Scotland Ash News

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Didcot-based Scotlands Ash Garage has now raised a staggering £10,000 to date as it continues to deliver on its pledge to donate £1 to Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) for every MOT it undertakes.

The business has long been a keen supporter of the life-saving charity, after Scotlands Ash Garage proprietors, Peter and Ruth Welch, experienced first-hand how cancer can affect young people when their own daughter, Libby, was diagnosed in 2015 with a Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour at the age of just 20.

Thanks to pioneering treatment for her cancer and skills and dedication of the NHS alongside the support from family and friends, Libby received the all clear and is now in remission.

With around seven young people aged between 13 and 24 diagnosed with cancer every single day in the UK, whom need expert treatment and support from the moment they hear the word ‘cancer.’ TCT is the only charity committed to providing world-class cancer services for this unique age group in the UK. The life-changing care and support provided ensures young people do not have to face the challenges of the disease alone.

More than £1,000 of the total amount has been raised by the TerraClean service network of independent garages, a keen supporter of the charity which regularly carries out fundraising activity for TCT.

Peter said: “We’re delighted to have raised this amount for Teenage Cancer Trust to date, it is such an important charity and also one so close to our hearts. We would like to thank the community for getting behind our initiative and donating where possible. We look forward to reaching the next milestone in our fundraising.”

Oxfordshire’s leading independent garage is committed to supporting various charities and events, having previously sponsored local football team, Wallingford Town FC and continues to play an active role in the community

The family-run business has more than 30 years’ experience delivering excellent, honest service.

Engine decarbonising brand TerraClean saw its two sponsored driving stars continue to impress in the early stages of their respective 2019 campaigns, in both the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) and Renault UK Clio Cup races, held at Donington Park recently.

Triple BTCC champion Colin Turkington gave what was described as a ‘masterclass’ with a commanding pole, double race victory and fastest lap during both qualifying and the second race of the season, with Ben Colburn also coming through for fifth in the first Renault UK Clio Cup race of the year.

Chasing a fourth title success in the championship, Team BMW’s Turkington put on a stunning display in a very disruptive race, with the defending champion blasting out a lap time over six tenths quicker than anyone else and going on to claim his first pole position in over two years.

Looking a potent force in his new BMW 3 Series, Turkington has now rocketed from 13th in the standings to 3rd position.

Meanwhile, Ben Colburn proved his title credentials with his first-ever podium in the series, after a capacity crowd saw him defend well from Jamie Bond and Ethan Hammerton in the closing laps to open the team’s silverware account for the year.

Colburn is hoping to help steer Team Westbourne to victory this year, after narrowly missing out on the title in 2018. Last year teammate James Dorlin provisionally lifted the crown for Westbourne in Brands Hatch’s season finale, only for WDE Motorsport’s Paul Rivett to later win on appeal.

With two races now under their belts including the season opener in Brands Hatch on 6-7 April, both drivers now head to the third meeting at Thruxton on 18-19 May with fresh confidence and exciting prospects for the rest of the season.

Phillip Dowd, Randstad sales director, said: “What a superb result in these early stages for both of our drivers – this sets us up well for another scintillating season ahead. We wish both Colin and Ben every success for the next race and look forward to supporting them trackside again in a few days’ time at Thruxton.”

We got some fantastic coverage in this months CAT Magazine!