Brian Forrester

Charity

Samaritans of Kirkcaldy and District - We don't know when you might need us. That's why we're open 24 hours a day. Samaritans provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for those people who are experiencing feels of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Whatever you're going through whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone. We offer our service by telephone, email, text, letter and face to face.
Samaritans of Kirkcaldy and District
We don't know when you might need us. That's why we're open 24 hours a day. Samaritans provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for those people who are experiencing feels of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Whatever you're going through whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone. We offer our service by telephone, email, text, letter and face to face.

Event details

15 August 2010

I am fund raising as a personal challenge. My challenge is cycling from Calais to Narbonne to mark my retirement from teaching

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Brian's Big Bike Ride for the Samaritans

Fundraiser: 
Brian Forrester

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Hi, thanks for visiting my page.

On August 15th 2010, the official date of my retirement from teaching I am setting out to challenge myself and to raise much needed funds for the local branch of the Samaritans.

I am cycling from Calais to Narbonne a distance of just under 900 miles

Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to the Samaritans.

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Recent donors

02.09.10 Good on you.

02.09.10 Felicitations. The end is now in sight, or round a few corners. Well done Brian!

02.09.10 You're a daft ****!

02.09.10 You're a daft ****!

02.09.10 Mind the speed limit, Brian

30.08.10 Well done Brian

28.08.10 Have a great bike ride but think I will stick to walking !!

28.08.10 Hope you have a puncture repair kit. Take care.

27.08.10 Great stuff, Brian! Cathy and John

26.08.10 Are you not there yet? Stop dawdling and start pedalling. Seriously though, good luck and think of the bath and the beer at the end.

25.08.10

23.08.10 Great stuff Brian, hope you're enjoying it all.

23.08.10 What an adventure Brian and such a good cause. Enjoy and stay safe. Jean

22.08.10 Hi Brian. Hope it's all going well! We are thinking about you here is Raissac.

21.08.10 Hope you enjoy the ride and don't get too saddle sore. Jim and Jean

20.08.10 I thought you were supposed to take things easy when you retired. Fat chance!

19.08.10 Best of luck, keep on riding Brian x Love those legs :-)

18.08.10 Good luck Brian! Done over do it, yer gettin on a bit mind. Make sure you get some nice wine in your water bottle. See you soon.

15.08.10 Good luck Brian, with fond memories of our holidays in Raissac. Kind regards

14.08.10 Good luck Brian - hope the weather is good for you!

14.08.10 I'm a fast run!

13.08.10 Good luck Brian. I hope your adventure won't be too hair raising.

13.08.10 Good luck Brian. I'm sure you'll make it.

13.08.10 Go for it Brian. We'll be waiting at the finish line with a glass of Raissac's finest. Bonne route.

13.08.10

13.08.10 Hi Brian As you know, we'll be thinking of you (and Pauline!!)during your adventure. Take care but most of all have fun. Great picture in the Fife Free Press!

12.08.10 Thanks very much, Brian: your effort will help so many people, really making a difference to the lives of those who need a listening ear. You're a humdinger.

12.08.10 Good luck big chap.

11.08.10 Good on you Brian, what an impressive thing to do! Wish you all the best and look forward to hearing about it all when I next see you and Pauline. Best of luck and lots of love, Gill x

10.08.10 All the best Brian. Just think about the large glass/bottle of Vino at the finishing line! Take care xx

09.08.10 Good luck, Brian. Enjoy the trip, will be thinking of you. Look forward to hearing all your stories.

06.08.10

05.08.10 Wish you all the best of luck Brian on your Bike run, worthy cause, take care!

04.08.10 All the best! Hope you manage to ENJOY the trip. Take care.

02.08.10 Best of luck.

02.08.10 Good luck Brian.

31.07.10 Good luck!

31.07.10 Go for it Brian, take care. Good luck

30.07.10 A fantastic start to a happy retirement. ENJOY and have fun but take care.

29.07.10 Best of luck Brian! Hope you enjoy a beer or a nice glass (bottle?) of wine when you get to the finish

21.07.10 Go for it, Brian! I still have half a jar of Sudocrem that might be very useful. Hope your sterling efforts raise loads of money. Bonne Chance

21.07.10 Good luck Brian. Love Emma, Joe, Katie & Beth

14.07.10 Rather you than me Brian! Good luck. Jim

12.07.10 Attaboy!

08.07.10 Good luck!!

05.07.10 This is an amount equal cheque presented to Brian as a gift from the parents at Kettle Primary School on the occasion of his retiral

01.07.10 Enjoy the trip Brian - the adventure of a lifetime for a very worthy cause. I had done you a message in French but it wasn't acceptable!! Bisous Shirley

30.06.10 Good luck Brian, glad it's you doing it and not me. All for a good cause though.

£1,937.00

Running total

Target:
£5,000.00
Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
£2,483.32
Total donors:
48
Biggest donor:
Kettle Primary School
£300.00  
Last donor:
Drew and Catherine 02.09.10  
Offline fundraising:
£0.00
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