On 19th Sept I am hosting the first ever Chelsea Pantomime Grand National in aid of the Uganda Conservation Foundation, a charity I started 10 years ago and continue to support as a trustee.

Money being raised will go to our programme to help recover the socio-economic development of a huge region in Northern Uganda, that over the past decades has been ravaged by the LRA rebels. Remember? The Lord’s Resistance Army that uses child soldiers etc)The crimes against humanity in this area have been extreme. We will be supporting many aspects, from education and health, to natural resource management and agriculture in one of the world’s most desperate regions.

I have been challenged to do three minutes of 'dressage' – equestrian ‘ballet’ - , the twist being that I am in a pantomime horse costume and what is more, it is to bagpipes......

I will of course put the humiliation onto YouTube but - I will only do it if I raise over £500. Please be sure to gift aid your kind donations.

Last time I ran a marathon in a gorilla outfit and ten years ago I ate the hottest curry in the world (after signing a disclaimer.....). 

Do come to the event - it is a family day with lots to do. The Tickets can be got and details found at www.ugandacf.org

See you there for a glass of Pimms and Tiptree strawberries and cream!

and finally................

I have just invited all of the Chelsea pensioners to the event - if anyone would like to sponsor their free entry, a burger, strawbugs and glass of pimms, (for £500) please email me at michael.keigwin@ugandacf.org