Glasgow Half Marathon

Whilst doing my final long run a week before the event, I managed to do something to my knee which meant I was unable to do any running in the build up!
However with the power of 4 nurofen, some ibuprofen cream and the support of my two mates Michael and George we managed to complete our half marathon with not too much trouble!!
Thanks must go to Michael and George for their support/effort and also for raising in excess of £1000!!

St Andrews 10k Strathclyde Park

Another day, another run!!

This time was definately my most nervous, as there was only 700 entrants and they were all in groups-athletics clubs etc. Not another fat dad with asthma in sight!!!-my only goal was not to come last!!!

Family Picture from the Bike ride

Just a nice picture from the Dundee and Perth Courier Newspaper at the start of the ride.

The Big Bike Ride

After much hard training-10 days x 1to 2 hours every day in sweltering heat in Portugal, I set off with Ali Nimmo from BonMarche in Perth and cycled the 40.2miles to BonMarche Falkirk. Included was a 5mile climb which just about killed us, however completed in just over 3 hours-so we were happy.

And the good news was we didn't feel any after effects the next day!!!!

Oh and probably should mention raised nearly £3000 by getting BonMarche customers in Scotland to guess how long it would take-£1 a go and they could win back their shopping!

Glasgow Green 5k

Another run complete......only 5k this time, but actually my hardest yet as I tried to run fast!!

BonMarche Kirkcaldy Beetledrive

I have no idea what a Beetle Drive is?? I thought it had something to do with Herbie!!!
However what I do know is that the team in BonMarche Kirkcaldy organised one and raised £120-so well done!!

BonMarche Greenock Race Night

Thanks to all the team in BonMarche Greenock who organised a race night, including buffet etc.

They raised just under £700-well done!

Aunty Mary and friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to Aunty Mary and her army of friends and family who got involved in her garden party in July. All expectations were exceeded and almost £600 was raised from various activities including a book sale and teas/coffees etc!!!


Thanks and well done all involved!

Step Challenge

Well done and thank you to all the staff in BonMarche stores in Scotland who participated in the Step Challenge, which made sure that they all kept moving and at the same time raised to very valuable money for the charity!

Sponsored Swim

Thanks to Justine Jones, Abi and Molly for their sponsored swim raising £290-very well done!