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Step out this summer for Meningitis UK

26.05.10 

REGISTRATION for the popular Summer Stroll event is underway as hundreds of people are expected to sign up for the new and improved scenic route.

The family-friendly 13 mile walk stretches through Bristol's beautiful countryside and historic landmarks on June 19.

The goal is to raise £30,000 for Meningitis UK and its mission to find a vaccine for the devastating brain bug.

Its organiser Paul Hobbs says he hopes the fifth Summer Stroll will help him reach his £100,000 target.

The well-known Bristol charity supporter said: "It promises to be a great day. The new route will hopefully appeal to people of all ages as it takes in the magnificent sights of Bristol.

"All walkers will receive breakfast and lunch plus a goody bag and tickets for an after party at the Tobacco Factory so we're hoping for a record number of registrations.

"The Summer Stroll is one of the most enjoyable events in Meningitis UK's fundraising calendar and we would love for local people to get behind us to help smash the £100,000 landmark."

The 13 mile walk begins at 9am with breakfast outside the Lock Keeper pub in Keynsham. It then follows the canal through the Avon Valley Woodlands Nature Reserve to College Green in Bristol city centre where walkers will be provided with a well-earned lunch.

The walk continues up Park Street to the historic Clifton Village and crosses over the suspension bridge before finishing at Ashton Gate stadium.

People are welcome to join for the first 8.5 mile stretch between Keynsham and College Green, the final 4.5 miles between College Green and Ashton Gate, or the full 13 miles.

It is hoped the Summer Stroll will attract over 200 participants to help raise money for Meningitis UK's Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign.

The charity is aiming to raise £7million to help fund cutting-edge research to help find a vaccine to eradicate all forms of meningitis and save thousands of lives in the future.

Roman Glass is the main sponsor, with DAS, Mercedes Benz of Bath and Bristol, and Wiltshire Farm Foods the associate sponsors.

To secure their place, adults need to pay an entry fee of £10, or £5 for children, and in return walkers will receive breakfast, lunch, a goody bag and a ticket for an after party, which has been organised at the Tobacco Factory for August 12, where there will be an auction, raffle and entertainment.

To join in the Summer Stroll, or for more information, call Laura Bullock on 0117 373 7373, e-mail laurabullock@meningitisUK.org or visit www.meningitisuk.org/summerstroll