Thursday, September 23, 2021 WOKINGHAM.TODAY
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Drivers have wheely good day at Farley Hill Soap Box Derby
RACE DAY: The Farley Hill Soapbox Race. All pictures: Steve Smyth
EXCLUSIVE By LAURA SCARDARELLA lscardarella@wokingham.today
TEAM SPIRIT: The Brutus Maximus team
FARLEY Hill’s sold-out Soap Box Derby was a “great day”, said organiser Ben Teale.
On Sunday, adult and junior racers were cheered on by spectators as they crossed the finished line. The Pheasant Plucker cart came first in the adult race, with Wood on Wheels coming in second and Electrofish third. Bright Lights in the City brought home the title in the juniors race, Terminal 6 came in second and third place was won by Tie Fighter. Food, drink and music were also enjoyed throughout the afternoon by all. Mr Teale thanked everyone for their support. “What can I say? It was such an amazing day that was only made possible by the commitment and hard work of so many people,” he said. “To everyone who really stepped up and entered a cart, there was no event without you.” He wrote a post on Facebook to extend his thanks to everyone who took part and helped make the event a success. This included a nod to Dad Power, a group of men who built the course, to SFL Group for its music entertainment, to Siren Craft Brew for providing a bar, and to Victory Hall Trustees, among others.
READY: Racers prepare to hit the track
SHARK: One of the stars of the day from Devon
INSPIRED: An Only Fools and Horses entry
Wokingham residents urged to take part in walk A CHARITY is encouraging Wokingham residents to get involved in its fundraising event this October. Sue Ryder has announced that Walk To Remember will go ahead in the hope of raising vital funds for its support work. This comes as the charity reveals its latest research showing that 54% of the British public (54%) think that remembrance
events help them grieve. And two-thirds of people have a special place they visit to remember someone who has died. People can walk 5km (3.1 miles), 10km (6.2 miles) or any distance, and create a route that includes a visit to their special place. Head of bereavement at Sue Ryder, Bianca Neumann, said everyone deals with grief in different ways.
SPEED: One of the young racers speeds along in his entry “Some of us may want to remember someone who has died on our own at a special place, while others may take comfort in being with other people.” Ms Neumann added: “Walk to Remember is a great fundraising event that allows supporters to walk in memory of someone who has died, and do what works for them and their own personal journey through grief, whilst raising vital funds for Sue Ryder.” Vital funds raised from the event will go towards Sue Ryder’s palliative, neurological and bereavement support.
Caroline Graham, director of fundraising at Sue Ryder, said many people have been grieving alone this year due to the pandemic. “Walk to Remember is an incredibly special fundraising event that allows supporters to raise vital funds, whilst also helping us grieve by coming together and talking about our loved ones who are no longer with us,” she said. “The money raised by taking part in Walk to Remember will enable us to continue to provide compassionate and expert support.” n For more details, visit sueryder.org/ walkwithus
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