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Help for Heroes fundraisers ride into Gillingham

MP Mark Reckless meets some of the bike riders
MP Mark Reckless meets some of the bike riders

People lined the streets around Brompton on Saturday to cheer on a 300-strong calvacade of wounded soldiers and supporters who were taking part in the Help for Heroes Paris-to-London cycle ride.

The cyclists stopped off on their marathon 400-mile charity fundraiser for a poignant wreath-laying ceremony at the Great Lines war memorial.

Among them was former sapper Steve Craddock,55, from St Mary’s Island , who was taking part in his fifth ride for the charity and has so far raised more than £260,000.

Mr Craddock, who served in the Royal Engineers for 15 years, said the tragic death of soldier Lee Rigby had inspired more people to support the charity.

He added: “It is tragic what happened to Lee Rigby, so cruelly taken in the prime of his life. But events like this should prove a testament to his life and help to support his young family.”

Full report and pictures, see Friday’s Medway Messenger.

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