Walk the District – Update

Brethren,

The list of participants so far for our Walk The District is below. As you will see numbers are increasing and not all lodges have sent their returns in yet. The more the merrier – tet’s make this a memorable day.

I am still short of a couple of drivers, mainly to ferry those who want a lift over the hill between Bacup and Todmorden where there isn’t a recognised footpath. If you can help please let me know.

I have to place the T shirt order by Friday 3rd May at the latest, the sooner you can place your orders the better.

Alan Butterworth has very kindly offered to open up Bacup for us on the day for those who want a rest period or start / finish their walk at that point. Todmorden will be open for us too.

Many Thanks to all those who have confirmed their participation so far.

Any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

Let’s put Freemasonry on the map!!

Kind Regards to all.

07961 976641

No	Lodge	Contact	Participants	T shirts	Paid
219	Prudence
226	Benevolence	Jack wiggett
266	Napthali	Barrie Simkin	Andrij Korolczuk	XL
298	Harmony	P. H. Miller	Mike Royds (driver)
1129	Saint Chad’s	Alston Hall
367	Probity and Freedom	T. Dixon
5120	Roch Valley
5198	Roclyffe	Alan Butterworth
54	Hope	JT	JT Dave Jones Ian Butterworth Paul Lyon Hayes Chris Holloway Dave Duxberry Ian Madeley Stephen Leach Steve Wall Graham Adamson (driver) Henry Wakelin	XXL and one L XXL XL XL XL L L XL
5573	Liberty	D. J. Clancy	James Collier (also first aid)	L
6721	Rochdale	Peter Shipton	Simon Rogers
816	Royds	Stuart Kilpatrick	Nick McCarroll +1 +1 +1	XXL XXL XXL XL
363	Keystone	Danny Nuttall	Danny Doug David Ogden	L XXL L
2320	St Martins	Jim Rothwell
	Other

Brethren,

The month of May this year is National walking month and this presents a great opportunity for us to undertake a sponsored walk (or a small section of the walk) around the district.

Our walk will take place on Saturday the 18^thMay covering 23 miles from Rochdale to Bacup, on to Todmorden and finally returning to Rochdale.

I understand few members will want to complete the walk in it’s entirety but I do want all brethren to feel able to take part in some capacity. Inclusiveness is hugely important and there will be a role for everyone.

Completing the walk will be a personal challenge but the objectives behind organising the event are to;

Raise money for good causes

Increase masonic visibility across the district
Publicise our fund raising activities
Attract new members to the craft

How Can You Get Involved

Walk the walk (or a portion of it)

Drive a back up vehicle on the day

Help to move the gazebo around and staff it on location

Provide light refreshments (tea / coffee / water) in Todmorden or Rochdale.

Backup / support vehicles with water and first aid equipment will be provided.
High visibility clothing will be provided.
It is intended to erect the district gazebo in advance of walkers arriving at places of high footfall e.g. Bacup, Todmorden, Littleborough.
A just giving page will be set up and lodges will be asked to made a donation (£25.00)
Individual donations will be most welcome too.

Planning for the event is at an early stage but if you would like any further information about the event I can be contacted on 07961 976641 or taylorjohn2@aol.com

Of course I will keep you informed as planning develops. Also please see and share the attached flyer.

Many Thanks for your help and assistance.

John Taylor, District Charity Steward