Rizwan reaches new peaks for charity A DOCKLANDS driver has completed the demanding Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Muslim Aid. Rizwan Asghar completed the challenge, which involves climbing the three tallest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales – Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon in 24 hours from June 26 to 27. Rizwan, who has worked for Go-Ahead London for 18 months, said: “It was gruelling and difficult but we made it in the end. “I couldn’t walk for a few days after.” Rizwan raised more than
£1,000 for the Londonbased charity Muslim Aid, which provides monetary aid for a myriad of different causes. The money he raised through sponsorship for the completion of the Three Peaks will go towards water projects in Africa. Rizwan received a number of sponsorships from colleagues, as well as his friends and family, and he wishes to continue fundraising for good causes. “It was a good experience,” he said. “I would like to do it again.”
OBITUARIES BOB LONGLEY A WELLLOVED Merton driver sadly passed away on September 24. Bob Longley worked for the company for 16 years and was well known on several of Merton’s routes. As well as taking on his duties as a driver, Bob was also the secretary of the Merton sports and social club for many years. Bob was popular among his friends and colleagues at Merton garage and will be missed by all. His funeral was held on October 7.
ANN CLARK COLLEAGUES have paid their respects to Ann Clark who died on August 20 after a long illness. She had been a driver at Sutton for more than nine years. Her funeral was held at St John the Baptist Church in Purley. Operating manager Mark Cambridge said: “Ann was much loved and respected. She was well known for her warm smile and 8
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generous nature and will be missed by all who knew her.” Ann is survived by her mother and fiancé.
CARLTON HENRY
BUS TALK is sad to report the passing away of Merton driver Carlton Henry on July 22. Carlton had worked for the company for 23 years. A bus from Merton and Stockwell (where he also worked) took colleagues to his funeral on August 5 at The Refuge Temple in Streatham. Operating manager Hannah Self said: “He will be sadly missed by all at Merton garage.”
CARLTON JONES
EMPLOYEES at Peckham garage are mourning the recent passing away of their friend and colleague Carlton Jones. A large number of his colleagues attended the funeral, which was held on September 8 at St Philip’s Church in Norbury. Carlton had worked for the company for 19 years as a driver and also previously as an instructor. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and colleagues.
Docklands driver Rizwan Asghar takes a rest.
Hannah’s selfless acts of charity WHEN a half marathon alone just isn’t enough you could always follow Hannah Self’s lead and decide to run a 10mile race as well. Hannah, operations manager for Merton, is running both the Great North and Great South runs this year to raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind. The Great North Run took place on September 18, and consisted of a half-marathon between Newcastle and South Shields. The Great South run takes place on October 30 and consists of a 10-mile run in Portsmouth. “I have done both races individually before,” said Hannah. “This year, however, it’s the eightieth anniversary of Guide Dogs for the Blind so I wanted to do something
special for them. “I have become friends with many representatives from Guide Dogs for the Blind and really appreciate the hard work the charity does. “The first run was definitely hard but I think I’ve now got into the swing of it so hopefully the second run should be easier!”
Hannah Self.
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