Newspaper story - Group Charity Day

Members of a Shropshire health club are hoping to raise over £1,000
for charity with a mega spinathon, in memory of a Shrewsbury policeman.

BODYTECH Health Clubs will hold the fundraising spinathon at all
four of its Shropshire clubs (Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Whitchurch and Market
Drayton), on Saturday 17th March to raise money for the Severn Hospice.
And to boost the fundraising coffers even further, local man Eric
Wilkinson will be doing a sponsored cycle ride between BODYTECH’s five health clubs,
(including Chester) on the same day.
The marathon fundraising effort is being organised in memory of PC
Noel Metcalfe from Shrewsbury, who died from cancer two years ago aged just 34.
He spent time being cared for by staff at the Severn Hospice in the last few
weeks of his life.
Noel’s brother Peter Metcalfe, who is co-owner of BODYTECH Health Clubs,
said: “Noel received fantastic care at the Severn Hospice and we were very
grateful for that so we want to support them in any way we can.
“Members of BODYTECH are really enthusiastic about taking part in
the spinathon and helping to raise money for the hospice. We are hoping to have
around 60 all spinning in Shropshire at the same time.”
Members at the Chester club are also taking part in the fundraising
marathon by completing 1,500 press-ups, chin-ups and squats between a group of
them. Money raised from that will go to their local hospice, The Good Shepherd.
BODYTECH are holding an open day at the same time at all of the
health clubs, so anyone wanting to see or try out the facilities can do so in
return for a donation to the charity.
To find out more or to take part in the fundraising efforts call Peter on 01948 663803