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Not a penny more for this charity

I have given a lot of money to Cancer Research over the years, both direct donations, via fundraising and donations to the shops. I took a lot of valuable items to the Bromley store last week including a couple of iPads only to be told by an indignant assistant 'we are NOT taking donations at the moment'. I'd walked a long way with three large and heavy bags so was not best pleased! I get plenty of begging letters from them for fund raising so they could have sent an email to say the shop was not accepting donations or put something on the website. So it's Cancer Research's loss. They have become just another large, arrogant organisation. ***UPDATE*** I was promised a call by one of the 'sales' staff at C/R, but nobody bothered. By the way, the CEO of Cancer Research is paid OVER A QUARTER OF A MILLION. How many people might have lived if that money had been spent on cancer patients, instead of a Fat Cat CEO

Date of experience : 04 April 2024

Linwood store

I would like to write this review as I have been in and out of the Linwood shop regularly over the last few months and the staff are amazing, so helpful and the shop is so well laid out, people really need to go in for a look, the stock for spring/summer is brilliant, rugs for the garden, fake plants etc, thanks for alm you do to support Cancer research also, this is so important

Date of experience : 15 April 2024

I worked at the Falmouth store

I worked at the Falmouth store. I took time off sick due to anxiety and depression due to the nasty manager, the hours I covered for her whilst her bus was so called late or she was ill or just never turned up. She's nasty to the volunteers and nasty to me the way she speaks to people is absolutely shocking, if you knew how this shop was run you wouldn't go there. There all about money don't care about family life and headoffice is the same . Avoid working for this company

Date of experience : 11 January 2024

Worst Charity shop I ever been the…

Worst Charity shop I ever been the saddest part it’s in heart of High Barnet what its kind of shame because rest of the shops are here are friendly and very helpful compare to this , the staff in here ignorant and unprofessional also has a very ruth manager who runs the shop with kind of racist attitude , Be Careful!!!!! if you find an item without label there is big chance she can be accusing you with label removal!!!! I use to gave clothing,book's,toys to this shop but now I am regret it a very big time regard less👎

Date of experience : 15 March 2024

Hamza saves the day!

Like many others, I would have given a one star, if not for one member of their team who saved the day. My cousin died a couple of weeks back and for various reasons I was unable to go to the funeral. As a way of marking his passing, I made a donation to CR in his name. I was guaranteed that I would receive an Email acknowledging the donation that day, so I could send it to his wife. Despite that lie, I had to chase the Email up twice. Eventually I got through to Hamza, who agreed that it wasn't acceptable. I'm not sure it was Hamza's job to do so, but he personally compiled an Email and sent it to me within the hour. Over a week later I received the official Email, which of course would have been too late to send. And I think Hamza's wording was better than the official one, which just came across as a Begging letter. CR, unacceptable! Hamza, well done, thank you. I'm not sure I'll bother in future.

Date of experience : 03 April 2024

Overpriced Charity Shops

I have been to multiple Cancer Research UK charity shops and all of them have insane prices. They sell clothes for the same price you could get them new. Other than that, they stock decent quality items and have shops in good locations.

Date of experience : 05 March 2024

Expecting contractors to fund their projects

Recruited building services professionals to mange their shops, had works planned and instructed only to be told that they expect contractors to “fund” their projects on “good faith” and they will only have budget in April 2024 (2.5 months from now) to pay the contractors. Totally unreasonable and out of the blue, how such a big charity can operate with poor management is shocking.

Date of experience : 15 February 2024

nobheads I was at parkgate one I got so…

nobheads I was at parkgate one I got so much abuse and blamed for everything . they was horrible and loved power. they was inappropriate and unprofessional one she touched my boob and got away with it the other abused his power he was sly , and manipulated and he got away with it . and he got me into bother with manager over f all 😂 worst one’s I’ve worked I wasn’t paid manager she did nothing and defended him . and she wanted to be a councillor , I’m hoping she’ll not be she kept calling and I felt like saying F off . and one there he was a perv . and stalked manager she loved it he’s still there. and one said she slept with him messing about yet , if I did that I’d have the stress so please be aware . because I hated been with them they was very controlling .

Date of experience : 01 May 2023

i leave out 7 bags of good items for…

i leave out 7 bags of good items for children cancer research combat cancer and it was raining so bought a big plastic sheet to cover bags roped it to fence and left note do not remove , well they did ,so i phoned 084 4800 4274 called on the hour x8 hrs and 2 weeks now,,..says not been possible to conect your call...so i emailed combatcancercharity.org says site not available .... 6 texts........ i am worried this charity is trustworthy of donations and bag collection , why cant i get a reply can person conected or use them let me know why please, as i dont want to give a bad name if doing a wonderful needy job.thank you. i will stick with cancer research uk...now superb set up.. respect

Date of experience : 24 January 2024

Thank you cr uk

My abusive nan (absolute s1ag) came down with stage 8 yesticular cancer and luckily this charity f Failed saving her and she died. I am happy as now no one can take away my precious dwuggies (man just turned into smeagol for a sec)

Date of experience : 14 July 2023

Keeping my money

Order a surgical bra and paid £6.99 for next day delivery. Two days later no sign of the bra nor confirmation of despatch. Received an automated email response to my emailed enquiry, saying expect a reply in 5 days. Call up, unhelpful woman … need to talk to despatch department can’t say when she’d have a reply, never mind when I could expect to receive the item I’d paid for. Asked for my order to be cancelled and a full credit, to which she replied it takes 15 days to process a refund. 15 days!!!! That’s not due to bank rules and process. That’s Cancer Research policy. A clear case of Cancer Research wilfully holding onto my money. So, long story short, I’m out of pocket for 15 days. Disgrace and has left a very unpleasant taste in my mouth for what I had previously thought was a wonderful charity and one for whom I have raised funds for over the years. They should be ashamed.

Date of experience : 26 January 2024

Started volunteering at the store in…

Started volunteering at the store in AbbeyGate Street. I was made very welcome. Beverley the shop manager made me feel at ease and the volunteers there that day made me feel I was part of a team . Beverley did a great job at the induction and I look forward to my next shift . Anyone looking to volunteer for the charity pop in and ask for more information.

Date of experience : 01 August 2023

Changing shape of charity shops

People go into charity shops to get a bargain. If an item is, for instance, £2.80, why not make it £3 initially instead of asking customer to round up to £3, as directed by Head Office. Also asking people 'if they gift aid' is fine but 'do you pay tax' is not. That is an intrusive question, which I object to being asked. Staff should hand out a leaflet about gift aid for customer to read for themselves. Finally, most of the good quality donations don't reach the shop floor, but, go on eBay. I know Cancer Research has to rely on donations for their income but the shops are beginning to be run like businesses. Targets are expected to be reached.

Date of experience : 16 September 2023

Prices too high …

Visited the Amersham shop today and found the prices extremely high! People go into a charity shop not only to support the charity but to pick up a bargain. Some of the second hand goods were dearer than they would be new. Needless to say I didn’t see anyone buy anything. These high prices aren’t doing the charity any favours. Won’t be returning!!

Date of experience : 29 September 2023

Worthless charity

Cancer research UK does next to nothing in terms of cancer treatment. Most of the current treatments have not changed in 30 years. The fact remains that more people are dying of cancer than ever before. The CEO earns £240,000 plus per year, so if you like funding hefty salaries then please continue to donate. Having recently lost a family member to cancer, I realised that treatments available are virtually worthless. If you are young enough and fit enough to cope with chemotherapy, then you stand a fighting chance; but if you are old and weak then your chances of surviving cancer are almost zero. 12/4/24. Their latest advert slogan is a joke "Together we are beating cancer". No we are not beating cancer. Cancer now riddles our society. It was hardly heard of in the 60's.

Date of experience : 23 August 2022

Greed, money making no care for the people

Here goes , im sick and tired of you guys begging on tv its excessive. If you truely cared about people and cancer youd actually look into alternatives You'd look into cannabis Herbs like tumeric You'd look into other routes instead of solely basing it on kemo which is mainly money money money.. while also pumping out multiple side effects. You'd promote a better diet an alkaline diet All of which will help not only cancer coming in the first place but will help reduce if not remove all together!!! Start fighting the government more and You'd get respect far more from far more people.

Date of experience : 08 June 2022

Cancer research superstore Stevenage

Cancer research superstore Stevenage Went for an interview, the lady who interviewed me was lovely and very informative! I was told I would definitely hear back the Tuesday after my interview and it’s been over a week now and I’ve still heard nothing back :/

Date of experience : 16 July 2023

Disappointed

I recently went to drop off some donations to the Bromsgrove branch, I called first to explain what I had got, I was asked what I was donating, after telling me they were very busy, I eventually got some help to bring the donations inside, and was told ‘we don’t want any more than that’! And was asked again, what was in the bags. I’ve never had this kind of issue before, I felt like taking it elsewhere where it might be a little more appreciated. CRUK has been an important charity for me in the past, I’m hoping that the member of staff was simply having a bad day.

Date of experience : 08 June 2023

A charity that’s willing to protect its partnership with a company that abuses terminal cancer patients on clinical drug trials

Human beings have a great capacity for wrongdoing. It’s an attribute that is unique in the world of life. We can and do make things worse, voluntarily, with full knowledge of what we are doing (as well as accidentally, and carelessly, and in a manner that is wilfully blind). – Jordan B. Peterson 2018 Having contacted the press department on several occasions both by phone and e-mail with regards to the deplorable way ScottishPower treated a terminal cancer patient on clinical drug trials; all they were willing to do was be silent. This charity doesn’t care about cancer patients or the way family/careers supporting those patients are treated.

Date of experience : 18 September 2023

I appreciate you work hard to help…

I appreciate you work hard to help cancer patients. If you read Karma Book for once, you should be able to understand that people who get this illness have very bad karma and therefore the illness is therefore to protect from the worse. If they have read the book they can actually cure their own cancer themselves. If child gets cancer, their parents should cure their karma first not by using medication but by becoming a human.

Date of experience : 18 May 2023

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Cancer Services - Oncology and our specialist Macmillan unit

What is oncology the term oncology literally means a branch of science that deals with tumours and cancers. the word 'onco' means bulk, mass, or tumor while 'logy' means study. who are macmillan, cancer support groups.

Introducing our cancer support and wellbeing groups.

We are providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can ask any questions and talk about how you are feeling, with a professional specialist and other people who have been affected by cancer.

Join us in the Cancer Wellbeing and Support Centre on these dates and times for the group that best suits you:

• Lung cancer support group - last Monday of the month - 2pm to 3pm
• Eastern European cancer support group - last Thursday of every month – 6pm to 7.30pm
• ‘Grab a Cuppa’ cancer support group - first Thursday of every month – 10am to 11.30am
• Head and Neck cancer support group - second Thursday of every month – 2pm to 3.30pm
• Armed Forces Cancer Support Group 'Keep calm and brew up' - second Thursday of every month - 10am to 11.30am
• Cancer Care Support Group - last Monday of every month - 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Please contact 01553 214792 or 01553 613613 extension 2601 to be booked in.
• Upper GI Nutrition Support Group - last Friday of every month - 10am to 12noon. Patients on a surgical pathway who are awaiting or have had surgery for oesophageal or stomach cancer.

Support, refreshments and a friendly face will be available, feel free to pop along.

Moving Forward Clinics

Finishing treatment can sometimes mean leaving behind the routine and support you’ve become used to. It may have left you feeling alone.

Coping with the shock of a diagnosis, treatment and side effects, and worries about recurrence can make it difficult to readjust to the everyday.

That’s why Moving Forward is here. Through supportive, open conversations in a safe, confidential space, you’ll connect with people who understand. And you’ll find the tools you need to feel more empowered, confident and in control.

If you wish to attend one of the moving forward clinics virtually or in person or you require more details please call 01553 613613 and ask for extension 2601.

More information on support services are available here.

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• A blood taking service
• Benefit and Welfare Rights Advisor - funded by Macmillan.
• Big C Cancer Charity
• Cancer Care Patient Navigators
• Cancer Transformation Projects
• Cancer Wellbeing and Support Centre
• Cervical Screening
• Chemotherapy suite
• CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) Support Line
• Day treatment room
• Information and support at our Macmillan unit
• Improving lives together - Norfolk & Waveney Intergated Care System
• How to find our Macmillan Centre
• King's Lynn Breast Screening Service
• Look good, feel better classes
• Norfolk and Waveney Cancer Transformation Team
• Norfolk Hospice
• Reflexology
• St Barnabas Hospice - Your local hospice service in Lincolnshire
• Transport information (includes travel information for Addenbrooke's Hospital)
• Paediatric oncology service
• Queen Elizabeth Hospital Cancer Services User Group
• What to expect if you have been referred to our oncology clinic
• Wig consultations

We have expanded our services

Work has completed on expanding our cancer care services in, what was an £840,000 project. This project has resulted in expanded chemotherapy services and a refreshed palliative day care room. Charity and hospital officials agree that these upgrades were vital in enabling us to continue to meet patient needs and improve their comfort and environment whilst receiving care.

Contact the team

• Cancer Care Patient Navigators: 01553 214792
• The Macmillan reception: 01553 613413
• The Macmillan information and support office: 01553 613985
• Our Lead Cancer Nurse: 01553 613613 extension 2977
• The Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist team: 01553 613613 extension 4558
• Day Treatment Care: 01553 613516
• CNS Support Line: 01553 214610

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Kings Lynn Support Centre

The King’s Lynn Support Centre is located in the centre of town on Railway Road. If you’re visiting for the first time, you’ll soon be transported away from the hustle and bustle of the street to a relaxing, cosy space, where you’ll find comfort and a listening ear. The staff and volunteers at the Centre can help support you in the best way for you and those close to you.

Unit A, 17-19 Railway Rd, Kings Lynn, PE30 1NF

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Open 9am – 4.30pm (Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays). Closed for lunch from 12-1pm.

Call us on 0800 092 7640 or email [email protected]

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Our Support Centres are available on a drop-in and appointment basis. We also offer a full range of support online and by telephone, ensuring you can access our services in which ever form suits you best.

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From 1:1 counselling sessions and complementary therapies to support groups and drop in chats, we can offer a wide range of support from our Centre.

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Our support groups at Big C provide you with the opportunity to meet other people who are going through similar experiences, to share stories and support one another.

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Call us on 0800 092 7640 to chat to our support team (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, excluding bank holidays).

Email us on [email protected] with your contact details and we’ll be in touch.

Speak to your GP

Have a chat with your GP or healthcare team, who will be able together in touch with us on your behalf.

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Support Centre Lead

I started with Big C in November 2021 and look after the day to day running of the Support Centre in King’s Lynn.

I had been volunteering at a local Hospice in Chichester and enjoyed being able to support patients and their families. When I knew I was moving to Norfolk, I started looking to see if there was anything similar and saw the position with Big C advertised and applied. It is a privilege to work for the charity.

Charitable Operations Area Manager

I look after operations to ensure our support centres can operate effectively and efficiently. I manage and develop new projects and services and have a keen interest in health equalities and end of life care.

Before joining Big C, I volunteered as an NHS Cancer Awareness Champion, a cause close to my heart after losing my Dad suddenly following his cancer diagnosis 6 weeks previously. I am one of six and following our father’s death support was difficult to find so when I saw that Big C was opening a support Centre in my hometown I could see the real benefit to patients and families. When I got the call to offer me the job I burst into tears! I have felt privileged and proud to be part of the charity ever since.

Support and Information Officer

I work in the King’s Lynn Centre and provide emotional support to our service users either by phone or in person and look after their wellbeing. I facilitate the Ladies, Carers and Bereavement groups and ensure that our service users have a safe and confidential place, where they can share personal experiences and feelings with others in similar circumstances.

I used to volunteer with Age UK. I loved interacting with the people I met and realised how important it was for them to have someone who would take the time to listen and talk to them, and also provide emotional support. I wanted a role where I could continue to do this and working for Big C has offered me this opportunity.

Support & Information Officer

I support people affected by cancer in person and over the phone or online. I facilitate our Ladies Breast Support Group and assist with our Ladies and Carers support groups at King’s Lynn.

I work at the Bic C to help make a difference, by actively listening and empowering people affected by cancer with the information I provide.

I support people affected by cancer in person & over the phone or online. I facilitate our Men’s Support Group & assist with our Kingsmen group at King’s Lynn.

I have worked in a wide range of social care and education roles for over 25 years.

I have lost family members to cancer, so I know how important it is to have the right support.

Support groups at our King’s Lynn Centre

To book or register your interest for any of these sessions, please speak to a member of the king’s lynn support team, call 0800 092 7640 or email [email protected] ..

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Held on the first Wednesday of the month, from 10.30am – 12 noon.

Held on the third Wednesday of the month, from 1.30pm – 3pm.

Held on the third Wednesday of the month, from 10am – 11.30am.

“Having lost the ‘light of my life’ to cancer, Big C were immediately there for me. The team at King’s Lynn are so friendly and empathetic and always offer support or they’re there just to listen, which is what you need when you have just lost someone very dear to you. A fantastic service, support, and team.” ROBERT

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Our Online Support Hub offers a full range of support virtually, ensuring you can still access our services from the comfort of your own home.

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Browse our Frequently Asked Questions about the support we offer. If you can’t see the answer you’re looking for, just get in touch.

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King's Lynn hospital joins vital breast cancer research trial

Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital has become the first district general in Europe to enrol volunteers to a vital breast cancer research trial.

The study is examining whether the disease can be detected earlier if markers in the blood can be identified in women at a high risk of developing the condition.

Other studies have provided data on genes which are a strong indicator for developing breast cancer and often lead to surgery.

Scientists say people at high risk of developing breast cancer often undergo a double mastectomy, so detecting the disease at an earlier stage could be a major step forward to eliminate the need to have surgery.

The impact on women having this surgery can cause significant psychological issues.

Hayley Webb, Research Nurse at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, who is leading the study as Principal Investigator at the trust, said: “At the beginning, COVID overruled a lot of our lives and we had to adapt to what was the most important thing at the time, but by working as a team, we’ve managed really well.”

The QEH’s breast screening department and research teams worked collaboratively to invite every woman who was eligible to join the trial when attending their check-up.

The team have successfully recruited 12 volunteers to date in a risk free manner, by aligning appointments with mammograms in an effort to reduce the potential risks to participants.

The impact of Covid-19 meant many studies had to pause and many staff refocussed on the international priority of finding ways to treat patients with coronavirus.

However, in time, the trust’s Restart process launched and the team at QEH spotted an opportunity to get the study started.

Helen Macdonald, Chief Operating Officer for the National Institute for Health Research’s Clinical Research Network Eastern said: “It is excellent to see that, despite the challenging odds, Hayley and the team have ensured that essential research can continue and patients are given the opportunity to take part in it.

“Through the years, and recent months in particular, the strengthening of our unique research community at trust, regional and national level continues to gain momentum, putting us in the best shape to find new treatments to benefit as many people as we can.”

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Cancer doesn’t stop, even in a pandemic. Now more than ever we need to Stand Up To Cancer. COVID-19 has slowed us down. Right now, people with cancer desperately need new breakthroughs to keep them alive. At this time of year, we’d usually be asking you our amazing volunteers to take to your local high streets with your buckets to raise money for Cancer Research UK in support of the Stand Up To Cancer campaign. This year, we’re giving you the opportunity to raise money for vital research online through A Bucket for Change! You can cash collect online with a burst of activity across one week, or if you're eager to get going, you can start straightaway and collect throughout the campaign - every pound makes a difference!

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100% of the money you raise goes towards speeding up life-saving research. Every day, scientists and researchers work tirelessly to beat cancer. But lab researchers will not get us there alone. Every penny raised helps speed up breakthroughs in the lab, transforming them into new tests and treatments for patients who need them. The research you fund will help us see 3 in 4 people in the UK survive their cancer by 2034.

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Kings Lynn 5k 2024

Kings Lynn 5k

£15.99 Aged 16 and over | £11.00 Children, under 6s free Minimum fundraising target: £50

Date: Tuesday 25 Jun 2024

Time: 19:00

Venue: Houghton Hall

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Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

About the 5k event

The 5k is an achievable distance and a good first challenge for most people. At just over 3 miles it can take about an hour to walk on average, but there's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Go at your own pace to help fund life-saving cancer research.

Venue Houghton Hall, Houghton, Kings Lynn, PE31 6UE View map

The  route is set in the beautiful grounds of Houghton Hall, making this a cross country course unlike any other, starting and finishing in full view of this beautiful 18th century stately home.

This course has rough and bumpy terrain, mainly all on grass with a small section on stoney pathways. 

There will not be any water refill stations along the course so if you require water during the event, please remember to bring your own reusable water bottle already filled up. A ScottishPower water refill station will be available to use at the finish.

Please arrive 30 to 45 mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.

Our courses have been measured with a measuring wheel. This is the most accurate measurement method and may not always correspond with digital tracking apps and watches.

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Warm up with other Race for Lifers

Supporters and spectators welcome, soak up the atmosphere.

You fundraise, we discover

"Race for Life was an inspiring, uplifting, memorable day"

Your entry fee covers the cost of your event, but your fundraising helps us save and improve lives. Join the celebration, join the family, and join the thousands helping to raise the money we need to power Cancer Research UK’s biggest discoveries.

Event details

Meeting point.

The start line is beside the car park and is behind Houghton Hall itself. Please follow the car parking signs and the stewards will direct you.

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Travel information

There is free car parking available in the event car park, please follow the yellow directional signage on the day.

This venue is remote with the closest bus stop over half an hour's walk away. 

Please check back for details on electric charging points and bike racks

Accessibility

Due to the challenging terrain, this event is not suitable for wheelchair users.

If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event or wish to bring a carer/assistant to accompany you or if you need to bring a guide runner, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 0770 and press 1 when prompted (Opening hours are 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday) or email us at [email protected] .

What to bring

Bring a water bottle We’re trying to reduce single-use plastic at Race for Life. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, already filled. We'll provide an ecofriendly water-refill station at the finish that uses as little single-use plastic as possible.

Have the right kit It’s a good idea to check the weather before your event and dress accordingly. Think breathable sports gear (leggings and shorts are ideal) and well-fitting trainers. For Pretty Muddy, wear something you don’t mind getting dirty. Check out the latest range of Race for Life clothing and accessories in our online shop .

Be sun smart Stay sun safe by finding shade when you’re not on the course and covering up with clothes, a hat and sunglasses. On parts you can’t cover, use sunscreen with at least SPF15 and a 4 or 5 star rating. Find out more about being sun smart.

Your back sign and race number Remember to bring your back sign and Race number which will be sent to you in the post – don’t forget safety pins so you can attach them to you.

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