Step out to help Save the Children

Louise Foster | Thursday, August 26, 2010

Take part in the inaugural Cotswold Autumn Walk to support Save the Children being held at the Fire Service College.

Save The Children want to sign up walkers for their inaugural Cotswold Autumn Walks to be held on Sunday 26^th September at the College, when walks to suit all ages and fitness levels are on offer

The first is a one mile woodland walk along surfaced paths through the private grounds of the college, not normally open to the public.  This route is ideal for buggies and wheelchair users.  

Also on offer is a four mile Sunday stroll through the ancient Wolford wood to Great Wolford and returning via Lemington Coppice.  For the more serious walker, there is an eight mile route from the college with a rest stop and refreshments at Little Wolford.  There is a modest entry fee (reduced for those walkers who pre-register) and walkers are encouraged to raise sponsorship as well.

Refreshments and stalls will be available at the College.

 Registration is any time between 10am and 12 noon.  Full details are available at www.savethechildren.org.uk/cotswoldautumnwalks or on 0121 588 0111.

Marilyn Payne, Supporter Group Coordinator for Save The Children, said: "The Fire Service College provides an ideal base for our three walks and we are indebted to the college for their support.  We hope to build on this small beginning to create a major event which will be both fun for the walkers and a valuable fund raising event for Save The Children".

Emma Lowe, Conference and Events Coordinator of The Fire Service College, said:  "We are delighted to be able to support such a renowned charity as Save The Children with this fund raising venture.  We wish them every success and look forward to a long and happy association with them".