Local Legend Charlie Allen Rows For Macmillan

03/09/2010

Well known Swanage character, Charlie Allen, is renowned for his success as a runner after taking up the sport after retirement and raising thousands of pounds for charity by taking park in many marathons and long distance races. Charlie has now turned to rowing for 'a bit of a change' and is taking part in the Great River Race, held on the Thames, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

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