A WOMAN is Pedalo-ing for three days down the Thames from Caversham to Windsor to raise money for swans.
Wendy Hermon, of the charity Swan Support which is a wildlife rescue service, will be pedalling a wan boat for three days to help raise money for a new site to operate from.
The charity started in 2015 operating from a temporary base. Now, having been offered a permanent location in Bray, it hopes to raise fund to help get set up.
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Speaking about the charity, Ms Hermon said: “It is a sobering reality that swans, like much of our wildlife, require our help.
“Whether it be from injuries because of human behaviour such as pollution and fishing tackle or climate change or the pressures of life on the river - they suffer in silence.
“Sadly, the number of dog attacks and shootings are on the increase. In addition, this winter, many flocks and families have been devastated by Avian Influenza, with hundreds dying from the dreadful disease.
“These beautiful birds have given us much pleasure over the years, now they need our support more than ever.”
Ms Hermon started the pedalling today (Saturday, May 27) from Thameside Promenade at 10am and hopes to reach Hambledon Lock by 6.30pm after pedalling through Caversham, Sonning, Shiplake and Marsh.
Sunday will see her pedal through Hurley, Temple, Marlow and Cookham and by Monday she hopes to go through Boulders, Bray, Boveney and finish in Windsor by 4.30pm.
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In total, it is 32 miles across the three days. So far, she has raised £1,056.
To donate, visit justgiving.com/campaign/swansupportarepedaloingforpounds
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