A Thank You

An enormous thank you to everyone who has donated to The King’s Royal Hussars Museum and, most importantly, to all those who supported me throughout the 269,862 steps and 100-mile trek from Eastbourne to Winchester (112.5 miles as recorded on my tracker!).

The walk was both inspirational and deeply personal. It has been an important part of my recovery from prostate cancer treatment and, I hope, a significant step towards remission. What made the journey so special was that I never walked alone. Friends and family joined me every day, walking shoulder to shoulder throughout the route. In many ways, it reflected my cancer journey itself; a challenge that I have faced with the constant support of others.

Our departure from Eastbourne seafront was marked by a memorable send-off from Barry Coase (late 14/20H) and members of the Royal British Legion, to the stirring sound of Sussex by the Sea, the march of my former regiment. Seven days later, on 6 June, a walking party of 22, including six former officers and four serving soldiers of the regiment arrived at the King’s Royal Hussars Museum.

Every day brought different challenges and different companions. Twenty-four walkers joined me in glorious sunshine on the 14-mile stretch from Alfriston to Kingston, while eleven braved a howling gale on the route from Cocking to Buriton.

Thirty-eight family members and friends attended the birthday celebration at the end. Throughout the week, I was especially grateful for the unwavering support of my wife, Anderley, who walked with me on six of the days, and my fellow fundraising prostate cancer patient, Christopher, who completed every single step of the journey.

While this challenge was motivated by my own experience, I was not walking solely for myself. I also wanted to raise funds for a cause that mean a great deal to me; The King’s Royal Hussars Museum. Thanks to your generosity, we have already raised more than £4,000 for the Museum with Gift Aid to come.

If you have not yet had the opportunity to contribute and would like to support the charity, I would be immensely grateful. Every gift, however large or small, makes a real difference.

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Thank you once again for your generosity, encouragement and companionship. Your support has meant far more than I can adequately express, and it carried me every step of the way.

With best wishes – and hope see you on life’s path sometime soon.

Miles

Monday 1st June Update

At 9am on Saturday morning, Miles began his walk. He and his fellow walkers began at The Kiosk, Foyle Way, in Eastbourne. Saturday was a lovely, sunny day, with temperatures reaching 28°C, although this did not dissuade them! A total of 12 miles was walked between Eastbourne and Alfriston, with the day concluding with dinner at Poco, an Italian wine bar.

Miles’s trek continued at 9:30am the next morning, with the group meeting at Alfriston’s Market Cross. From there he set off, with a much larger group than the previous day. Across Sunday, Miles and 23 others walked the 13 miles to Kingston.

This morning, beginning at the Juggs Inn, Kingston, Miles set off on the next 14 miles of the journey. He is due to reach Poynings this afternoon, which will mark 39 miles out of 100 completed.

Tuesday 26th May

Thank you so much to everyone who has generously donated to The King’s Royal Hussars Museum or, rather foolishly, volunteered to walk alongside me for part of this challenge.

Amazingly, more than 50 of you have signed up to join me for one leg or more of the walk, which has been hugely encouraging and has inspired me even more to complete the mission. The biggest turnout is expected on 31 May, when we are hoping to have around 25 gallant family members and friends joining us. On the final leg to the Museum, we will be accompanied by five KRH soldiers, the RSM and potentially two former COs and Colonels of the Regiment.

With only a few days to go before I set off, I thought you might welcome a short update. Training has gone well, not only through the spring bluebells and glorious Bank Holiday sunshine, but also through the wet and windy days of winter and early spring.

Since January, I have walked 1,931,726 steps and recorded 451 miles of walks, including several 12-mile training walks. It has also given me the opportunity to recce some of the pubs along the route, which I am convinced is an essential part of mission preparation. More importantly, the exercise is making a real difference to my recovery and wellbeing

I have also been putting the kit through its paces; boots, waterproofs, hats and hydration gear, as well as proudly carrying a rather splendid KRH pendant kindly provided by Ady Harris KRH.

Barry Coase (also KRH) has also volunteered to see us off from Eastbourne with a rendition of Sussex by the Sea, which should be a memorable start.

I strongly believe in seeking to triumph over adversity and one of my greatest motivations for undertaking this walk is the opportunity to raise money for a cause that mean a great deal to me. The King’s Royal Hussars Museum preserves and shares the remarkable history and service of the Regiment for future generations. We have already raised over £3,000 (including offline donations) and I would be grateful, if you have not already, if you followed the link.

Thank you again for your support, encouragement, donations and companionship on the route. It means a great deal to me and will, I hope, help carry me through the miles ahead.

Walking 100 Miles for The King's Royal Hussars Museum

As some of you know, I was diagnosed with high risk, locally advanced, stage 3 prostate cancer in September 2025 and have since undergone 7 months of intensive treatment, with a further 17 months of less intrusive treatment still ahead. It has been a challenging period, but one in which I have been sustained and strengthened by the support of family and friends – and staying as active as possible.

To mark this phase of recovery, I have set myself a goal, to walk the 100 miles of the South Downs Way, from Eastbourne to Winchester, between 30 May and 6 June, arriving at the Museum of the King’s Royal Hussars on my birthday. It feels a fitting journey, both personally and symbolically.

This walk has a particular resonance for me. It begins on the Sussex coast, echoing ‘Sussex by the Sea’, the regimental march of the 14^th/20^th King’s Hussars, my original regiment, and concludes in Winchester, where the King’s Royal Hussars holds the Freedom of the City, with the right to ‘parade to the beat of drums, with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and colours flying’. I am currently the Chair of the KRH Museum where we will complete the walk.

The King’s Royal Hussars’ story, one of sacrifice, unique identity and regimental pride, is preserved within the Museum’s remarkable collection and a nationally significant archive. Following a successful light refurbishment in 2025, we have developed a bold vision for the long-term future: to become the most vibrant, accessible and attractive cavalry museum in the South of England, a place where the evolving story of the King’s Royal Hussars is brought vividly to life for all audiences.

By supporting the King’s Royal Hussars Museum Redevelopment Plan, you are not simply funding a building. You are safeguarding a living legacy, honouring those who have served, and ensuring that their stories continue to be told, understood and remembered.

Please join me in shaping the future of the Museum.