28 May 2013
76-year-old Methodist cycles 600 miles to combat poverty
Former RE teacher Colin Brannen is cycling from
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to London - and back - to join thousands of
fellow supporters of the Enough Food For Everyone IF campaign in
Hyde Park on Saturday June 8.
Colin, 76, who has been cycling for over 60 years and doesn't own
a car, hopes to raise awareness of the campaign throughout his
journey by adorning his bike with posters and talking to people
along the route.
He said: "I want to bring about change and encourage the
government to be more supportive of our campaign against
poverty."
Colin has previously cycled from Newcastle to Brighton for a Trade
Justice event at the Labour Party conference in 2004, Birmingham
for the G8 in 1998, and part of the way to Cologne to also rally
the G8 in 1999.
Colin has been a Christian Aid district organiser for over 30
years, overseeing activities in his own church, Westerhope
Methodist, and five others in the area. He will be timing his epic
ride to finish at the Big IF London rally in Hyde Park which takes
place on Saturday June 8 from 2pm to 5pm.
Find out more about the Big If campaign in Hyde Park here.