ARMY WAGS CYCLE IN TANDEM FOR CHARITY

Emma Ennis, 28, wife of Lance Sgt Edward Ennis, of 1 Scots Guards, Catterick Garrison, is cycling from John o’ Groats to Lands Ends. Her 973-mile marathon started on Monday, July 23, ending on August 6. Up to 30 wives and girlfriends of 1 Scots Guards will be supporting her by taking it in turns to cycle the equivalent distance on three static bikes outside Tesco, Catterick Garrison, on July 27 and 28, starting 9am each day. All the money raised is for military charities. Emma said: “1 Scots Guards had such a hard time in Afghanistan last time and Edward lost a good friend. You just feel so helpless yet desperate to try to do something to help. That’s how this fund-raising idea was borne. And once they heard about it, the wives and girlfriends didn’t need any persuading. They were so enthusiastic. “When I’m out on the road, it’ll be a great boost to me knowing they will be pedalling away and raising money on the static bikes here in the Garrison. I am so proud of them.” The target is to raise £5,000. Proceeds to be divided between the following three: ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, SSAFA – Forces Help (The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen Families Assoc) and 1 Scots Guards Colonels Fund.