John Poustie was an extraordinary character. I played rugby with him at Torquay Athletic where his skills as a thinking man's fly half and an after game socialite became legendary! He was the worst driver I have ever met and he commonly fell asleep over his plate of curry after a few evening drinks, but he was the most upbeat and positive man and his company was always special and memorable.

I am cycling from London to Paris with my great friend Steve Arnold in memory of John and particularly to raise funds for Age UK(Exeter) who were very supportive of John and his family after John diagnosis of alzheimers and his retirement from teaching at Exeter School. Sadly John died last year.