Housman Hundred Wishes

Just a quick message of good luck to all those taking part in the Housman Hundred this weekend.

Here we are again

This year we celebrate five years of our walk. Previous years have seen all our efforts go towards providing funds for the Wistanstow Primary School and the Fire Fighters Charity. To help celebrate our 5th birthday, we thought that this year we would open the beneficiaries list to include another worthy cause from the parish of Wistanstow (tba).

With ever more pressures on small but locally important rural groups/charities, we hope to be able to spread some good cheer to another deserving cause.

Join us on 10th September and help us make it possible. The Rules and Entry Form are now available on the relevant page (see above).

News and updates will start appearing in May

Housman Hundred – LDWA entries now open

We mentioned the Housman Hundred (28-30 May 2011) in our post of 16th August and would just remind LDWA* members that entries (£50) are now open.

Entries for non-members will open on January 1st and will cost £65.

Visit the Housman Hundred website for entry details and other useful information.

'Finally reach summit (High Vinnalls) with derelict fire tower.'
(From the Housman Hundred Leg One route description.)

Entrants will hopefully experience a warmer day when they visit the fire tower. The views are great. This was a freezing cold November day with the sun struggling to break through. It never did, and despite the climb it was a hat and gloves sort of day.

*LDWA – Long Distance Walkers Association (furthering the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking.)

Wistanstow 2010 Memories

Early morning registration

A busy hall before the start

Outside the hall waiting for the briefing

[Pic: Jane Clarke]

Sharron Richardson (First lady to finish)

receives her walk certificate from Phil Clarke
[Pic: Jane Clarke]

Heading towards SC4 (The 2009 day was warm!)

We'd be pleased to hear your walk stories or see any photographs taken during the day.

2010 Wistanstow Challenge Walk Finishers List

2010 Finishers List (PDF)

2010 Finishers List (Word)

Andy Davies, first man home
(About to start the climb towards Blakeridge Wood)

A Roll of Honour for help and assistance

Our happy band of volunteers, and the fire fighters at Clun and Bishop's Castle for their support and assistance.

Britpart Ltd., Craven Arms
Beyond Extreme, Church Stretton
Woods Brewery, Wistanstow
Wenlock Water, Wolverton
Newington Garage, Craven Arms
Walls Butchers, Craven Arms

The Finishers List will appear this evening.

A self clip point on the Wistanstow Challenge Walk

The Story of the Clock

Whilst we know many of you aren’t too particular about the time, there are those that like to keep an eye on the clock, especially if they have done the event before.

We therefore aim to give everyone a time, to do with as they please. Unfortunately, this year we were defeated by the Village Hall clock. The final check point in the hall used this normally reliable clock, not realising that it was five minutes fast! Those interested can deduct five minutes from their times – sorry.

Each year there seems to be some anomaly that hasn’t occurred before, that we then have to factor into next years planning. This list grows ever longer but hard work though it is; we all derive great pleasure from seeing you complete your own challenges, whether it is completion, or reaching one of the check points.

PS. The Finishers List is nearing completion