Atlantic body and Soul Fundraiser

Cal MacAninch has been a familiar face on British television for thirty years, with shows ranging from Downton Abbey and Mr Selfridge to, more recently, Time, Vigil and Trigger Point. Having spent a lifetime pretending to do things, he is now taking up the challenge to row the Atlantic (that’s right, no stuntmen). It’s all getting a bit ‘real’. In saying that, he has run the Ben Nevis race, 3 marathons and has climbed the Old Man of Hoy, but this is by far his greatest challenge. What’s the worst that could happen?!

And who better to face this challenge with than four friends and comrades from the same coastal rowing club. Men he’s come to know and trust over the last five years. All of them experienced, talented, resilient and committed crewmates: Sean’s building his own house; Matt’s a joiner (and already built a house); Ed’s a site manager (and spent two years restoring a house); and Alec is an impact investor (and once put a shed together!). Along with Cal, they all live in Portobello, Edinburgh.

The team have chosen to support two charities delivering much needed mental health support: 

Body & Soul: a frontline charity that provides practical and therapeutic support for people of all ages who have experienced grave trauma in childhood; and

The Junction: a safe, friendly, confidential centre offering services and support for young people in Edinburgh aged 12-21.

With comedians Jay Lafferty, Gus Lymburn, Paul McDaniel, Gareth Waugh, Hannah Campbell, Robin Grainger and Marjolein Robertson!

Please Note all proceeds from tickets minus vat will be passed onto Atlantic Body and Soul to distribute to their two chosen charities.