15th Festive Walk Huge Success

The forecast dry weather and the return to the Sunday between Christmas and New Year made last year's Lions Festive Walk held on 30th December the most popular for years.

'We were delighted to see over 500 people turn up and set off from Baddesley Clinton NT House for the choice of 4, 7 or 10 mile walks around the area’, said organiser Simon Newell. 'Over £2700 was received in donations to Acorns Children's Hospice, the Jennifer Trust, the Meningitis Trust and the Lions causes during the day, and we are hopeful that those collecting sponsorship will eventually swell this figure to well over £5,000.'

'As usual some of the footpaths proved particularly muddy following recent rainy weather, but that never seems to put off the walkers, many locals who turn up every year and others that travel from further afield. We thank the National Trust for allowing us to use Baddesley Clinton NT House which provides a great setting for the Festive Walks, I guess it is just good to get out and get some good fresh country air and walk off the Christmas pudding together with friends. Many walkers enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies with the Lions on their return to Baddesley Clinton.'

If you would like to walk one of our Festive Walks download the route map:
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We are grateful that all the costs of staging this Festive Walk are covered by generous support of the Tom ‘o the Wood P.H., e-on, Midland Fuel Oils, and John Shepherd Estate Agents.

If you know a company who may like to sponsor this event in the future please .

Acorns

Acorns Acorns cares for children with life-limiting conditions. This means that we care for children who are not expected to reach adulthood, as a cure for their condition cannot be found.

We provide respite, emergency and end-of-life care and also round-the-clock community support to the whole family.

We have three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, designed to be a home-from-home to help children make the most of every day.

Our supporters fund more than 80 per cent of our running costs.

Please get in touch to see how you can help us at acorns.org.uk

The Meningitis Trust

Meningitis is still with us. It can strike in an instant, but the impact can last a lifetime. The Meningitis Trust exists to help rebuild shattered lives by providing emotional, practical and financial support. Our support is lifelong.

7 year old Levana lost her legs to meningococcal septicaemia when she was just a baby. Today she plays on her new climbing frame and recently won a swimming award at her local club.

Levana has remarkable determination, but without the support the Meningitis Trust has been able to provide, this may not have been possible.

Please support us so that we may be able to continue to support the people who need us.

Visit meningitis-trust.org

The Jennifer Trust

The Jennifer Trust The only national charity in the UK dedicated both to supporting people affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and investing in essential research into causes, treatments and eventually a cure for the condition.

On average a baby is born every week with the most severe form of SMA and they rarely survive past their first birthday.

By taking part in the Festive Walk, you can help us support the parents of these babies by providing multi-sensory toy packs, specially designed to stimulate the senses of a baby with Type 1 SMA.

More details on jtsma.org.uk