A hardy group of former heart patients who have suffered from strokes, undergone heart bypass operations and live with high blood pressure rowed across the Channel recently. Members of the Poole Heart Support Group took turns to do six minute stints on an Indoor Rower aboard the Poole to Cherbourg ferry on Wednesday July 19th. Brian Halliwell, who has suffered from a stroke and had two heart bypass operations, was amongst those taking part in the events: I think what I have learned is the importance of staying as fit as I can. The heart is a pump and if you keep it in good shape you have a chance. He then shouted Freeeeedom and ran off down Poole High Street brandishing his sword.