Having recently left my role, I’ve decided to take some time out to reflect with happiness on what's passed and to look forward with excitement to what's to come. To make the most of this, I'm walking the 530KM from my wife Kat’s parental home just to the east of Antwerp back to our home in Finchampstead.

Most importantly it gives me the opportunity to give something back and to raise funds for the Sue Ryder charity which has provided wonderful support to a number of families within our circle in recent years through very difficult times.

The charity is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with Sue Ryder's support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. They are there when it matters.