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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Obstacles
Foel Fadian
£6,135.00
+£1,119.38 Gift Aid
raised of £5,000 target
by 192 supporters
Supporters 192
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J6 days, 5 hours
Jim R
Well done! Great endeavour and am sure there will be ups and downs and emotions.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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D1 week, 3 days
David Morgan-Baker
A massive achievement guys, so proud of you guys. Oli would have loved this. 😀
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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A2 weeks, 1 day
Alex Crook
Great work guys. A proper effort for a fantastic reason.
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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S2 weeks, 1 day
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
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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D2 weeks, 2 days
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👏🍻
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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2 weeks, 3 daysAnonymous
£ 10.00
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A2 weeks, 3 days
Arumugam Umapathy
Well done Arul and team . Great cause in memory of Ollie
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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E2 weeks, 3 days
Emma & David Anthony
Well done lads!! Oli would have loved everything about this crazy challenge. Enjoy Kington Wheelbarrow Race xx
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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H2 weeks, 3 days
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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D2 weeks, 3 days
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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S2 weeks, 3 days
Sam Cockerton
What an amazing thing to do in memory of Oli. Well done, Jack and team! x
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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V2 weeks, 4 days
Vikkie
Super proud of you guys; glad the cowprint is still making an appearance! xx
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A2 weeks, 4 days
Andrew Ingamells
It was brilliant seeing you in such high spirits in Knighton. Hope you finish well for your friend.
£ 25.00 (+£6.25)
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2 weeks, 4 days
Anonymous
Go well chaps
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2 weeks, 4 days
Anonymous
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A2 weeks, 4 days
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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2 weeks, 4 days
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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J2 weeks, 5 days
Jenny Naylor
Awesome effort, will see if you trek comes near us and will try and pop up to meet you!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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C2 weeks, 5 days
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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C2 weeks, 5 days
Claire, Edie, Wilbur & Flora
Go on daddy! You can do it! Over half way! Keep on trucking xxx
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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S2 weeks, 5 days
Sheila and Keith(Glyndwrs Way)
Best of luck for the rest of your trip
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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J2 weeks, 6 days
James Barker
Great achievement, well done Tom and all the team, good luck in the race, from the Irish Barkers
£ 20.00
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J2 weeks, 6 days
James Barker
Great achievement, well done Tom and all involved, good luck in the race, from the Irish Barkers
£ 20.00
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
£ 15.00 (+£3.75)
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A3 weeks
Alex & Jenny Barker
Best of luck raising money for an amazing course - it’s a hard enough walk without a wheelbarrow in tow!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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J3 weeks
John & Victoria Tulloch
Tristan, we will be thinking of you this Saturday. A great cause.
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C3 weeks, 1 day
Clare and Dom
Tom sent this across to us-amazing tribute to your friend. Hope it all goes well! X
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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L3 weeks, 1 day
Lissie
Exactly the sort of mad idea that Oli would have thought was wonderful!! Enjoy x
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R3 weeks, 1 day
Rebecca White
Good luck Tom ! What heartfelt cause. Olli would be proud of you all. X
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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F3 weeks, 1 day
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!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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J3 weeks, 1 day
Julian and Jan.
Good being with you all in Borth yesterday. I hope you still have some of that beer left.
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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3 weeks, 1 day
Anonymous
Good luck Tristan and team - from Katy & Mark
£ 15.00 (+£3.75)
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3 weeks, 2 days
Anonymous
Best of luck Tom and team.
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D3 weeks, 2 days
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.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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R3 weeks, 2 days
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!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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U3 weeks, 2 days
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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3 weeks, 2 days
Anonymous
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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3 weeks, 2 days
Anonymous
£ 5.00
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J3 weeks, 3 days
Jo & Chris
Pob lwc tom a'r tîm! That's an epic route - make sure you fuel up on Welsh cakes & bara brith xx
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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S3 weeks, 3 days
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.
£ 15.00
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R3 weeks, 3 days
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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3 weeks, 3 days
Anonymous
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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3 weeks, 4 days
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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H3 weeks, 4 days
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
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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K3 weeks, 4 days
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
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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J3 weeks, 4 days
Jo
Hope it all goes well and you have a lot of fun on the way! Good luck and take care! Jo xx
£ 50.00
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3 weeks, 5 days
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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S3 weeks, 5 days
Susie Granger
Good luck and well done for commemorating your friend and keeping his memory alive.
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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N3 weeks, 5 days
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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3 weeks, 5 days
Anonymous
A worthwhile cause in memory of all those who lost their lives in Afghanistan.
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T4 weeks
Thea
Good luck Tristan, a truly bonkers adventure I'm sure Oli would have loved. Thea x
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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S4 weeks, 1 day
Suzy, Alex, Sebastian and Monica
Such a great challenge, for an amazing cause. Good luck!
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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L4 weeks, 1 day
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.
£ 20.00
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P1 month
Paige
Good luck! What an amazing thing to be doing and such a great group of friends.
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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H1 month
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.
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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1 month, 3 weeks
Anonymous
Good work Arul and friends.
£ 50.00
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A1 month, 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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2 months
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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S2 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!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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A2 months, 1 week
Andy T
Had the pleasure of knowing Ollie briefly, shared some laughs. Good luck with the challenge!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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E2 months, 2 weeks
Edward Sheldon
Best of luck guys. A great cause in memory of a great man.
£ 200.00 (+£50.00)
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J2 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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