A brave fundraiser has begun an intensive training programme as he gets ready to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats – and take on the Three Peaks Challenge in between. Adam Blackwell will be taking on the gruelling challenge in April 2026 with the aim of raising £10,000 in aid of Southampton cardiac charity Heartbeat. He is currently training 7 days a week, with a mix of in gym and outdoor cycling. Coming from a coaching background, Adam is tailoring his nutrition plan to

Golf tournaments teed off at two of Hampshire’s most popular clubs have raised more than £21,000 for a Southampton cardiac charity. Heartbeat’s recent fundraising days held at South Winchester and Corhampton Golf Clubs raised a grand total of £21,250 – funds which will go towards supporting cardiac patients and their families  across the Wessex region and beyond. The events brought together local businesses, supporters, and golf enthusiasts for two days of friendly competitio

Twelve young cardiac patients have spent a weekend embracing the great outdoors at Ferny Croft Scout Activity Centre in Lyndhurst. As part of Southampton cardiac charity Heartbeat’s youth provision, the group of young people living with congenital heart disease enjoyed some leisure time in the New Forest, with outdoor activities such as crate stacking, archery and evenings around the campfire. For some of the young patients, it was their first time away from home as they all