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Barclays National Agricultural Specialist, Martin Redfearn together with two friends (and a battery-powered dog) will row a long stretch of the Thames over the August Bank Holiday Weekend to raise money for a charity offering cash support to farming families severely affected by the recent floods.
Says Martin, "We usually go cycling in France at this time of year, and have used the trip to raise money for charity in the past. Through the Barclays Communities Program the Bank will add £1 for every £1 we raise, so it is well worth the effort.

"During our trip last year we decided that, in 2007, we would row the Thames for a change. Following the recent flooding in that valley and elsewhere, and now with the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease to add to farming woes, it seems totally appropriate to turn our efforts in to hard cash once again. We will be rowing a traditional Thames skiff, over 100 years old, and sleeping in the boat and a tent along the way. We will start at Lechlade, which is about as far upstream as is navigable by such a craft, around midday on 23rd August and aim to be at Windsor by the afternoon of 28th August. Total distance, as the river meanders through its valley, is about 98 miles. The people at Thames Skiff Hire, from whom we are hiring the boat, tell us that it is a very tall order to cover that distance in the time we have allowed. Fortunately I stand 6' 4'' in my bare feet, and the Davies brothers are not small!"
"The more famous three men in a boat (together with the dog Montmorency), immortalised by Jerome K Jerome, rowed upstream. We will be rowing with the current, but the helmsman on this trip will be tasked with reading, aloud, the original Three Men in a Boat - backwards. A considerable mental as well as physical challenge, we fear. It will be good to know that you, as well as the current, are with us.

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Good luck! Donation by Will Nixey 12/09/07  

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well done Donation by PAUL BROUGH 11/09/07  

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I bet my legs hurt morethan your arms! Donation by Hugh Symington 10/09/07  

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Well done Donation by Tim Seeley 05/09/07  

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Excellent effort Martin! What a gesture! Donation by Marsha Ribeiro 05/09/07  

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Well done and congratulations Donation by Bruce Kerr 05/09/07  

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Well done - a tremendous effort for an excellent cause Donation by David Wybar 05/09/07  

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Congratulations; enjoyed reading about it! Donation by John Bezzant 04/09/07  

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Trust all went well ! Donation by Peter Branfield 04/09/07  

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Hope all went well. Sorry for late donation just back from hols Donation by Steve Lamb 03/09/07  

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You'll have arms like apes! Donation by Paul Hobson 31/08/07  

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wELL DONE ON SUPPORTING SUCH A WORTHY CAUSE Donation by Pete Russell 28/08/07  

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Good luck Martin and have a great time Donation by miles@declifford.co.uk 24/08/07  

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Good luck Martin, excellent cause Donation by Netta de la Cour 24/08/07  

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Good effort: do you really mean read backwards - that's a greater effort! Donation by Richard Rampton 23/08/07  

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I'm not sure who to feel more worried about - the dog, the boat or other Thames users! Best of luck! Donation by jeremy rance 22/08/07  

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Good Luck Donation by Cheryl Croskell 20/08/07  

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best wishes for the trip Donation by Ian Robson 20/08/07  

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Donation by mike rigby 20/08/07  

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Dont forget to wave when passing the office Donation by Karl McConville 20/08/07  

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Enjoy! Does the book launch follow? Donation by Vicki Oliver 17/08/07  

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Donation by GIANNA 16/08/07  

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Bon Voyage!!! Donation by Kate Evans 15/08/07  

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Donation by Peter Fane 13/08/07  

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It is a challenge....good luck Donation by Paul Hutton 13/08/07  

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Ratti and toad will be watching Donation by Peter Lemon 09/08/07  

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Are you in training for 2012 Olympics? Donation by Iain Burgess 09/08/07  

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