Walkers are being encouraged to step forward to take part in the annual fundraising walk between Burnham-On-Sea and Brean Down to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.
The 15-mile beach walk will start at 11.30am on Sunday May 25th from Burnham Pier and will include time for a picnic or lunch in the Brean Cove Café. A shorter, eight-mile walk is also available to the entrance of Berrow Beach and return.
Almost 100 people, some dressed in colourful fancy dress, took part in last year’s walk as pictured here and organiser Mike Barsby says over 140 are already signed up as participants this year.
“Among those taking part will be students from King Alfred School, a group of senior citizens, and a dozen firemen from Bristol,” Mike told Burnham-On-Sea.com.
He added: “Previous beach walks have been very enjoyable events with a relaxed atmosphere and the event attracts people of all ages and abilities. The distance is quite manageable for most people and it’s a great opportunity to get some exercise and see parts of our beach that you may not have visited before. Apart from enjoying the walk and the company of others the main purpose is to raise a couple of thousand pounds for the Alzheimer’s Society!”
“Alzheimer’s can affect anyone – statistics show that 1 in 4 people know or have known someone with Alzeimers or Dementia.”
“In my case it was my mother Joyce, her memory deteriorated so badly that in the last months of her life she could not remember the names of her close family. So, please, get a group of friends and family together and join us on May 25th.”
This year, Mike is hoping to attract at least 150 walkers and whilst this is mainly a fun event, for those with a competitive nature medals will be awarded to the first ten walkers who arrive at Brean Down and all participants will be awarded a Beach Walk 2008 certificate. The event is being sponsored by Sanders Garden World.
For more information, sponsor forms and to register for the event please contact Mike on 07936538263 or 01278 793487 or mikebarsby21@msn.com.
