New Fundraiser Event
Wheelbarrow Push
Dalwhinnie to
Newtonmore Truck Stop
Saturday 18th October
Thanks to Ellis Brigham for their equipment donation to help with the barrow push.
Wheelbarrow kindly donated by Altrad Belle in Sheen.
Thank you to Tulloch Homes for their generous donation.
Thank you to Dalwhinnie Distillery for their fundraising donation.
Thank you to Harris Tweed Shop, Newtonmore for their fundraising donation.
Wheelbarrow Push
Dalwhinnie to Newtonmore Truck Stop
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
‘SPEY RIVER CANOE PADDLE’
Kingussie to Loch Insh
Saturday 21 September
Supporting and fund raising for The Church of Scotland
CANOE PADDLE EVENT
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
We set off on the 11km stretch from Kingussie beach to Loch Insh finishing at Loch Insh Outdoor Centre. There are several small rapids and swifts all the way down and the biggest rapid on the day was about half way down where the River Tromie meets the River Spey. It’s a grade one rapid and many canoes have tipped because of the fast moving water. The journey took us around 3.5 hours in total. The wind was against us all day with a cool southerly hitting our faces. The Kingussie to Loch Insh stretch is RSPB protected and there are loads of sand martens nesting at the side of the river.
‘Dalwhinnie to Kingussie Walk’
Walk from to Dalwhinnie to Kingussie.
Date Saturday 23 August
Fund raising for defibrillator installations and The Church of Scotland
COMPLETED WALK
On Saturday 23rd August, I set off at 06.28 am by train from Kingussie to Dalwhinnie to commence the walk from the railway station to Kingussie, approximately 17 miles. Dalwhinnie Distillery was the first landmark, sadly not open this early in the morning. The first section of the walk was along General Wade’s Military Road along Glen Truim and the River Truim passing Garbh-Mheall Mor a well known mountain. I caught site of three stags and red squirrels along this stretch of road. I then continued through Crubenbeg and onto the cycle path which took me right through to Newtonmore, arriving over the River Spey. On the left just outside Newtonmore were some bee hives, probably the source of heather honey from the abundance of heather seen on the journey. The first landmark in Newtonmore was the Shinty pitch where the Clan MacPherson Highland Games are held in August. A few keen runners take part in a race up and down Creag Dubh, quite a climb. The path then continues past the Truck stop a popular venue for truckers and locals alike, the Clan MacPherson Museum and the Harris Tweed Shop. In the centre of Newtonmore there is the Wild Cat Trail Centre where visitors are able to follow a map showing many highly decorated figures of the famous Wild cats. On leaving Newtonmore we pass the Highland Folk Museum with the Monadhliath mountains and Creag Bheag on the left, finally arriving home in Kingussie. A very pleasant walk, beautiful scenery and the weather was perfect, not too hot.
‘Cairngorm Walk’
Cycle and walk from Cairngorm funicular railway station to Kingussie station
Approx. 25 miles
The overall decent of around 1463ft.
Date Saturday 26 July
Fund raising for defibrillator at
The Glebe Kingussie
SUCCESSFULLY
COMPLETED
Some photos showing walk and locations on route.
Thank you to all of the local community for your fantastic support.
On Saturday 26th of July I attended a second sponsored walk with Joe in the Cairngorms National Park.
Joe had an early start leaving from the Cairngorm mountain railway at 2083 feet and descending into Glenmore and then to Aviemore by bike. He continued his cycle south to the village of Kincraig and Loch Insh Water sports where I met Joe for a much needed bacon and egg roll.
From there we continued on foot heading towards Kingussie where the Defibrillator will be installed. Following the road and paths we made good time in passing around Loch Insh and passing Farletter crag hidden in the woods. After that we walked through a few small villages until we saw Ruthven Barracks sitting outside Kingussie. Overall we had a great walk that will see another Defibrillator in the town of Kingussie.
St Luke’s Starlight Walk
The biggest fundraising event in Harrow & Brent returns in 2025 with a shining new name. The much-loved Midnight Walk is now the Starlight Walk.
On Saturday, 14 June, join us at Byron Hall as the Event Village opens at 7:30 PM, and step off at 9 PM to walk 5 or 9 miles through the night, raising vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice.
The funds raised with the event will go towards the palliative and end of life care St Luke’s provide in Harrow and Brent.
Saturday 14th June 2025
WALK COMPLETED
Fundraising Event
‘SPEY RIVER WALK’
Scotland – Church Walk
Aviemore to Kingussie
Saturday 7th June 2025
In Aid of new public access ‘Defibrilator Installation’ at Our Lady of the Rosary & St Columba, Kingussie.
A sponsored walk from St Aidens, Aviemore to Our Lady of the Rosary & St Columba in Kingussie, in aid of Sudbury Torch.
All sponsorship welcomed…
Walk Completed.
Read more below about the journey…
On the 7th June Joe and Scott commenced a walk from St. Aidan’s Church in Aviemore to raise money for a defibrillator in Kingussie. It was a sponsored walk with Scott acting as guide as he is local to the area and an experienced climber hill walker in the Highlands.
We followed the Speyside way from Aviemore to Dalraddy where we stopped for a break and then continued to Kincraig for refuel overlooking Loch Insh.
It started raining heavily on the second half of the walk but that didn’t stop our progress. We continued following winding paths through forest to the small villages of Insh, Inveruglass and Drumguish.
Near the end of our walk we passed the ruin of Ruthven Barracks, near Insh Marshes the site of the Jacobean revolution, then we passed the Kingussie Shinty Grounds and finally arrived at Our Lady of the Rosary & St. Columba Church where the Defibrillator will be installed. We were welcomed on arrival by the parish community and members of the Kingussie community who provided a scrumptious Strawberry tea with homemade cakes, scones etc.
In total we walked 17.5 miles for Sudbury Torch and raised enough money to buy a new defibrillator for Kingussie.
It felt good to take part in something for the community and will also raise awareness for the Sudbury Torch community projects.
The new defibrillator box has been fixed to the church wall awaiting installation and commissioning of the defibrillator.
Proud Supporter of the Kingussie Shinty Teams
Congratulations to all the teams and their supporters!
Fundraising Event
VE DAY Memorial Walk
Thursday 8th May 2025
Supporting and remembering those who fought in world wars, including members of the
1st Sudbury Scout Group (The Rovers).
All sponsorship welcomed…
VE Day is supported by Wilson Hawkins – see our military window displays
SCOUT WALK COMPLETED
12 mile hike carrying traditional scouting rucksack.
From Sudbury Scout Hut to 3rd Wembley, 7th Wembley, 2nd Sudbury and 3rd Sudbury St Andrews.
Supporting The ‘Conifer Trees Preservation’ – trees planted as memorial to the Rover Scouts former members, who fought and lost their lives in the war.
REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SACRIFICED SO MUCH
Fundraising Event
Good Friday Fundraiser
Friday 18th April 2025
In Aid of new public access ‘Defibrilator Installation’ at St Thomas of Canterbury church, Roxborough Park.
A 20 mile walk between churches in and around the harrow area in aid of Sudbury Torch.
All sponsorship welcomed…
COMPLETED FUND RAISING WALK
Fundraising Event
Santa Dash 2022
11th December 2022
Santa Dash is a 5km sponsored fun run or walk around Pinner. It is the perfect event to get you into the Christmas spirit with family and friends. The walk/run will start at 11am.
Imagine 200 people dressed up as Santa! We can guarantee that will put a smile on your face. Come along with your family and friends and join the festive fun starting and finishing at Nower Hill High School and going up to Pinner high street and around Pinner Memorial Park before returning to the school.
COMPLETED
All questions to Joe Lyons at info@sudburytorch.org.uk
Collecting sponsorship now…
POPPY RUN LONDON 2022
12th November 2022
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
This event is being completed in aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
COMPLETED
All questions to Joe Lyons at info@sudburytorch.org.uk
Collecting sponsorship now…
See the display of our war memorabilia in Wilson Hawkins Estate Agents window…
SPONSORED WALK
The Test Way Walk is a 25.5 miles walk through Hampshire. This is being undertaken to raise money for Sudbury Torch, a local charity that is raising funds for local communities and projects, including the installation of ‘life saving defibrillators’ in key locations throughout the local area.
COMPLETED
I successfully completed the cross country Test Way Walk for Charity on my 65th birthday, this 25th September. That is more than a marathon and farther than most days !
On a lovely sunny autumn day I strode over 26 miles, from St. Mary Bourne to Romsey, up over hills and through woods. Across bridal ways, through stiles and up quite steep elevations at points. It was tough at times.
The organisers had all in hand. We checked in with them at specific points and were well supported both during and after the walk. A long day’s walk but success in the end.
All monies raised in aid of Sudbury Torch are being used to fund defibrillators in the locality of Sudbury. Others will go to Sudbury Chemist on Harrow Road, and on the High Street in Harrow on the Hill.
All questions to Joe Lyons at info@sudburytorch.org.uk
Collecting sponsorship now…
FIRST INSTALLATION
We plan to make our first installation of a life saving defibrillator in ‘Sudbury Chemist, Harrow Road’.
Updates on future community additons to follow as more funds are raised…
Fundraising Event
London 10 Peaks Challenge
– Charity Challenge
1st April 2023
In Aid of St Luke’s Hospice, Pinner
Discovering 10 of London’s often hidden peaks on this new marathon distance challenge.
With a challenging 42km to conquer, this demanding trek will give an immense sense of achievement knowing you have made a real difference in supporting Sudbury Torch.
All sponsorship welcomed…
LNER Sports & Social Club
Sponsor money raised at the LNER club totalled £325
These funds are being held by the club management, until further money can be raised from other club activities, towards purchasing their own life saving defibrillator for the club site.
LNER ‘Five a Side’ Team Sponsorship
Sudbury Torch has sponsored the LNER Sports & Social Club Under 7’s, five a side, Academy football team.
Great to see the new shirts in action – good luck to the team!
