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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fun day and duck race in memory of local man celebrates sixth year and raises £2.5k
A popular and quirky event returned to Dorchester and raised £2,500 for a cancer charity. Tom Brown's pub hosted the rubber duck race for the sixth year in a row in memory of Matthew Hoskins. Matthew, from Weymouth, tragically passed away in August 2014 aged 24, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour two years before. Both Matthew and his family were supported by CLIC Sargent, now known as Young Lives vs Cancer which is the UK's leading charity for supporting young cancer patients and their families. Money raised from the event, which was in the region of £2,500, was given to the charity. The 2025 Tom Brown duck race (Image: Stephen Jones) Katy Jones, the manager of Tom Brown's pub was close friends with Matthew and spent a huge amount of time organising the event with Matthew's sister Rachel Holloway. Festivities included live music, BBQ, face painting, raffle, games and much more. Katy said: 'Once again the people of Dorchester and further afield came out to support our sixth Duck Race and Fun Day. 'It was such a buzz seeing so many excited faces lining the river waiting for the ducks. It has become quite a Dorchester institution. A big thank you to Brace of Butchers, Oak Taverns and all the volunteers & staff who make this event happen." Rachel Holloway added: 'When Matthew wasn't well, our family really appreciated the support from the charity which included staying in their 'Home from Home' close by to Southampton Hospital. Matthew himself used to volunteer and raise funds for the charity so we wanted to continue to do this in his name. A huge thank you to everyone for their support." Liz Blunt, Fundraising Engagement Manager for Dorset from Young Lives vs Cancer, said: 'It was fantastic to be at the Dorchester Duck Race and Fun Day organised so brilliantly by Katy and Rachel. The happiness level on the banks of the river during the duck race was very high, with much excitement. "It was a lovely occasion and fantastic to meet Katy, Rachel and family again and the other fab volunteers. Young Lives vs Cancer relies on donations to fund our vital work so we can't thank Katy, Rachel and all involved enough for this fantastic event once again in memory of Matthew.' To make a donation, visit
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
British man claims record-breaking fastest run across Australia
A British ultra-endurance athlete says he has broken the world record for running across the width of Australia, after a gruelling 35-day journey. William Goodge, 31, started the 3,800km (2,361-mile) run from Cottesloe Beach in Perth on 15 April, and finished on Monday afternoon at Australia's iconic Bondi Beach, his father by his side. Goodge's team says he ran the equivalent of two-and-a-half marathons - about 100km - every day. Originally from Bedfordshire in England, Goodge started running marathons after his mother, Amanda, died from cancer in 2018, with this journey raising money for cancer charities in the UK, US and Australia. The record is yet to be verified by Guinness World Records, which certified Chris Turnbull's record-breaking dash across the continent over 39 days in 2023. The year before, Australian electrician Nedd Brockmann ran the same route in 47 days, raising millions for charity. Speaking to BBC Breakfast about 24 hours after he had crossed the finish line, Goodge said "it's the toughest thing I've ever done". Along the way Goodge ran through a dust storm, lost several toenails, and suffered from injuries, including rotting feet and bone pain, which sometimes caused him to hallucinate. "It was full-on from start to finish," he told the BBC, adding the first nine days were particularly hard. The Nullabor Plain - a vast area of desert that crosses from Western Australia to South Australia - was also "unforgiving", he said. Surprisingly though, Goodge said he was "feeling very comfortable" now that the run was over. Moments after crossing the finish line, Goodge placed a bunch of flowers on Bondi's famous shoreline in memory of his late mother. "She was the most special person in my life," he told the Guardian Australia, adding, "she would be proud of everything I've done - she'd also be concerned". Goodge said thinking about how his mother battled cancer was crucial during his journey, and helped him overlook his own suffering. "In the moments where it's tough, I'll think back to those times, I think about the woman she was, and how she handled herself, and how she supported me," he told the Sydney Morning Herald. "I feel like she's there with me a lot of the time." During the race, he says he saw almost all of Australia's famous animals - though most were dead on the road - and much of its unique countryside. Some in the running community however have questioned the accuracy of data tracking his speed and heart rate over the course of the run. "Goodge stands by his record keeping and asserts that he is taking every single step," his agent told the Canadian Running magazine last week. Goodge also claims to hold the record for the fastest British man to run across the US, crossing from Los Angeles to New York in 55 days. Get our flagship newsletter with all the headlines you need to start the day. Sign up here.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
William Goodge: British man breaks record for fastest run across Australia
A British ultra-endurance athlete has broken the world record for running across the length of Australia, after a gruelling 35-day Goodge, 31, started the 3,800km (2361 miles) run from Cottesloe Beach in Perth on 15 April, and finished on Monday afternoon at Australia's iconic Bondi Beach, his father by his from Bedfordshire in England, Goodge ran the equivalent of two-and-a-half marathons - about 100km - every day. He started running marathons after his mother, Amanda, died from cancer in 2018, with this journey raising money for cancer charities in the UK, US and Australia. The previous world record for running across Australia was held by Chris Turnbull, who managed the feat in 39 days in 2023. The year before, Australian electrician Nedd Brockmann ran the same route in 47 days, raising millions for to local media after he crossed the finish line, Goodge said the run was "like a revolving nightmare that wouldn't end". "The first nine days were extremely you have to tell your body and mind that even though you're struggling, you're going to persevere, and you're going to get through it," he told the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH).Moments after crossing the finish line, Goodge placed a bunch of flowers on Bondi's famous shoreline in memory of his late mother. "She was the most special person in my life," he told the Guardian Australia, adding, "she would be proud of everything I've done - she'd also be concerned". Goodge said thinking about how his mother battled cancer was crucial during his journey, and helped him overlook his own suffering."So in the moments where it's tough, I'll think back to those times, I think about the woman she was, and how she handled herself, and how she supported me," he told the SMH."I feel like she's there with me a lot of the time."On Goodge's website about the run, he also thanked Turnbull for sharing his knowledge and experience on how to tackle the the journey. Goodge also holds the record for the fastest British man to run across the US, crossing from Los Angeles to New York in 55 days.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Rose named after Princess of Wales to celebrate 'power of nature'
A rose has been named after Catherine, Princess of Wales to highlight the healing power of Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said it called the flower 'Catherine's Rose' to raise awareness of the role that spending time outdoors plays in supporting people's mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. The floribunda rose has coral-pink blooms with a scent of Turkish Delight and from every sale will go to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to help The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, which the princess became a patron of after being treated at the Royal Marsden Hospital, in west London, for cancer last year. The Princess of Wales revealed she was in remission after making a surprise visit to the hospital in January, where she thanked staff and reassured cancer patients that there was "light at the end of the tunnel".She first revealed her diagnosis in March last year and underwent a course of preventative chemotherapy, announcing in September that it had been Rose will have flowers that attract pollinators and will thrive in a mixed border, as a hedge, in a large container or in a rose bed, according to the can have up to 15 blooms, each flower measuring between 8 and 12cm, while the plant that supports it can grow to about 1.2m tall by 90cm wide. Clare Matterson, RHS director general, said the flower would "raise awareness of how nature and gardening can help to heal". "We know how important this message is as every day we see how accessing nature and being outside is vital for our health and happiness," she will be 15,000 Catherine's Rose available this autumn, with further roses becoming available next year.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Road closures for international walking event
Details of road closures have been confirmed for a 44th annual international walking event. The Waendel Walk, which is organised by Wellingborough Town Council and takes place in Northamptonshire, helps raise money for cancer charities and is the only British fixture on the Internaional Marching League calendar. Both amateur and professional walkers from 35 countries are expected to take part in a range of events from 9-11 May. Specific road closures include Main Road between Wollaston and Grendon and Irchester Road between Irchester and Farndish on Saturday. Hardwick Road, The Slips, and Harrowden Lane will also be closed on Sunday to ensure the safety of participants. Wellingborough Town Council said it had appointed a "professional traffic management company" to implement and oversee the closures. During the closures only residents and their visitors - and those requiring access to businesses within the affected areas - will be permitted entry. This year's Waendel Walk will feature more than a dozen different walks through Northamptonshire countryside with distances ranging from 5km (3.1 miles) to 42km (26 miles). Wellingborough Town Council said the event - which is supported by a team of about 50 volunteers - provides "physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing" in a "unique part of the world" and helped put the county "on the map". Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Waendel Walk International Marching League
