Given the events in our town last summer, now is the time more than ever to shine a beacon of light and bring hope to an emerging generation. The SASWT youth workers and volunteers are powering ahead every day of the week, visiting primary and secondary schools, leading assemblies, running workshops, creating Safe Space school yard drop-ins, after-school clubs and much more! You can find out more about the SASWT at https://saswtrust.com/.

In an age of ever increasing need, with escalating mental health and wellbeing concerns, they have the opportunity to expand their hugely in-demand work across local schools. If you are able to support this sponsored bike ride, you join a movement that makes a difference right now and in years to come.

This is a significantly steep assignment, cycling the Camino Way from Sarlat-la-Canéda in south west France, across the Pyrenees, to Santiago de Compostela in north west Spain – over 14 days in the saddle that’s 728 miles with 12636 meters of ascent (equivalent to 119 Parbold Hills!). The Camino de Santiago, often called the “Way of St. James” or “The Way,” is a network of pilgrimage routes across Europe leading to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, believed to be the final resting place of the apostle St. James.

With your generosity, we’ll support the SASWT as they partner with schools, youth clubs, churches and other organisations to make a lasting difference in the lives of local young people – unleashing purpose, building resilience, and bringing hope for the future.

You can follow a daily blog of the ride via www.southportmethodist.org.uk/camino-way

Thank you for your support.