This am we have topped 1000GBP! + off-line donors. This is fantastic and a big thanks to all. Fantastic also that we're raising funds for the Liz Holmes Hospices that has to date supported over 50 households of patients with terminal illnesses. Over 500 palliative care givers have been trained. The care givers train family members to provide quality caring for their relatives. You and I are helping to reduce anxiety , pain and to allow patients to sleep with some comfort each night. We can do more yet - donation page is now open until June.

Yesterday's photo was from under the M4 m/way bridge on the Wales coast path from the old bridge at Aust. I've now walked the old bridge twice but'll restrict future crossings to the annual 'Hog the Bridge' motorcycle event on my Bonnie! That day I'd walked from Severn Beach - the walk is a birdwatcher's paradise but for me it was a slog and I needed inspiration to keep me going. My head was down and I was plodding - but I had a target and a cause that I believed in - and I had support from amazing 'JustGivers'! What better more did I need....

It's just over a week since I staggered home on that last day and have I left VSO behind? For sure in terms of employment but certainly not in terms of interest and loyalty. The walk gave me ample time to reflect on the great volunteers and country staff I have worked with over the years, the best being those who have always demonstrably had disadvantaged people as the focus of their work. My walk had such people in mind and the money I am raising will help to relieve the burden of those caring for terminally ill loved ones.