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Isle of Man the target for a Welshman in a giant pumpkin

by isleofman.com 3rd March 2010

A former soldier from Wales is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for an ex-serviceman’s charity by sailing a giant pumpkin to the Isle of Man.

Alwyn Williams of Anglesey served in Afghanistan and says he wants to raise the cash for colleagues who were injured or lost their lives.

He works for his father Medwyn Williams, ten times gold medal winner at the Chelsea Flower Show, so he’s no stranger to the massive veggies.

Alwyn explained how the idea had come about:

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Posted by isleofman.com
Wednesday 3rd, March 2010 01:30pm.

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