On 30 April 2020, Kevin Guthrie of St James’s Place Wealth Management Group presented our Maureen Hardcastle with a magnificent cheque for £1,000. This wonderful donation will go a long way towards maintaining and running Jonathan’s House over the coming year. Sincere thanks to St James’s Place - your generosity is greatly appreciated.
It was fine but FREEZING on the Seahouses beach on the day and there was also a fairly strong wind blowing off the sea which really didn’t help. Cold, numb fingers aren’t very nimble or quick for putting up tents. We were convinced we would see icebergs floating by, it was that cold!
There were three of us huddled in a tent until the runners and walkers arrived to take part. 27 runners, 7 walkers and a dog turned up and were raring to go. 11 others registered, but unfortunately didn’t make it.
The run started promptly …it was too cold to stand around….and when everyone came back they said how much they’d enjoyed it. Personally I think they’re all lovely people, but all absolutely doolaly! In fact anyone who runs for fun is as daft as a brush. Perhaps, then, that’s why I’m the shape I am………?????? Nevertheless, the Chin-Up team would like to thank you all for your dedication and invaluable support. What would we do without you?
Everybody was a winner, but Matthew Bainbridge (32 mins 18 secs) and Sarah Pascall (40 mins 32 secs) were the first man and woman, respectively, past the post. Well done!
Maureen Hardcastle
Chairperson
Registered in 1994 we are a local charity established to relieve children and young people (0-18 years) suffering from a progressive or terminal illness by the provision of facilities for family breaks or respite care in the North-East & Cumbria.
