Our Mega Miles Challenge
Logged 768.12mi
Goal 575mi
Almost there!
Today will be the penultimate blog post before the end of the Mega Miles Campaign Challenge, as it stands we're a collective 420 miles at the time of writing towards our goal of 500'A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step' albeit one that even the actual Proclaimers might have reservations at undertaking!
This campaign is to support the Charity for Civil Servants and in turn our colleagues during May the mental health month, we hope that our endeavours have encouraged others to be the best they can be, and gain mindfulness with our fellow front line friends
Enjoy the sun folks, and the long weekend when it arrives
Midway
Good day dear readers, we hope you all
got to enjoy the brief yet blistering heatwave and managed to avoid the
torrential downpour that affected most of Scotland on Sunday!
We are pleased to announce– in the immortal words of Jon Bon Jovi- “ohhh we’re
halfway there” at a combined total of 275 miles walked (no “Livin’ on a prayer”
for us!), this puts us well on track for the goal of 500 miles over the month
of May
The combined distance covered is approximately a round trip to Aberdeen or if
you prefer a more scenic trip; the full West Highland way undertaken
3 times
To wrap up, here is a glorious poem from the ever talented Paul Johnson;
Up and About by Paul Johnson
Although not as dreich as it ever has been
It’s dreicher than earlier on in the evening
Earlier on, the drizzle was nil
The blue of the sky sizzled sanguine and still
And though smir will tickle your face
The choice is not sticking inside of a place
not propping up clothes in a slouch or a slump
A doom-scrolling languishing biscuit dump
Instead breathe the fresh air, breathe in the damp
Seize opportunity while you still can
Though summer in Scotland requires some poise
Instead seek the quiet or bring your own noise
Explore in the air. In the dark , in the rain
Explore contemplation of how to keep sane
Explore how a village became a town
About is it’s own thing and up is not down
Please support us!
We're taking on the Mega Miles Challenge in support of the Charity for Civil Servants.
The Charity for Civil Servants supports current, former and retired civil servants when they face tough times. From mental health struggles and financial assistance to relationship issues, getting through grief, and coping with disability, they’re here to help people stay strong, whatever life brings.
They’ve been there for civil servants for over 137 years, providing an umbrella of support when it’s needed most and so we're fundraising to make sure they can be there for future generations too.
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Thank you to our Sponsors
£32
Anonymous
£27
Paul Johnson
£26
Catherine Thomas
£25
William Hay
💪💪
£20
Lesley Paton
£20
Vivien Parr
Good Luck!
£18
Mhairi Parr
Good luck!!!! :)
£16
Anonymous
£11
Susan Turnbull
Good luck!
£11
Susan Turnbull
Good Luck Libby!! Xx
£11
Lauren Clarke
Good luck Libby Well done ❤️
£11
Sam Carruthers
£11
Janet Sinclair
£11
Anonymous
£11
Your Mum
£11
Brenda Allard
:)
£11
Tracy Smart
Good luck Andrew :)
£10
Carra
Well done, Paul 😘
£10
Susan T
I look forward to 'casual' Andrew!!!
£10
Susan Turnbull
Good Luck!
£5
Andrew Parr
£5
Anonymous
£5
Lauren Dillon
£5
David Rollo
£5