Sylvia Lauder

Eric Pigeon, the Knitted Cyclist at Tour of Britain, Cheltenham

Fundraising for Cancer Research UK
£255
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In memory of Pete Fletcher
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Three years ago, my partner Pete Fletcher died of tonsil cancer. While he was undergoing treatment, I found it difficult to paint so I decided to yarn bomb the grounds of St Luke’s Church, where I have my studio in the west gallery, for Heritage Open Days.

As soon as I heard that Tour of Britain was coming to Cheltenham during Heritage Open Days 2017, I decided to yarn bomb Pete's old bike and create Eric the extraordinary knitted cyclist. My thanks go to the many who have helped with their knitting contributions over the last 3 years which have raised about £2,000 for Cancer Research UK.

If you wish to donate, please drop something into the birdbox on the front of the bike at St Luke’s Church, where there are more displays of yarn bombing during Heritage Open Days 7-10 September 2017, or here on my JustGiving page.

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Cancer Research UK

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We‘re the world‘s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving and improving lives through research. We fund research into the prevention, detection and treatment of more than 200 types of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses.

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Total raised
£255.00
+ £40.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£160.00
Offline donations
£95.00

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