What a success! Twenty three participants took part which included four canine friends and almost everyone completed the 8 mile hike based on Nash village hall. Paddy (Claire’s younger greyhound) who came armed with a long list of sponsors decided to walk the route in two stages, following the example of several other walkers. We found him ‘flaked out’ on the floor of the hall after the first 4 miles and wondered if he had decided that he had gone quite far enough. To our surprise he completed the course and finally succumbed to a deep sleep having earned all the money his sponsors had promised.
The weather was just right with the countryside at it’s best. The walk followed both farmland and country lanes providing ever changing scenery. The final stage took the walkers up the green lane near Court of Hill and some folk felt that going up hill at the end was a bit tough. All was forgiven when they were rewarded with a fantastic assortment of cakes and sandwiches on reaching the village hall. Thanks must go to Kath Bills and her helpers who were able to take advantage of the refurbished kitchen which was very much admired.
Sponsor money is still coming in with an anticipated total in excess of £700 so thank you very much to everyone who gave their support.