Thanks for visiting this gem in the corner of the internet...

Yes this is my fundraising page, yes I do expect you to give some cash, no I won't bore you with loads of details, yes it is ok if you leave feeling like a slightly better person.

Basically I'm off to India in November to help build houses for people who don't have a lot.  The charity is called Habitat For Humanity (through NABS) and they basically do what they say on the tin - help give impoverished communities a home or at least a base to build a more stable life.  We'll be knee-deep in trenches, mxing cement all day, and lifting bricks until our backs ache - a small sacrifice compared to the lifestyles of some of the local people.

Sceptics are saying that the reason I'm bricklaying is to try to look like this freak opposite, but I can assure you my intentions are all bricks and mortar based.

I'll be doing lots of activities to sponsor, but if you'd prefer to just make a general donation of any amount below that would be superb.

Donating through this Justgiving site is quick, easy and totally secure. And if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your amount.

If you're scratching your head for an amount you could sponsor me for every brick I lay (I think it'll definitely be under 50). It's a big total so please try to dig deep.

...if you're really generous I promise to write your name in the cement.

Cheers

UPCOMING EVENTS

BRITISH 10KM RUN           -        LONDON                            Sun 6th July

The big 10k run around central London.  My personal best is 43mins but on current form it'll be a big push to finish under 45mins.  Sponser me per kilometre and give me some motivation through a sweat-inducing Sunday morning

GUITAR HERO NIGHT        -        STAR OF BETHNAL GREEN       Wed 16th July

Pitch your Guitar Hero slkills against others, soak up the riffs at the bar, or simply bring your sweat-band and get down to the classic pop and rock party.

BURLESQUE & MASKED BALL -   ADAM STREET                        Fri 8th Aug

Thanks to everyone who came - it was a roaring success and some great burlesque shows by Millicent Binks and Agent Lynch

FLUORESCENT ADOLESCENT - STAR OF BETHNAL GREEN    WED 27 AUG

A night of new-rave party antics.  Expect dance, indie, classics, neon lights, smoke machines, illuminous face-pait, white-gloves, glo-sticks and lots of silliness. Entry £5 on the door with a prize for the best outfit.

STAND-UP COMEDY   - EARLY SEP (Date TBA)

Yes I've been put on stage by a 'mate'.  I need to deliver 5 minutes of embarrassing patter to get through the ordeal - I'll try to make it funny. If you want to come and see public humiliation I expect to see a donation below.

STREAK TO WORK     - SEPTEMBER

Yet to be confirmed but if the donations come in below I promise to walk from the tube to my desk wearing only my ruck-sack.

LONDON-BRIGHTON BIKE-RIDE  SEPTEMBER TBC

An ambitious ride with my big Sis down to the coast.