As most of you know, Ed is now the Fundraising and Marketing Officer for Life Cycle UK; a brilliant charity that helps people get out on their bikes, including people that might not be able to without their help. I have signed up to do a charity abseil on Sunday 13th November (which I'm quite scared about- the building is huge!!) to raise funds for one of their many great projects, called Two's Company:

Two’s Company, run by charity Life Cycle UK, is a project which gives visually impaired and disabled people in Bristol opportunities to come cycling on the back of a tandem.

The rides are enjoyable days out for people who are not capable of riding a bike on their own and offer valuable opportunities to socialise and make new friends. A typical ride has up to eight tandems, each with a sighted person at the front and a visually impaired/disabled co-rider behind. The project is making a real difference to the lives of visually impaired and disabled people:

“For me the whole idea of the Two's Company programme is superb, giving me the opportunity to take part in an activity otherwise denied me. The enthusiasm and commitment from all those involved is great.”    Tony, Two's Company participant

Rides are currently offered free of charge. However, keeping this fantastic service free in 2012 requires your help!

I will be joining a group of project participants (some of them completely blind) and well wishers to try and raise much needed funds for the project. Together we hope to raise £5000.

Any donations, however small, to help keep this excellent scheme free for 2012 would be much appreciated - and please don't forget to Gift Aid!

Thank you!