Sport

MSP triathlon raises £6,800

A children’s cancer charity has thanked colleagues at a south coast property finance specialist for staging an ‘incredible’ 12hour fundraising triathlon. More than half of the team members at MSP Capital ran, cycled and rowed in a continual collective challenge in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer. Together they covered an equivalent distance of 330 miles using a treadmill, static bike and rowing machine at their Poole office. Among those cheering them on as they raised a total of £6,800 was Liz Blunt from Young Lives vs Cancer. Liz said: “It was absolutely wonderful to come by the office and meet the fantastic staff. A massive thank-you to them. “As a charity, we provide emotional and physical support to young people who have been diagnosed with cancer, and we help their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. “The amount raised will make such a difference as we don’t receive government funding. “We only have our work made possible thanks to supporters such as MSP Capital. “The aim of the fund is to help those families who are struggling with rising cancer costs amid the cost-of-living crisis.” The triathlon was organised by members of MSP Capital’s community committee.

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A n-ice rainbow on the coldest day of the year!

The Poole and Wimborne Fly Fishers Christmas match took place as usual at Manningford Trout Fishery on what was officially the coldest day of the year. In the match report, Gordon Wray says: “As we drove into the fishery in deepest, rural Wiltshire the temperature was minus eight degrees and, in a first for the fishery, half of the lake was frozen over. “The ice, although not thick, meant that fishing was impossible on that side... so some of us (foolhardy) diehards took to the banks. Gordon adds, “Again the weather thwarted us as the fishing line was freezing to the rods, making casting very difficult. “That said, most of us were successful in catching some great fish, none more so than match champion, Ian Hayward, who hooked into two monster trout. His biggest weighed in at a personal best of 13lb 11oz, contributing to Ian’s club record of 28lb for a four-fish bag. Well Done Ian.” Poole and Wimborne Fly Fishers wish everyone Season’s Greetings.