My story

Time was when I was accused of having 'designer mud' on my boots. Now I'm walking from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay in aid of mountain rescue. And I've even managed to rope fellow 'twirlie' Gail Todd into the challenge! You can follow our adventures on the blog at http://twirliesontour.blogspot.com/

Gail and I are both members of the Rossendale and Pendle team, in Lancashire. She's at the sharp end, I'm not (although I was team secretary for seven years.)

As editor of Mountain Rescue Magazine I've been privileged to meet mountain rescuers across the UK and they're a remarkable bunch of people! Men and women who give their time (on a daily basis in some areas – sometimes several times a day!) to go to the aid of those in distress on the hills and mountains. On call 24/7, whatever the weather.

They are all volunteers in what is still, uniquely, an entirely voluntary service. Your donation will help them continue doing what they do.

We've been very kindly sponsored by both Paramo and Whalley Warm and Dry (with more Paramo kit) – so a big than you to them for their support (and faith in our continuing ability to keep putting one foot in front of the other!!)

Now, here's the blurb...

...donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to Mountain Rescue England and Wales and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for mountain rescue.

So dig deep friends, dig deep – because, trust me, it will be real mud this time!

My charity

Mountain Rescue England and Wales

Mountain Rescue England and Wales

Charity Registration No. 222596

Mountain Rescue will provide assistance to anyone who becomes lost or injured in the mountains, rural or urban for whatever reason. The service is provided 24 hours per day 7 day per week and operates in all weather conditions. Mountain Rescue in the whole of the United Kingdom is free of charge.

Donations 45

well done, proud of you

Donation by hilton craig on 18/09/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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What an incredible achievement. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog.

Donation by Graham Harfleet on 27/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hi Judy,WELL DONE! Sorry this is v late, I forgot!! Glad you're not in need of osteopathy but a cuppa's always waiting! x

Donation by Karen Hackett on 11/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done, ladies! Great effort for a great cause

Donation by Chris Clayton on 23/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done both!

Donation by Heather Simpson on 20/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Gail / Judy - and no blisters ! Bob x

Donation by Bob Stokes on 19/05/11

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Well done, enjoy the bath !

Donation by Ed Chard on 16/05/11

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Well done, we are really proud of you.

Donation by Andrew & Abi on 15/05/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Well done, hope you reach your target!

Donation by John Haslam on 15/05/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Donation by Giles Hastie on 13/05/11

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Lets hope that the donations keep pace with your courageous trek. Almost half way across, and almost half way to your target of £5,000. xxx BEV

Donation by Beverly Hill on 08/05/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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It's raining here, girls - hope it's not where you are!!

Donation by Phil Nendick on 05/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope you are having a great time and thanks for raising awareness for such a good cause

Donation by Linda & Neil on 05/05/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Hello Big Sis. Just back from Coatia escaping the wedding. Trust everything went well and you have a few blisters. If not do it again

Donation by John Whiteside on 04/05/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Hi Judy, not sure how I came across your walk but "Good luck"

Donation by Dave Crossley on 03/05/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Hope you get good weather for walking.

Donation by Mike Roberts on 30/04/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck! I shall be following your blog. The BBC sure skewed the "technology in the wrong hands" message, but am keen to hear how useful it proves.

Donation by Robert Slack on 27/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope it goes well. We will be thinking about you and hoping the weather is as you need it to be.

Donation by Sally & Bob Wood on 26/04/11

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Good luck! I did the C2C many years ago and it's a fantastic walk. But you knew that already. Enjoy it - hopefully the weather will smile on you too.

Donation by David and Cherry Nutting on 24/04/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Have a fantastic trip. Good luck.

Donation by william merritt on 23/04/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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You're taking on a fantastic challenge for such a worthwhile charity, we all wish you the very best of luck & we'll be supporting all the way!

Donation by Louise & the Adventure Eyes Team on 19/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go for it girls. Hope the weather stays good. Gail, are you going to have your hair dyed to match?

Donation by Jan Schofield on 17/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Judy, Least I can do, best of luck to you both. PS Can I assume that my "debt" is now clear and my bag of apologies has been refilled!

Donation by Duncan Tripp on 14/04/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good effort best of luck

Donation by Suzanne and Martin on 12/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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have a great trip and well done on your efforts.

Donation by tim lynch on 07/04/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,165.00
  • Offline donations£2,147.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,312.00
  • Gift Aid£227.37

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