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
This event has finished.
£6,145.00
+£1,121.88 Gift Aid
raised of £5,000 target
by 193 supporters
Supporters 193
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1 month, 2 weeksAnonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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J2 months, 3 weeks
Jim R
Well done! Great endeavour and am sure there will be ups and downs and emotions.
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D2 months, 3 weeks
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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S3 months
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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D3 months
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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3 months
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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A3 months
Arumugam Umapathy
Well done Arul and team . Great cause in memory of Ollie
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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E3 months
Emma & David Anthony
Well done lads!! Oli would have loved everything about this crazy challenge. Enjoy Kington Wheelbarrow Race xx
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H3 months
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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D3 months
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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S3 months
Sam Cockerton
What an amazing thing to do in memory of Oli. Well done, Jack and team! x
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V3 months
Vikkie
Super proud of you guys; glad the cowprint is still making an appearance! xx
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A3 months
Andrew Ingamells
It was brilliant seeing you in such high spirits in Knighton. Hope you finish well for your friend.
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3 months
Anonymous
Go well chaps
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3 months
Anonymous
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A3 months
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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3 months
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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J3 months
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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C3 months
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! 👏🏻
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C3 months
Claire, Edie, Wilbur & Flora
Go on daddy! You can do it! Over half way! Keep on trucking xxx
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J3 months
James Barker
Great achievement, well done Tom and all the team, good luck in the race, from the Irish Barkers
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J3 months
James Barker
Great achievement, well done Tom and all involved, good luck in the race, from the Irish Barkers
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3 months
Anonymous
£ 15.00 (+£3.75)
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H3 months, 1 week
Harriet Cameron Little
Keep going! Great effort for a great cause X
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A3 months, 1 week
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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J3 months, 1 week
John & Victoria Tulloch
Tristan, we will be thinking of you this Saturday. A great cause.
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C3 months, 1 week
Clare and Dom
Tom sent this across to us-amazing tribute to your friend. Hope it all goes well! X
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L3 months, 1 week
Lissie
Exactly the sort of mad idea that Oli would have thought was wonderful!! Enjoy x
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R3 months, 1 week
Rebecca White
Good luck Tom ! What heartfelt cause. Olli would be proud of you all. X
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F3 months, 1 week
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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J3 months, 1 week
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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3 months, 1 week
Anonymous
Good luck Tristan and team - from Katy & Mark
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3 months, 1 week
Anonymous
Best of luck Tom and team.
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D3 months, 1 week
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 months, 1 week
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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U3 months, 1 week
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 months, 1 week
Anonymous
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3 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 5.00
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J3 months, 1 week
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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S3 months, 1 week
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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R3 months, 1 week
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 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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3 months, 1 week
Anonymous
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H3 months, 1 week
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 months, 1 week
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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J3 months, 1 week
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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3 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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S3 months, 1 week
Susie Granger
Good luck and well done for commemorating your friend and keeping his memory alive.
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N3 months, 1 week
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 months, 1 week
Anonymous
A worthwhile cause in memory of all those who lost their lives in Afghanistan.
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T3 months, 2 weeks
Thea
Good luck Tristan, a truly bonkers adventure I'm sure Oli would have loved. Thea x
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S3 months, 2 weeks
Suzy, Alex, Sebastian and Monica
Such a great challenge, for an amazing cause. Good luck!
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L3 months, 2 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.
£ 20.00
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P3 months, 2 weeks
Paige
Good luck! What an amazing thing to be doing and such a great group of friends.
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H3 months, 2 weeks
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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T3 months, 2 weeks
Thammy
What a great race and a great cause. Do post photos along the way.
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4 months, 1 week
Anonymous
Good work Arul and friends.
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A4 months, 2 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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R4 months, 2 weeks
RobHaynes
Smash the walk guys! Hope it all goes well.
Rob and Siobhan
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4 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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S4 months, 3 weeks
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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A4 months, 3 weeks
Andy T
Had the pleasure of knowing Ollie briefly, shared some laughs. Good luck with the challenge!
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E5 months
Edward Sheldon
Best of luck guys. A great cause in memory of a great man.
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J5 months
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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