Church members complete 24-hour cyclathon in aid of Zambia trip

04/03/2014

From left- Robert Hart, Michael Bruce, Minister Karl Relton and Shelley Martin took part in the 24 hour cyclathon to riase money for the trip to Zambia

Churchgoers used their pedal power to raise much-needed funds towards a voluntary trip to Zambia.

Members of Ely’s Countess Free Church paired up on exercise bikes to complete a mammoth 24-hour cyclathon from 10am on Saturday through to 10am on Sunday.

The event was organised to raise money towards a trip to Lusaka which 10 church members are taking part in this July.

They will be helping to build a school in a slum, as well as working with local orphans and disadvantaged families.

The group need to raise around £5,000 in total.

A coffee morning was also held at the church on Saturday and raised around £250. It is hoped the cyclists will have raised several hundred pounds through sponsorship.

To make a donation, call (01353) 662396.