tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88444285420077005792024-03-19T12:56:17.757+00:00Tour des Marches Challenge Walk (15th edition)(Formerly the Wistanstow Walk)
Saturday 10th September 2022
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-55567894502386146142022-09-10T07:00:00.021+01:002022-09-10T09:37:44.666+01:00Hope you enjoy your day<p>Wishing everyone a nice walk out in the countryside today. With recent events, a chance to enjoy nature and if you desire, the company of like-minded individuals. No doubt there will be a certain amount of reflection on the extraordinary dedicated life of service of Queen Elizabeth II - R.I.P. <br /></p><p>The forecast suggests lots of cloud, hopefully no rain, with the sun appearing late in the afternoon.<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-36291055546894180862022-03-05T09:31:00.000+00:002022-03-05T09:31:06.360+00:00<p>Hi everyone, it's that time of year again!</p><p>Entries (online only remember), will open on Sunday 6th March 2022 at 9 a.m.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=9638" target="_blank">sientries event page for entries</a></span><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-84837107031556740222021-09-11T01:11:00.003+01:002021-09-11T01:27:24.731+01:00Happy 11th September<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Wishing all those who head to Wistanstow Village Hall later today, the best of walking days.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The current forecast suggests a cloudy start with possible sunny breaks in the cloud later on. Mild temperatures and a light breeze. You may find the breeze a bit more brisk on the higher parts of the route. And in this part of the world, a rain shower is always possible. Be prepared.<br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeHa5z1RIQn9jTQMulOiUXcwBM3adwevqoyXhC0eWKYWJjSiUCatRQyNbHzGwqFpFtLjw-RfZPKaOxvE_TMzqOaYVnBZfxZk9TGovufvlEzWuMtpylhWCAAYrWQG9ni0G8__eTvChx-k/s2048/IMG_20210908_085211545+Donated+Gate+1+jbc.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Landscape view from donated kissing gate" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeHa5z1RIQn9jTQMulOiUXcwBM3adwevqoyXhC0eWKYWJjSiUCatRQyNbHzGwqFpFtLjw-RfZPKaOxvE_TMzqOaYVnBZfxZk9TGovufvlEzWuMtpylhWCAAYrWQG9ni0G8__eTvChx-k/w400-h300/IMG_20210908_085211545+Donated+Gate+1+jbc.jpg" title="A donated kissing gate looks out at the view" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Early September view from a donated kissing gate on the route</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The green plate reads:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">'Gate donated by the Marches Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association from funds raised by The Tour des Marches (Wistanstow) Challenge Walk 2018'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />This is one of a number of improvements that have been made along the route over the years. Thank you to all those who have contributed in some way to make the walk a success.</span><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-11294452553261528412021-09-07T21:02:00.001+01:002021-09-07T21:02:58.586+01:00Final Instructions etc<p>Hi</p><p>Just a quick update, you should have now received your final instructions for the event on Saturday. If not, please contact Phil on:
</p><div class="event-summary-text">pclarke677@btinternet.com</div><div class="event-summary-text"> </div><div class="event-summary-text">A reminder that all entrants are asked to bring their own reusable mugs/cups, as like other organisers, we try to abandon our use of throw-away plastic cups - amongst other things.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-41720873575996196332021-07-16T21:04:00.000+01:002021-07-16T21:04:42.676+01:002021 Event is now full<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The entry list for the 2021 walk is now full</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">We're sorry if you've missed the opportunity to enter the walk but perhaps you'd like to consider volunteering to help on the day? It's very rewarding.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please contact Phil via e</span></span>mail for more details: <a href="mailto:pclarke677@btinternet.com">pclarke677@btinternet.com</a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-56275941042189837492021-05-01T21:08:00.000+01:002021-05-01T21:08:59.880+01:00Tour des Marches 2021<p style="text-align: center;"><b>2021 News</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">With the progress being made in the fight against Covid 19, in particular, the number of vaccinations and reduction in the number of cases, hospital admissions and deaths, we are very hopeful that this year's TdM will go ahead as planned on:</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Saturday 11th September<br /></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">Keep in touch with the latest news by visiting the following Facebook pages: <br /></p><p style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tour-des-Marches-1752742228313755" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #a72323; font-weight: bold; outline: currentcolor none medium;" target="_blank">Tour des Marches Facebook page</a></span></span></span></p><p style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/372453453087455" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #a72323; font-weight: bold; outline: currentcolor none medium;" target="_blank">Marches Group LDWA page</a></span></span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-43065946396636232652020-08-06T20:55:00.001+01:002020-08-06T20:56:39.977+01:002020 Tour des Marches Cancelled<div class="yiv9514316983_2cuy yiv9514316983_3dgx yiv9514316983_2vxa" style="color: #1d2129; direction: ltr; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is with deep regret that we must inform you that The Marches Group has taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Tour des Marches. As you will know we were hopeful that with lockdown restrictions easing we would be able to welcome you to Wistanstow in September. Unfortunately, we have recently seen an upturn in the spread of the virus, with localised outbreaks across the country, including at a site at Craven Arms just a mile from Wistanstow Village. The <span class="yiv9514316983text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">current situation strongly suggests that restrictions will not be lifted sufficiently enough for us to run the event in five weeks time, and even if they were we feel that the safety of our volunteers and our communities must be our priority. Effectively, the decision has been made for us.<br /><br />The next Tour des Marches will therefore be held on September 11th 2021.</span></div><div><div class="yiv9514316983text_exposed_show" style="color: #1d2129; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;"><div class="yiv9514316983_2cuy yiv9514316983_3dgx yiv9514316983_2vxa" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">All entrants will receive an email explaining the options, which are:</div><ol class="yiv9514316983_5a_q yiv9514316983_509r" dir="ltr" style="counter-reset: list 0; margin: 0px 12px; padding: 6px 0px 0px;"><li class="yiv9514316983_2cuy yiv9514316983_509s yiv9514316983_2vxa" style="clear: both; direction: ltr; line-height: 18px; list-style-type: none; margin-left: 20px; padding-bottom: 3px; position: relative; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Defer to the 2021 event which will be held on September 11th</li><li class="yiv9514316983_2cuy yiv9514316983_509s yiv9514316983_2vxa" style="clear: both; direction: ltr; line-height: 18px; list-style-type: none; margin-left: 20px; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Receive a refund less the booking fee which is deducted from your entry fee by SiEntries. The booking fee is 5% plus VAT or a minimum of £1.00 plus VAT, so in most cases this will amount to £1.20. </li></ol><div class="yiv9514316983_2cuy yiv9514316983_3dgx yiv9514316983_2vxa" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Normally there would also be a fee for making a refund, however, <span class="yiv9514316983_4yxo" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: 600;">SiEntries has kindly offered to waive their usual refund fee for this event. The Marches Group have also decided that they will not be charging an admin fee.<br /><br /></span>Details of how to select your option will be contained within the email.</div><div class="yiv9514316983_2cuy yiv9514316983_3dgx yiv9514316983_2vxa" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">We apologise for the inconvenience our decision causes and we thank everyone for their continued support. Stay Safe, hopefully we will see you in 2021.<br /><br />Marches Group LDWA</div></div><span class="em_N en_N"></span></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-37582038083198086612019-10-05T09:38:00.002+01:002019-10-05T09:38:49.992+01:00Longmynd Hike 2019<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-71954145646817518612019-09-26T07:30:00.000+01:002019-09-26T10:31:05.156+01:00Tour des Marches 2019 - in the news<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-2653085156534283472019-09-17T20:29:00.002+01:002019-09-17T20:29:36.850+01:002019 Finishers List now availableThe 2019 Finishers Lists have now been added to the 'Finishers Lists' page. There you will also find the lists for every event held, be it under the Wistanstow Challenge name or the current Tour des Marches.<br />
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Congratulations one and all. Thanks to all the supporters/volunteers who make the event possible. You help make a lot of people happy and allow us to give donations to a couple of worthwhile causes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-11290427088291913382019-09-13T20:40:00.000+01:002019-09-13T20:40:00.597+01:00Outdoor Depot in residenceJust a quick reminder that James from the Outdoor Depot shop in Church Stretton, will be in attendance at the start, with a selection of lovely outdoor items.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-87865557312519820142019-09-13T20:16:00.001+01:002019-09-13T20:18:37.119+01:00Saturday Weather<div style="text-align: center;">
This is the picture according to the BBC Weather for Saturday 14th,<br />
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You may want to make sure you have your sun essentials at the ready!</div>
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We look forward to meeting you all tomorrow.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-14151115212862244302019-09-06T20:50:00.001+01:002019-09-06T21:14:15.160+01:00Entry List reminderWe hope you're all in good health and ready for the walk on Saturday 14th September?<br />
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Just a reminder that the <a href="https://www.sientries.co.uk/list.php?event_id=5383&id=10200" target="_blank">Entry List</a> is available on the Si Entries website. It defaults to the 26-mile entrants, so please click on the 12 or 18-mile options if you entered the shorter distances.<br />
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Electronic Final Instructions should be received shortly. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-31767811899373902262019-05-24T09:44:00.000+01:002019-05-24T23:56:10.980+01:002019 Tour des Marches is now FULL<div style="text-align: center;">
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Note: No waiting list, no entries on the day (obviously).</div>
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Thanks to all those who've signed up for our little walk. For our September event to be full at the end of May is wonderful. It does make a difference on the organising front.<br />
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If you've missed the entry window, you may like to consider giving a hand on the day, to help the event run smoothly and experience the joy of helping those taking part. <a href="https://wistanstowwalk.blogspot.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank">Contact</a> our esteemed leader Phil for further information. No obligation. [Phil enjoys taking part in lots of events himself, so a reply may be delayed at times.]Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-63980275290469438482019-05-20T07:31:00.000+01:002019-05-21T07:49:00.683+01:00Extended entry window closing soonWhilst we're delighted to have hit our 150 entry target, every event has entrants that on the day are, 'no-shows'. Whether due to a family event, injury, or even weather related. Entries are therefore still being accepted in order to cover those who don't turn up on the day. This extended entry window will close soon.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-81562246351415628592019-05-08T11:04:00.002+01:002019-05-08T11:04:30.228+01:00Urgent Entry Update - only 20 places left<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-90712492591448698902019-05-01T08:34:00.001+01:002019-05-01T08:34:50.886+01:00Entry Update - 55 entries still available<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">55 Entries still available</td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-82640748146072483782019-04-04T22:22:00.000+01:002019-04-04T22:22:08.387+01:00Entry Update - just over a third full<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-50810125278349347962019-02-28T21:08:00.000+00:002019-04-04T09:09:18.974+01:00Entries OpenEntries are now being accepted for the 13th edition of the Tour des Marches Challenge Walk. We use an online entry system via SiEntries.<br />
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<a href="https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=5383" target="_blank">Event information page on SiEntries website</a><br />
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Entries close on Saturday 7th September, 2019, although it should be noted that the event is usually oversubscribed by the end of July. Please get your entries in early if you don't want to be disappointed.<br />
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We will post occasional updates on the number of entries, to warn you of the situation. As of 21.06 on Thur 28th Feb, it currently stands at 24 entries. Our limit is 150.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-18976062045768472432018-10-06T09:57:00.000+01:002018-10-06T09:57:47.380+01:00Good luck on the Longmynd HikeA brief message for all those taking part in the Longmynd Hike this weekend.<br />
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Good luck, enjoy, and look after each other.</h3>
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One of the original intentions behind the Tour des Marches Challenge Walk, was to provide those entered in the Hike with a suitable training event.<br />
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Many of our entrants have gone on to successfully complete the 50-mile Longmynd Hike, ably organised by the 2nd Longmynd Scouts Group, assisted by many others.<br />
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For more information, check out the <a href="https://www.longmyndhike.org.uk/" target="_blank">Longmynd Hike</a> website.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-44156352788558711602018-09-13T08:03:00.000+01:002018-09-13T09:17:02.336+01:00Check us out on Facebook<div style="text-align: center;">
More news and lots of photos can be seen on our Facebook page - yes, really!<br />
Click on the image below to open the TdM Facebook page.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-35166101706542520292018-09-12T08:05:00.000+01:002018-09-12T11:08:08.509+01:00Lost PropertyIn the Lost Property box this year, we have:<br />
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One technical top<br />
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That's it. If you'd like to contact Phil (see 'Contact' page), and describe the garment, we can organise its return.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-78674517530758973592018-09-11T10:03:00.003+01:002018-09-11T10:38:24.271+01:002018 Finishers List now on siteWell, Phil didn't quite pull off his normal lovely weather for the walk, but judging by your comments you all seem to have enjoyed the experience. Congratulations on whatever distance you achieved.<br />
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Having dusted off the world famous Tour des Marches abacus, version 10.1, Phil and I are pleased to report that the Finishers List for 2018 is now up on the relevant page (see page list above). Do remember to scroll to the end in order to read the usual report on the day from our organiser-in-chief, Phil.<br />
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Thanks to all our supporters for their continued support.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-39531079699218433352018-09-08T07:20:00.000+01:002018-09-08T07:35:01.155+01:00ShowersMorning all.<br />
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Forecast for today: still showers, though one or two might be heavier and the breeze is now being classed as moderate. We hope the wind is always at your back and may the showers only fall when you're walking in the woods.<br />
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Good luck everyone.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8844428542007700579.post-42002603426975738092018-09-07T19:38:00.000+01:002018-09-07T19:38:20.972+01:00Weather looking showery<div style="text-align: center;">
According to the BBC Weather at 19.30 on Fri.</div>
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