Right Merc', I've just secured your prize for you after guessing Pontius Pilate correctly, so get ready for the opportunity of a lifetime. I thought we would go for the Biblical Ben Hur theme and so I've entered you into the Old Testament Triathalon. (OTT) There will be three events; the chariot race; the walking on water event and the Red Sea 200 miles dash. The first one is easy peasy; you will race against a team of three other charioteers and go five laps around the Circus Maximus for the coveted prize of a camping trip in the Gaza strip. I have enclosed a picture of your horses and chariot. The walking on water will be held on the Nile…there may be a bit of a problem with crocodiles but I'm sure you'll adapt. (I would suggest a Hop, skip and jump technique.) The last event is running from one bank of the Red Sea to the other…before the waters fall back again. (What are you like at sprinting 200 miles in under a minute?) Now don't worry, Merc', Team Bedlington will be right behind you…about five thousand miles behind you to be honest, but you will be in our thoughts until opening time at the Red Lion, at least. So good luck and always look on the bright side of life.