A FLINTSHIRE man has cycled nearly 1000 miles from one end of Britain to the other in memory of his late father-in-law.

David Knight, from Buckley, rode the 980 miles from Land’s End in Cornwall to John O’Groats on the north eastern tip of Scotland to raise £4,000 for Parkinson's UK.

The 54-year-old took on the gruelling challenge in memory of his late father-in-law, Derrick Harding, who lived with Parkinson’s for fifteen years.

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition for which there is currently no cure, and it affects around 148,000 people in the UK, including 7,692 in Wales.

David said: "I am delighted to have completed this charity cycle in memory of my father-in-law Derrick who had Parkinson's. I have been overwhelmed by people’s interest and support which I have received whilst undertaking the event.

“It’s a wonderful feeling and I am so happy to have raised awareness of the condition and raised a huge amount for Parkinson’s UK."

Parkinson’s UK estimated that there are more than 40 symptoms of the condition. As well as the most widely known symptom - tremor - these range from physical symptoms like muscle stiffness to depression, anxiety, hallucinations, memory problems and dementia, but Parkinson’s affects everyone differently.

The charity aims to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's through pioneering research, information, support and campaigning.

Ann Rowe, Head of Regional Fundraising at Parkinson’s UK, said: “We’d like to congratulate David for completing the incredible challenge of cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, to raise money for Parkinson’s UK.

“Our work supporting people with Parkinson’s, and research to find better treatments and a cure for the condition is completely dependent on donations.

"To put it simply, without the support of our amazing fundraisers, the work we do just wouldn’t be possible.”

To sponsor David, please visit: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DavidKnights4