On the 22nd of February, members of the Josephine Butler College Boat Club will be attempting to put their training and dedication to the sport into good use by attempting a 24 hour erg. During these 24 hours we will be attempting to cover the distance from London's House of Parliament to the European House of Parliament and back, commemorating the relationship between the European Union and the UK (Brexit).

Students will hit the erg and try to overcome their personal limits and maybe even beat their personal bests, while rowing consecutively for 24-hours.

This fundraiser comes at an urgent time of need for the boat club, as we look to purchase a new set of blades.

Much of our current stock are wooden blades, and over the next year we seek to increase our exposure at races which is rather impractical with wooden blades.

With a growing club and the newly addition of our boat, Tea-and-Toast, our boat club is in the desperate need for a new set of 8 blades. Therefore, our target sum of £1700 will help us purchase these blades and allow for increased progress, performance and results of the club.

Any donation, however small, will be appreciated and if you happen to be in the area, do come to Butler College on the 22nd of February and jump on an erg during the 24hrs and help us cover the distance of 640km.

In the mean time, follow our instagram page (butlercollegebc) and our facebook page for updates on the event.