It is a while since I have taken part in a charity fund raising event with Challenge Adventure Charities and I have come out of retirement to be joined by my brother Alastair, daughter Lizzie and son William. As a team we are set to conquer the 3 day 565 mile Brittany Challenge.

One of the charities we are raising money for is the Linden Lodge School which was where our late visually impaired brother spent many of his happiest days learning braille and general life skills to help him cope with his disabilities. He was a cheeky chap with a ready smile and loads of charm.