14th November 2024 • The HERALD • Page 75 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services Offering professional advice since 1985 Mortgages Residential Life Time Equity Release Buy to Let – first time landlords Property Portfolios Help to Buy Insurance Buildings & Contents Insurance Life Assurance Critical Illness Income Protection YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS This firm usually charges a fee for mortgage advice. The amount of the fee will depend upon your circumstances and will be discussed and agreed with you at the earliest opportunity. Some forms of buy to let mortgage are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 023 8084 4108 enquiries@helensparks.com Helen Goodall T/A Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services is an appointed representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Barratt Homes Cycle Sportive 2024 Raises £9,500 for Heartbeat Cyclists pedalled marathon distances around Romsey and the Test Valley in September as part of cardiac charity Heartbeat’s 8th annual Cycle Sportive event, which raised £9,500. Teaming up with leading house builder Barratt David Wilson Homes’ Southampton division and Peter Cooper Motor Group, this year’s Heartbeat Cycle Sportive o ered a choice of 70- and 40-mile routes through Romsey over to Winchester, Stockbridge and Broughton where the routes split. e longer route travelled over to Salisbury and the shorter one went back to Romsey via East Tytherley, nishing in the lovely grounds of Embley, Romsey. Cycle Sportives are long-distance, organised cycling events – the cycling equivalent of running a marathon – which involve completing a set route of up to 150 miles. ey are designed to test all-round bike riding skills rather than at-out speed and are a great way for riders to enjoy the camaraderie and thrill of being part of a large group of riders. is year’s event, which took place on Sunday 29th September, was sponsored by Barratt Southampton as the housebuilder’s rst joint-venture with Heartbeat a er it was named chosen charity of the year for 2024 / 2025. Megan Hamlyn, Marketing Manager at Barratt Southampton, who took on the 40-mile ride, said: “This was one of the most challenging things I have ever done, but, seeing the great work the charity does, and having personally met several people who have benefited from Heartbeat’s amazing support, I wanted to help raise much-needed funds for them.” Tina Richardson, Head of Operations at Heartbeat, said: “There was a great turnout on the day and thanks to Barratt we were able to raise an amazing £9,500 for Heartbeat. We’d also like to thank Hildon Water for keeping everyone hydrated, as well as Hendy Motor Group and Giant for their support too. And not to mention Embley for letting us access the grounds. The money raised will make a huge amount of difference to us and we are so grateful for Barratt’s and everyone’s support. Thank you!”
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