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This is very new territory for me, in fact, its something i have never done before (raise money for charity) ... and certainly being part of a group that is taking special needs kids on a pilgrimage over to Lourdes in France is totally unique and although i am excited about it, I'm also quite nervous - I guess this is what people refer to as 'outside your comfort zone'.

Remaining in this zone, i've decided to try and raise money by hosting a music quiz on Thursday March 21st at the Wheatsheaf pub function room in Cheltenham (we start 8pm sharp) ... this quiz however will be done with live music with my good friend Mark on the guitar and me singing. For those of you that know us from way back you'll know we used to gig a little in Cheltenham and it was always good fun, its been quite a while since weve last done it but hey ... what could possibly go wrong!

So, here's the deal, i am preparing to do two really quite scary things this year but ultimately i believe they will be the kind of things that will make a difference.

If you can come to the quiz, please give on this page ... i am suggesting a nominal £10 per head (adding any further amount to this would be gratefully received) and with that donation and commitment to come, please text me on 07900 787683 to confirm the numbers that will be attending from your side, this is essential for ensuring we are prepared.

If you are unable to attend but still happy to give, please do so and feel free to pretend you are there on the night and text over some love and or verbal rotten eggs/whatever suits.

Thanks for getting this far on my story and please please please, what ever you can do, any donation would be hugely appreciated.

Positive Thoughts

Ray.