Thank you to everyone who sponsored me. A venerable mixture of work colleagues, Who fans, LibDems and assorted friends took the total raised to over £250.
The walk itself was a bit of a trial. In principle, walking 10km should have taken me under two hours and been quite relaxing. Three factors mitigated against this though:
- Walking with over 4,500 other people, at the speed of the slowest.
- Carrying my rucksack.
- Wearing black as the temperature reached 33°C.
On the plus side, we did finish in the end (two-and-three-quarter hours after starting), at which point we took our rewards – a copy of Heat, a drink and three Bourbon biscuits – and retired to Jubilee Gardens by the London Eye.
Although I look cheerful in the photo, my legs were killing me. They’re much better now although still a bit painful. But, hey, it’s for charity…
Labour MP Harry Cohen has proposed EDM 369 on the subject of <DOCTOR.WHO>:
That this House congratulates the BBC, writer Russell T. Davies, the performers and the production staff on the outstanding series of Dr Who recently broadcast; and looks forward to the next series.
Carping about use of taxpayers money aside, I’m sure that all right-minded MPs will sign up – and if any of them are reading this, please do. It could do with an amendment though, to add:
This House also recognises the excellent use of IT in promoting the series, and commends the work of the BBC Cult web team.
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Lifeline that failed victim of system – the depressing and tragic tale of the Government’s failure to follow its own unit’s recommendations to cut reoffending.
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Blair: “When I pass protestors every day at Downing Street, and believe me, you name it, they protest against it, I may not like what they call me, but I thank God they can. That’s called freedom.” (Via.)
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