Over 30 colourfully dressed walkers strode out for charity when Burnham-On-Sea’s annual Smile Walk took place on Sunday afternoon (June 22nd).
The popular fancy dress walk started next to the town’s jetty and the walkers made their way along The Esplanade, past the pier, before returning and taking in the Southern Esplanade to the Sailing Club and back.
This year’s event was accompanied by live jazz music and there were balloons and refreshments for the participants.
Proceeds will be going to the Peter Gilliard Memorial School in India and organiser Becky Saunders told Burnham-On-Sea.com she was pleased with how the event had gone. “Today’s walk has been another great success, raising plenty of smiles and funds for a good cause,” she said.
The Spratt family – Malcolm, Joshua, Bethany and Aaron – were dressed as Red Indians
David and Barbara Lee with Beth Feltham and Ben Barker joined in the fun
The youngest Smile Walker was 18 month old Caleb Shinn dressed as a ladybird
Sharon Black with organiser Becky Saunders at the start of the walk
Burnham residents Philip Lesley and Bob Saunders joined in the fun
Jazz musicians David Wright, Alan Bobyer and Chris Lock entertained the walkers
Fairy Lee Robinson was among those striding along the seafront
Doreen Martin was dressed as ‘spider gran’!
Sunny weather and a cool breeze provided ideal conditions for the walk
