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.
JT
| 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 18thMay 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