My name is Christopher John Slocock, I was born and raised in Wimborne Minster.  As a local man I am passionate about our Minster and our community in Wimborne.  I want to raise funds for the Minster Makes Music Appeal to the benefit of its musical heritage.  Inspired by others who have captured the public imagination I have set a goal of walking 900 times around our wonderful Minster in celebration of its 900^th anniversary. 

The Covid-19 Pandemic has affected everyone and changed all our lives in so many ways – The Minster is a victim just like everyone else, a place of Worship, a Community Centre, and a Tourist Attraction - locked down just like all of us and desperately in need of financial support.

In celebration of the 900th Anniversary and in support of the Minster Makes Music appeal, to rebuild our wonderful organ, please give generously as I walk 900 times around the Minster, (estimated as more than 4 marathons in distance), I would like to raise at least £900. Think of the many ways to be proud of the building. Remember those who gave their time and effort to build it, those who maintain it, the choir, choir master and organist, the bell ringers the wardens, clergy, the administration and friends of the Minster. Think of what the building means to the Town of Wimborne Minster and everyone involved in the wider community. Let's be proud and celebrate our wonderful Minster and what it means to all of us! Come, walk, talk and celebrate with me, for a few laps - starting 27th of September.

Photo: Russell Sach. 

Rector Andrew Roland, Chris Slocock, Town Serjant & Crier Chris Brown