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Manders Paints Ltd Wolverhampton

This sporting looking team from Manders Paints Ltd, Wolverhampton, took part in the Beaujolais Nouveau Run last November. Sponsorship was obtained from many of Manders' suppliers and the driver Mike Marriott (1) and navigator Tony Hill (2nd I) are both staff members. The car was fitted with a telephone which was used to update the car's position. Despite freezing rain and ice they took just 13 hours 13 minutes to travel fro Lyon to Wolverhampton, including a sea crossing. The run raised a magnificent £1,344.58 which was handed over to Wolverhampton branch..

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