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Family Walk 2010
Christine Forecast, Secretary, Astro Fund, is again holding her Norfolk Family Walk at Holkham Hall., nr Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk on Sunday, 10th October 2010 from 10am to 4pm.
There is a choice of walks – one, three, six or ten miles. All are through the beautiful parkland at Holkham, beside the lake and through the woods where deer can be seen grazing and wildlife abounds.
The one mile walk is aimed at children and has games, with prizes galore, along the way. This walk is suitable for prams and wheelchairs.
Dogs on leads are welcome on the walk – two were even sponsored last year! Pay the registration fee of just £5 to cover the cost of organising the event - you are then free to support the brain tumour charity of your choice. Holkham Hall now charge a car park fee but are kindly waiving this charge to walkers.
Please either register in advance by contacting Christine Forecast (info@astrofund.org.uk) or just turn up on the day. Please download a registration form and a sponsorship form. You can also download a poster to promote the event in your area.
To make it easy for your supporters to sponsor you, set up a Just Giving page. Don’t forget to encourage your sponsors to Gift Aid their donation—for each £1 donated another 27p is added at no extra cost to you!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON 10/10/10 from 10am!!!!
Walking the walk for Astro Fund
"One bright and crisp sunny October Sunday morning, we arrived at Holkham Hall raring to go. Once all our party had assembled, including two four legged friends, we registered and were off. The first leg was built for children with lots of fun and games along the way. There were prizes to be won and enjoyment to be had by everyone.
"Halfway round and it was time to stop for a bit of welcome refreshment. Some of us were flagging a bit by now and a couple of our party decided 6 miles was enough for them and took the short cut back to the finish. The rest of us pushed on, walking by the beautiful lake, watching the deer among the trees. Time and miles went quickly as there was so much to take in - such a beautiful setting - how lucky we are to live in Norfolk!
"Before we knew it, we were crossing the finishing line and having our miles added to the total walked. We felt a great sense of achievement that we managed to walk the miles and raise money, thanks to generous sponsors, for such a worthy cause. Time for a welcome cuppa and carrot cake in the tearoom before making our way home."