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Julian Roberts

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Fundraising for Guildford Cathedral
£2,820
raised of £2,000 target
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Event: Prudential RideLondon 2019, on 4 August 2019
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I DID IT! It was touch and go in the days before the event as I wasn't sure I would even make it to the start line. But I did, and I did all 100 miles! Thank you for your generous donations! 

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I am taking on the hardest physical challenge I have ever done by cycling the 100 miles of Ride London raising money to fund the organ scholar at Guildford Cathedral. I believe music has a huge therapeutic effect and lifts the heart and soul.

You'll know that I've been involved at Guildford Cathedral for many years. All Cathedrals are wonderful places but they need our support to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

Until September 2018 I had never been on a  racing bike, until one of my sons hired one on holiday and let me have a go. This is the first time I have cycled 100 miles and I am finding the training very tough and have ended up in hospital once!  It's clearly not my preferred mode of  transport, but I decided to put my effort in to raising money for what I believe is a good cause.

I am specifically raising money to help the Cathedral fund the costs for a hugely talented young man who is laying the foundations for his musical future. William Campbell started playing the violin at 3 years old, and we're lucky enough to have him as our organ scholar (2019-2020) during his gap year, as he hones and masters his skills. As well as his own development he will be supporting our young boy and girl choristers as they provide angelic music to support our worship. William will definitely be one to watch! 

Your support for my challenge would be much appreciated.

Thank you. 

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Guildford Cathedral

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Guildford Cathedral is proud to be the People’s Cathedral. Open 365 days a year, we are a sacred place of welcome, worship, inspiration and engagement for all. Our past defines our present and future. Funded through the sacrificial generosity of 200,000 ordinary people following the Second World War, our ‘brick givers’ made this magnificent and modern cathedral possible. That spirit of giving and commitment continues today, as our congregation, wider Cathedral community, people of Surrey and beyond support us financially and prayerfully. Each and every one of those 200,000 bricks is vital in playing its part in holding up not just this structure, but our mission. The bricks come alive in our ministry of music, art, learning and heritage. Collectively, they have great significance locally, across Surrey and nationally. The Cathedral is far greater than the sum of its parts. In its short history, Guildford Cathedral has become a unique part of the national heritage:

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,820.00
+ £455.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,670.00
Offline donations
£150.00

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