News and Updates

Jack Hatton wins South of England Champs in a legal 13.75. UKA Euro Junior qualifying time secured! Jack, a hurdler, is currently studying at Bath University, and his RGF grant helps with travel expenses to and from his hectic training schedule and competitions. It’ll certainly help him on his way to Loughborough University this May … Continued

Reyce and Jaidon have both been going from strength to strength with their Jiu Jitsu. It’s not surprising really when you look back at Reyce’s application to the RGF where he described his average training schedule. Reyce (aged 13 and shown in the picture below) wrote: “Monday: Morning BJJ with Dad/Mum (1 hour), Evening BJJ … Continued

Lorraine writes: “Each year we receive lots of offers from friends of the RGF that wish to run the London Marathon on our behalf. What few folks realise is that London Marathon places were mostly sold off years ago. They are all bonded to older charities; we as a new charity cannot even apply to … Continued

More teams than ever entered the Colchester & East Essex Cricket Tournament this year.  The event was fabulously organised by RGF Trustee, Andrew Kennedy (Spesh), and the three competitions rumbled on all day. Teams from the Essex League played against the likes of Loughborough University, and then there were Sou’westers (Rob’s touring club) and his … Continued

Everyone from the RGF joins together to thank the youngsters and staff of Springland’s Nursery in Colchester for their fabulous donation of £130. Children emulated our Paris to Colchester cycle ride of August 2014, transforming the nursery carpark and garden into the route. The climbing frame, draped with a parachute, became the Channel Tunnel and … Continued

This was the second Golf Day organised by Rob’s friends at Loughborough University – and the usual antics took place! We roared with laughter at the caddy’s outfits – which you can see in the picture – their services were auctioned off for the day. It’s great to see that Rob’s friends still take time … Continued

Archie’s Mum writes: “A massive thanks to you all for supporting 8-year old Archie in his karate dream. He recently went to Las Vegas to compete in the US International Junior Cup and US Open. He competed alongside children from USA, Venezuela, Ecuador, Mexico, India and Canada and won a bronze in kata (patterns) and … Continued

Sunday 29th March 2015 was a very wet day – really only a good day for ducks – but still our five intrepid runners took to the streets of Colchester to raise funds for the RGF by running in the Colchester Half Marathon. An amazing effort – thank you!

Here is a photo of Jon Helliwell taking part in the Mad March Mare 2015 run; his RGF t-shirt is looking a little the worst for wear! The run takes place at Hexham Race Course each year. The RGF supported Jon last year with a grant to enable him to complete his qualifications as a … Continued

Essex County Cricket Club has very generously invited us to take a couple of bucket collections at the County Ground in Chelmsford. You can see in the photo the 2015 squad proudly showing their continued support for the RGF.