A very good friend of mine Bob MacDougall, the Residential Manager at Inverness Prison (I used to teach there) is doing his annual charity bike ride soon. He will be cycling from Inverness to Ullapool, Stornaway, Harris, North and South Uist, Barra, Oban, Mull, Iona, Camusnagul, Fort William and back to Inverness - total round trip 450 miles - yes, he is totally mad! but very fit to be able to cycle so far in 9 days.
He will travel alone taking everything he needs on the bike which includes sleeping bag, food and cooking equipment.
The funds he raises will go to two very worthwhile charities, the Children's Hospice Association Scotland and Children 1st.
So, I thought I would try to do my bit by asking everyone if they would like to donate a card or cards to me and I will sell them here in the Highlands and the total proceeds will go to Bob's funds.
If you would like to join in please email me at the address on the sidebar and I will let you know where to send your cards.
Here is Bob's email if you wish to contact him direct with a donation
Robert.Macdougall@sps.pnn.gov.ukThanks in anticipation of your kindness.
For thos who contributed to Bob's Charity fund raising effort here is the report from our local magazine telling the story of his wonderful efforts for Charity. So far I have collected almost £50 by selling hand made cards - a very worthwhile cause I think.