On 22nd June 2025 Tim Goodson Lewis-Manning Trustee and Mark Orchard will be taking on Ironman Les Sables D’Olonne - Vendee, France.

This consists of a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile cycle ride and finishing up with a 26.2 mile marathon run. The combined 140.6 miles needs to be completed in under 16 hours, with cut off times for the individual elements as well..

Training has been going well with some smaller distance triathlons and a half Ironman (70.3 miles) completed in Swansea last year. Now it’s time for the big one, Ironman France.

We have fully funded everything connected with the event ourselves, so 100% of donations will go to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care. This is a charity helping people with life limiting illnesses and their families across East Dorset.

Their free palliative care services include: Day hospice. Creative arts & well-being support. Lymphoedema clinic. Better breathing clinic. Family Support & Bereavement

They promote acceptance, hope & peace of mind, helping people live well through their illness. It costs more than £3.9 million a year to provide these important services.

Thank you for all your kind support which is vital to the future of the hospice.

Tim & Mark