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Caerphilly Council workers cycle length of Wales for charity

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 11:30, Friday May 21st, 2010.

The Mayor, Cllr James Fussell, congratulates the team on cycling the length of Wales
The Mayor, Cllr James Fussell, congratulates the team on cycling the length of Wales

Four workers from Caerphilly County Borough Council have cycled the length of Wales to help raise money for the Mayor’s charity.

Hugh Daniels, Paul Taylor, Chris Garrett and Stuart Wadlow tackled the gruelling 169-mile journey last weekend.

They left Caernarfon Castle on Saturday morning, passed through the Snowdon Mountain range before stopping for an overnight stay in Rhayader and arrived at Cardiff Castle on Sunday afternoon.

The Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough, Cllr James Fussell, was also keen to take an active role in the fundraising event and joined the team on the final leg of their ride.

Cllr Fussell joined the group at the council’s Penallta House headquarters in Ystrad Mynach and from there they cycled together down to the finishing line at Cardiff Castle.

The Mayor was delighted that the team is helping to boost his charity appeals – Ty Hafan, the family hospice and Golden Grove, a charity which aims to purchase and restore a building for use as the first convalescent home for injured servicemen and women.

He said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to the boys on their fantastic effort.

“I would also like to thank everyone who pledged money to support the event and we now look forward to calculating the final sum that will help boost these two excellent causes.”

If anyone would like to donate money for this year’s appeal they can call Joy Thomas, the Mayor’s Assistant on 01443 864360.

1 thought on “Caerphilly Council workers cycle length of Wales for charity”

  1. garry says:
    Friday, May 21, 2010 at 13:50

    well done to all who made this run such a success

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