On 30th September 1989 over 20 Firemen set off to travel the 20 miles to discover the source of the Ise.
Leaving from the Old Bridge in rubber dinghies at 14:00 numerous hazards were experienced early in the trip up to
the New Bridge. A successful rendezvous with Queen Eleanor and from here the
Brigade took to foot with for the
final march.
Eventually the expedition arrived at a field on the Sibbertoft Road
near the Naseby battlefield monument where the Ise was alleged to rise. A muddy area
fed by spring water was found and declared by Fireman Hughes as the source. Queen Eleanor was
brought close and ceremoniously replenished the stream with her tank full of
Geddington bridge water.
The party retired to the Fitzgerald Arms at Naseby where together with
partners all enjoyed a hearty meal eventually returning to Geddington
without Queen Eleanor who had to be left in the pub car park and collected
the next day!!
Nearly £1000 sponsorship was collected.