The location for the media launch was the Southport Promenade at the end of the pier. The skies were overcast but the rain thankfully held off. Our phones suddenly sprung into life as several family and friends informed us that we had been on ITV breakfast news. Pictures of Dad and Queenscourt - superb. BBC news arrived together with the Southport Visiter and Champion newspapers. BBC Radio Merseyside and Forces Radio took several interviews. Of significance Fusilier Andrew Barlow (George Medal) turned up to endorse the BLESMA fundraising. Blackpool BLESMA coach turned up (all 40 ft of it). It was a terrific backdrop for the pictures and newsclips. In addition we recorded several newsclips for Yorkshire Radio advertising JD Cycles. The day concluded with us walking around Southport with the bike collecting for Queenscourt. Everyone in Southport seems to have seen us - lets hope it ends up in some serious cash for 2 great charities. The challenge has begun; my only concern is that 50k is an awful lot of money to raise. Our Just giving website reads [amount collected so far - 0:00] 
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