Category Archives: Charity

Media Day in Lockerbie yesterday for Cycle to Syracuse memorial tour. Incredibly blessed to have such support from so many. Thanks to all.

Posted on September 8, 2018 by

Yesterday I was staying in the Borders with my pal and his wife and Lyle drove me to Lockerbie for the planned press day. We had some time and I took Lyle to the cemetery where the Lockerbie memorial is … Continue reading →

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Filming in Lockerbie yesterday – trying to explain what I am trying to achieve and make people aware of PTSD and mental health.

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Yesterday I took the long drive to Lockerbie 250 miles to assist with a documentary that Channel 5 are hoping to finish in mid November. It is about the Lockerbie tragedy that I was involved in 1988. I was a … Continue reading →

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Garbh Coire bothy – rebuilt thank you Mountain Bothies Association! Great memories in the past and for future generations! If we look after it!

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

I was told that the wonderful bothy in the remote Garbh Coire was going to be rebuilt after a lot of work by the MBA to get permission from various organisations. Then the huge organisation of men/women power and the … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day 2018: One who did so much Gwen Moffat Guide.Mountaineer, author and pioneer well worth a read.

Posted on March 8, 2018 by

My inspiration was my Mum – but that is for another day. Today is International Women’s Day  and nowadays  there are so many inspirational Women  about. I give lectures and talks all over Scotland and there are so many women … Continue reading →

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Great Night at Lochaber the Fort William Mountain Festival / a night in the footsteps of giants !

Posted on February 25, 2018 by

Yesterday I was asked to speak at the Fort William Film Festival a true honour and present Lochaber MRT with an an award for 50 years of Service! I had a busy day visiting some great folk and missed out … Continue reading →

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Enjoyable chat at Hopeman then a visit a local charity Outfitmoray and a few thoughts on my struggle to write my book! 

Posted on February 7, 2018 by

A chat at Hopeman lovely group / a local charity Outfitmoray and a few thoughts on my struggle to write my book! I had a lovely morning yesterday talking to the ladies of the Hopeman Be Active Live Longer (BALL) … Continue reading →

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Chat to local B.A.L.L Group (Be Active Live Longer). The Moray Coast stunning walking, cycling and wildlife. Not to be rushed.

Posted on February 6, 2018 by

Now and again I am privileged to talk to local groups and today this morning I am speaking to the B.A.L.L Group at Hopeman. They are usually good fun and it is great to pass on the message of the … Continue reading →

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