Glyn Hibbert, Chris Rattenbury and Cllr Susan Carey, Chairman of Shepway District Council
Sunday 13 December sees me in Folkestone’s Quarterhouse for a Powerlifting event in aid of the Help for Heroes charity. Sponsored by local gym, Fit One, the event has attracted a wide field of powerlifters including para-olympic athlete, Chris Rattenbury and several competitors from the British Army.
Powerlifting at the Quarterhouse
Powerlifting is a new name for weightlifting and it is a sport that I’ve never watched before so I am fortunate to have sit with Sandra Hibbert who gives me expert commentary. Sandra’s husband, Glyn Hibbert is one of the organisers of today’s event and is the compere.
Natalie lifts more than her own body weight
I can’t stay for the full four hours but I’m lucky enough to see a new national record set for youth and to marvel at the stregth and skill of the competitors who are lifting more than their own body weight – in some case over double their own weight! As I leave, District Councillor David Godfrey arrives to watch the rest and, I hope, report on the later record attempts.
Cllr David Godfrey with granddaughter