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On 1st August, the Hampshire resident joined a team of cyclists in Honeypot’s rst-ever ‘House to House Cycle’, travelling from one of their residential respite houses in the New Forest to their residential respite house in Pen-y-Bryn, Mid Wales. Across four days, the participants cycled through beautiful landscapes and took on treacherous terrain, whilst raising crucial funds for the charity. ey arrived at Honeypot Peny-Bryn on 4th August in the a ernoon to a cheer of young carers with a congratulations banner. 71 year old, Julian said: “I heard about Honeypot Children’s Charity through my long-term friend. He told me about the fantastic work the charity does supporting young carers - who of course need occasional breaks from their never-ending chores. They really are unsung heroes. I enjoyed the physical challenge, but also riding in matched with a little girl called Mia who is 10 and helps her family care for her two older brothers who live with a life limiting condition. They are wheelchair bound and need around the clock care. She recently attended a respite break with Honeypot where she got to do lots of activities, she particularly loves trampolining and arts and crafts. I enjoyed meeting her before the cycle at the House, giving me plenty of encouragement.” Julian was also joined by in uencer Travis Nelson who is famous for cycling everywhere with his cat, Sigrid. With 300k+ followers on Instagram, many of Travis and Sigrid’s fans came out to see the pair along the route to cheer them on. Sir Jim Smith, the President of the Zoological Society of London and philanthropist and long-time supporter of Honeypot, John Pocock also took part. Mr Pocock, from Pulborough, conceived the idea for House to House a er taking on John O’Groats to Lands End for Honeypot in 2022 and raising more than £100,000 together with his son Jamie. He said: “I have experienced firsthand what it’s like to look after a parent who needed a lot of care and attention. The responsibilities and emotional strain was a lot to take on, so I can only imagine what a young carer must be going through on a daily basis! House to House has an important message, we travelled from one of Honeypot’s respite houses to the other, taking on the responsibilities and challenges that come with such a long journey. If these four days gave cyclists just a little insight into the endurance of Honeypot children then they too have walked a mile in their shoes, or more literally, cycled 225 miles. I want to see this event grow year on year to help Honeypot reach more young carers so they too can create happy childhood memories and build brighter futures.” Travis owner of Sigrid stated “It was really nice to come down to Hampshire and see the house, facilities for young carers and learn about what Honeypot do. I rode for young carer Jessica who cares for her Mum, Sigrid was born deaf and certainly appreciates Jessica’s sign language efforts as a young carer!” In 1996, e Honeypot Children’s Charity opened its rst house in Black eld where it now caters for young carers, aged between 5 and 12 years, who places I’ve never ridden in before. I particularly enjoyed the comradery of keeping everyone together and riding as a team. That way the miles flew by!” Before setting o , each cyclist was paired with one of Honeypot’s young carers who are currently looking a er a loved one who is sick or poorly. A photo of the child with their name and a bit about their story was gi ed to them as a keepsake on their long journey. Mr Goater said: “I was All the cyclists. Travis and Sigrid, Julian Goater and John Pocock Continued on page 5 perform a caring role for a loved one, like cooking, cleaning, administering medication and emotional support. Honeypot gives these amazing children the opportunity to create happy memories at one
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