Christmas Cards 2017!
Our wonderful Christmas cards for 2017 have now arrived and are available directly from us or online at the brainstrust shop. They’ve been kindly designed by Dan Walters, Andy...
Paul’s Ride London and Ironman challenge
Paul Archer decided to really push the boat out with his challenges this year! In his words:
this year I am raising money for two charities – brainstrust and Age UK. To gain...
Katherine’s Reading Half Marathon
On 19th March my cousin-in-law (!?) Katherine ran the Reading Half Marathon. Whilst juggling work and family life, Katherine has in recent months been on an impressive exercise...
Christmas Cards 2016!
Emma’s Bristol Half Marathon
Today my really good friend Emma completed the Bristol Half Marathon to raise funds for me. Known historically for her lacrosse skills and more recently for playing a bit of...
Jane’s Coastal Challenge – Day Three
JANE DID IT!!
I’m delighted to announce my ‘much fitter now’ aunt Jane has successfully completed her 3 day walk up and down 35 miles of the SW coastal path! Boosted by Merrill...
Jane’s Coastal Challenge – Day One
Jane has been lucky enough to be enjoying the best of British Spring weather for her walk. Day One was long and hot but they made it to the first stopover with just sore feet.
Jane’s Coastal Challenge – Day Two
More fantastic weather!
Paul Archer takes on the London Triathlon
I’ve signed up for the London Triathlon on Saturday 8th August and I’m hoping to raise upwards of £500 for More Than Hope and Brainstrust. The triathlon consists of a 750m swim...
Paul Archer’s London Triathlon
After a gruelling training schedule and a very wet practice event, Paul completed the London Triathlon today in 1hr 27 minutes with a reasonable swim, a good bike ride and a...