We are planning to walk from Ogmore to Aberthaw, along the coast to raise money for East 12 ward at Llandough Hospital. They care for patients with Dementia and they are currently trying to raise funds to make a small salon for the ladies to get their hair and nails done.

My mum is currently staying at the hospital as she is suffering from dementia. This is honestly the most cruel illness to watch a loved one suffer from as she still looks like my mum but all of her mannerisms are changing as her memory is slowly being taken away.

Something as simple as getting her hair done makes such a difference for a short while- it restores a sense of dignity and pride that Dementia is gradually stripping her of.

The walk will start at Wine Street Coffee, where drinks will be provided, then we will all hop on the bus to The Pelican (this cuts down on cars being left in their car park).

From the Pelican, we will walk along the glorious Heritage coast to The Blue Ancher Inn at Aberthaw.

There will be drinks, refreshments and sandwiches provided along the way to keep spirits and energy levels up!

Instead of asking you all to painstakingly get sponsorship, I'm asking for a donation of £20 each (£10 if joining in from Llantwit), of which all proceeds will go directly to the hospital.

As the walk is in Wales and in September, we will proceed even if it rains (and it probably will)!

So, who is in?

More details to follow.

Many thanks,

Lucy xx