Coppull pub backs injured veterans' charity cycling feat from John O’ Groats to Land’s End

A team of military veterans and serving firefighters who have endured injuries and amputations during service dropped by a Coppull pub on their fund-raising mission.

Volunteers for military charity Pilgrim Bandits, including John Chart, a London firefighter living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), stopped off at the Alison Arms during their 1,000-mile cycle from John O’ Groats to Land’s End on specially adapted tandem bicycles.

Matt Hellyer and Ben Parkinson of charity Pilgrim Bandits completing a 1,000-mile fund-raising cycle.

placeholder image — Matt Hellyer and Ben Parkinson of charity Pilgrim Bandits completing a 1,000-mile fund-raising cycle.

John is pushing himself to complete the challenge, which covers tough terrain across the entire length of the UK, as part of Operation Ride UK from August 10th - 24.

The feat has always been an ambition of John’s, and he has limited time left to complete it due to his illness. Alison Arms regulars rallied round to show their support by collecting approximately £50 for the charity.

Mavis Bury, the pub manager, said: “I think the volunteers’ efforts are absolutely amazing. I felt humbled in their presence and they are an inspiration to all.

“Courageous throughout such adversity.”

To make a donation, please visit https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/Oprideuk?fbclid=IwAR03dNlaP4LXdfjm92CW73Sp3redYkPGwLJBz2J4nav0b_qPtd9DA5y-YxY