James Danvers, ten year old son of llford branch chairman Paul Danvers, suggested to his little sister Emily, that they help dad raise funds by entering the llford Recorder Bikeathon. This year's Bikeathon, organised by local the newspaper, saw some 235 adults and children saddle up to raise money for charity.

James and Emily entered a special five and a half mile course for children, raising over £100 for the RNLI between them and winning Emily a £100 voucher for cycle equipment. No doubt she's already practising on her new bike for next year's event!.