The Chestnut Cycle Safari is coming to Newmarket!
- The Racing Centre
- Apr 29
- 2 min read
The Giving Tree, a charity dedicated to supporting communities across East Anglia, has launched its 2025 Chestnut Cycle Safari to combat food poverty in the region. This ambitious initiative aims to raise £30,000 to fund emergency food parcels, warehouse space, staffing, and delivery costs for food banks throughout Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Norfolk.
From April 29 to May 2, a dedicated team of cyclists will embark on a challenging 520km journey, visiting ten food banks in just four days. The event is part of The Giving Tree's broader mission to support local charities and community initiatives, having raised over £280,000 since its inception in 2020 .
One of the key beneficiaries of this year's fundraiser is The Racing Centre in Newmarket, home to the Newmarket Community Pantry Shop. Unlike traditional food banks, the Pantry operates on a membership basis, allowing individuals to purchase affordable and nutritious food at significantly reduced prices. This model aims to preserve dignity and provide choice, empowering members to lead healthier, more stable lives .
The Racing Centre's Chief Executive, John Gilbert, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming event: "We are thrilled to welcome the Chestnut Cycle Safari team to The Racing Centre. Their support is invaluable in helping us address food poverty in our community."
Community involvement is a cornerstone of the Chestnut Cycle Safari. Chestnut Group's pubs and Big Houses will serve as collection points for non-perishable food donations from April 1 to May 2. Additionally, charity partner Edmondson Hall Solicitors has pledged to donate 50p for every mile cycled by participants throughout April .
As the Chestnut Cycle Safari approaches at approximately 11:30am on the 30th April, The Racing Centre and Newmarket Community Pantry Shop look forward to engaging with the team and the broader community, united in the mission to alleviate food insecurity and foster resilience across East Anglia.
Further details can be found below
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