AN OAR-some bunch of fitness instructors have rowed a distance equivalent to St Paul's Cray to Crystal Palace and back again for charity.

Thirty members of CALSO health and fitness centre, Letchworth Drive, Bromley strained and sweated for more than 20 miles for Comic Relief.

Three teams of ten got together and rowed 10km each with times ranging from 37mins 44sec to 52mins 24sec.

Fitness instructor Becky Ciel said: "We have raised £1,500 and counting. It was quite a gruelling task, but made enjoyable by the terrific support and enthusiasm of Calso customers".

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