The following is an article from the Peterborough Evening Telegraph:
WITH a bit of elbow grease charitable youngsters helped raise almost £200 to help fund a 200 mile sponsored bike ride across India.
When children at the Salvation Army Citadel, in Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough, heard their former youth worker Ann Garrett was embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime cycle ride across India to spend three months at an orphanage – they set up a charity car wash and cleaned dozens of vehicles.
They also held a coffee morning.
Ann (55), from Werrington, Peterborough, will set off to Guntur, in Andhra Pradesh, on January 1.
Her trip will begin with a 200-mile sponsored cycle ride, before she spends the rest of her time working for charity HEAL UK.
The charity was founded by Dr Koneru Prasad, a GP at Westwood Clinic in Wicken Way, Peterborough, to provide shelter, healthcare and education to destitute orphans.
Ann said: “I used to work with the children from the Salvation Army and therefore they have been keen to support me.
“I am really excited about the trip, but it has been hard work.
“I also want to raise extra money which can be spent on children at the orphanage.”
Ann is holding a quiz night at Club Caliente in Saltersgate, Parnwell on November 20 from 7pm.
To enter or to sponsor Ann, email anngarrett@hotmail.co.uk