Wistanstow 2013 thanks

As is customary, we have a list of people and businesses to thank.

To the tiny band of helpers who turn out every September to ensure that those taking part get to enjoy their walk – grateful thanks. Feedback from walkers consistently congratulates our helpers on their enthusiasm and support.

Thanks are also due to the landowners along the route, and the Firefighters of Clun and Bishop’s Castle who allow us to share their stations for a day.

A number of local businesses provide help and support in a variety of different ways:

• The Outdoor Depot, Church Stretton (present at the Village Hall)

• Britpart Ltd, Craven Arms

• Hough and Sons Ltd (Butchers), Church Stretton

• John Taylor and Son (Painter & Decorator), Ludlow

• Woods Brewery, Wistanstow

• The Plough Inn, Wistanstow

• Spar Shop, Craven Arms

• Wenlock Water, Wolverton

• Route 49 Fish and Chips, Craven Arms

• Inkspot (Printers), Ludlow

(Links where available are on the right-hand side of this page)

Should you ever find yourself making use of any of them, I’m sure a personal thank you would go a long way.

A quiet time on the blog

Hi

Apologies for the quietness of the blog on the lead-up to the actual walk. I'm afraid the webmaster (that would be me!) got taken ill and other things took preference. I did manage to put in a stint at Plowden on the day and met many happy souls. Well done to all those that took part.

Hopefully I'll now be able to get up to speed again with all things Wistanstow Challenge Walk (Tour des Marches). A Finishers List will appear in due course.

John

Entry Full for Wistanstow Challenge Walk 2013

We regret that we're unable to accept any more entries for our event this year. You can of course still be involved with the walk by offering your services to help behind the scenes. Jobs are varied and many require just a few hours of your time. Whilst we're fortunate to have a dedicated band of lovely volunteers, their numbers are small and extra hands on the day would be gratefully received.

Wistanstow Challenge Walk almost full

9 Entries remaining

Still contemplating entering - act now before it's too late. We expect those remaining spaces to be taken in the next few days.

Many thanks to all those who've sent in their entries, we look forward to seeing you all in September.

Possible Entry Form issues

Just like buses, you wait for one post and then two come along at once!

We receive the occasional contact about being unable to download the Entry Form. Such issues almost inevitably involve security software and frequently involves a 'Work' computer. It's always worth trying a different computer if one is available, and most certainly a 'non-work' one.

If we do hear of a possible problem, we always check the download ability but so far this year we've been unable to detect a problem at our end - so to speak.

Entries still available for 2013 event

We’re well over half way to a our maximum number of entries (150), so if you’ve nothing yet confirmed for Saturday 14^th September, get your diary and mark in big bold letters – ‘Wistanstow Challenge Walk’. But get your entry in soon.

Please see the Rules and Entry Form page for details.

A glance left on the way towards Acton

Entries and the SSC

Just to let you know that the Rules and Entry Form are now up on the relevant page for the seventh edition of our little tour of south-west Shropshire.

We’ll also take this opportunity to wish everyone luck on the 31^st edition of the South Shropshire Circular, taking place this Saturday.

Wistanstow donations made

Under the heading, 'Walkers hand over hard-earned funds', our good news finally made the pages of the local Journal newspaper (edition dated Friday 9th November).

We're pleased to announce that the following donations have been made:

£500 to the Smithy Shop, Wistanstow
£400 to the Fire Fighters Charity (incl. £50 donation from Linda Staves)

The Smithy Shop is a community shop run by volunteers - a welcome resource for locals and visitors alike.The Fire Fighters Charity supports serving and retired members of the fire and rescue community in times of need. (For more information, please check out the 'LINKS' section on the right-hand side of this page)

Thanks to all involved with the walk - you've made a difference once again.