FUNDRAISING FOR LOCAL CHARITY THE TRAVERS FOUNDATION
Andrew Hartley (left) and James Firmin (right) are met by Terry Forsey at the Eiffel Tower on Saturday 3rd June. Languages teacher Andrew Hartley, 51, and his cycling companion James Firmin, undertook a mammoth bike ride from Gretton to Paris to raise money for local charity The Travers Foundation.
This 350 mile journey took the pair four days, and they arrived at the Eiffel Tower on Saturday 3rd June afternoon having set off from Gretton Village Green at 9.30am on Wednesday morning.
A large group of spectators gathered in Gretton on Wednesday 31st May to wish them well and send them on their way, and Lydia's Coffee Shop opened early to supply everyone with bacon rolls and other refreshments. Andrew and James were fully fed and caffeinated before they set off!
They cycled approximately 90 miles a day, and although it was a gruelling journey they cycled along some beautiful rural English lanes - and even managed a brief stop-off at Buckingham Palace en-route. The weather over the Channel was not so welcoming, however, and the pair endured gale-force winds and heavy rain which slightly delayed their arrival in Paris.
The Travers Foundation is a volunteer-run charity which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts.
Andrew is a volunteer funding team leader of the charity, so works very closely with the beneficiaries and their families and sees close-up how much the charity changes these young people's lives by helping them achieve their dreams.
Terry Forsey, Chairman of the Travers Foundation, said:
"We are so proud of Andrew and James, and it was wonderful to be there to see them arrive safely in Paris at the Eiffel Tower.
"We are very grateful to them, and to everybody who has sponsored them and supported The Travers Foundation. Every penny raised will go to help local young people achieve their dreams in their chosen fields in the arts and sport. Andrew and James are taking now taking a well-earned rest from their saddles!"
The JustGiving page is still open for donations - to sponsor Andrew, and for further information on the Travers Foundation, please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk
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Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440
The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203
This 350 mile journey took the pair four days, and they arrived at the Eiffel Tower on Saturday 3rd June afternoon having set off from Gretton Village Green at 9.30am on Wednesday morning.
A large group of spectators gathered in Gretton on Wednesday 31st May to wish them well and send them on their way, and Lydia's Coffee Shop opened early to supply everyone with bacon rolls and other refreshments. Andrew and James were fully fed and caffeinated before they set off!
They cycled approximately 90 miles a day, and although it was a gruelling journey they cycled along some beautiful rural English lanes - and even managed a brief stop-off at Buckingham Palace en-route. The weather over the Channel was not so welcoming, however, and the pair endured gale-force winds and heavy rain which slightly delayed their arrival in Paris.
The Travers Foundation is a volunteer-run charity which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts.
Andrew is a volunteer funding team leader of the charity, so works very closely with the beneficiaries and their families and sees close-up how much the charity changes these young people's lives by helping them achieve their dreams.
Terry Forsey, Chairman of the Travers Foundation, said:
"We are so proud of Andrew and James, and it was wonderful to be there to see them arrive safely in Paris at the Eiffel Tower.
"We are very grateful to them, and to everybody who has sponsored them and supported The Travers Foundation. Every penny raised will go to help local young people achieve their dreams in their chosen fields in the arts and sport. Andrew and James are taking now taking a well-earned rest from their saddles!"
The JustGiving page is still open for donations - to sponsor Andrew, and for further information on the Travers Foundation, please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk
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Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440
The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203