Chester Zoo have been instructed by the government to remain closed until further notice.

However, their animals still need constant care to a monthly total of £1.6m.

Lockdown has been hard for us all and seeing as I have been out of work since the government closed the gyms I have decided to do something productive with my time!

I am rowing 42,195 meters (a marathon) on 4th July- no mean feat but I've now nailed my colours to the mast so no backing out now!

Let's all get together and help support Chester Zoo during this horrible time- any small donation would mean the world to me and to them.