Well guys, I'm sure there's many amongst you who have often thought about casting me into the fire...but I'm gonna save you the hassle and do it myself!

That's right folks, on Thursday 29th November I will be treading the hot coals at Barum Gate on behalf of the North Devon Hospice, a very worthy cause I'm sure we'll agree!

Why?  Well, for those of you who remember (or care) I was supposed to take part in the Great North Run half marathon in Newcastle a couple of months ago but due to an ankle injury had to give it a miss.

My agrieved brother, who had to run it alone, consequently signed me up for this and told me about it a week ago...cheers Leo!

So there you go, by sponsoring me you win in two ways.  Firstly you get to help out and support a local charity who do some great work in the area, and secondly, you get to see me in what I'm imagining will be a modicum of pain to boot.  Everyone's a winner!

Please give generously and help me reach my target of £200.

Thanks guys!