Filmed just before Fern began her epic ride, here she is, talking from the heart about why Challenge 57 means so much to her... It's not too late to donate: http://fernbrittonchallenge57.com/donate-to-challenge57/ | Fern Britton

It's Friday! It's the weekend! As you know this week I've been reading from The Newcomer, and today is the last installment. I'm jumping ahead a little so that you can meet Mamie now - she's such a wonderful character. That's it for this week. Next week is my last Fern's Fireside and I'll be reading from my latest book, Daughters of Cornwall. I can't believe we have got here so quickly, where have those seven weeks gone? So have a lovely restful couple of days, read a book (I heard The Newcomer