A SCANTILY clad Evertonian will be hoping to get some support from the Northwich community when he passes through the town on Thursday.

Michael Cullen is currently embarking on a seven-week trek from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise money for community projects helping disadvantaged young people.

And is if walking 1,000 miles in total – almost a marathon every day – was not enough, Michael is carrying out his trek in winter, wearing just his speedos.

He said: “I will be walking 1,000 miles to fundraise for Leave the light on starting on the 6th December from John O’Groats to Land’s End.

“I will of course be making this journey while being in my swimming attire, i.e. speedos goggles and hat which will make this challenge a very cold one but it will bring a lot of smiles to people’s faces I am sure, as well as raising awareness and vital funds to start up our new projects.

“We are fundraising for community projects for disadvantaged young people, creating opportunities to bring people together to overcome isolation and experience positive attention and affirmation and to hopefully broaden their horizons .

“A third of children our living in poverty in our area after decade of austerity has stripped away many of our vital services and safety nets that help stop vulnerable people falling through those safety nets. The measure of a civilised society and caring society is how we treat and care for the most vulnerable in that society.”

Sponsor Michael by visiting gofundme.com/f/speedomick-1000-ml-charity-walk