The above photograph is of Louise, the Duchess of Bedford, and I outside Louise’s home, Woburn Abbey.
In the pouring rain we were promoting the NSPCC Big Bike Ride event which is to take place at the Abbey on June the 29th.
I firmly believe that families which play together stay together; and the NSPCC event is a perfect opportunity for everyone to have a really fun day out.
The two mile course is hardly arduous, and this is Bedfordshire, so it’s mainly flat; and then there is the opportunity when you stop to have a picnic in the grounds.
I will be there, on my bike and this blog, and others to follow, are to encourage anyone to come along and join us, and help raise both awareness, and money, for the amazing work that the NSPCC and Childline are involved in.
You know that most of you reading this won’t have experienced abuse as a child, but can you imagine the responsibility that Childline has to answer their phone quickly?
It takes a lot of courage for a child to phone for help, and by the third ring that courage can evaporate, and the phone goes down.
So, get on your bike and come and join us. The sun is bound to shine!