Service Dealer's agricultural machinery editor, Martin Rickatson and his wife Rebecca, are taking part in Maidstone Half Marathon, raising funds for the Stroke Association.

Martin and Rebecca Rickatson

Martin said, "September 25th this week was our 20th wedding anniversary, and to mark the occasion Rebecca and I (OK, it was my idea - we’ll have a nice dinner afterwards…) are running the Maidstone Half Marathon in Kent on Sunday October 20th. 

"The route takes us through Hollingbourne past our first two houses and the church where we were married. I have run this race a few times, although not for a year or two, and have previously been sponsored by many kind friends and farming colleagues, raising £711 the last time for the Stroke Association.

"Having seen the effects both a mild and a severe stroke can have, we would like to run again for the same charity, and see if, with the two of us taking part, we can break the £1,000 barrier. If every friend and colleague could spare £5, I’m sure we could get there, and if I can raise a few more pounds through a small corporate donation or two, that would be welcome. We’d be really grateful for your help!"

You can sponsor Martin and Rebecca by visiting their JustGiving page.