16 hours ago
Neil and Hazel Barnes
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We all have such fond memories of Ken and it’s so typical of him to complete such a momentous challenge.
16 hours ago
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We all have such fond memories of Ken and it’s so typical of him to complete such a momentous challenge.
2 days ago
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Well done Ken, we'll all miss you.
2 days ago
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Fantastic effort Ken. Past member of Tantallon. The clubs thoughts are with your family. A great man
3 days ago
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5 days ago
Sincere condolences
5 days ago
Sending all my love.
Event dates: 5th October 2024 – 26th October 2024
Ken Macaulay is raising money for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation (Scotland) and Prostate Scotland
I was very fortunate to be one of the beneficiaries of the SRU’s retrospective cap initiative earlier this year and this has got me thinking that I would like to give something back, as a thank you for being included in this process but also as a token of appreciation for everything that rugby has given me over many years.
I am going to try and visit every rugby club/pitch in Scotland on which I played during a career that spanned 30 seasons of league rugby. Some of the grounds don't exist anymore and maybe some of the clubs have disappeared, but by my reckoning there are still 76 places to visit!!
I intend to travel to all these clubs - from one to another in a clockwise direction, starting and ending at Netherdale, Galashiels – a journey of just over 1000 miles – by bike!
This will take me well out of my comfort zone in three ways: I am no longer a spring chicken, I cast a larger shadow than is necessary and I haven’t ever really done any meaningful cycling, but it’s too far to run and to go by motorised transport wouldn’t be much of a challenge!!
Thank you for checking out my page. Making a donation is fast, easy and secure thanks to Give as you Live Donate. They'll take your donation and pass it onto Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation (Scotland) and Prostate Scotland.
2 weeks ago
Pat, Richard, Joanna and family are extremely sad to inform you that Ken passed away on Sunday 27th October.
This is a huge shock to us all, especially after he concluded his incredible charity cycle on Saturday 26th. We're so proud of him but overwhelmed by his loss at the same time.
Ken's first response to receiving his retrospective cap was to use it as a platform to give back - we are so in awe of all he has achieved.
We're taking some time to make arrangement for a funeral and will share info about this in due course.
Please continue to donate and continue his good work.
Going forward, any updates on this page and his Instagram will be made by Ken's family.
With a heavy heart,
Pat, Richard and Joanna
2 weeks ago
Sorry, folks, for the rather brief update last night but things were pretty hectic when I arrived at Netherdale for the conclusion of my adventure!
It was a long cycle yesterday, over 70 miles, most of it in to a headwind but it was also another day of warm welcomes and great company - at one stage there were 14 of us on the road and we also were being escorted by the Doddie Tractor for part of the way!
I will update further with proper thanks and acknowledgements but in the meantime please keep spreading the word - there’s still plenty of time to donate. Thank you.
2 weeks ago
Day 22 - Job Done
2 weeks ago
Day 21 - North Berwick to Berwick, calling at Dunbar on the way. Another day with great company - son Richard, NB gentleman cyclists Chris Lumb and George Day, former NB player Willie Scott and Scotland & British Lions legends Finlay Calder & Derek White
2 weeks ago
Day 19 - Heriots to North Berwick, taking in Trinity Accies, Leith Accies, Portobello, Edinburgh Uni, Lasswade, Penicuik, Dalkeith, Musselburgh, Preston Lodge, Ross High, Haddington and North Berwick.
Charity number: SC005015
Charity number: SC037494
Your donations will help the great work Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation (Scotland) and Prostate Scotland do.
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