A local cycling mechanic is to take on a challenge to cycle the height of Everest in a quest to raise funds to support the opening of the Whitchurch Community Swimming Pool.UPDATE:
Mike successfully completed this challenge, raising much needed funds for re-opening the local swimming pool. Well done.
Mike successfully completed this challenge, raising much needed funds for re-opening the local swimming pool. Well done.
Mike the SpokeMechanic says:
Please support this fantastic event in aid of the pool.
At midnight on Saturday 15th June, I will be setting out on a challenge to raise money for our community swimming pool here in Whitchurch.
I will be cycling the height of Everest while not leaving the county - at Faccombe Hill.
- One hill
- One road
- 8849m of climbing
- 120 repetitions
- Over 20 hours on my bike
- Riding a distance of 300km
Please help me raise funds to get our swimming pool back open and available to the community.Full details of the challenge can be found at https://www.spokemechanic.com/everesting including a link to the donation page.Thank you all in advance.
The Swimming Pool
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A keen and committed group of local volunteers are aiming to bring the swimming pool at Testbourne School, which has been closed since 2019, back into use as a true Community Pool.
There is a massive amount to be done and the team have been hard at work ranging from dealing with a lease to arranging insurances, covering legal requirements, sourcing essential services, and of course raising the much needed monies to carry out all the necessary work.
Mike's challenge above is a part of the massive fund-raising effort which also includes pub quizzes, sponsored walks, raffles, music events, auctions and many other activities.
If you can help with fund-raising please see the website: https://wcsp.org.uk/