The Operations Director of a local engineering firm has helped contribute £700 in donations after he took on the gruelling Rustman challenge last week.

An impressive coastal endurance race which sees participants swim, cycle and run their way from New Brighton to Holyhead, the charity event raised funds in excess of £12k for the RNLI.

Claiming inspiration for its name from the infamous Iron man endurance event, Rustman comes in at a total distance of 95 miles cycling, six miles of swimming and a 14-mile run to finish.

Colin Rivett, a Director of Operations at North-West-based CQR Security, said: "This race is gruelling, certainly, but it’s also a lot of fun. The sense of accomplishment that you get from completing the Rustman is wonderful, and I was particularly pleased this year to have crossed the finish line with my daughter by my side."

Despite the tide turning against them as they swam across the Dee Estuary, the ambitious group of eighteen friends completed the challenge in an impressive 18 hours and 15 minutes.

Colin was also supported by his daughter Freya who formed part of the relay team and was able to complete the final half marathon into Holyhead alongside him.This is the third time that the Rustman event has taken place, and Colin has participated in all of them.

He added: “I am delighted to have been able to contribute to the funds raised for fantastic causes in the RNLI.

“As a business that is based in The Wirral, it’s incredibly important to us to give back to our local communities, where we live, work and play.

“This is the third time I have tackled the race, which was altered last year because of the pandemic. I can’t promise I will do the same again in 2022 but never say never.”