Dear friends

I am raising money for a charity and I would love you to sponsor me  

I have recently completed a cycle ride to all 42 Anglican cathedrals in England.  I started in Truro on 1^st April and finished in Carlisle on 22^nd June. I have had a lot of fun, met lots of interesting people and have many stories to tell.

I cycled over 2,000 km and 12,000 m of elevation.  

The funds will be used by New Life Church working with ATG Ministries to drill bore wells in villages in the Telangana province of India in order to provide fresh drinking water. If you would like to sponsor me please click the "purple" Donate button on this page.

 Why bore wells in India?

Many people in India do not have access to clean drinking water and have to walk miles to get any form of water at all.  Waterborne diseases such as Cholera and Typhoid destroy the lives of adults and children alike.  Clean water has a significant benefit on the health, economy and overall life of every person in a village and they in turn can help others. 

There are around 25,000 villages in the state of Telangana centered on Hyderabad. This video (4 mins) tells the story of Kasna Thanda village. The bore wells are mechanically operated and very little ongoing maintenance is required. My target is to raise £15,000 which, with Gift Aid, will fund bore wells for 13 villages and this will provide fresh water to over 6,000 people.  

Why Cathedrals? 

I have always loved Cathedrals. They are magnificent buildings, great symbols of spiritual and architectural power. There are few experiences more uplifting and humbling than standing in the nave of one of our great cathedrals. 

Thank you and best regards.

Nigel Woolven - 07976 737704