On Wednesday 16 May, I went on my first engagement which was at the Royal British Legion in Pelican Lane. There I had the pleasure to meet three cyclists, Gareth Greppellini, Martin Purnell and Hamish McEwan who were about to embark on a charity cycle ride to Normandy. I also met the Newbury President Lt Colonel Michael Westropp and his wife, Chairman Robin Hicks and Vice Chairman Bill Hopkins. Speaking to Gareth, he indicated that this was not the first time that he had undertaken this ride. All three were very fit and despite the overcast conditions, were looking forward to the challenge of some 200 miles to their destination, where they would lay crosses on graves in one of the war cemeteries.
It was heart warming to meet three young men who would brave the elements (and some hard saddles) to honour the fallen in this way. We wished them a safe journey.
It was heart warming to meet three young men who would brave the elements (and some hard saddles) to honour the fallen in this way. We wished them a safe journey.
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