In Memory of Graham Marchant OBE – Running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Parkinson’s UK
On 13 October, Sir Robert Buckland and Will Timmins will be running the Royal Parks Half Marathon in memory of Graham Marchant OBE, who sadly passed away on 28 December 2024.
Graham was a remarkable leader in the arts – he ran so many arts institutions, including Opera North, of which he was a co-founder, and The Place, home of the London Contemporary Dance School. He was a mentor and friend to so many across the cultural sector, remembered for his intellect, generosity, warmth, and unwavering support for others.
We also hold in our thoughts Graham’s partner, Andrew Hochhauser KC, with whom he shared a lifetime of love, companionship, and dedication to the arts.
We are running to honour Graham’s legacy and to raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK, supporting their life-changing research and care for those affected by this cruel disease.
Every donation, large or small, will make a real difference – and will help us keep Graham’s memory alive in the most fitting way: by supporting others with kindness, determination, and hope.
Picture: Andrew & Graham in Paris
Thank you to my sponsors
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Pim Baxter
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Joe Smouha
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Shobana Jeyasingh
wishing you every success !
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Deborah Roslund
Many congratulations Will 💝
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Rhiannon Lewis
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David Grief
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Anonymous
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Vasile Ilciuc
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Kevin Ogunsiakan
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Beatrix Payne
Congratulations and thank you
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Russell Dowsing
£100
Ben Terrett
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Stephen Holt
A wonderful cause for a wonderful man. Good luck.
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Elizabeth Forgan
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Matthew Line
We’ll be thinking of you and willing to you on!
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Nick Thorogood
Good luck - it’s wonderful cause and fabulous to do something in Graham’s memory
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Mark Evans
In respectful memory of Graham Marchant
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Anonymous
Enjoy
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Joy
Best of luck!
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Steven
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Iddo Arad
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Joe Ferrigno
Good luck both!
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Robert Rinder
Run ! X
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Sandra Bruce-gordon
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Serena Alexander
Good luck Will!
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Michael Anderson
Good luck Will! Very impressive! Mike
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Anonymous
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James Breslaw
Good Luck
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Anonymous
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Rachel
Good luck!
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David Joseph
Good luck and what a lovely thing to do in memory our dear friend Graham
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Louise Nicholson
Hope the sun shines for you both, and thus to Graham's spirit - one of the most impressive, generous and wise people I have ever met
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David Craig
£100
Simon Watson
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Melanie Kilburn
Very good luck.
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Charlotte Masarati
Delighted to support your run in memory of Graham, what a wonderful thing to do.
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Stephen & Jeremy
Well done and best of luck to you both! xx
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John Harte
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Rachel Newman
Thank you for doing this for Graham. Good luck on the day.
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Kate And Charles
Good luck
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Simon & Jack
A great cause in honour of a great man, championed by a great guy. Best of luck Will!
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Katie Myles
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Ruth & Jonathan
In memory of G
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Rosie Hoare
Good luck 👍
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Angela Howard
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Anonymous
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Nelson Fernandez
Thank you for doing this in memory of much-missed Graham
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Kiaron Whitehead
Will - never give up. Here’s to you. Here’s to Graham. Kiaron x
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Bermard
Good Luck!
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Anonymous
Great to see.
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Chris And Michael
Graham would be so proud - best of luck to you both!
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Harri
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Bart & Stephen
Great initiative Will! Enjoy the half marathon run.
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Rita Clifton
Great cause. Lots of love. Rita & Brian
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Jemima Haddock
In memory of dear G
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Owen Meredith
Best of luck to both of you! Great cause 🏃🏃
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Simon Page
Good luck Will! 🏃🏻♂️ A very worthy cause
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Mum And Dad
Much love Will. This is a great cause !
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Michael Fabricant
A great charity!
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Jan Cresswell
Great cause, Will, and a wonderful tribute. Go well on the 12th!
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Amy Wright
Good luck Will! It’s a beautiful route, and a great cause! 🫶
Such a good cause.