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> > ...okay..so it's been a long time coming as this piece should have been written a couple of weeks ago. What can I say ...we're all very busy ( I know ...no excuse but what can you do...just can’t get the staff these days ).
 It all kicked off early ( Helen and Martin...you know who you are ) with the first to register leaving for Avoncliff at 8:45 am. After that the walkers came to register thick and fast and by 9:30 am everybody has been registered and they were all well on their way to the Cross Guns in their droves. I have to say it was a fantastic response this year ( not to say we can’t better it next year ). We had over 70 walkers raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support on the day...which is a brilliant turn out and show of support.
Moored up in Bradford on Avon was our glorious leader Alan and his lovely partner Avril. Handing out water and biscuits and sweets to the walkers as they passed on route to the halfway point. Sitting on the canal in our flagship canal boat Cypry. Cheering on the walkers and collecting more money for the day from the general public, all generous enough to donate to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Whilst I can’t personally vouch for this ( as I remained at the start point to count everybody back in again ) I understand that for those who had taken a leisurely pace, the Cross Guns was open for business and many stopped for some ‘liquid refreshment’ once they reached this half way point. Those that is who hadn’t stopped in at the Lock Inn for a bacon roll that is.
Once the front runners started back and Alan had them in sight, he started up Cypry and began navigating her back to the marina at Hilperton ( where it all began ). To head on and prepare for the weary walkers return at the Dursley Arms.
The first back – and who also deserve a special mention were Sam and Nathan, both of whom RAN THE ENTIRE COURSE....and completed the walk ( or run in this instance ) in 1 hour 40 minutes !!!
After them the walkers started to return to the marina having walked over 8 miles from Hilperton Marina to Avoncliff and back. All ready to join us back at the Dursley arms for Disco, hotdogs ( Which I have to say where incredibly popular ) and raffle.
The money raised on this day we estimate to be over £1,500 – which is an outstanding amount. Our thanks to all those who took part as the money they have raised will make a huge difference to those coping with Cancer or the loss of their loved ones to Cancer.
For all of those who took part in the event and have not yet managed to hand in sponsorship money, please do so as soon as you possibly can. The quicker we can get in the money raised – the sooner this can be used to help others.
Once again – a very big THANK YOU – to all those who took part and have helped us raise this incredible amount.
Also a very special mention for Matt and Rachel (The Dursley Arms ) who once again showed their support by allowing us to hold the after party in the pub ( and who also cooked all the hotdogs ).
Until next year..................
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