The Thames Walk for Water

Last year, around 20,000 children and parents took part in sponsored walks in villages, towns and cities across the UK as part of our Turn on the Tap campaign.

This year, the walk is going global.

We’ve teamed up with our sister organisations in Australia, Canada and Europe to organise a Global Walk for Water – inviting schools and churches, children and parents, young and old to go for a local walk with a global impact.

1,000s of people across the globe…all walking 1 million miles….raising 1 million pounds in the UK alone…for families living without clean water.

The Thames Walk is where it all began... 15 days, a combined 899 miles walked, Cirencester to the Thames Barrier.

You can see some of their photos and read about their adventures in the entries below. Find out more about Turn on the Tap at www.turnonthetap.org.uk there's also a donation link where you can sponsor us.

Tuesday, 31 March 2009

Day 11:Windsor to Shepperton

Here we are on day 11, starting near to a large council house, waiting for the occupier to bring the tea and scones. Ah well dream on boys. Today like every other day we have been on this trek, we have dedicated to the Lord, this is after all His project and not ours.

Most of the morning it was difficult to have a conversation as the take-off rate from Heathrow airport was about one a minute and flying overhead.
An American was overheard to say “Fancy the Queen building her castle so close to Heathrow airport”
We came across a European owl called Dobbie, we understand he’s not an economic migrant.
Again someone is making light of this walk, no wonder it’s taking 15 days to complete. (please note some of us are waiting for our evening, meal)
Two crabs on the beach and one says to the other “Want an ice-cream?”
“Why not.” Says his friend. So off he goes. With both claws full he sidles back to his friend but the ice-creams start to melt. He takes a lick from one cornet and than the other until both cornets have been eaten.
When he meets his friend he’s asked “Where are the ice-creams?”
“I’ve eaten them” was the reply.
“That’s a bit shellfish!” (A typical Ruth Jones joke)

The end is getting nigh, the walk is tough, of course today took a lot longer than others. Please keep the guys in your prayers. Just remember that this is about those who need access to safe water and you could be part of that solution.

Burning question on the minds of the crew, just when will we find civilisation and above all black pudding on the breakfast plate?

Find out more as to why Turn on the Tap is so important by coming to our conference at Leeds on 9th May or Swindon 16th May. We are really looking forward to being there with you, be a swan and not an ugly ducking….

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