Professor Kevin Dutton, 58, from Oxford, will travel from Les Minquieres, the southernmost point of the UK, to Out Stack, the northernmost point of the British Isles.

The 1,500-mile journey will be completed by boat and rickshaw over the course of a month.

Professor Dutton said: “We want to celebrate and find ways to nurture the strengths of our young people and raise significant funds for 10 children’s mental health charities.

“Every day adults make decisions about children’s mental health – in schools, clinics, policy rooms and research labs – yet the one group rarely asked what actually helps is the children themselves.

“Children often understand their struggles, fears and resilience in ways adults overlook.

“If we want better solutions we must start with better listening – because the most powerful insights into children’s wellbeing often come from children themselves.”

He will be joined on the journey by ocean rowers Billy Taylor and Gary Hutchings, and bookseller Patrick Neale.

The team will row 700 miles and cycle 800 miles on a tandem rickshaw from Portsmouth Harbour to Scrabster in the north of Scotland.

Supporters from the worlds of sport, television, and music are backing the effort.

Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson will join the team on the first leg of the journey, rowing from Les Minquieres to Jersey.

Others supporting the mission include Countdown’s Susie Dent, former rugby player Brian Moore, snooker legends Ronnie O’Sullivan and Jimmy White, presenter Ben Sheppard, Olympic silver medallist Ed Clancy, and triathletes Alisdair and Jonny Brownlee.

The team will face waves of more than four metres high as they cross The Alderney Race.

This stretch of water is a dangerous, high-speed tidal stream between Alderney and France.

As part of the South-North Adventure, Professor Dutton is launching a petition for a National Listen to Children Day.

Among those backing the call is the Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel De Souza.

Dame Rachel said: “It’s time that we listened to the views of children and acted upon what they tell us.”

Supporters can follow the team’s progress on Instagram at South-North Adventures, or through the website at www.southnorthadventures.com.

Donations can be made via South North Adventure | givestar.

The team hopes to complete the challenge in 30 days while raising awareness and funds for children’s mental health.

The man, in his 50s, was reported as being injured at The Slade just before 1pm on Saturday (April 11).

Thames Valley Police confirmed he was taken to hospital and that a 48-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.

Nigel Savill, aged 48, of The Slade, Oxford, has now been charged with one count of section 20 grievous bodily harm without intent.

He is due at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

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Arrest in Wood Farm (Image: Contributed)

An eyewitness said they spotted around seven police cars, one critical care unit and an ambulance in the area near the junction with Wood Farm Road.

Photos from the scene show multiple emergency vehicles and someone being put into a police car.

Police said on Saturday afternoon that a scene watch was in place while investigations continue and they have appealed to the public for information which may assist them.

A police spokesman previously said: “The force was contacted by the ambulance service at 12.55pm to report a man with injuries in The Slade.

“The man in his 50s has been taken to hospital.

“A 48-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently in police custody.

“If anyone has any information or footage from the area and has not already spoken to the force then please speak to an officer at the scene, call 101, or leave any information via our website, quoting the investigation reference number 43260175531.”

Dennis Minns, who lives at Sanctuary Care’s Watlington & District Residential and Nursing Home, recently received the Sacrament of Confirmation in a special service led by the Bishop of Dorchester, the Rt. Revd Gavin Collins.

Surrounded by family, friends, residents, and members of the church community, Mr Minns described the day as deeply meaningful.

The ceremony was organised with the help of Revd Val Kearney, who regularly leads Communion at the care home.

Mr Minns, a retired RAF Flight Lieutenant who served for 25 years, spent much of his life travelling with his late wife Monica and their children.

His son David, a retired priest, delivered the Gospel reading during the confirmation.

Mr Minns said: “A new life and new friends.

“The Bishop spoke like an old friend and it was a lovely occasion, which will be remembered for a long time.

“I was encouraged by my friends from the start, and I’m so pleased I listened.

“Much praise must go to the staff for organising everything—and the Bishop approved of the cakes.”

Julie Cooper, home manager, said: “Dennis is a wonderful reminder that it’s never too late to do something that is deeply meaningful.

“His enthusiasm and courage have inspired everyone at the home.”

The celebration included afternoon tea, home-made cakes, and live music.

Sophie Bevan sang Ave Maria, and musician Rick Griffin, who plays at the home’s monthly Songs of Praise event, also contributed to the occasion.