This ultramarathon is held over six days and covers a distance of 251km or 156 miles in six stages; it is roughly equivalent to six “regular” marathons and is open to runners and walkers.   The longest single stage is 91km … Continue reading →

Twelve-year-old Libby has had a very busy time raising money for Secondary1st.  She spent her weekend climbing not one but two mountains in Wales.  After weeks of training she started by climbing the 872 metres of Mount Siabod, and then … Continue reading →

Staff and students at Selby College tested their baking skills by taking part in this year’s Great Selby College Bake-Off.  They brought their home-baked delicacies in to college to compete for the titles of Best Large Cake and Best Tray-Bake.  … Continue reading →

26 people are training hard in preparation for the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge.  This is a 24-mile hike over three mountains, Pen-y-ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m), reaching each summit.  They aim to complete it in 11 hours or … Continue reading →

Three brave walkers undertook the Jurassic Coast Challenge, a 100km continuous walk along the spectacular coastline from Poole, via Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove, Weymouth and Chesil beach to Bridport. They walked for 48 hours to raise funds for Secondary1st in … Continue reading →

The amazing Alina, a wonderful specialist breast cancer nurse, organised her seventh annual Pink Petal Club Fashion Gala at the Elstree Cancer Centre, by courtesy of Bushey Spire Hospital who also generously provided the delicious refreshments. The ladies of the … Continue reading →

The beautiful gardens at Fonthill were the setting for a fantastic garden party organised by Diane and Mary with a whole crowd of family and friends who volunteered to help, together with sponsorship for the event from local firms Shearwell … Continue reading →