Along with friends, family and James E Bullen Lodge members. We are undertaking a 100-mile cycle ride to raise funds equally for the MCF 2027 Festival Appeal and The Rowans Hospice.

In August 2023, I bid farewell to my friend Lee, who surrendered to an aggressive cancer which he’d bravely fought for over a year. The Rowans Hospice accommodated all of Lee’s wishes and the well-being of Lee’s family. They provided resources and comfort until the end, within Lee’s home, just as he’d wished.

The Rowans continue to support Lee's family, positively affecting their lives amidst such traumatic change. I knew nothing of the extent of the outreach and breadth of care that The Rowans can afford a family in their most intimate and vulnerable time.

As a proud Freemason, I'm inspired to raise money for the Masonic Charitable Foundation, which provides care, support and relief to those most in need in the heart of our communities.

Please donate to these charities using the 'Donate' button if you can. The more people that know about this cause the better, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!