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On yer bike — Bandsman editor takes to the road for charity

British Bandsman Editor Kenny Crookston will don the Scottish version of the maillot jaune to help raise funds for the brilliant Brass for Africa charity.

Kenny Crookston
 

British Bandsman Editor Kenneth Crookston has once again been inspired by the hardy fellows that take part in the Tour de France — and will be undertaking a mini-tour himself on Sunday 31st July to help raise money for the Brass for Africa charity.

London 100

The 52 year old will don the yellow jersey lycra to ride the 100 miles of the 'London 100', and you can help him on his way with a donation, that with the added bonus of the 'Gift Aid' scheme will help meet his target of £2,000.

Give generously

For those who know him well — please give generously — the schadenfreude of knowing the pain he will go through will make it worth every penny — and a great charity will benefit enormously!!!

the schadenfreude of knowing the pain he will go through will make it worth every penny — and a great charity will benefit enormously!!!4BR

Go to the fundraising page at:

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=KennethCrookston&faId=714990&isTeam=false

More information:

http://www.brassforafrica.com
https://www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/events/100/

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