Day 12

Leaving Filleigh bright and early we made very good progress along the M5 and M4 back to Swansea.

We were delighted at our reception - the photograph does not show all who were waiting for our arrival. We loved the banner! The Lord and Lady Mayoress of Swansea, Gareth and Carol Sullivan were there for our official return as were Maggie's South West Wales Centre Staff, Centre Head Debbie, Clinical Psychologist Merryl and Community Fundraiser Vicki. Many friends and family were able to join us and we thank them all for being there. Time for some more photos and then inside for the party fare. As it was also my birthday there was a cake with candles, beautifully decorated by Vicki, thank you so much for that! I also received a gorgeous bouquet of flowers!

When the Evening Post photographer arrived we had our 'official' photo taken in the garden - it was a fabulous finish to Motoring for Maggies!

Fifi has averaged 211 miles per day over 12 days and 48 mpg (it would have been nearly 50 but the trip into London was only 35 mpg on that day and brought down the figures)

We have received well over £2000 already and have other sponsor forms and donations now waiting to be collected.

I plan to keep adding to this blog on a weekly basis in order to let you all know the amount that is actually being received and will also be up-dating the justgiving web page www.justgiving.com/motoringformaggies

I am delighted when I hear such positive responses from those who are reading my brief log of our journey. I will be expanding on this over the next few weeks in what I hope will form a travelogue. One of my favourite genres of book nowadays!

Again I must thank everyone we have met on our way around the UK - my Journey to Recovery -Motoring for Maggies.....

To all who have made donations and given other gestures of support including Surefit Garage and Trevor Lewis Signs in Swansea thank you sounds inadequate but is heartfelt.