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Start: Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne – Home of Newcastle Falcons Rugby

Finish: Cinch Stadium, Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton – Home of Northampton Saints Rugby

The challenge is to cycle to every Premiership Rugby ground in England. We start at Newcastle Falcons in Newcastle upon Tyne on the morning of Friday 9 th May 2025 and then we cycle to Sale Sharks, in Manchester, to Gloucester Rugby in Gloucester, to Bristol Bears in Bristol, to Bath Rugby in Bath, to Exeter Chiefs in Exeter, to Harlequins in Twickenham, Greater London, followed by a stop off at Twickenham (Mark’s spiritual rugby home), to Saracens Rugby in North London, to Leicester Tigers in Leicester and finally finish around midday at Northampton Saints in Northampton for their last home game of the season on Saturday 17 th May 2025.

Quite literally a cycle around the country (or most of it when it comes to Rugby Union). A trip of over 800 miles that we need to complete in just over 8 days. It is a hell of a challenge but we shall do it.

To see more about the team undertaking the challenge please go to our team page on the website.

The detailed route, map and how to follow us will be published on here soon. Look out for us on the road.

George, Mark’s son, ran the Sale Marathon in December – the first of the Mark’s Mission events. He has raised vital funds and these are being added to our total. Thank you George for a tremendous effort.

Duncan, one of the “DADs,” along with Archie, will now be running the Great North Run on Sunday 7 September 2025. All proceeds and funds raised will be added to our total. They have a separate Just Giving page linked to Mark’s Mission, so please get behind them and support them in any way you can.

WHP Telecoms fundraising Coffee Morning on 04/04/25

In aid of Mark’s Mission to help raise funds for the brain cancer trust

£5 per person on the day will get you a tea/coffee or soft drink, a burger (or something else from the BBQ and a cake

There will be cakes and hot food etc on the day for sale for anyone wanting to take something away
Raffle tickets are available for £1.00 per strip
TV Raffle ticket for £10.00 per strip

Football cards will also be done on the day £1 for a £20 prize and £2 for a £40 prize

Mark Monaghan is a valued member of WHP, In April 2024 Mark was diagnosed with stage 4 Glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer)

Mark’s family and friends inspired by his strength and bravery though this have set up Mark’s Mission in the hope of raising £100K to help with research. Mark is acutely aware that whatever is done in his name cannot save him, but if he can contribute, together with all of those involved, to raise awareness and work towards a cure then he will have made a difference and hopefully ensured that others do not have to suffer as he has.

Thank you to Elaine Monger and Paul MacPherson for all the hard work in organising this. Thank you to all the friends and work colleagues of Mark who are contributing. All of the funds raised are being added to the Mark’s Mission total. If you are anywhere near them on the day, their address is New Lanarkshire House, Strathclyde Business Park, Bellshill ML4 3AD, pop in and show your support.