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I hope you will be able to join me on The Spirit of Fleet Street guided walk on Saturday 11th July 18:30 which I'm leading in memory of Christina McGhee, my mum, who died of cancer.

This year’s guided walking tour takes us to Fleet Street to meet three different kind of spirits. Firstly there is the spirit or legacy of the area’s associations with printing, journalism and the newspaper industry. Then there are some spooky ghost stories and the tale of Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Along the way we will also see some of the best historic pubs in London and finishing near the last one, where you may wish to join me and sample their spirits or whatever takes your fancy. This is a fascinating and historic part of the City of London to explore and all money raised will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Here are the walk details:

The Spirit of Fleet Street

Date:  Saturday 11th July 2015

Time:  18:30  

Duration:  2 hours

Meeting Point:  St Paul’s Tube Station, Exit 2, Newgate Street, EC1 (By Caffe Nero)

Finishing Point: Near a historic pub and everyone is welcome to join me for a drink afterwards (sorry food and drink are not included in the price of the tour). Nearest tubes will Blackfriars or Chancery Lane.

Cost:  If you would like to join the walk I request a £10 donation to Macmillan which is payable either through the Just Giving Page or pay on the day.

If you are unable to attend the walk but would like to give a donation that would be much appreciated too.

In 2005 Christina McGhee, my mum was diagnosed terminally ill with cancer. This was a very sad and distressing time for our family and something that was very difficult and painful to talk about. 

When I phoned the Macmillan helpline (Cancer Back Up as they were known in those days before they merged with Macmillan) I was given all the time I needed to talk and cry. The nurse at the other end listened to my fears and worries and answered all my questions. A couple of days later I received in the post a huge parcel containing about 20+ booklets which included the type of cancer my mum had, different treatments and lots of other things I hadn't even thought about.

The support line was really invaluable as it was good to know someone was there to talk, listen and support me whenever I needed it.

In 2012, as a London Tour Guide, I decided to do a fund raising guided walk for Macmillan as a thank you and raised £170. The walk is now an annual event and family, friends and members of the public are invited to attend. In 2013 we raised £166 and last year £330.

It's now 2015 and this year is the tenth anniversary of my mum's death and it would mean a lot to me and my dad if we could raise £500 this year for Macmillan in memory of her.

I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported me, attended the walks and donated to Macmillan. 

More details about the walk is also on my website Guided Walks in London/ Macmillan