13/08/2026
🌟 Celebrating Our Everyday Champions at the 2026 Birmingham European Athletics! 🌟
This week, we brought together 5 incredible community heroes, and their guests, to the European Athletics in Birmingham.
Welcomed by Colin Jackson and taken on a VIP tour by Richard Kilty, our champions had a once-in-a-lifetime experience ending in a medal presentation on the athletics track.
Find out more about our Everyday Champions below or visit www.spar.co.uk/everyday-champions
🏃 David Hobbs inspires children and adults through voluntary running clubs, promoting health and wellbeing.
⚽ Adam Dent volunteers as a football coach, creating a safe space for boys to learn, grow and make friends.
💛 Sandra Walker supports a charity shop, homeless initiatives and children in her community.
🪂 Nicola Allen raises funds for local charities, even taking on a skydive!
🌱 Laura Barton supports Rochester Eco Hub, organising events and bringing the community together.
👏 Congratulations to all our nominees for their kindness, dedication and community spirit and thank-you to the people across our communities that took the time to nominate.