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Graham Cornfield i-tms 24 Feb 11
In-tandem Management Solutions Ltd (i-tms) is organising a cycle challenge on behalf of Walsall Hospice and had been promised a minibus and driver by Walsall Community Transport. Sadly, due to recent cuts, the minibus is no longer available which leaves us in a bit of a spot – with only five weeks to go until the ride.
“Why do you need a minibus?” I hear you ask. Well, I’m riding the 88 miles on a tandem and will be joined by a number of people who will ride a leg or two each. While not on the tandem, these people will need to be following us round and a minibus is the perfect solution.
We want to create a fun atmosphere while awaiting turns on the tandem and the minibus will be the ideal place for people to sit and keep warm and have a bit of fun. In addition, if we find other cyclists have a problem and are unable to continue, they can have their bike picked up by the broom wagon, and ride round in the minibus.
So, what we are looking for is a small minibus and driver for the day (probably 10+ hours), and a sponsor to help us pay for fuel.
If you, or someone you know could help us, or you want more information, please contact Graham on 07814 125053
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Kat Keogh B'ham Mail 4 May 10
An Aldridge mum who set up a trust fund after her son was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour has hit her £75,000 fundraising target. Sharon Sambrook founded the Ben Sambrook Fund when her 11-year-old son was diagnosed with a malignant tumour three years ago.
Aldridge schoolboy and keen Blues fan Ben has undergone months of gruelling chemotherapy and radiotherapy, as well as two operations at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, but there is currently no cure for his type of tumour…
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Express & Star 3 May 10
When Jim Billingham set himself the challenge of cycling the 900 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats, it didn’t cross his mind that he may not be able to do it.
But as he became more ill with the colon cancer he had been battling for 10 years, he asked his near-lifelong friend to complete the task for him. And on May 19, 72-year-old company director Phil Ramsell will be starting the gruelling challenge in memory of his friend, who died on March 12.
Mr Ramsell, of Foley Road in Streetly, has given himself a target of raising £30,000…
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Express & Star 28 Oct 09
It’s not every day an up-and-coming band gets to perform on the same bill as rock legend Robert Plant – but that is exactly what happened to Stourbridge and Kinver X Factor girl group Belle Sorelle…
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Walsall Advertiser 24 Sep 09
Fewer than 30 runners have signed up to take part in an annual Walsall fun run on Sunday at the Arboretum – prompting organisers to issue a rallying cry to residents of the borough to don their running shoes…
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Express & Star 18 July 09
It was manna from heaven that even he could not have prayed for. The Rev Richard Cornfield asked worshippers to give to the church rebuild fund, and after only one service they had donated £270,000. Just 110 members of the congregation at St Mary’s Church in Aldridge pledged the colossal amount during a single service.
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Express & Star 29 Jun 09
Sandwell Valley was turned into a sea of pink, as more than 7,000 women laced up their trainers to raise cash for charity. Two races were held in the parkland – with 3,600 people taking part in the morning event and 3,500 in the afternoon race. Hundreds more turned out to watch – with many making a day of it. Early estimates show the race has already made £300,000 for the Cancer Research UK charity…
Unforgiving icy terrain awaits a Bloxwich adventurer as he and his band of husky dogs head off on an epic fundraising mission to support a special school…
Steve Beach will soon be swapping the West Midlands for the Arctic Circle to take on an epic challenge in aid of his son’s special school in Bentley…