We don't usually do much plugging of charity fundraisers here (though perhaps we should - let me know), but I couldn't resist this one - it's my Dad.

Nobby Clark, who is 74 (sorry to mention that, Dad, but there you go) will be abseiling down the tallest building in Bristol next Saturday, in aid of The Stroke Association. It's a fine charity, and Nobby is looking for as much sponsorship as he can get. Oh yes, and he's never abseiled before...

So here's the deal: the company which gives the most sponsorship gets Nobby to wear their logo or name while he's abseiling down the 175ft Premier Travel Inn (as long as they can rustle up a suitable item of clothing - a large T-shirt is preferred). Better still, they will get a picture (maybe even a video) and their very own entry here on the Road Transport blog - and I'll twist Brian Weatherley's arm to feature you on BigLorryBlog too.

RoadTransport.com has already put £100 in, so you'll have to beat that. If you're interested, email me or go straight to Nobby's fundraising page.

Ah, you ask, but is there a road transport link (apart from me)? Of course there is! Nobby is a retired civil engineer, who worked on various projects we all know and love, including the M5, the M40, the Humber Bridges and, er, the M25.