A Mearns youngster is getting on his bike in a bid to raise enough money to replace his school’s greenhouse.
Euan Dickson, 8, who attends Fettercairn Primary School, has decided to compete in the Kinross Family Cycle ride on April 26, with his dad Allan.
They will be tackling the Gold Course, which is 13 miles, long and Euan is asking people to guess how long it will take him to cycle the course to raise money.
Entry is £1 for a go or more if people wish to be extra generous with a prize of £10 for the person who can correctly guess the closest to his time of completion.
Fettercairn Primary School had a greenhouse kindly donated to it by Beechwood Services near Fourdon, but unfortunately it was damaged beyond repair in the winter storms.
Mum Arlene said: “The greenhouse was used so much as the school has a gardening group. They used it for growing their own vegetables to sell to raise money and it also helped the pupils learn about growing plants and looking after things.
“The greenhouse is so very sadly missed by pupils, staff and parents and we have had quotes from a few local companies.
“It would be about £380 for a new one which would be hardy enough to withstand the lovely weather we in have in Scotland.
“Euan is really getting into cycling, just like his dad, and this will be his first cycling event so he decided to see if he could raise some money for a new greenhouse.
“Euan is taking on the hardest route, the Gold Route, which is 13 miles. Allan will be doing the Kinross Cycle again this year on April 25 and cycling 88.6m before cycling the next day.”
Euan’s challenge takes place a day before his 9th birthday.
Dad Allan last year took part in a charity ride in London for the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association.
Allan’s brother was in the army and saw several of his colleagues injured, which is why Allan took part and he raised more than £650.
A sponsorship form for Euan’s challenge is available from the primary school.