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Wetwheels returns to Guernsey to support charities and individuals with disabilities

Tim Bullock — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:30:19 +0000

Wetwheels Jersey is returning to Guernsey this June, offering their unique service to local charities supporting individuals living with a disability. Following a successful visit in 2023, where over 60 individuals experienced the joys of the sea, Wetwheels is set to make another impactful visit from Sunday, June 16th to Friday, June 21st, 2024. During […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 10 June 2024 at 08:30 GMT.

Date for True Grit 24 announced

Sue Fitzgerald — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:00:19 +0000

Next year’s True Grit Wetwheels Challenge will be held on 28th April 2024, with more category choices enabling people of all ages and abilities to take part. Once again the event will take place at Ronez Quarry on the north coast, with several start times throughout the day to accommodate the increasing number of participants […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 29 November 2023 at 09:00 GMT.

New Chair at helm of Wetwheels Jersey

Sue Fitzgerald — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:20:03 +0000

David Jones has been appointed Chair of the Board of Wetwheels Jersey Limited, succeeding Brian Watt who has come to the end of his term after six years. David Jones has recently retired from a 38-year teaching career and has developed his passion for sailing and boating from an early age. On his appointment as […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 15 November 2023 at 09:20 GMT.

True Grit raises £11,000 for Wetwheels charity

Sue Fitzgerald — Mon, 15 May 2023 09:15:02 +0000

The Wetwheels Jersey True Grit Challenge returned for another year, bigger and tougher than ever, with team, solo and youth challengers raising nearly £11,000 for the charity. True Grit is an annual event organised by Wetwheels Jersey, held over a fun but challenging course at Ronez Quarry on the Island’s north coast. Each year staff […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 15 May 2023 at 09:15 GMT.

Over £350,000 donated to Jersey charities ahead of ‘challenging’ new year

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:30:39 +0000

Jersey Community Foundation has awarded over £350,000 in grants to 14 charities in Jersey ahead of a challenging new year for many local families, individuals, and organisations. The funding aims to provide financial aid to those most in need, such as families living in poverty, people living with sickness and disabilities, and children needing improved […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 13 January 2023 at 09:30 GMT.

Royal Duties for Wetwheels Jersey in spectacular showcase

Tim Bullock — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:20:29 +0000

Wetwheels Jersey travelled to the UK to take part in a spectacular showcase of more than 400 boats in Cowes Harbour (Isle of Wight) before HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Wetwheels Jersey joined other Wetwheels boats led by the charity’s founder Geoff Holt, on the original […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 15 August 2022 at 08:20 GMT.

Last call for the ‘True grit challenge’, supporting Wetwheels charity

Tim Bullock — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:45:50 +0000

Time is running out for people to sign up for the True Grit Wetwheels Challenge, staged on Jersey’s rugged north coast next month. True Grit is held at Ronez Quarry over a challenging 4.3km course and is open to individuals as well as teams of three. Challengers can choose a course with, or without obstacles. […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 16 February 2022 at 09:45 GMT.

More training time for the Wetwheels True Grit Challenge

Tim Bullock — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:53:27 +0000

The 2021 Wetwheels Jersey True Grit Challenge has been postponed until March 20th 2022, to allow more time for people to prepare for the event. The Challenge, supported by Ravenscroft as main sponsor, along with Carey Olsen, Seapower Marine and Ronez, was due to take place on Sunday 17th October but the organisers have listened […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 18 October 2021 at 06:53 GMT.

Saltgate pledges to cover Wetwheels’ fuel bill for 2021

Sonny Teeling — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:34:42 +0000

Fund Administrator Saltgate Group has pledged to support local charity Wetwheels Jersey by donating £6,000 to cover their fuel bill for 2021. As part of their commitment to green initiatives, Saltgate will also carbon offset all Wetwheels’ fuel usage. Wetwheels Jersey operates boat trips to give disabled and disadvantaged people access to the water in […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 2 September 2021 at 11:34 GMT.

Event 17 Oct: Wetwheels Jersey True Grit challenge

Tim Bullock — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:03:43 +0000

It’s back! After a successful launch last year, the Wetwheels Jersey True Grit Challenge is on for a second year, enticing hardy Islanders to test their mettle around a specially constructed course at Ronez Quarry, St John. The Challenge, supported by Ravenscroft as main sponsor, along with Carey Olsen, Seapower Marine and Ronez, will take […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 2 August 2021 at 12:03 GMT.