Eastbourne environment group takes part in soapbox race for charity

The Environment First team at Eastbourne Borough Council competed in the Seafront Soapbox Race to raise money for charity.
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The team entered the race with a soapbox named ‘Lambo 1’ in memory of their much-loved friend Chris Lambert who died three years ago.

So far the team has raised £2,000 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

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On top of this Environment First organised a charity walk to Cuckmere Haven which raised hundreds of pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Environment First team at the start of the race. Photo from Eastbourne Borough Council. SUS-210510-101849001The Environment First team at the start of the race. Photo from Eastbourne Borough Council. SUS-210510-101849001
The Environment First team at the start of the race. Photo from Eastbourne Borough Council. SUS-210510-101849001

One group set off from Newhaven, walked along Seaford beach to finish in Cuckmere Haven where they met up with a group that had started in Eastbourne and walked over the Seven Sisters.

For anyone wishing to contribute to Environment First’s soapbox fundraiser please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/environmentfirstsoapbox