This Friday kicks off my 12 Hours of Hill

This Friday 28th November will be my 12 Hours of Hill Movember fundraiser I’ll be walking up & down an uninspiring hill near Milton Keynes from 7pm till 7am, with the goal of raising funds & broadening awareness for the good Movember does Now, to add to this I’ll be wearing a 10kg weighted vest…

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Movember 2025

Ambitions have been big in previous years & lifes had a way of throwing some challenges that derailed plans. Much like men’s health, these peaks & troughs create obstacles, lessons & opportunities Come the end of the month, on a pretty meagre hill (living near Milton Keynes isn’t quite the Alps) I’ll be donning a…

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Jut’s Jolly Jog/Jeff

At the weekend I took part in Jut’s Jolly Jog/Jeff 17km of trail in and around Lavendon, Buckingham in aid of William Crook’s Brighter Future Fund. Carrying 17kg on my back for training with a little fundraiser of my own planned on the 22nd March (more to come), I thoroughly enjoyed the longest run I’ve…

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I was on BBC 1’s The One Show

It’s not every day you find yourself on BBC’s The One Show. Less so when you are thinking you are with the Casualty show team to help develop a new Community First Responder character – the surprise was real! I’ve had the fortune of great opportunities, experiences & working with incredible fellow volunteers for the…

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One Year Sober

One year sober Yesterday marked a year of no alcoholic drinks Now I know many may think ah Chuck, you weren’t exactly a drinker to begin with. We’ll you are indeed correct, but that didn’t mean I didn’t Roll back to 2020 & sober me took the decision to start again to celebrate being able…

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Know YOUR Pear

Testicular cancer is the #1 cancer in younger guys. We are hearing a lot about mental health affecting young men (do I still class, I recently turned 34) and how support within local communities is lacking. But how often do we talk about our balls, our pair, our meat and two veg? You may now…

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Running a mile in another man’s shoes

Today I ran a mile in another man’s shoes The same 35kg of additional weight balanced on my back – but this figure is merely a distraction, a number that may catch attention We are used to the idea of a rucksack, bucket or jar being filled gradually, until it eventually becomes too much to…

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Walking a mile in another man’s shoes

This morning I walked a mile in another man’s shoes With 35kg of additional weight on my back, it gave me a brief glimpse of the accumulative strain men can suffer with Whether it’s prostate or testicular cancer, your mental health or sucicide ideations; there is help out there & @movember exist to support &…

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My Black Dog’s having a Big Bash!

My Black Dog have organised their first ever fundraiser on Thursday 2nd March, at Boisdale, Canary Wharf. With 200 guests, this special evening allows you to choose your table host, whether you purchase or ticket or a table. With many famous faces to interact with, fear not if you cant make your mind up, you’ll meet…

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World Mental Health Day

Life can feel disjointed & derailed at times. Little or big plans, intentions & thoughts, life is full of twists & turns Between you & me, I’ve not been firing on all cylinders since my father past last year. My running & riding has become something I speak of, rather than do. I’ve filled my…

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