Monopoli or Bust 2025

S.W.Beans Ltd wish everybody involved a safe trip and all the very best in their quest for HD Livin

Cornwall's Rewind Radio’s Richard Woods (Managing Director), Shaun Ford (Operations Director) and their two friends Roy and Jamie, are setting out on an extraordinary challenge — a 3,500-mile rally across Europe in just 10 days.

They’ll be driving the Cornwall's Rewind Radio van through multiple countries as part of the Banger or Bust Rally – Monopoli or Bust, pushing themselves and their vehicle to the limit. And it’s all for a cause very close to their hearts: raising vital funds for HD Livin’, a local charity supporting people with Huntington’s Disease (HD) and Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Why They Are Doing It,

HD Livin’ has a bold mission: to create a dedicated respite centre in Cornwall, giving relief and care to people with HD and MND, while also supporting their families.

Richard Woods explains:

“This is our third year fundraising for HD Livin’, a charity born out of love and necessity. Our dream is to create a respite centre here in Cornwall: a safe haven where families can find relief, and where those suffering can be cared for with dignity, compassion, and hope.

So far, with incredible support, we’ve raised over £100,000 alongside HD Livin’ founder Tony Lomas. We’re now in active talks to secure land and a building we can transform into this much-needed centre.

The urgency has never felt more real. One of our own Directors, Shaun, has recently been diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease — a cruel, terminal condition that gives every child of an affected parent a 50% chance of inheriting the faulty gene.

This fight is personal. It is heartbreaking. And we cannot do it alone.  We need your help to turn hope into reality.”

How You Can Support

Every mile Richard, Shaun, Roy and Jamie drive brings us closer to making this centre a reality.

Donate: Visit our JustGiving page and give what you can. Every contribution helps.

👉 JustGiving – Rewind on the Road

Follow the Journey: Keep up with their progress on-air, on our socials, and right here at rewindradio.co.uk.

Spread the Word: Share their story and help us raise awareness of HD and MND.

Thank You

Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can build Cornwall’s first dedicated respite centre for families living with Huntington’s Disease and Motor Neurone Disease

The Journey -

Departure: 10am on Saturday 27th September from the Rewind Radio office Destination: Monopoli, Italy — arriving Friday 4th October* Return: Over 1,700 miles in less than 27 hours to be back in Cornwall by Monday 7th October, just in time for Rewind Radio’s 4th Birthday

This is more than just a road trip — it’s a journey of determination, hope, and community spirit.