The Rugby Relics

The Frontline Walk 2025: The Normandy Beaches

We're taking part in the Frontline Walk: The Normandy Beaches. We'll be trekking 100km of the coastline stormed as part of Operation Overlord during the D-Day landings of the Second World War.

We'll be doing this to commemorate the sacrifices made by those who fought in WWII whilst helping to support the soldiers and veterans of today.

It will be a physically and emotionally tough challenge, but we're doing it all for a great cause: ABF The Soldiers' Charity, the National Charity of the British Army. They support soldiers, veterans and their families when they need it most.

Please cheer us on by making a donation towards our target.

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Thank you to our Sponsors

£650

Anonymous

£530

John Cotter

You got this

£520

Ed Hilditch

Best of luck to you all in achieving your goal for a very important charity.

£390

Football Card

Football Card Proceeds

£300

Lewis Pitcairn

Good luck for your walk

£250

Jackie Carter And Family

Contributing the donations received from the Army Benevolent Fund collection to Chris and The Rugby Relics on behalf of the Carter family following the Celebration of Sgt Terry Carters life on Friday 27 June.

£213

John Cotter

£212

Sioban

Thank you for your service and for the incredible effort you and the team have put in over the years to support such a worthy cause. Your dedication is truly inspiring, and the impact you’ve made is something to be proud of

£200

Ponthir Community Council

Good luck Dave, from Ponthir Community Council.

£135

Jason Sherer

£106

Proud Mother

Thank you to all brave men and women who have served and continue to serve

£106

Stuart Nelson

£100

Peter Oliver

£100

Len & Diane Hawke

£100

Paul & Gavin @ Gcis

Well done Paul, best of luck in completing ths fpr a great cause.

£100

Louise Brice

Go and smash it my lovers! Lou & Paul

£100

Joanna Fletcher

All the very best for your walk, fundraising for a worthy cause

£100

Victoria

😘😘

£100

Anonymous

£85

Peter Oliver

£72

Dan Mason

£64

Catherine Hawke

£62

Bill (william) Watkins

£53

Gwyn Jones

BEST OF LUCK DAVE, I HOPE YOU RECEIVE THE DONATION NOW

£53

Maggie Davies

From Maggie Davies

£53

Keith Wiseman

Good luck Jon 👍🏻

£53

J Goldie

A great cause. Wishing all the Rugby Relics the very best for the event. I’ll add an extra tenner if Mr Thursfield wears anything with a Birmingham City football club badge and the photo is made public!

£53

In Laws

From the In-laws Good Luck

£53

Gayle Thursfield

£53

Mummy Bear

Good luck Paul and I know you will be thinking of all the troops who landed 6th June 1944. They will lift your heart to put one foot infront of the other.

£53

Johannah Hickton

So very proud of you & I know you’ll love every single minute of it!

£53

Sonja Beer

Dear David, you are doing amazing things. You are a brilliant role model and Inspiration to everybody around you. Best wishes, with love and hugs, Sonja

£53

Charlotte Cropper

Best of luck Jon!

£53

Liam Thursfield

Good luck have a amazing time from Liam and Georgia

£53

Christopher Thursfield

£52

Laurie Oliver

Kep at it, Dave. A worthy cause.

£52

Martyn And Claire

Good luck Dave and Team, Martyn and Claire

£50

Keith Sherer

£50

Julie Stone

Best of luck John

£50

Andy Perriman

Good luck!

£50

Graeme Kirk

Have fun. Looks easy 😜

£48

St Neots Rbl

£40

Paul Hickton

See you on the 1st October Pete!

£37

Darren Laken

£36

Dan

£32

Maxine Bennett

£32

Marc

Great job chaps👍👏❤️ keep it up and keep safe

£32

David Meanwell

£32

Rita Jones

Good luck Dave,

£32

Shereen Williams

Good luck Dave!

£32

Shirley Parry

£32

Theodoros K.

£32

Keith Wiseman

Good luck Jon

£32

Neil

Easy pace buddy 👏👏

£32

Jon Christian Thursfield

£30

Fran

£30

David Hurley

I know you can do it. Good luck and enjoy the challenge.

£30

Bris Lightowler

A truly brilliant cause by such an inspirational group of friends. #oncearelicalwaysarelic Bris

£27

Delme Beddow

£22

Stephen Pallant

£22

Sally

You are a hero. Well-done you.

£22

Simon Fleming

Best of luck Dave.

£22

Steve Jones

Good luck Skipster you'll smash it

£22

Cathi Price

A beer from me, Sean, Laura, Oscar and Rudi. You’ll have to drink them as non of us drink beer 😃

£22

Nickie Hawke

Best of luck Dave!

£22

Sheila And Steve

Good luck David to you and all the members of the team. A fantastic cause and with your determination I'm sure you will succeed.

£22

Vicky, Andy, Alex & Erin

You Go Again! A beer from each of us to get you started!

£22

Jenny Turner

Good luck Chris, you and your friends are truly inspirational and I hope you get to reach your target.

£22

Amanda

A long way from old Eggbuckland! May your legs hold steady and your heart stay full. A great cause and impressive personal challenge x

£22

Shanta Cariese

£22

Andrew Feldon

Good luck Dave, excellent cause!

£22

Amanda Stiggants

A great cause Daz x

£22

Chris Gorvin

£22

Catherine Baird

Good luck Dave - Enjoy the experience

£22

Kenny Dixon

Stepping up for a cause is admirable- best of luck on your walk

£22

Elaine Frampton

£22

Angie Warren

Good luck

£22

Alex D

Great job Dave. Keep plodding on pal.

£22

Gaynor Wilsher

£22

Lynne Proudfoot

Good luck Cuz xx

£22

Elsie Hickton

Good luck, I love you

£22

Chris Harris

Best of luck Jonners!

£22

Mary Hughes

Good luck!

£22

Su Lee

Wishing you a safe and enjoyable walk. A wonderful charity to support

£22

Chris Alexander

£22

Abi Hickton

Good luck!!

£22

Martin Broom

Best of luck pal

£22

Grayson

Well done mucka!! Hope it goes well

£22

Curtis Page

£22

Robert Witherall

Good luck Dave. Keep the hat on

£22

Theresa Gunn

Good Luck my old friend! x

£22

Linda Jerrom

Good luck Paul

£22

Tony

Good luck

£22

Helen Cusick

A great thing you are doing Chris! I hope you smash your target :)

£22

Kay Lydiard

Respect to you all

£22

Aimme Ison

Good luck Jon! From Aimme and Jackie x

£22

Paul Ingram

Good Luck Jon. Pain is Momentary. Pride is Forever.

£22

Lisa And Tony

We know you will achieve your goal xxx

£22

Sarah Watkins

Another great walking adventure for a great cause, enjoy sweetheart xx

£22

Mark Dunnery

Very well done again Dave. Your inspirational.

£22

John Obrien

£22

Jock And Elaine

smash it jon

£22

Sharron Norman

Love Shaz x

£22

Pam And Bill Nuckey

Well done Paul, we wish you the best of luck. What a great thing to do.

£22

Vicky - The Best Sister!

Step up Step Up!

£22

Ian Showell

Best of luck, Jon. One step at a time...

£22

Laura Mcculloch

Good luck Dave 👍

£22

Karen Miller

Best of luck Jason

£22

Mike Humphreys

Good luck Dave

£21

Paul Hickton

£21

Jackie Bird

£20

Jon Christian Thursfield

£20

Carolyn Ovenden

£20

Jane Sandy Rbl

£20

Leanne Parslow

Good luck!

£20

Carole Evans

Good Luck!

£20

Donna Fry

£20

Denise Mancey

£20

Karina Williams

Good luck Dave, brilliant cause. Kxx

£20

Amy Bubela

£20

Su Davies-ali

Good luck Dave and the rest of your team.

£20

Georgia Thursfield

💪🏻👏

£20

Sally Barrett

£20

Jane Morse

Good luck Jon for a great cause Jane & Burkey x

£20

Sue Bv

£11

Anonymous

Smash it Jon. Good luck to you and the boys.

£11

Roger Fury

Good luck Dave.

£11

Maria Mullane

Welll done Chris I’ve bought us a beer! Cheers!

£11

Dai Kedward

Good luck Dai👍

£11

Anonymous

Good luck great cause.

£11

Claire Redfern

Hey, would love to donate more but a recent separation has seen me short. Keep up the fantastic work 👍

£11

Your Nephew Thomas

Well done Uncle Darren,

£11

Karen Cornforth

Good luck once again for October I have taken hundreds of school children on that very same journey although we didn't walk all the way. Regards Karen (former RMP)

£11

Pogo

Thank you for your Service to all serving and ex-military

£11

David Paynter

Good luck pal and throw one up for me please.

£11

Lovey

Well said buddy - march on guys 🤗

£11

Jules B

Good luck Paul

£11

Chloe Davies

You got this paul- from elsies friend McDonald’s chloe

£11

Richard Vahter

Brilliant cause Jon. All the best and good luck with the challenge. Great to see people out there doing something to make a difference.

£11

Mel Towler (williams)

Good luck Jon and all who are taking part.

£11

Sian Williams

Well done Bill, a very worthy cause be careful x

£11

Kat Salt

Good luck Dave.

£11

Ged & Julie

Good luck with your challenge David.

£10

Iain Jones

£10

Vicki Gregg

Good luck Jon

£10

Jen Snitch

£10

Brian & Eileen - Sandy Rbl

£10

Peggy Sandy Rbl

£10

Royal Air Force

Geddon Dave...lots of love, RAF Samsonite Warrior

£10

Robin Townley

Well done Dave, great cause and good luck.

£10

Kerry Bailey

£10

Hannah Knox

Amazing Jon! Good luck xx

£10

Helena & Russell Thomas

£10

Cath Evans

Good Luck Dave 👏🏼👏🏼

£10

Stuart Davies

Heard he makes a great Lasagna 😂

£10

Carol Weston

Good luck Jon and team

£10

Charlotte Watkins

£6

Susan Sutton

£6

Dale Harrison

Good luck!

£5

Patryk Chapman

£5

Eileen Carter

£5

Lisa Sharrock

Good luck Dave, you have my coffee vote, stay safe and enjoy !

£5

Helena

Love you ♥️

£2

Anonymous

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