anfield was chosen because Max was "the biggest Liverpool fan going", Ollie said. They have already raised almost £4,000 for the cycle ride, and he said the charity, Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide, which has been supported by Max's parents, was "the perfect charity to donate to". He said the challenge would be tough physically but also very emotional, and he hoped they would find motivation from "knowing exactly why we're doing it and who we're doing it for". Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Parents encourage talking about mental health 'I just want to feel ordinary' – Is the mental health system failing teens? Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young Suicide the leading cause of death for young Scots Papyrus
BBC News
6 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Newport: Six teenagers take on charity bike ride in memory of friend
Six teenage boys are planning to ride from Telford to Liverpool in memory of a friend who took his own all attended Haberdashers Adams in Newport, Shropshire, along with Max Turton, who died last August, aged 100-mile (161 km) ride will start on Friday from AFC Telford United's stadium and finish at Anfield stadium, the home of Max's favourite club, Premier League champions Dillon, Ewan, Sonny, Arwinder and Ollie also plan to raise money for the suicide-prevention charity Papyrus. The boys, who now attend sixth form colleges in the region, plan to cycle 60 miles on Friday and then stay at a hotel in Northwich, before completing the remaining 40 miles on said Max was a "joy to everybody around him" and who was dedicated "to making every single person that he knew smile".He said they spent "so many hours laughing together".Dillon described him as "a caring, hard-working, funny and most of all a truly loving person".The ride to Anfield was chosen because Max was "the biggest Liverpool fan going", Ollie have already raised almost £4,000 for the cycle ride, and he said the charity, Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide, which has been supported by Max's parents, was "the perfect charity to donate to".He said the challenge would be tough physically but also very emotional, and he hoped they would find motivation from "knowing exactly why we're doing it and who we're doing it for". Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Manager Lavery leaves non-league Kettering
Kettering Town have parted company with manager Richard Lavery after failing to win promotion to step two of non-league guided the Poppies to a memorable FA Cup first-round win over county rivals Northampton Town, from League they were pipped to the Southern League Premier Central title by Bedford Town and then lost to AFC Telford United in the play-off was appointed in February 2024, their third manager in four months, having previously been assistant to Marcus Law when Kettering won promotion to National League North in 2019."I want to genuinely thank Lav for everything that he, and his hardworking management team, have done for KTFC," said owner George Akhtar, who bought the club three months after Lavery took charge and has set a target of reaching the English Football League."The long hours, professional dedication and inspiration have been the hallmark of his tenure, and Richard will be remembered with great affection as the man who put the club back on the map."He was in charge for 62 games, achieving a win rate of 52%, and a club statement said the figure was "a testament to the ambition and tactical clarity Lavery brought to the dugout".
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Richard Lavery: Play-off 'like a dagger' for Kettering Town boss
Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery says losing their play-off final against AFC Telford United was "like a dagger in the heart". The Poppies were looking to return to National League North or South but lost 4-2 at home to Telford after twice taking the lead. Former Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger put Kettering ahead in the first half, and they went 2-1 up through Wes York, only for Telford to sweep their hopes away in a strong finish. "It's hard to take. This club shouldn't be in this league. We were top for a long time, and people were getting carried away, me included. I thought we were going to win it," Lavery told BBC Radio Northampton. When businessman George Akhtar took over the club last May, he set a target of steering it to the English Football League for the first time. The Poppies beat League One neighbours Northampton Town in the FA Cup first round but ultimately lost out in the Southern League Premier Central title race, finishing second behind Bedford Town. They beat Harborough Town on penalties to reach the play-off final but came up short against Telford as they looked to return to the second tier of non-league football, from which they were relegated in 2023. "No-one likes to lose finals. We gave them three goals - Wednesday [against Harborough] we were unbelievable at the back, but I think a few players froze in big key moments. They weren't well-worked goals... for me, we threw the game away," said Lavery. He rejected suggestions, however, that because of the defeat, the season could not be looked on as a good one. "From where the club was when I took over last year, to get in a play-off final and into the second round of the FA Cup is a massive achievement - but it feels like a dagger in the heart. "I've heard a lot of noise about 'not doing a good job' and all that, but I took us to a play-off final. We fell short at the final hurdle, yes, and I'll take responsibility for that, but we'd have taken it as a club all day at the end of last season." Lavery still has a year left on his contract with Kettering and wants to stay on for next season. "I never walk away and give in. I'm a winner through and through, but this hurts. I need a rest to re-set."
