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Walking: Inaugural Stonehouse Walking Festival takes place in September

Roger Jackson Tue, 27th Aug 2019 at 09:00

A walking enthusiast from Stonehouse is hoping that as many people as possible will join her in putting their best foot forward for an inaugural event that takes place in September. The Stonehouse Walking Festival runs from Friday 13th September to...A walking enthusiast from Stonehouse is hoping that as many people as possible will join her in putting their best foot forward for an inaugural event that takes place in September. The Stonehouse Walking Festival runs from Friday 13th September to...A walking enthusiast from Stonehouse is hoping that as many people as possible will join her in putting their best foot forward for an inaugural event that takes place in September. The Stonehouse Walking Festival runs from Friday 13th September to...

Walking: Charity night walk to light up Cheltenham for hospice

Roger Jackson Fri, 9th Aug 2019 at 11:30

Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice is asking people right across Gloucestershire to become shining stars for the night and light up the streets of Cheltenham in support of families needing its care. The hospice’s annual 10km walk under the...Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice is asking people right across Gloucestershire to become shining stars for the night and light up the streets of Cheltenham in support of families needing its care. The hospice’s annual 10km walk under the...Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice is asking people right across Gloucestershire to become shining stars for the night and light up the streets of Cheltenham in support of families needing its care. The hospice’s annual 10km walk under the...

Walking: Ben Walton to take on Ultra Challenge to raise money for his little girl Amelia-Rose

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Apr 2019 at 16:00

Regular readers on this website may well remember we wrote a story last September on Tanya Cross-Walton who was preparing to run the Cheltenham Half Marathon for the first time. She was raising money for her little girl Amelia-Rose and the good...Regular readers on this website may well remember we wrote a story last September on Tanya Cross-Walton who was preparing to run the Cheltenham Half Marathon for the first time. She was raising money for her little girl Amelia-Rose and the good...Regular readers on this website may well remember we wrote a story last September on Tanya Cross-Walton who was preparing to run the Cheltenham Half Marathon for the first time. She was raising money for her little girl Amelia-Rose and the good...

Walking: North Gloucestershire Orienteering Club will be running for fun on Leckhampton Hill

Roger Jackson Sun, 21st Apr 2019 at 09:00

The beautiful Leckhampton Hill that overlooks Cheltenham comes into its own at around this time of year and it will be even more popular than usual on Saturday 11th May. That’s because the hill will host a competition that could attract as...The beautiful Leckhampton Hill that overlooks Cheltenham comes into its own at around this time of year and it will be even more popular than usual on Saturday 11th May. That’s because the hill will host a competition that could attract as...The beautiful Leckhampton Hill that overlooks Cheltenham comes into its own at around this time of year and it will be even more popular than usual on Saturday 11th May. That’s because the hill will host a competition that could attract as...

Walking: I’m taking part in the Starlight Hike in memory of my mum, says Duncan Willoughby

Roger Jackson Wed, 10th Oct 2018 at 15:10

Hundreds of walkers are preparing for this year’s Starlight Hike in 10 days’ time. They will be taking part in a 10k night time walk through Cheltenham to raise funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Among those lacing up their...Hundreds of walkers are preparing for this year’s Starlight Hike in 10 days’ time. They will be taking part in a 10k night time walk through Cheltenham to raise funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Among those lacing up their...Hundreds of walkers are preparing for this year’s Starlight Hike in 10 days’ time. They will be taking part in a 10k night time walk through Cheltenham to raise funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Among those lacing up their...

Walking: Mark Gayler, Andrew Gayler and Jon Edden take on Cotswold Way Challenge

Roger Jackson Mon, 4th Jun 2018 at 11:10

Mark Gayler will be putting his best foot forward when he takes on the Cotswold Way Challenge at the end of next month.   For those who don’t know, the Cotswold Way Challenge is a 100km walk from Bath to Cheltenham, starting in the...Mark Gayler will be putting his best foot forward when he takes on the Cotswold Way Challenge at the end of next month.   For those who don’t know, the Cotswold Way Challenge is a 100km walk from Bath to Cheltenham, starting in the...Mark Gayler will be putting his best foot forward when he takes on the Cotswold Way Challenge at the end of next month.   For those who don’t know, the Cotswold Way Challenge is a 100km walk from Bath to Cheltenham, starting in the...

Walking: Gloucestershire Walking Group are making giant strides

Gemma Drew Wed, 15th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Crisp air, crunchy autumn leaves and beautiful countryside views are a common occurrence in the lives of members of the The Ramblers. They are extremely popular, holding the impressive status of Britain’s largest walking charity. There is a...Crisp air, crunchy autumn leaves and beautiful countryside views are a common occurrence in the lives of members of the The Ramblers. They are extremely popular, holding the impressive status of Britain’s largest walking charity. There is a...Crisp air, crunchy autumn leaves and beautiful countryside views are a common occurrence in the lives of members of the The Ramblers. They are extremely popular, holding the impressive status of Britain’s largest walking charity. There is a...

Walking: Your chance to take part in the December Daily Dash and raise money for Sue Ryder

Contributed Fri, 10th Nov 2017 at 10:30

Why not fight the festive flab this year by signing up for the December Daily Dash – a commitment to run, walk or jog three miles every single day throughout December raising funds for a hospice and neurological care charity. The concept,...Why not fight the festive flab this year by signing up for the December Daily Dash – a commitment to run, walk or jog three miles every single day throughout December raising funds for a hospice and neurological care charity. The concept,...Why not fight the festive flab this year by signing up for the December Daily Dash – a commitment to run, walk or jog three miles every single day throughout December raising funds for a hospice and neurological care charity. The concept,...

Walking: Starlight Hike organisers blown away by support for 10k charity walk

Contributed Tue, 31st Oct 2017 at 09:00

More than 500 people took to the streets of Cheltenham in a 10k walk under the stars for the only inpatient unit hospice in the county. Despite Storm Brian tearing through the county earlier that day, 523 walkers bravely took to the streets in...More than 500 people took to the streets of Cheltenham in a 10k walk under the stars for the only inpatient unit hospice in the county. Despite Storm Brian tearing through the county earlier that day, 523 walkers bravely took to the streets in...More than 500 people took to the streets of Cheltenham in a 10k walk under the stars for the only inpatient unit hospice in the county. Despite Storm Brian tearing through the county earlier that day, 523 walkers bravely took to the streets in...

Walking: Gloucester woman Jessica Carter to embark on 100km charity walk

Contributed Mon, 3rd Jul 2017 at 09:30

A Gloucester woman will be walking 100km across the hills of the Cotswolds in memory of her father, while helping to raise funds for the hospice which helped care for him. Jessica Carter, 28 from Hempsted, decided to take on the 100km walk in 24...A Gloucester woman will be walking 100km across the hills of the Cotswolds in memory of her father, while helping to raise funds for the hospice which helped care for him. Jessica Carter, 28 from Hempsted, decided to take on the 100km walk in 24...A Gloucester woman will be walking 100km across the hills of the Cotswolds in memory of her father, while helping to raise funds for the hospice which helped care for him. Jessica Carter, 28 from Hempsted, decided to take on the 100km walk in 24...

Walking: Kitty Kerr’s family ready for 100km Cotswold Way charity walk

Roger Jackson Fri, 30th Jun 2017 at 09:10

Like many people, Tina Duffy was having sleepless nights during the recent heatwave. It wasn’t the warm temperatures that were causing her to lie awake, however. Tina loves the sun but she was desperate for the cooler weather more commonly...Like many people, Tina Duffy was having sleepless nights during the recent heatwave. It wasn’t the warm temperatures that were causing her to lie awake, however. Tina loves the sun but she was desperate for the cooler weather more commonly...Like many people, Tina Duffy was having sleepless nights during the recent heatwave. It wasn’t the warm temperatures that were causing her to lie awake, however. Tina loves the sun but she was desperate for the cooler weather more commonly...

Walking: Cheltenham woman takes on 100-mile Cotswold challenge in memory of husband

Contributed Thu, 15th Jun 2017 at 10:00

Verity Barr is taking on the Cotswold Way over nine days while raising money for the hospice that cared for her husband. Verity, 40 and from Cheltenham, will be walking the length of the Cotswold Way over nine days to raise money for Sue Ryder...Verity Barr is taking on the Cotswold Way over nine days while raising money for the hospice that cared for her husband. Verity, 40 and from Cheltenham, will be walking the length of the Cotswold Way over nine days to raise money for Sue Ryder...Verity Barr is taking on the Cotswold Way over nine days while raising money for the hospice that cared for her husband. Verity, 40 and from Cheltenham, will be walking the length of the Cotswold Way over nine days to raise money for Sue Ryder...

Walking: 10,000 Gloucestershire pupils embark on their challenge to ‘trot around Europe’!