17/10/2026
❤️ ONE PERSON. ONE COMMUNITY. A CHALLENGE THAT COULD MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE. ❤️
Back in September, I attended a charity cricket match at Nuneaton Cricket Club on Weddington Road, Nuneaton, where I had the pleasure of meeting Ben Hughes.
We only spoke briefly, but honestly, our conversation really touched me.
Ben is a coach, studying at Loughborough University, and building his own career while dedicating his time and energy to fundraising for causes that matter. I was genuinely impressed by his determination, his commitment to helping others, and the effort he puts into giving something back to the community.
It got me thinking. Sometimes, you meet someone for only a few minutes, but their actions leave a lasting impression. Ben is someone who genuinely wants to make a difference, and I think that’s something worth supporting.
So I wanted to help share his story and spread the word about the fantastic fundraising events he has coming up. ❤️
🏊 THE BIG CHALLENGE — 1,400 SWIMMING LENGTHS!
On Sunday 6 December 2026, Ben will be taking on an incredible swimming challenge at Pingles Swimming Centre, Nuneaton.
🕗 8am–8pm
🏥 Raising funds for George Eliot Hospital Charity.
That’s 1,400 lengths — a huge physical and mental challenge, all for a good cause!
💛 LOCAL BUSINESSES — HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED
Ben is offering local businesses the opportunity to sponsor his swimming challenge T-shirt for £100.
Your business logo will feature on the T-shirt Ben wears during his training and on the day of the challenge.
It’s a chance to support a worthwhile cause, get your business involved in the local community and help Ben reach his fundraising goal.
📞 Contact Ben: 07593 094231
📧 Email: [email protected]
🎤 DEMENTIA UK CHARITY NIGHT — ATLANTA MADISON
📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
📍 The Hearty Goodfellow, Nuneaton
🚪 Doors open at 6pm | Starts at 7pm
🎟️ £5 in advance | £7 on the door
Come along for a fantastic evening with Atlanta Madison while supporting Dementia UK. Dementia affects so many families, and fundraising and raising awareness can make a real difference to those living with the condition and the people who care for them.
🎄 CHRISTMAS QUIZ NIGHT
📅 Saturday 28 November 2026
📍 The Hearty Goodfellow, 285 Arbury Road, Nuneaton, CV10 7NQ
🚪 Doors open at 6pm | Starts at 7pm
🎟️ £3 in advance | £5 on the door
Gather your friends, test your knowledge and enjoy a great night out while helping support Ben’s swimming challenge and George Eliot Hospital Charity.
🎅 BEDWORTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON
📅 Saturday 21 November 2026
🕙 10am–7:30pm
📍 Mill Street and Bedworth town centre
✨ Lights switch on at 6pm
Ben will also have a fundraising pitch at this fantastic community event. A special thank you to D&G Events for providing Ben with a pitch and helping him be part of the celebrations.
It’s great to see local people and organisations giving others a helping hand.
🤝 HOW CAN YOU HELP?
You don’t have to do something extraordinary to make a difference. You could:
❤️ Attend one of the events.
💛 Sponsor Ben’s swimming challenge.
🏪 Help spread the word through your business.
📲 Share this post with your friends and local community.
🙌 Support Ben in whatever way you can.
Every share, every ticket, every sponsorship and every bit of support can help.
I only met Ben briefly, but I came away genuinely impressed by his drive and determination to give back. I believe people making a positive difference in our communities deserve encouragement, and I hope we can help get behind him.
Let’s show Ben what our local community can do when we pull together.
Because when a community gets behind someone, amazing things can happen. ❤️
