News / Fetlar kids’ charity cycle
TWO PUPILS from the North Isles have raised funds for the WaterAid charity by completing a sponsored bike ride across Fetlar.
Ten year old Joshua Painter, who goes to Fetlar Primary School, and his friend Kieran Brown who attends school in Baltasound, rode 7.5 miles from the ferry terminal at Hamars Ness to the Banks of Funzie.
Fetlar pupils have been studying water and its uses around the world as part of working towards a level one “rights respecting school” award.
WaterAid provides clean, fresh drinking water to communities reliant on dirty water, and also provides access to drainage and sewage.
All five Fetlar pupils raised money by baking for a school event, but Joshua decided to raise something extra through a sponsored cycle.
His original target of £100 was exceeded, with the total now looking likely to be more than £250, and the two boys have now raised over £33 per mile between them.
Joshua and Kieran both want to thank everyone who showed their support whether by donating or turning out to cheer them on.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
