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What not to wear

Guess the ideal outfit for budding triathletes… a Batman costume a full wetsuit, mirror sunglasses and a serious expression nothing but a tiny pair of Speedos I’d have thought the answer was obvious,...

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Jon conquers the world (or at least the Brecon Beacons)

The past few weeks, we’ve been following a fantastic blog written by Jon Winterburn, who took on two massive challenges: conquering the Brecon Beacons, and getting his friends and family to sponsor his...

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Quills at the ready

If you’re like me, the idea of running a marathon is something akin to being tarred and feathered. Jumping out of a plane sounds even worse. So when friends and family tell me they’re taking on one of...

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Reach dizzy heights for Red Cross Appeal Week

The idea of holding a fundraising event is daunting to some. It evokes images of large-scale dos, fraught with lots of planning, organising… and headaches. But holding one can be a simple, stress-free...

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How will you orbit the tower?

Thrill-seekers are delighted that the ArcelorMittal Orbit, the tower built at the site of the London Olympics, is set to be transformed into the world’s biggest helter-skelter. But what if you can’t...

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Strictly come dancing: 100 years of Red Cross dance

From fundraising balls to prisoner of war performances, the British Red Cross has seen people hit the dance floor for over a century. Sign up for our young people’s dance competition, or join us now...

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Why we’re climbing Mount Everest, by Ben Fogle and Victoria Pendleton

Today, Ben Fogle reached the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal after months of training. Ben took on this huge challenge in support of the British Red Cross. Mike Adamson, British Red Cross chief...

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