Anne and Paul arranged a sponsored head shave to raise money for Secondary1st in honour of Anne’s sister Mary.  They both looked really great with their new hairstyles and raised £3000 for vital research.  There was a great turn out … Continue reading →

Ellen and her Mum organised a coffee morning to raise money for Secondary1st.  Everyone who came had a great time and the morning raised over £1000.

The team of Jackie’s friends and family completed this year’s Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge in the amazing time of 11 hours 40 minutes after weeks of training and preparation.  This was a 24-mile hike over Pen-y-ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and … Continue reading →

Neil works for Refinitiv in their Nottingham office where he organised a fantastic cake sale in honour of his friend Jadi.  Colleagues set to work and produced lots of delicious goodies which raised a wonderful £357,  which will be matched … Continue reading →

This ultramarathon is held over six days and covers a distance of 251km or 156 miles in six stages; it is roughly equivalent to six “regular” marathons and is open to runners and walkers.   The longest single stage is 91km … Continue reading →

Twelve-year-old Libby has had a very busy time raising money for Secondary1st.  She spent her weekend climbing not one but two mountains in Wales.  After weeks of training she started by climbing the 872 metres of Mount Siabod, and then … Continue reading →

Staff and students at Selby College tested their baking skills by taking part in this year’s Great Selby College Bake-Off.  They brought their home-baked delicacies in to college to compete for the titles of Best Large Cake and Best Tray-Bake.  … Continue reading →

26 people are training hard in preparation for the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge.  This is a 24-mile hike over three mountains, Pen-y-ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m), reaching each summit.  They aim to complete it in 11 hours or … Continue reading →

Three brave walkers undertook the Jurassic Coast Challenge, a 100km continuous walk along the spectacular coastline from Poole, via Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove, Weymouth and Chesil beach to Bridport. They walked for 48 hours to raise funds for Secondary1st in … Continue reading →