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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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Raised so far: £1,360.00
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Good luck! Donation by Will Nixey on 12/09/07 |
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well done Donation by PAUL BROUGH on 11/09/07 |
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I bet my legs hurt morethan your arms! Donation by Hugh Symington on 10/09/07 |
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Well done Donation by Tim Seeley on 05/09/07 |
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Excellent effort Martin! What a gesture! Donation by Marsha Ribeiro on 05/09/07 |
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Well done and congratulations Donation by Bruce Kerr on 05/09/07 |
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Well done - a tremendous effort for an excellent cause Donation by David Wybar on 05/09/07 |
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Congratulations; enjoyed reading about it! Donation by John Bezzant on 04/09/07 |
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Trust all went well ! Donation by Peter Branfield on 04/09/07 |
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Hope all went well. Sorry for late donation just back from hols Donation by Steve Lamb on 03/09/07 |
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You'll have arms like apes! Donation by Paul Hobson on 31/08/07 |
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wELL DONE ON SUPPORTING SUCH A WORTHY CAUSE Donation by Pete Russell on 28/08/07 |
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Donation by Lisa Jack on 25/08/07 |
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Donation by Vaughan Redfern on 24/08/07 |
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Good luck Martin and have a great time Donation by miles@declifford.co.uk on 24/08/07 |
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Good luck Martin, excellent cause Donation by Netta de la Cour on 24/08/07 |
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Good effort: do you really mean read backwards - that's a greater effort! Donation by Richard Rampton on 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 on 22/08/07 |
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Donation by A friend on 20/08/07 |
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Good Luck Donation by Cheryl Croskell on 20/08/07 |
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best wishes for the trip Donation by Ian Robson on 20/08/07 |
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Donation by mike rigby on 20/08/07 |
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Dont forget to wave when passing the office Donation by Karl McConville on 20/08/07 |
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Enjoy! Does the book launch follow? Donation by Vicki Oliver on 17/08/07 |
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Donation by GIANNA on 16/08/07 |
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| * Total raised online: | £990.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £370.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,360.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £276.41 |
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