Five hundred pound cheque handed over to Caithness Foodbank after 100-mile charity cycle
THE Caithness Foodbank is £500 better off following a 100-mile charity cycle which was completed by Ken Bateson from Thurso earlier this month.
He also raised £381 for the Trussell Trust after cycling west from the town to Helmsdale and back in six hours, three minutes and nine seconds.
The retired Dounreay worker was keen to do the 100-mile challenge in a day as it is regarded as a right of passage for cycling enthusiasts but decided to try and raise money for two worthwhile charities at the same time. He hopes the money will make "a difference to those in our community who are really struggling right now to get by."
Ken is grateful to all the local business which helped his efforts and donated prizes for a guess-the-time competition which included a rare bottle of Dalwhinnie Ltd Edition single malt whisky. Those who took part had to estimate the time it would take him to cycle the 100-miles.
His friend Paul Manson provided vehicle back-up with spares and supplies during the trip.
Ken (centre) handed over the cheque to Caithness Foodbank volunteers, Carol (left) and John (right). Also pictured are, Leanne McIntyre (second prize, meal for two at the Royal British Legion in Thurso;) and Dale Taylor (first prize, bottle of Dalwhinnie Ltd Edition single malt). The third prizewinner Amanda Barrowman, who won the carvery meal for two at the Pentland Hotel, Thurso, was unable to be present for the photo.
