Cycling challenge from Lymm to Redruth by bike at 75!
TO mark his 75th birthday veteran cyclist Paul Foulkes is determined to raise funds for Lymm Rugby Club by cycling 580k (360 miles) in 5 days, from Lymm to Redruth.
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
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Police locate wanted man from Orford following appeal
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