Pipers Crisps is setting its employees a ‘30of30’ charity challenge to support the mighty efforts of Danny Watson as he runs 30 marathons in 30 days. Tomorrow (Wednesday, September 23), our Director of Sailing at will set off from Brighton to run more than 800 miles – taking in at least a marathon every day,…
Having conquered two around-the-world sails, maritime legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is certain of Danny Watson’s ability to succeed in his 30in30 challenge. The countdown is certainly on – with just one day and 13 hours left until Danny’s 800-mile run up the country from Brighton starts, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has offered his support – and…
Let’s make it 30in30in30! Yes, £30k, by running 30 marathons in 30 days – the race is on! Danny Watson has now put his personal 30in30 fund-raising target up to £30,000 – with all the money raised going towards CatZero’s two Full Families programmes in Grimsby and Hull. In raising the money by undertaking his…
“Every pound is a real investment in someone’s life. Please help if you can.” The words of Andrew Horncastle, the Chairman of Horncastle Group Plc, as both he and his team support Danny’s 30in30 challenge. The company, under Andrew’s guidance, has been a long-term supporter of our charity and recognises the difference that we can…
Six days to go…and the messages of support keep on coming! Yes, next Wednesday our very own Danny Watson will set off on his epic 30in30 challenge – running at least a marathon every day for 30 days! Starting from Brighton he will run up the country to reach North East Lincolnshire and Grimsby on…
The 30in30 challenge by Danny Watson, our Director of Sailing, to run 30 marathons in 30 days has been made possible thanks to our sponsors – and especially our main sponsor Linbrooke Services. With their support as headline sponsor it means Danny, in this, his 50th birthday year, is able to ensure the CatZero message…
It’s hard enough training for one marathon. It’s unbelievably challenging to train for 30 marathons in 30 days. But having understandably the need to postpone the event earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and reschedule – and then to keep on training throughout the intervening months – is mind-blowing. But that’s what Danny…
A MARATHON successfully completed is a feat of achievement for most, but for our very own Director of Sailing Danny Watson that’s certainly not enough as he aims to run a mighty 30 – one after the other, in just 30 days. In aid of our charity, Danny will set off from Brighton Pier on…
VETERANS looking for a fresh start are being offered a unique opportunity to take part in our new programme, which starts in the autumn. With lockdown restrictions eased, we are looking at safe programme relaunch with the appropriate health and safety measures introduced. One of our first to come back on stream will be exclusively…
AT just 16 years of age Grimsby teenager Lee Piggott followed a family tradition and joined the Army. A former Havelock school pupil, Lee was destined for a career in the forces and in 1991 signed up to the Royal Pioneer Corps, which two years later became the Royal Logistics Corps. Deployed in the jungle,…