Wheelbarrow Across Wales
Saturday 8th June 2024
UK
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Wheelbarrow Across Wales
It's 10 years since our mutual friend LCpl Oliver Thomas died while serving in Afghanistan. And in June of each year, in Oli's hometown there is a wheelbarrow race, a tradition he would have endorsed. And thus the idea was born - to commemorate this passage of time, could a group of us walk a wheelbarrow across Wales with which to race?
At the start of June, a team of six who knew Oliver from university and beyond will be walking from the Welsh coast to Kington along Glyndwrs Way, to finish in Kington's annual wheelbarrow race. Oh, and we'll be bringing the wheelbarrow with us for the ride! We would like to use this opportunity to raise funds for SSAFA and United Through Sport, two charities that would have resonated with Oliver. Any donations, no matter how big or small, will be gratefully received.
And it's over
Completing Glyndwrs way
Glyndwrs Way Cafe
Clwedog reservoir
Meeting people on the way
The first people we met walking Glywdr's Way, by the Clywedog reservoir, who kindly donated some cash
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Foel Fadian
£6,145.00
+£1,121.88 Gift Aid
raised of £5,000 target
by 193 supporters
Supporters 193
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4 monthsAnonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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J5 months
Jim R
Well done! Great endeavour and am sure there will be ups and downs and emotions.
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D5 months, 1 week
David Morgan-Baker
A massive achievement guys, so proud of you guys. Oli would have loved this. 😀
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A5 months, 2 weeks
Alex Crook
Great work guys. A proper effort for a fantastic reason.
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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S5 months, 2 weeks
Steph, Elodie and Hugo x
A huge well done for completing this mammoth challenge - a gorgeous way to remember Oliver. Elodie and Hugo are so proud of daddy! X
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D5 months, 2 weeks
Darren Judd
Well done on completing an amazing challenge. A fitting tribute to Oliver and keeping his memory alive.
Congratulations to Tristan and the Team👏🍻
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5 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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A5 months, 2 weeks
Arumugam Umapathy
Well done Arul and team . Great cause in memory of Ollie
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E5 months, 2 weeks
Emma & David Anthony
Well done lads!! Oli would have loved everything about this crazy challenge. Enjoy Kington Wheelbarrow Race xx
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H5 months, 2 weeks
Halcrow
A great idea to support a wonderful charity and to remember Oliver, fondly remembered by those who taught him at Kington Peimary School.
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D5 months, 2 weeks
Di and John Harrison
Well done Tom and the team , almost there ! Very proud of you , a great achievement ,and a wonderful way to honour Oli xx
£ 200.00
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S5 months, 2 weeks
Sam Cockerton
What an amazing thing to do in memory of Oli. Well done, Jack and team! x
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V5 months, 2 weeks
Vikkie
Super proud of you guys; glad the cowprint is still making an appearance! xx
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C5 months, 2 weeks
CVW, George & Kit xxx
So proud of you Tom! Final push (literally!) !!! Xxx
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A5 months, 2 weeks
Andrew Ingamells
It was brilliant seeing you in such high spirits in Knighton. Hope you finish well for your friend.
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5 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
Go well chaps
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5 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
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A5 months, 2 weeks
Andy (hobsons)
Met these guys outside the greyhound in llangunllo, good bunch of lads and an amazing charity. Good luck hope you get there in time
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G5 months, 2 weeks
Giuliano
GO Tristan! Amazing initiative, well done to all of you!
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5 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
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E5 months, 2 weeks
Emma Turner
Awesome work boys, see you Saturday!! Final push now!
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J5 months, 2 weeks
Jenny Naylor
Awesome effort, will see if you trek comes near us and will try and pop up to meet you!
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C5 months, 2 weeks
Cecelia & Harry Oulton
Congratulations to you all for an amazing effort and a wonderful tribute to your friend! A very poignant tribute in this special year when we remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Bravo chaps - we are tracking your progress and will be thinking of you especially on Saturday as you complete your epic journey! 👏🏻
£ 40.00
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C5 months, 2 weeks
Claire, Edie, Wilbur & Flora
Go on daddy! You can do it! Over half way! Keep on trucking xxx
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S5 months, 2 weeks
Sheila and Keith(Glyndwrs Way)
Best of luck for the rest of your trip
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J5 months, 2 weeks
James Barker
Great achievement, well done Tom and all the team, good luck in the race, from the Irish Barkers
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J5 months, 2 weeks
James Barker
Great achievement, well done Tom and all involved, good luck in the race, from the Irish Barkers
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5 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 15.00 (+£3.75)
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H5 months, 2 weeks
Harriet Cameron Little
Keep going! Great effort for a great cause X
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A5 months, 2 weeks
Alex & Jenny Barker
Best of luck raising money for an amazing course - it’s a hard enough walk without a wheelbarrow in tow!
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J5 months, 2 weeks
John & Victoria Tulloch
Tristan, we will be thinking of you this Saturday. A great cause.
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C5 months, 2 weeks
Clare and Dom
Tom sent this across to us-amazing tribute to your friend. Hope it all goes well! X
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L5 months, 2 weeks
Lissie
Exactly the sort of mad idea that Oli would have thought was wonderful!! Enjoy x
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R5 months, 2 weeks
Rebecca White
Good luck Tom ! What heartfelt cause. Olli would be proud of you all. X
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F5 months, 3 weeks
Faye, Matt & Summer T.
Good luck Jack! I have many fond memories of Oliver at school, he was a good friend. Remember you can always jump in the barrow on the inclines if it gets too much, I’m sure your friends won’t mind!
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J5 months, 3 weeks
Julian and Jan.
Good being with you all in Borth yesterday. I hope you still have some of that beer left.
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
Good luck Tristan and team - from Katy & Mark
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
Best of luck Tom and team.
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D5 months, 3 weeks
Dave
A very noble and fun event. Well done to everyone taking part. I served in Afghanistan and met many wonderful people like Oli, this is a lovely way to remember him.
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R5 months, 3 weeks
Rebecca Richards
Oliver will always be remembered at Lady Hawkins' School. Good luck and remember to leave some energy for the wheelbarrow race through Kington!
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U5 months, 3 weeks
Ursula
With best wishes to you everyone.
Oliver would have been so proud of you all.
Ursula xxx£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 5.00
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J5 months, 3 weeks
Jo & Chris
Pob lwc tom a'r tîm! That's an epic route - make sure you fuel up on Welsh cakes & bara brith xx
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S5 months, 3 weeks
Sarah and Nick Sparks
Good luck Tom and team and hope weather stays fine for you all. Very special trip in memory of courageous friend for two worthy causes.
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R5 months, 3 weeks
Rosie O and Lola Hund
Keeping everything crossed for good weather and a strong tyre! Good luck Tom and team! We’ll be willing you on every step of the way. Xxx
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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H5 months, 3 weeks
Hayley and Ollie Brown
What a fab guy Ollie was! You guys will have the best time honoring the 10th year without him. Have fun with the wheel barrow xx
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K5 months, 3 weeks
Krist, Stu, Leon and Finlay
Wishing you all the best, Tris and Team. What a great challenge to take on in memory of Ollie xxx
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J5 months, 3 weeks
Jo
Hope it all goes well and you have a lot of fun on the way! Good luck and take care! Jo xx
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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S5 months, 3 weeks
Susie Granger
Good luck and well done for commemorating your friend and keeping his memory alive.
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N5 months, 3 weeks
Nick & Rachel Walne
Good work Gentlemen.
A fine tribute to Oliver - best of luck for the race in Kington and don’t come home without a trophy!£ 50.00
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
A worthwhile cause in memory of all those who lost their lives in Afghanistan.
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T5 months, 3 weeks
Thea
Good luck Tristan, a truly bonkers adventure I'm sure Oli would have loved. Thea x
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S5 months, 3 weeks
Suzy, Alex, Sebastian and Monica
Such a great challenge, for an amazing cause. Good luck!
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L5 months, 4 weeks
Lucinda-Jane and Michael Maurice
Good luck! We hope that the weather will be kind to you in your task for such a worthy cause.
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P6 months
Paige
Good luck! What an amazing thing to be doing and such a great group of friends.
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H6 months
Hannah B
Good luck, Matty and team! I wasn't lucky enough to meet Oli but he sounds like a great laugh, so I'm sure he'd have appreciated you doing something bonkers for a great cause.
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6 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
Good work Arul and friends.
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A6 months, 3 weeks
Alex Foxfield
Amazing work team. Best of luck with the challenge!
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A6 months, 4 weeks
Amelia, Ben, Phoebe & Harry Jonas
A £1 a mile for a worthy cause. Enjoy spending time together in the process.
Lots of love xxx£ 141.00
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R6 months, 4 weeks
RobHaynes
Smash the walk guys! Hope it all goes well.
Rob and Siobhan
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6 months, 4 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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S7 months
Sam
Well done guys. Will be thinking my of you and them. Try and make sure Lewin doesn’t bust his ankle up more!
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A7 months, 1 week
Andy T
Had the pleasure of knowing Ollie briefly, shared some laughs. Good luck with the challenge!
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E7 months, 1 week
Edward Sheldon
Best of luck guys. A great cause in memory of a great man.
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J7 months, 2 weeks
Jo Aldridge
I'll always remember Oli. This wheelbarrow trek is a fab & fun idea, well done!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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