Over the first weekend in May, a group of John Ball parents and friends will come together for a fundraising challenge, cycling from London to Paris.

On Day 1, we will ride from John Ball School in Blackheath, London to Newhaven, where we’ll board the ferry to Dieppe.

On Day 2, we’ll cycle through the scenic Normandy countryside, making our way to Giverny, home to Monet's famous gardens.

On Day 3, we’ll continue our journey from Giverny to Paris, with the grand finale at the iconic Eiffel Tower.

Some of our team will tackle the long ride on Day 1 from London to Newhaven, others will join from Dieppe on Day 2. The rest, including me, will be trying complete the entire route over the three days.

We would greatly appreciate you supporting us with a donation to raise much needed funds for the wonderful John Ball school, whose staff go above and beyond to help all the children attending the school to develop as individuals. Many thanks!