I used to see Dave Brabbin in the lanes around Eccleston, as he lives in Wigan, and worked near Preston. He's probably retired by now. Both he and Eileen seem to be active in nature conservation, on the 'Flashes' that abound in Wigan.
It surprises me that there's no 24 Ladies tandem record. As I said, Charlotte was very annoyed when they arrived at a closing Timekeeper. They'd been adopting an Audax style of riding, and treated Prees Heath as a pitstop, so it was a surprise when they got the bit between their teeth on the finish circuit. There's a video of course, the finish wasn't as envisaged, due to multiple expletives. So I just did a music video treatment.
I don't think the 24 requires a 'standard' to register, but LEJOG does. My mind is now drifting off, considering who could pilot and stoke a female tandem contender. Murray/ Spearman would be the most powerful combo, but both are solo prospects.