Southsea Sprinters

Race Across the UK

We're taking on Race Across the UK to support the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity!

This September, we’ll be racing from Edinburgh to Dartmouth - navigating only by public transport and our own two feet. No shortcuts, no map apps - just strategy, endurance, and determination!

But this challenge is about more than just the adventure. We're raising funds for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC), who provide crucial support to serving personnel, veterans, and their families. From hardship grants to mental health support, financial assistance to family welfare, RNRMC is there for those who serve or have served, when they need it most.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help make a real difference. Please support our challenge and help us raise vital funds for our Naval community!

An early start at the Southsea Car Boot sale!

With the car full to bursting with donations, as well as some essential snacks and hot chocolate, myself and my 11 year old daughter set off for the Sunday car boot sale on Southsea Common. It was an early start with the alarm going off at 0600 but the sun was shining, the sky was blue and the common was buzzing with cars and fellow early birds unpacking their stash. 

After the gates opened to the public, things really picked up as the morning progressed and the sun got higher in the sky. We were selling everything from baby clothes, books, bags, cups, glassware and even a candelabra, but the most popular items were definitely the puzzles. I’ve been assured by the donors that all the pieces were present… 

Despite a surprising amount of negotiation (/haggling!) going on, we made nearly £100 so that's another tidy sum to add to the pot!

Thanks to everyone who donated bits and pieces for the sale. 

Gin and Jigsaw!

On a beautiful June evening, Charlotte hosted the most fabulous evening of Gin and Jigsaw at her home in Southsea. The guests were treated to wonderful gin cocktails including Pink Gin Punch, Ginger Orange Sparkler and Elderflower Spritz, served aside delish canapes and snacks.

Puzzles were laid out at each table (thank you Trudy for lending us much of your stash!) and as the evening progressed, much chatting, nattering and puzzling was done!

Thank you to all who came along - What a brilliant way to spend an evening! And with each guest paying a suggested donation of £10, we made over £100 for the RNRMC! A successful evening all round!

Southsea Seafront Yoga

On a beautifully sunny Bank Holiday Saturday afternoon, Southsea Sprinter Charlotte’s mum Jackie, a professional instructor, led a gorgeous yoga session overlooking the Hotwalls beach and Portsmouth Harbour.  We spent the session stretching, bending and creaking ourselves into many poses none of us previously thought possible. But the hour flew past and by the end we all felt thoroughly relaxed and refreshed. And a surprise bottle of Prosecco smuggled up the hill by one of our guests rounded off a particularly sparkly Saturday by the sea! Thank you to all those who came along and made donations, and thank you in particular to Jackie for donating her time. 

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Laura Concannon

Go Char! What an adventure!

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Tia Mccarthy

Well done! What an epic adventure.

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Penny Meeking

Good luck you two, it will be an amazing experience! Hope you win the race as well…

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Rachael

Good luck Georgie!

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Breda

Best of Luck!

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Aj & Sarah

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Anna M

Good luck amazing ladies!!! Have so much fun!!

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Fi Woods

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Jen

An amazing challenge for a great cause

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Nicola Houghton

Good luck Charlotte x

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Rebecca Lewis

Good luck ladies

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The Wheelwrights Arms

Amazing job team and best of luck! Donation from all the lovely guests at The Wheelwrights Arms, Havant!

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The Okells

Good luck Georgie, a very worthwhile cause xx

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Hayley Cole

Wishing you all the best x

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Felicity Berry

Good luck! I can’t decide whether it sounds super fun or terrifying! X

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Sahar

Dear Georgie, Good luck on your epic run from Edinburgh to Portsmouth! In the hope that strength and courage and fair winds push you along on your journey!

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Mayeul Pappens

Go ahead!

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Aniwaa & Randall Gyebi

All the best with your race across the UK

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Anonymous

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Alexandra Karavla

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Anonymous

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Elisabeth Taylor

Go team! Xx

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Claire Westlake

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Anonymous

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Jack Collins

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Robert Satterly

Go team!

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Nick Zammit

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Matthew Ball

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Victoria Kelly

Raffle... fingers crossed 🤞🏻

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Horia Juganaru

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Naomi & James

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Bob Bobbing

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Victoria Kelly

Good luck Charlotte. Sounds amazing! Vic and Mal.

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Jessica Cox

Good luck girls love Jessica and Flis x

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Jackson & Green

A little top up to give you wings!

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Matthew Ball

Good Luck from Matt and Claire Ball

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James & Naomi

Wine tasting 🍷

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Jackson & Green

Wishing you both the very best of luck!

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Sally Longley

have fun

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Ian Guild

If in doubt, just keep plodding downhill!

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Nicky Compton

Good luck! Love Nicky xx

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Daniel Musker

Good luck Charlotte! From the Muskers

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Anonymous

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Brooke Costen

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Laura Harrington

Best of luck! You’ve got this 💪🏻

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Chris Travers

Best of luck Charlotte, a very worthy cause!

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Jim Wharton

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Liz Carter-mcqueen

Best of luck! From the McQueens x

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Gareth (c2)

Best of luck Mrs Cox

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Phil Cox

Good luck!

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Samantha Drew

For wine tasting

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Hannah Lane

Great cause :) Hannah and Aaron wine tasting

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Nick And Marion

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Emily

Good luck Georgie & co. Love Ems, Max & Maddie xxx

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Enca Nokes

Go girls !

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The Barfeet

Good luck on your adventure. Lots of love x

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Leah Ainsley

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Yas, Matt And Romilly

Good Luck Ladies!! What an amazing challenge and for a brilliant charity! Lots of love xxx

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Ally & James

So excited for you guys and can’t wait to see the adventures unfold! A & J x

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Mary Banfield

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Lesley Mallows

Very worthwhile cause - best of luck you intrepid adventurers!

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Ali Curry

Go Sarah and team!!! This is so exciting!! Please message if you’re in the North East and need a lift/food/phone charging/somewhere to stay! We have plenty of room and would LOVE to help!!

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Lucie And Michael Wells

Wow, just wow! You are both incredible. Wishing you all the strength but I know you will smash it xxx