It has been a long time since I posted some photographs of my training for the 10nTaff challenge for Tŷ Hafan. The rescheduled, rescheduled event now takes place between the 30th June and 2nd July 2022. Apart from an enforced rest at the end of April into May, the training has continued and intensified in… Read More
We took our first step on the path up to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at 04:30 at the beginning of July 2010. It was still dark and very cold. Within thirty minutes, the sun had started to peak through the clouds, lighting up the mountains. It was spectacular. The top of Yr Wyddfa… Read More
On 26th November 2015, Tŷ Hafan staged a carol concert, Christmas market and firework display inside Cardiff Castle. For once, the Welsh weather behaved itself, providing the perfect setting for a spectacular display of sound and colour of Cardiff Castle fireworks. To raise funds for this amazing children’s hospice, I am donating all profits from… Read More
September marked a wonderful change in the seasons, with greens turning to browns and leaves starting to fall from trees. It was wonderful to witness the change as I cycled and hiked whilst training for the 2021 10nTaff for Tŷ Hafan. However, the change of seasons also brought colder and wetter weather and shorter days. … Read More
On August, I spent 17 out of 31 days spent either walking or mountain biking training for next year’s 10nTaff challenge for Tŷ Hafan. Over 26 hours, I walked 68 miles, climbing 9957 feet (3035m) and cycled 60 miles, climbing 6197 feet (1889m). My playground has been very local with the Garth Hill, Craig-yr-Allt, Rudry… Read More
Training for next year’s 10nTaff for Tŷ Hafan has become almost therapeutic. Getting out for a couple of hours at the end of a day just gives my mind time to breathe, especially in these difficult times. As a family, we are still socially isolating. This meant training alone and, in July, I trained for… Read More
On 23rd February 2018, HRH Prince Charles visited Tŷ Hafan, the young person’s hospice located near Sully in South Wales, UK. I was acting as the Press Photographer for Tŷ Hafan and had the opportunity to photograph the Prince as he toured the hospice, meeting and talking with families and staff. The visit by Prince… Read More
June has been a tough month. The reality of the ongoing Coronavirus crisis has really hit home. As a family, we’re still in isolation with a very uncertain future. Getting out walking and cycling certainly helps, but it is all done alone. It would be great to go out walking with my wife or the… Read More
May 2020 was the perfect month for hiking and cycling. Watching Spring unfold in beautiful sunshine has been special. My daily routine has included hiking and cycling, which has been precious. I intend to maintain this change in lifestyle once everything starts going back to normal. I never appreciated how important it is to allow… Read More
The continued rise in the number of coronavirus cases meant changing my training regime to keep my family safe. My son has a life-limiting heart and lung condition and, therefore, he is one of those most at risk. For many years we, as a family, were cared for by Tŷ Hafan and that is why… Read More