Blog from Eddie – Silverfit Founder
Hi all,
It’s been a while since my last blog, and there’s so much to catch up on!
First, a huge thank you to everyone signing up for sessions on TicketTailor, this system has been working really well for over a year now and
10 years of Silverfit, Happy Christmas and all the best for 2024!
Blog from Eddie – Silverfit Founder
Launched in 2013, inspired by the London Olympics of 2012, our very first session was Hyde Park Nordic Walking, which is still going strong today! In the last ten years we’ve seen thousands of attendees join us across many London boroughs, we’ve entered half
Eddie’s Update – Session closures and funding
Hi All,
As you may be aware from recent communications on the subject of fundraising, we have faced an increasingly difficult time so far this year securing the essential financial backing to support our Silverfit sessions and to cover the core costs associated with keeping the charity running.
Most of
Eddie’s blog (and 80th birthday!) – an Update from Silverfit Founder
Blog from Eddie – Silverfit Founder
Hi all,
Sorry that it’s been a few months since my last update.
We ended 2022 with various Silverfit Christmas parties at different venues and it was lovely to see all the photos of our members celebrating together.
This year started with the
An update from Eddie!
Hi all,
Thank you
Thanks to Natalie, who manages our marketing, social media, website, info@ email etc. as this blog she will put up, offers a great opportunity to wish Silverfitters a very happy Christmas and all the best for 2023.
I know some of you are organising local celebrations
Eddie Interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live for Older Persons Day
Laura McGhie of BBC Radio 5 Live, chats with Silverfit Founder Eddie as her guest to promote awareness of Older Persons Day which was marked on Saturday 1st October.
Eddie talks about her background pre Silverfit, all of her achievements (Marathons, Triathlons and Ironmans), how the London 2012 Olympics inspired
An update from Eddie – July 2022!
Blog from Eddie – Silverfit Founder
Hi all,
I am so sorry that it has been such a long time since the last email out to you all from me. It has been a hectic few months for Silverfit, so apologies again, this blog will be a bit longer than
End of year update from Eddie!
Hi all,
A brief note to thank you all for your support throughout all the difficulties of 2021. We have tried so hard to keep as many sessions going as safely possible – my thanks to our Board of Trustees and to Pete, Clare, and Alicia for all their hard
Eddie’s Post Hip Surgery Catch Up!
Blog post by Silverfit founder Eddie Hi All, Firstly, I wanted to thank Silverfit for the present of the hamper and the lovely goodies within. I am staying with my daughter’s family for a few days after my successful hip surgery 10 days ago. I’m making good recovery, and am […]
The ‘IronGran’: There’s just no stopping this 78-year-old IRONMAN triathlete
Video interview featuring Eddie and other Silverfitters can be found on the CNN website here.
Article by Stefania Dall’Armi, CNN.
(CNN)Edwina Brocklesby, 78, is a person that once you have met, you’ll never forget — and that’s not because of her fluffy red locks or colorful nails.
Nicknamed the ‘IronGran,’