Treat for the kids debut for Bailey thanks to Noddy
Nathaniel Reilly-O'Donnell, a member of the Great Britain squad based at Caversham, came up with an idea of organising free trips to the Rowing World Cup meeting taking place at Eton Dorney
James Ashford
Hundreds of schoolchildren, including many from Reading, are to be given the chance of seeing world-class rowing – thanks to a man known as Noddy.
Nathaniel Reilly-O'Donnell, a member of the Great Britain squad based at Caversham, came up with an idea of organising free trips to the Rowing World Cup meeting taking place at Eton Dorney on June 21-23.
"He is to be congratulated as it's a great initiative," said Reading rower Sam Townsend.
"Noddy got businesses to sponsor a load of schools. It costs £150 to send a whole class and over 1,500 children and staff are going on the first day.
"A friend of mine is at Edgbarrow (Crowthorne) and 30 of their kids and staff are going. All the men's heavyweight team, including myself, have chipped in money to send them.
"I think it is our responsibility as part of the Olympic legacy."
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