Cycle home: Around The World Cycle Challenge in aid of BHT’s First Base Day Centre
Having recovered from their epic Brighton2Paris Charity Cycle ride last month, the Brighton & Hove Property Consortium were back in the saddle on Sunday 25th June to take part in the ‘Around The World Cycle Challenge’ in aid of BHT’s First Base Day Centre.
The team cycled for a dizzying nonstop two hours around the Brighton Velodrome, with each member completing 90 laps and covering 32 miles.
Representing the consortium was Luke Carter from Lewis & Co Planning, Sam Murphy from Mortgage Medics, Becky Cheney from Robinson Low Francis, Andrew Howell from Pilbeam Construction, and David Kemp from DK Architects.
Becky Cheney from Robinson Low Francis was keen to encourage the consortium’s cycle team to take part in raising awareness and providing support to the BHT.
Speaking from Lewis & Co Planning, Luke Carter commented, “As planning consultants we are very aware of the shortage of homes in the city and the ongoing failure to build the number of homes that we need, this has led to a huge number of homeless and “hidden-homeless” people in this city. We always try to support local charities and the Brighton Housing Trust is a great charity which does incredible work in the city to combat homelessness. It was a pleasure to give some time on a Sunday afternoon to help their fundraising efforts.”
“ Our members are pleased to be able to support all those who need our help ”
Colin Brace of the Brighton & Hove Property Consortium: “The property community already contributes so much to the city’s economy by way of employment opportunities, apprenticeships and our annual Mayor’s Charity Cycle Ride. Our members are pleased to be able to support all those who need our help and we are grateful that our team dedicated their Sunday evening to the cycle event in aid of the Brighton Housing Trust.
Sam Murphy of Mortgage Medics commented: “The housing and homeless situation for many in Brighton and the surrounding area is desperate. Nobody should have to live without a roof over their head or in poverty, yet we still see so many people suffering. BHT does great work to combat homelessness and supporting this cause was a no-brainer.”
Andrew Howell from Pilbeam Construction: “Knowing that a little bit of physical effort on my part will provide financial help for a praiseworthy cause with the benefit gained locally is the main reason why I participated in this ride. Being homeless is seen by most of society as being a lifestyle choice, but in most cases it isn’t. The BHT charity ride provided the opportunity for cyclists to raise some money for a worthwhile charity whilst enjoying the health benefits of cycling in a safe and vehicle free environment.”
David Kemp of DK Architects: “The Brighton Housing Trust is one of those long-standing organisations that goes about its work quietly sorting out people’s lives who need a bit of help to get back on track. Everyone has a story and the BHT helps to make stories with happy endings.”
Brighton & Hove Property Consortium are organisers of the Brighton2Paris Charity Cycle Ride, www.brighton2paris.co.uk
