The memory of a young Hartland man who would have just turned 21 has been marked by a charity sky dive. Martyn Luckett died of sudden adult death syndrome, SADS, aged 19, in July last year. Since his death Martyn’s family and friends have been constantly fundraising for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, CRY,
Martyn Luckett
Lingerie show nets
A stunning show of the latest collections in lingerie, nightwear and bridal hosiery has raised more than £1,500 for youngsters at risk of cardiac illnesses. Co-organiser Charlotte Luckett, who lost her 19-year-old brother Martyn, to a form of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) in 2005, said she was moved by the reaction to the Lacy Connections’
Fashion aids heart fund
Lacy fashions and live music will take centre stage at a fund-raising fashion show being held to help raise awareness of cardiac risk in young people. Tomorrow (Thursday) night’s event at Caeser’s Palace nightclub in Bideford will showcase the very latest collections in lingerie, nightwear and bridal hosiery from Lacy Connections. The Barnstaple shop is organising
Top trials memorial for Martyn
Joe Baker, one of the West Country’s top trial bikers, produced a top performance to claim the Martyn Luckett Memorial Trophy. The Lynton biker topped a huge field to take the silverware at the motor cycle trials at Cudly Lane, Hartland. The event was held in memory of talented motorcycle enthusiast Martyn who died suddenly from
Sister raises awareness of condition that caused brother to die
The weekend began in fine style for Charlotte Luckett and her brother, Martyn. The pair enjoyed a takeaway, played crazy golf, took part in a primary school fun run and watched Big Brother on the telly. Later on the Saturday night, they went dancing at a night club. On the Sunday, however, 19-year-old Martyn began feeling
Motorbike trials go on in Martyn's memory
The grieving family of a young Hartland man who died unexpectedly decided that the show must go on in his memory. Members of the Luckett family, from Hartland, have been running motorbike trials for 12 years. But in July Martyn Luckett (left), 19, died suddenly. The family was torn about whether to carry on the tradition