Ice warriors still going with the floe

Early last month (MW April 3) the Diary brought you news of some foolhardy souls who were about to set off for the North Pole in a bid to escape summer. Well, no doubt having heard that summer’s been cancelled this year, or so it seems, they’ve returned – and with a trophy too.

So congratulations, Chris McLeod, Phil Ashby and Manley Hopkinson, on winning the Wedgwood Blue Ice Trophy and raising funds for the Bobby Moore Foundation.

Next up, the team is planning a voyage across the Atlantic. The Diary can only conclude that their boss is extremely understanding. Or doesn’t like their company…