Not one for avoiding a challenge, I was invited (or you could say coerced!) into joining this year’s Strictly Oxford event on 15 July. Not so much of a challenge you might say! Well, the challenge is this: in just under four weeks now, I have to learn two set ballroom routines and a free style one and raise £1,000! There you go, that’s the challenge. But you love dancing, Euton. Yes, true but those who know me will testify I’m not one for following routines or even strutting with a partner.  Jane, my partner, has the patience of a saint (so far!) and has been trying to knock me into shape.

My challenge to you is to help me reach my fundraising target (if I had a choice I’d ask someone to stand in for me instead!). All the funds raised from the Strictly Oxford team will go to Vale House -  a wonderful Oxford based Charity who are in the process of fundraising for their new care home for dementia sufferers and their families. It’s a great cause - please do look at the Vale website for more information on the charity and the event itself and dig deep.

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