Hydes is delighted to support St Ann’s Hospice. It is a locally based operation, which operates to the highest standards and has cared for the relatives of a number of Hydes’ employees. People at Hydes Brewery feel very supportive of this cause and St Ann’s staff have always reciprocated by supporting all our efforts with real energy and drive. A real partnership.Managing Director, Hydes
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Event details
Stockport to Southport Bike Ride
Take part in an organised run, walk, bike ride, triathlon...anything! and get sponsored for St Ann’s Hospice.
| Date | 17 March 2012 |
|---|---|
| Venue | "County Charity Cycle" is taking participants from a start at Edgeley Park to Haig Avenue in Southport. This taking place prior to the fixture between both teams in the Blue Square Premier League |
| Cost | £15 per person |
On Saturday 17th March 2012, Stockport County supporters are
getting on their bikes for the “County Charity Cycle” to raise
money for good causes.
The bike ride will follow a route from Stockport County FC’s
stadium at Edgeley Park to Southport FC’s ground at Haig Avenue,
ahead of the fixture between both teams in the Blue Square Premier
League.
Co-ordinated by County fans, Russ Johnson, David Roe and Adrian
Stores; and Sarah Bennett from St Ann’s Hospice, the event will
raise money for St Ann’s Hospice and Stockport County Supporters’
Co-operative.
Catering for leisurely, fun cyclists and more seasoned riders, the
ride is open to all who want to join in.
Anyone wishing to take part should be 16 years of age or over.
Cost of entry is £15 and all riders gain free entry into the match,
courtesy of Southport Football Club. The selected route covers a
total of 46.7 miles, and is flat.
Southport’s Director and Commercial Manager, Haydn Preece,
comments: “Of course we will give free entry for those cycling as
fundraisers on the day”
The generous sponsors assisting the County Charity Cycle include
Bullocks and P Fahey & Sons (who will return the cyclists and
their bikes respectively to Stockport), Parfetts, Life Leisure and
Decathlon.
County’s Commercial Manager, Rob Clare said “I think a cycle ride
to Southport sounds like a good idea and St Ann’s Hospice would
appreciate some extra support”. He has agreed to cycle
himself.
The leading male and female fundraisers will receive a special,
limited edition “26 – Cycling” 3 piece kit from the Olympic Range
of clothing kindly donated by Adidas.
Registration costs just £15 and includes both match entry
and complimentary transport back from the game for you and your
bike!
