I had a long chat with John Barrow yesterday. I raised the fund because I was surprised that I couldn't find one for Dick. Turns out John was about to do it. He hopes, with other benefit contributions, to get enough together eventually to give Dick about a year off so he can make a full recovery.

They have adopted this fund. There is no point in raising a second one and if anyone does it would not be official although I understand there is also an approved fund-raiser in Ireland.

As we speak the fund now approaches £2,500.

I am amazed at the sheer generosity and good-will that this has generated towards Dick. Apart from the small percentage that JustGiving takes, Dick will get every penny.

Thanks everyone!