Paul Findlay is fundraising for The Menzies Charitable Trust

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Scotland Coast to Coast

on 19/08/2009

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Paul Findlay

Raising money for

The Menzies Charitable Trust

Charity Registration No. SC022203

The Menzies Charitable Trust administers and maintains Castle Menzies, its Gardens and the Old Kirk of Weem, in Perthshire, Scotland. Castle Menzies is a spectacular sixteenth century castle, hereditary seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years. It is open to visitors.

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Paul Findlay

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Raised so far: £2,245.00

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My story

Dear everyone,

I am volunteering to cycle from one side of Scotland to the other on a huge coast to coast challenge! On the 15 August, after a quick dip of the front wheel of my bike in the Atlantic Ocean on the West Coast of Scotland, I shall start the pedals of fire in motion! The aim is to repeat this symbolic ritual 5 days later in Montrose in the North Sea. This trip is over 300kms and covers some of the most challenging mountain ranges in the UK.

The reason for doing this is to raise money for a Charity which I have been close to for a long time. The Menzies Charitable Trust is trying to regenerate the ancient 18th Century Walled Garden which forms part of Menzies Castle in Perthshire, Scotland. If I am able to raise funds to help repair this ancient and most beautiful Garden, we will be one step closer to opening the Gardens to the public and bringing back to life what was once described as one of Scotland's most beautiful Walled Gardens.

A detailed development plan has already been agreed, and these works are desperately needed to help realise a long ambition of Clan Menzies. Any donations are gratefully received and will go entirely towards to the reinstatement of the ancient perimeter walls, grand central staircase and iron gate works. For a closer look at Clan Menzies, please go the website at

http://www.menzies.org/castle/garden.htm

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	Pah! I'd have done it in just a few days on my bike! Good effort Paul... who's this Pablo character...? Donation by Kevin Donaghue Mengis 02/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Great work. Look forward to seeing you soon. Alan & Ben Donation by Alan Thornton 14/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	well done boss Donation by Jonathan Dobbin 03/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good effort! Donation by Vicky Watson 03/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good effort Pablo Donation by James McLean 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Pablo. Good effort. Donation by Kerri Hunter 01/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Love the photos, surprising you had time for any cycling!! Donation by Jon Bailey 01/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Pablo, what an achievement! Donation by Lorna McKinlay 31/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Your grandfather Mac Menzies would be very proud of you . Well done ! Donation by Elpy 29/08/09	£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck, Paul ! Donation by Alastair & Janice Menzies 26/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good to see you the other day - best of luck with your adventure! Donation by Tracy Walker 22/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I hope the Scottish weather is being good to you! Very impressive adventure Paul - good luck! Donation by Tim 21/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Pablo, youre a legend/fool..... Donation by 'Shannon' 20/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Pablo, u da man Donation by Rory Stephens 20/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you're having fun Pablo! My, this chair is comfy. All the best! Eddie. Donation by Edward Bowe 18/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Pablo. Remember what i said, if you do it naked I will give you another tenner Donation by Jim Evans 18/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Was no problem giving you a lift in my car today, you're right about it being too far to cycle!!!!! Donation by ed arthur 17/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	On your bike! Donation by Ian C. Menzies 17/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by John KIng 15/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Remember the large pot of vaseline!! All the best Px Donation by Pamela Rarity 14/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!!!!!!!!! Donation by Sheila Menzies 14/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Here's to Pedal Power You are doing a great thing Good Luck. Donation by Rory 14/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Peeeablo Donation by Tom Dane 13/08/09	£10.00
	Good luck. Hope to see the completed gardens in the future Donation by Rachel Aird 13/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 13/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	5 days...your older brother would do it in just 4!!! If only you had his form. Donation by adam findlay 12/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by RUPERT WILLIAMS 12/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hope you'll get back in one piece Good luck and see you soon ! Donation by Peter de Groot 12/08/09	£20.00
	Paul Findlay is a total legend Donation by Douglas Roberts 12/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hummm, saddle sores.......enjoy & good luck. Donation by Timothy Pearey 12/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,245.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£624.74

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