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.

Sunday, 29 March 2009

Day 9: Henley-on-Thames to Marlow

Day 9: Henley-on-Thames to Marlow
Well no-one forgot about the clocks and the forecast was good. Joining our intrepid duo today Sandra and Alistair Bullen for a leisurely walk of 9 miles.
After a prayer to commit the day to the Lord and to thank him for the sights, sounds and the company the four set off. Sylvia and the ‘minder’ set off to Hurley to park up and find somewhere for lunch. Once parked they walked back towards the start to join the four as they completed the last ¾ hour before lunch.
Llama is the animal for the day but it was very shy and Martyn couldn’t get it to pose for his camera so you will have to use your imagination!
Lunch was had at Hurley Lock in the company of many river users. The afternoon was a very short stroll to Marlow. Now Alistair what was that story about the Steve Redgrave statue standing in the park at today’s finish! Today many people about but no-one signing postcards they were all busy using their own power or that of an engine to navigate the water.
The generosity of those we meet or RVs continues with Doreen and Richard Lisney inviting the two walkers + Sylvia and the ‘minder’ for a very enjoyable evening meal. Thank you.
Monday we start from Marlow the bridge over the Thames near the railway station, Tuesday Windsor Riverside Station, Wednesday is Shepperton, Thursday Teddington, Friday Putney with the grand final Saturday 4th April from the north side of Tower Bridge to the Thames Barrier and that’s only 5 miles! So come on and join at least one of the days.
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2 comments:

  1. Well done Lord and Lady Bullen

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  2. Hey - Martin, John, Gordan and Sylvie
    We said we would try and come down and see you at Maidenhead bridge. Sorry that didn't work out - we are just too busy here at ABA. Once our working week started......
    Al and I really enjoyed being with you all.
    xx
    (ps - sorry about the joke above - there in lies another story for another time)

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