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Steve Welsh, Tower to Tower Cycle Challenge

Fleetwood lad Steve Welsh has signed upto the tower to tower cycle challenge, cycling with Adam at Breakfast and the rest of the Rock FM team, 450 miles from the Eiffel tower to Blackpool tower. The challenge starts on 23rd August 09 when they set off from Paris and will take 6 days to complete before they all arrive in Blackpool on Friday 28th August.

Steve runs a small family fishing business that exports fresh shellfish & langoustines to the continent direct from his fathers trawler, the Colinne, which is one of only two remaining large trawlers to operate in the port.

Steve is pictured aboard his Fathers trawler and hoping not to complete the challenge on the bike that he is pictured on, he asks that if anyone out there is kind enough to donate the use of a road bike for a week to complete the challenge, then that will save him having to complete it on the docks communal shopper. Although the staff have pledged to not only double, but triple their donations if he does complete it on the shopper, which may be an option if he doesn’t manage to raise enough sponsorship.

Steve will be completing this gruelling challenge to raise much needed funds for ‘Cash for Kids’ which is Rock FM’s charity that raises cash to improve the quality of life for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people in Lancashire.

Steve would like to ask all local businesses and residents to get behind him and support him. If anyone would kindly like to make a donation to help Steve in reaching his target for Cash for Kids, you can log onto www.justgiving.co.uk/steve-welsh and make donations by credit/debit card and also leave a message of support. Alternatively, donations can be taken in to his Mums shop, Bridal Cottage, which is situated on North Albert Street, Fleetwood.

Fleetwood Lifeboat - William Street, Click image for larger view.

Good Evening everyone.

We could not have asked for nicer weather today for Lifeboat Day. The sun was shining all day with not a cloud in the sky.

The RNLI put on a great day and was rewarded with a great turnout by the community. From early doors till the stalls was put away the promenade was busy with people having a great day.

As you know we setup a stall for people to come and see us and i have to say it was a delight. We had a great response from everyone who spoke to us. Many memories was shared about the industry from wifes talking about husbands, children talking about fathers and even ex trawlermen talking about there times at sea.

I would like to thank everyone who donated to the RNLI collection box on the stall it was greatly recieved on behalf of the Lifeboat. Also for anyone who purchased a photograph or book, aswell as everyone who stopped by the stall and just looked around. We hope you found the stall interesting.

Last but not least, thanks to Jim, Peter and my father for there help today.

Photos of the day can be found by clicking here.

Just a reminder about Lifeboat Day this Saturday 25th July

We will have lots of information for you to view as well as stories for you to take away and read.

Photos, Caps, Fleeces will be available to buy or order. Internet access will be available to view our sites and a nice model of a typical Fleetwood trawler that sailed to Iceland.

We hope to see you at the stall. Just look for the FMHT Banner.