Santa Walk completed - great fun and company, though much of it in torrential rain showers and some hail. See the 'reindeer's' story in my photographs.
We celebrated in Starbucks by the Tower of London with other walkers before doing an extra 10 mins walk to Virgin Active for a free shower. Even if you did'nt sponsor me it is not too late!!
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. Have you had a good laugh at me in the reindeer costume? Santa Thames Walk on Sunday 22nd November 2009
I am raising funds for HCPT - The Pilgrimage Trust - Hosanna House Appeal - Showered with Love Campaign.
My first encounter with HCPT was enroute to Lourdes with the 1963 National Schools Pilgrimage. On return my family began fundraising by making christmas gift tags that were sold locally and via HQ. Mum later turned her hand to remake christmas cards - we had boxes of donated used cards all around the house. We were also a local collecting point for Green Shield Stamps.
In 1968, my twin sister and I became helpers with Group 30, I later transferred to Group 21 until my neck 'shouted' stop in 1981. Some years later I joined Fr Gerry Coates Hosanna House Group, we cared for each others needs. We celebrated moving liturgies in the chapel or grounds, enjoyed the scenery, meals, and all pilgrimage activities. Many lasting friendships were made and wonderful memories. There was much fun and laughter - I answered to the name of "the neck"!! A few years ago some of us stayed at the Bartres Villa for a relaxed week, during which we shared those memories. More recently I have been back in Lourdes with John Donovan's 'Old & Bold' Group - a diverse group all with great memories of Hosanna House.
For quite some years I have spent most of Easter - usually early in the morning - as a Gatwick Marshall. We try to ease the Groups of excited children & helpers through to check-in and on to security, while trying not to block access for others!
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