Marcus Gosling (Epsom Chess Club supremo) has decided on an unusual way to help...
"AN EXPEDITION IN AID OF UKRAINE
Finally, something a little different. Aside from being a chess enthusiast and teacher, I recently developed an interest in hiking and outdoor challenges, one of which went viral when I uploaded a video of it to YouTube a few months ago.
In the first week of April, I am teaming up with two complete strangers for an unusual challenge. We are attempting to become the first team to cross Scotland from the west coast to the east coast unaided and in a completely straight line. This 70km expedition will test our skills to the maximum and we must overcome any obstacle on our line without deviating. A bizarre idea you might think, but there is a whole community of these 'straight-line enthusiasts' on YouTube!
However, we will be carrying out this challenge to raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee to help the citizens of Ukraine.
If you would like to make a donation, however small, please follow this link and don't forget to add Gift Aid if prompted.
Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/team/eureka
My YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwCSU ... Q/featured "