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

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 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