Thanks to all those who have entered this year.
Please note that Final Instructions will be sent by email,
two weeks before the event.
Monday, 10 August 2015
Sunday, 9 August 2015
Email issues and apology
I apologise to anyone who’s emailed us and received no reply – such emails have
never reached our eyes.
Whilst I’ve managed to access a few emails this year (In previous years we've not had many), I’ve been made aware of a couple of emails that have been sent and remain unanswered (never seen) and I regret that there may well be a few others. As a consequence, please note that the email address: wistanstowwalk@yahoo.co.uk is no longer in use.
They probably sit on a Yahoo server somewhere in a foreign land; I’m just sorry that despite my best efforts, I’m unable to retrieve them. There are only so many hours that you can spend reading ‘Help Forums' and following instructions that don’t achieve anything; except that is to increase my blood pressure. Perhaps the email address took offence at the event name change to ‘Tour des Marches’?
With this year’s publicity just quoting the email address: pclarke677@btinternet.com, I hope the annoyance caused by the old email address is minimal.
John
Email: pclarke677@btinternet.com
Tel: 01694 781405 (Phil Clarke)
Whilst I’ve managed to access a few emails this year (In previous years we've not had many), I’ve been made aware of a couple of emails that have been sent and remain unanswered (never seen) and I regret that there may well be a few others. As a consequence, please note that the email address: wistanstowwalk@yahoo.co.uk is no longer in use.
They probably sit on a Yahoo server somewhere in a foreign land; I’m just sorry that despite my best efforts, I’m unable to retrieve them. There are only so many hours that you can spend reading ‘Help Forums' and following instructions that don’t achieve anything; except that is to increase my blood pressure. Perhaps the email address took offence at the event name change to ‘Tour des Marches’?
With this year’s publicity just quoting the email address: pclarke677@btinternet.com, I hope the annoyance caused by the old email address is minimal.
John
Tour des Marches - updated contact details:
Email: pclarke677@btinternet.com
Tel: 01694 781405 (Phil Clarke)
Tuesday, 21 July 2015
Tour des Marches 2015 - just 25 places left
A quick message from the Command Centre at Felhampton - entries stand at 125, leaving 25 spaces available.
If you're contemplating an entry, then please don't delay. There's often a rush when we announce that we're getting close to our limit.
If you're contemplating an entry, then please don't delay. There's often a rush when we announce that we're getting close to our limit.
Friday, 6 March 2015
2015 Tour des Marches Entry Form page now live
Saturday 12th September, 2015
Please check out the relevant page for details of the event
and the entry form
Slightly less important updates will take place over the coming weeks!
A brief comment on the web address:
'I know, our web address always ended .com. Blogger/Google have introduced a system that means the address now defaults to the location of the reader. Our friends across the pond will see the site ending .com, just as someone in Japan will see .jp.
Country specific re-direction
And yes, I'm sure they do it just to annoy little old me and make our paperwork/publicity appear incorrect'.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
News and website update coming soon
All the information you need will appear here in the near future. 2015 will be our 9th edition - where does the time go?
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Tour des Marches 2014 - Donations Presented
Following another successful event, cheques have been presented to:
£350 - Fire Fighters Charity
£800 - Wistanstow Village Hall
We'd like to thank all those who contributed towards the 8th Tour des Marches (Wistanstow Challenge Walk) and made these cheques possible.
£350 - Fire Fighters Charity
£800 - Wistanstow Village Hall
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| Donation presentation at the Plough Inn, Wistanstow (Pic: South Shropshire Journal dated Fri, Nov 7th, 2014) |
We'd like to thank all those who contributed towards the 8th Tour des Marches (Wistanstow Challenge Walk) and made these cheques possible.
Sunday, 5 October 2014
Tour des Marches 2014 Press Cuttings
We've made the local press:
Quite how we've become a 'festival' is a mystery to us? We find organising a walk tiring enough.
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| South Shropshire Journal dated Friday, September 19, 2014 |
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| Ludlow Advertiser dated Thursday, September 18, 2014 |
Monday, 15 September 2014
2014 Tour des Marches complete
Another year done. Our eighth and once more we were blessed with good walking weather and lots of smiles. The Wistanstow Challenge Walk abacus as morphed into the Tour des Marches abacus and Phil and I have put it to good use once more. For those interested in such things, the Finishers List is now up on the relevant page (see above). Do visit the bottom of the list where you'll find some words from our Commander-in-Chief, Phil; commenting on the Finishers List and the day.
Lots of lovely comments (were and are still being received), often relating to our wonderful helpers. We praise them every year but only because they deserve it. Without them there is no event for around 150 walkers and runners, and no money being donated to our worthy causes. A few more would help the day be a touch less stressful for us organisers.
Words and pictures are expected to be in the local press (South Shropshire Journal and Ludlow Advertiser) in coming weeks.
Anyway, here goes. Our grateful thanks to:
Britpart Ltd, Craven Arms
Outdoor Depot, Church Stretton
Woods Brewery, Wistanstow
Wenlock Water, Wolverton
Hough & Son (Butchers),Church Stretton
Spar, Craven Arms
The Plough Inn, Wistanstow
(If you visit any of the above, a word of thanks would go a long way)
The ladies of the Village Hall Committee who baked such nice cakes, our super volunteers, the landowners on route and the Firefighters at Clun and Bishop’s Castle for their support and assistance.
(My apologies if I've missed anyone out. Do get in touch and I'd be delighted to put it right.)
Lots of lovely comments (were and are still being received), often relating to our wonderful helpers. We praise them every year but only because they deserve it. Without them there is no event for around 150 walkers and runners, and no money being donated to our worthy causes. A few more would help the day be a touch less stressful for us organisers.
Words and pictures are expected to be in the local press (South Shropshire Journal and Ludlow Advertiser) in coming weeks.
Anyway, here goes. Our grateful thanks to:
Britpart Ltd, Craven Arms
Outdoor Depot, Church Stretton
Woods Brewery, Wistanstow
Wenlock Water, Wolverton
Hough & Son (Butchers),Church Stretton
Spar, Craven Arms
The Plough Inn, Wistanstow
(If you visit any of the above, a word of thanks would go a long way)
The ladies of the Village Hall Committee who baked such nice cakes, our super volunteers, the landowners on route and the Firefighters at Clun and Bishop’s Castle for their support and assistance.
(My apologies if I've missed anyone out. Do get in touch and I'd be delighted to put it right.)
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