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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
'As we laid a pennant by his headstone, we reflected on how thankful we should be'
Four men from Bolton on a cycle challenge have reflected on "how thankful we should be" for those who laid down their lives in the First World War. Colin Higham, Kevan Ball and Rob Taylor are in the middle of cycling 634 miles along the Western Front Way this month, with Russell Jones providing support. The trail follows the historic frontline of the First World War, from the French-Swiss border to the beaches of Belgium. The quartet reflected during a poignant moment, stood by the grave of Richard Nelson in the middle of rural France, hundreds of miles away from his home on Lee Lane, Horwich. They said: "We thought this challenge was one of the hardest things we would have ever done, but then we met an English lady in our hostel who was walking from Canterbury to Rome, which put our task into perspective. The lads at the grave of Richard Nelson (Image: Submitted) "Then we thought no matter how tough either challenge was, they pale in comparison to what those lads faced along this front in the First World War. "On Monday we all stood together in a graveyard in the middle of rural France next to the remains of a lad who lives in a butcher's shop at 201 Lee Lane, Horwich, a shop we have all walked past hundreds of times. Read more: Bolton schoolfriends' epic journey to pay tribute to those who died in the Great War Read more: 'Successful' charity music festival set to return to Bolton Read more: Free cat welfare clinic to take place at shopping centre "As we laid a Rivington and Blackrod School pennant by his headstone, we reflected on just how thankful we should be for the lives we now lead." The grave of Richard Nelson (Image: Submitted) The quartet are also raising money for three charities - the Royal British Legion, Children in Need and St Ann's Hospice. To donate, click here: As of Friday, June 16, they have completed 566 miles of the journey and have raised £2,455. For more information on the Western Front Way, visit the Western Front Association's website: The quartet, who will all turn 65 this year, met when they were schoolboys at Rivington and Blackrod School, and will visit the graves of 16 of the 24 young men from their old school who died during the war. Colin Higham was struck by the idea after reading The Path of Peace: Walking the Western Front Way by Anthony Seldon.
CTV News
30-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
‘Best thing we ever did': Moncton businesses host Wildcats watch parties
The Avenir Centre in Moncton, N.B., is pictured on May 30, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Derek Haggett) It's win or go home for the Moncton Wildcats in Rimouski Friday night and, back home, there's still plenty of excitement. Moncton faces the London Knights in the Memorial Cup semi-final. The winner will advance to Sunday's final against the Medicine Hat Tigers. Watch parties at bars and restaurants are taking place all over the region. Five Bridges owner Rob Taylor started the tradition in Riverview two years ago by showing Wildcats' road playoff games on their screens. This year, they have a special room for Wildcats fans. 'We get 30, 40 people for them. The games room is set up. It's perfect for it. We've put a big focus on it. We've done some renovations over the last six months and it's the best thing we ever did,' said Taylor. Rob Taylor Rob Taylor is pictured at Five Bridges in Riverview, N.B., on May 30, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Derek Haggett) It's great for business at the Sports Rock in Dieppe too. Manager Jamie Jenereaux said when the weather is warm, it can be a bit slow. 'When it's nice outside this time of year, sun's out, people barbecuing, so it can be a little bit mellow, but as soon as the game starts they're all rushing in,' said Jenereaux. A packed bar means a great atmosphere. 'When they're winning, it's great. When they're not winning, it's still a good atmosphere but you know it's a nail bitter,' said Jenereaux. Frank LeBlanc and Jamie Jenereaux Sports Rock Owner Frank LeBlanc and manager Jamie Jenereaux are pictured at the Dieppe, N.B., location on May 30, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Derek Haggett) If the Wildcats do beat London Friday night and advance to Sunday's Memorial Cup final, fans will get to see them on the big screen next to the Avenir Centre. Downtown Place will host a viewing party with a beer garden, DJ, and food trucks. No matter what happens this weekend the City of Moncton is planning a parade for Monday to celebrate the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Championship and a wildly successful year. The victory parade will be held at 6 p.m. on Main Street. It will start at City Hall and make its way to the Avenir Centre. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
BBC News
07-02-2025
- BBC News
Malvern appeal after woman hit by car is seriously injured
An 86-year-old man has been arrested and a woman in her 60s has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a car in pedestrian, who had head and leg injuries which were also potentially life-changing, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham after she was struck in Graham Road, police Mercia Police said the man had been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and for being unfit to drive due to has been released under investigation, a spokesman for the force said. Appealing for witnesses, police said the woman was hit shortly after 19:00 GMT at traffic lights outside the Great Malvern Rob Taylor said: "Our thoughts are with the injured woman."We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who saw a blue Renault in the area before the incident."We are particularly keen to speak to the driver of another vehicle who is believed to have used their horn, shortly before the collision occurred." Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
