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Glasgow Times
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Fundraiser to honour former Glasgow Times sports reporter
Bert Mitchell, who died aged 56 after suffering a stroke, will be remembered at his beloved Bridge of Allan Sports Club on Saturday, May 10. The event, organised by his wife Arlene and daughter Ava, will raise funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. Read more: Moving baby loss remembrance service will be held at Glasgow Cathedral The day, which coincides with Stroke Awareness Day, will be packed with some of Bert's favourite things: sport, food, and socialising. It is set to feature a squash and tennis exhibition match, as Bert was an avid player of both sports. Arlene said: "Bert was into sport throughout his life. "He started in tennis, then got into squash, and latterly he was into padel. "He was definitely a racket player. "It felt right that we should do something to remember him and ensure his legacy lives on. "I want people to remember Bert and for the new generation of members to acknowledge his contribution to the club. "I don't want his hard work and 'larger than life' personality to be forgotten about as the years go on." The day will kick off at 1pm, with a BBQ scheduled for 1.30pm. This will be followed by the tennis exhibition at 3pm, featuring tennis coach Jonny O'Mara and some of Stirling University's best players. A squash exhibition match will then take place later in the afternoon, featuring senior international and PSA players John Meehan and Andrew Glen. The day will end with a raffle, auction, and the unveiling of a memorial plaque for Bert at the squash courts. Ava said: "We've got Jonny O'Mara, who coached Andy Murray in his final year on court and who reached a career high of 44 in doubles, taking part in a tennis exhibition match. "We're hoping to raise as much money as possible for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland." Tickets to the event can be purchased from the Bridge of Allan Sports Club. Donations for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland can also be made to the family's fundraising page: Read more: Glasgow's unsung WWII heroes honoured for bravery Louise MacLeod, events, community, and corporate fundraiser at CHSS, said: "We wish Arlene and Ava all the best for their upcoming fundraiser. "It's incredible to see the effort they have put into the day and we hope they receive plenty of support from the local community. "The money raised from this day will help us to support the 1 in 5 people across the country who are living with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live their lives to the full." Anyone looking for information or advice about living with the effects of a chest, heart or stroke condition or Long Covid, is invited to contact Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's Advice Line on 0808 801 0899.
Scotsman
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Charity inviting thrillseekers to take part in annual Forth Bridge abseil
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Midlothian thrill-seekers are being urged to sign up for a fundraising 'bucket list' event for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS). Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One of Scotland's most thrilling fundraising events – the Forth Bridge Abseil – is back for one time only in 2025. Daredevils are being encouraged to sign up for the chance to descend from the UNESCO World Heritage site. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The event, run in partnership with Network Rail and Balfour Beatty, will take place on September 28. The charity supports the 1 in 5 people across Scotland living with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live their lives to the full, and aims to reach 175,000 people per year by 2028. The abseil will take place on September 28. Last year almost 800 braved the bridge across two events, raising over £390,000 for all participating charities. Heather McCann, CHSS community, event and corporate fundraising manager at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, said: 'The Forth Bridge Abseil is the biggest fundraising event of the year for us with hundreds of people taking part to abseil from this iconic location to raise funds for their chosen charity. This is the ultimate thrill-seeking challenge backed up with spectacular views across the Firth of Forth. We'd urge anyone looking to challenge themselves for good to sign up today.' Alan Ross, Network Rail Scotland's director of engineering and asset management, added: "The Forth bridge is already an iconic landmark recognised worldwide, but witnessing hundreds of brave people descend from it each year makes it even more inspiring. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "The bridge's distinctive architecture and impressive height provide a stunning backdrop for this challenge. As custodians, it's a privilege to offer people the chance to experience it from such a unique perspective and make unforgettable memories. Colin Hardie, construction superintendent at Balfour Beatty, said: 'Since it launched over 20 years ago, the abseil event has raised millions for those living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions and Long Covid. We look forward to making this year's the biggest and most successful to date.' Details at Forth Bridge Abseil - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (
Daily Record
24-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire thrill-seekers urged to sign up to abseil down the Forth Road Bridge
Lanarkshire thrill-seekers urged to sign up for fundraising 'bucket list' event for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. One of Scotland's most thrilling fundraising events – the Forth Bridge Abseil – is back for one time only in 2025. Daredevils in Lanarkshire are being encouraged to sign up for the chance to descend from the UNESCO World Heritage site. The event, run by Scotland's largest health charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in partnership with Network Rail and Balfour Beatty, will take place on September 28. The charity supports the one in five people across Scotland living with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live their lives to the full, and aims to reach 175,000 people per year by 2028. Last year almost 800 braved the bridge across two events in June and October, raising over £390,000 for all participating charities. Heather McCann, Community, Event and Corporate Fundraising Manager at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland said: 'The Forth Bridge Abseil is the biggest fundraising event of the year for us with hundreds of people taking part to abseil from this iconic location to raise funds for their chosen charity. 'This is the ultimate thrill-seeking challenge backed up with spectacular views across the Firth of Forth. We'd urge anyone looking to challenge themselves for good to sign up today.' Alan Ross, Network Rail Scotland's director of engineering and asset management, added: 'The Forth bridge is already an iconic landmark recognised worldwide, but witnessing hundreds of brave people descend from it each year makes it even more inspiring. 'The bridge's distinctive architecture and impressive height provide a stunning backdrop for this challenge. As custodians, it's a privilege to offer people the chance to experience it from such a unique perspective and make unforgettable memories. 'Events like this that remind us why we do what we do - connecting people and supporting the communities we serve.' Entries for the Forth Bridge Abseil 2025 are now open. For more information or to sign up, visit Forth Bridge Abseil - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland ( *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here . And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here .
