ROBBIE Tuer has set himself several goals to achieve during his year serving as Chairman of the Northern District of Cumbria Young Farmers Clubs.

They are to raise money for two charities close to his heart, increase awareness of mental health in the rural youth, and visit every YFC club in north Cumbria.

And the Raughton Head young farmer will be able to achieve all three using pedal power when he takes on a mammoth biking challenge in August.

Along with other members from each of the 15 Northern District clubs on August 29 and 30, Government guidelines permitting, Robbie will cycle around 131 miles round every YFC club in north Cumbria, over a two day period, while at the same time raise money for Carlisle and Eden Mind and West Cumbria Hospice at Home.On day one Robbie will set off from Drigg.

If you would like to support the event please make cheques payable to ‘Cumbria Young Farmers – Northern District’ (send them to Cumbria YFC County Office, Newton Rigg, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0AH)or get in touch with robbietuer@hotmail.co.uk or you can find the link to the Virgin Money Giving on my Facebook event – Cumbria YFC ND Charity Bike Ride 2020.