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My story

 

Stuart and Cherry Marshall cycled from Lands End to John O'Groats from 6th to 20th June 2009.  Just to make it more stressful, we were riding on a tandem and coping being just 1 metre apart for 2 weeks.  The logistics were handled by BikeAdventures (www.bikeadventures.co.uk) so we just need to pedal for 1000 miles.  The weather was very wet for most of the time, but the UK countrywide was wonderful, and the people we met were great.  It was tough, but breaking it down into small chunks. and focusing on the next hill, or turn, or coffee made it doable.  You can read about the trip, and see pictures, on stuart-in-bahrain.blogspot.com 

When Cherry's brother Nigel was growing up in Chorleywood his condition and needs were not fully appreciated by society.  At that time Mencap was the only support organisation for people with learning disabilities.  Now Social Services in SW Herts work with Watford Mencap (www.watfordmencap.org.uk) to provide caring services for those in need.

We will be donating £1 per mile we cycle.  We will match whatever you sponsor like for like - so if you donate £50 we will contribute an additional £50.  So please sponsor us now and help Watford Mencap to continue supporting those with learning disabilities and their families.

Hi Cherry and Stuart Impressed and inspired by your achievement and entertained by your blog. Hope to do same next July! Best, Rachel (Light) Donation by Rachel Misson 17/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thanks to Rona, long-time friend Donation by Cheryl Marshall 10/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks to Sinead, a great manager, colleague at Hillingdon, for supporting us Donation by Cheryl Marshall 10/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks to Sheila Bacon - she's an ace hillwalker and cyclist and colleague at Hillingdon Hospital Donation by Cheryl Marshall 06/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Awesome - next time do a sponsored dog-walk and take my pooch with you . . . please (",) Donation by CHRIS CAROLAN 28/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Congratulations guys - fantastic achievement. You have inspired me to get my bike out tomorrow! Donation by Graham Rawles 10/07/09  

£20.00

30 years in tandem......wel done. Donation by Josefina Pacey 09/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donated soothing lotions to this value. Very much appreciated! Donation by Parade Pharmacy, Chorleywood 04/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It was fabulous riding with you - and yip can vouch you did the whole ride! Hope to see you soon. From Carl and Rita Donation by Carl and Rita 28/06/09  

£50.00

Absolute respect to both of you. What an achievement!! Lol, jane and chris Donation by Jane Bradley-Kidd 28/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donated by people we met on our trip on a very rainy day in the Welsh borders Donation by Martin Roberts and 'a pensioner' 28/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Noel and Elaine said: massive respect for your endeavours Donation by Noel and Elaine Hodgson, Pat and Geoff Fielding 28/06/09  

£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid

Catherine and Robert said: Hope it all went well Donation by Catherine and Robert Knight 28/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Message from Marcia: Congratulations Stuart and Cherry on your'Daisy bike' Donation by Marcia Warren 28/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Stuart & Cheryl Marshall are matching donations pound for pound Donation by Stuart & Cherry Marshall 28/06/09  

£3,500.00 + £987.18 Gift Aid

1 pound per mile. 1053 miles in 15 days, 104:20hrs in saddle, 60,000 feet climbed! Donation by Stuart & Cheryl Marshall 28/06/09  

£1,053.00 + £297.00 Gift Aid

Donating winnings from the Dilmun Divers bbq/poker night - thanks Sam and Paul for organising. Donation by Dilmum Divers 28/06/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Well done Stuart and Cherry, you exceeded my expectations! this money's for both front and back Donation by Nick Owens 27/06/09  

£105.30 + £29.70 Gift Aid

Makes my 30 minute ride to work every day look pathetic... Well done to both of you. Donation by Peter Vidal 23/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

In awe of this fantastic achievement! Eating caramel slices is the easy bit we can relate to. Great blog too which have followed avidly! Donation by Andrew and Phyllida 19/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

If you had STARTED at John o' Groats it would have been downhill att the way! Donation by John and Ginnie 19/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What people will do for a caramel slice is just extraordinary,we are in awe of your resilience. Donation by Sarah & Andrew 19/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You two never cease to amaze us. fantastic job - well done! Donation by Pim & Stuart 18/06/09  

£10.00

Best wishes. Donation by Nalini 17/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Most impressed, especially after reading about your adventures! Keep it up! Donation by Anne Knight-George 15/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Keep Pedalling! Donation by Julia Moir 15/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good (oldish) Watford Boy wishing you both success without the blisters! Donation by Tony (BCP) 15/06/09  

£50.00

Very Impressed and Jealous. Best Wishes Donation by Saroj Kumar Das 14/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope you don't have to ride back! Wishing you both a great trip Donation by Peter 10/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Respect! Good luck with the new bike! Donation by Eve and John Jackon 09/06/09  

£50.00
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