Three friends to cycle length of Britain for north-east charity

A north-east trio are to cycle the length of Britain to raise funds for Aberdeen-based charity North East Sensory Services.

Ron Dobson, Calum Dinnes and Ian Clark are aiming to raise money and awareness for NESS a charity which supports thousands of blind and deaf people across the north-east. 

The trio - who will be supported by their friend Derek Burnett in his campervan - will depart Land's End on August 30 aiming to complete the challenge in 10 days by cycling around 100 miles a day. 

They will wear NESS and Amplus sponsored jerseys in their hope to raise the profile of the charity while on the road. 

Ron explains why they decided to fundraise for the charity: 

Graham Findlay, chief executive of North East Sensory Services, said: “We welcome all types of fundraising activities, and this one will certainly involve considerable effort.

“We’re really grateful that the group have chosen NESS as their charity, and the fact that every penny raised will go towards the work we do will be hugely beneficial to our service users across the area.

“Our work ensures that people with sensory impairments can be supported to live a full and independent life.

“Thousands of people across the north-east of Scotland, of all ages, benefit from our services.

“Fundraising activities like these are the very lifeblood of small charities and are crucial to our present and our future.”

The group are funding all travel and accommodation themselves meaning every donation will go straight to the charity. 

They hope to reach John O'Groats by Wednesday September 8th. 

To donate to the charity event visit www.justgiving.com/team/teamNESSloons.