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Hi, my name is Gill White. When lockdown was announced in March 2020, our much-loved church, like everything else, was closed. At the time we were busy rehearsing the Easter Story we perform in church annually for all our local Primary schools. Performances had to be cancelled, everything came to a halt, and suddenly we all found ourselves isolated in our own homes. 

I decided to begin phoning our elderly parishioners to check on their wellbeing. We would talk as I walked around the country lanes, getting my daily exercise during lockdown. Over the weeks and months that have followed, they've shared so many memories with me and it's truly been a privilege getting to know them all so well. As our talks lengthened, so did my walks, and I decided to start this Walking Challenge in aid of St Mary's Church, Haverfordwest. I've been walking every day, whatever the weather, and my aim is to have walked 3000 miles between March 2020 and Easter this year.

I still have 200 miles to go to reach my 3000 mile target.

The Church of St Mary the Virgin has stood as a beacon in the centre of Haverfordwest for nearly 900 years and is of huge historical importance. It not only serves the town as the Civic Church, but is an important venue for local choirs, schools and groups. We are a very busy and active church at the heart of the community, but due to Covid, we've been unable to raise funds in our normal ways, such as holding concerts, recitals and flower festivals.

Financially the church is in an extremely precarious position. Any contribution, however small, would be hugely appreciated.

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