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Walking to Qatar

March 10, 2022/in News, Press Release/by External Source

Walking to Qatar: Fresh off completing his Million Steps Challenge, which saw him raise £12,075 for Shout – the UK’s first free 24/7 text support service for anyone struggling to cope – Cambridge United Stadium Manager Ian Darler B.E.M. is now taking things one ‘step’ further. Captured on video, Mark Bonner, Manager of Cambridge United, has set Darler […]

Fentons of Bourne’s 35th anniversary

March 10, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Peter Driver

Fentons of Bourne’s 35th anniversary: Fentons of Bourne Ltd, the family-owned agricultural, estate and turf maintenance equipment supplier, is celebrating its 35th anniversary on 7 April with an Open Day at its head office in Kates Bridge near Bourne in Lincolnshire. The event kicks off at 10:00 am and will feature working demonstrations from manufacturers […]

Walking to Qatar

March 10, 2022/in News, Press Release/by External Source

Fentons of Bourne’s 35th anniversary

March 10, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Peter Driver

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Walking to Qatar

March 10, 2022/in News, Press Release/by External Source

Walking to Qatar: Fresh off completing his Million Steps Challenge, which saw him raise £12,075 for Shout – the UK’s first free 24/7 text support service for anyone struggling to cope – Cambridge United Stadium Manager Ian Darler B.E.M. is now taking things one ‘step’ further.

Captured on video, Mark Bonner, Manager of Cambridge United, has set Darler the challenge of walking the equivalent distance from London to Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup – a staggering 3,229 miles or close to 8 million steps – with the aim of raising £50,000 for Shout. Visit Ian Darler’s fundraising page for more details.

Walking to Qatar

Having personally experienced depression and PTSD, and after losing a friend to suicide, Darler is eager to continue raising awareness of mental health and money for Shout.

Ian Darler B.E.M. said: “After hitting rock bottom some years ago, I am now thankfully in a much better place and have come through one of the most challenging periods in my life. It is so important to discuss our mental health and to not allow each other to suffer in silence – like I did – which is why I now want to keep the conversation and the fundraising going.

“The statistics surrounding depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm and suicide are absolutely frightening. We still have such a long way to go, which is why I would implore everyone who can to play their part and make a donation. The Million Steps challenge was a real challenge, but also a very humbling experience and I expect nothing less this time around.”

Shout is the UK’s first and only free, 24/7, confidential text messaging mental health support service for anyone struggling to cope. To date, Shout has taken more than 1,000,000 conversations with 400,000 children, young people and adults who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate support.

Victoria Hornby, CEO of charity Mental Health Innovations, which powers Shout 85258, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Ian for undertaking such an epic fundraising challenge for Shout by walking to the Qatar World Cup. We are currently taking 2,400 conversations every day with children and adults across the UK who are struggling to cope with suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness and much more. Every penny raised will enable us to take conversations that could save lives. Thank you Ian and good luck, I can’t wait to join you somewhere along the way!”

For more information about the fundraising challenge and to make a donation, visit Ian’s fundraising page.

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Fentons of Bourne’s 35th anniversary

March 10, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Peter Driver

Fentons of Bourne’s 35th anniversary: Fentons of Bourne Ltd, the family-owned agricultural, estate and turf maintenance equipment supplier, is celebrating its 35^th anniversary on 7 April with an Open Day at its head office in Kates Bridge near Bourne in Lincolnshire.

The event kicks off at 10:00 am and will feature working demonstrations from manufacturers including Avant, Becx, Etesia , Farmtrac, Husqvarna, Homburg, Iseki, Major and more. Food and refreshments will be provided and attendees are requested to RSVP by phone on 01788 560466 or email, fentons@fentonsofbourne.co.uk, by 31 March.

Fentons of Bourne’s 35th anniversary

Commenting on his company’s milestone, Glen Bellamy said,

“We are very proud that we have reached this milestone for the business. We have survived the precarious nature of various business cycles, the latest being the Covid pandemic, but we are still here and stronger than ever. I think our longevity is a combination of excellent customer service, the ability to adapt in a dynamic marketplace and a dedicated and loyal staff with unparalleled knowledge of the products we represent. We look forward to welcoming customers to Kates Bridge to help us celebrate on 7 April.”

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Walking to Qatar

Fentons of Bourne’s 35th anniversary

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Walking to Qatar

Walking to Qatar: Fresh off completing his Million Steps Challenge, which saw him raise £12,075 for Shout – the UK’s first free 24/7 text support service for anyone struggling to cope – Cambridge United Stadium Manager Ian Darler B.E.M. is now taking things one ‘step’ further.

Fentons of Bourne’s 35th anniversary

Fentons of Bourne’s 35th anniversary: Fentons of Bourne Ltd, the family-owned agricultural, estate and turf maintenance equipment supplier, is celebrating its 35^th anniversary on 7 April with an Open Day at its head office in Kates Bridge near Bourne in Lincolnshire.

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