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Mayor of Havering Launches Rotary Walk to support Saint Francis Hospice


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avering‟s Mayor, Councillor Pam Light, launched


Hornchurch & Upminster Rotary Club‟s 16th Annual Sponsored Walk in aid of St Francis Hospice at the beginning of September when nearly 50 walkers stepped out on a delightful morning to join members and friends of the Rotary Club.


he walkers of all ages, led by the Rotary Club‟s President,


John Crowder, set off for the club‟s 16th sponsored walk on Sunday 5th September and enjoyed fine weather and the beautiful countryside of the Langdon Hills Country Park.


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ayor Pam said: “It‟s great to see so many walkers


supporting such an important cause as St Francis. It makes me proud to be mayor of a borough which has organisations such as Rotary which work so hard for our local charities”.


lub President John Crowder said: “This is a great opportunity for the entire Club to


work together, whether planning and organising the route, raising sponsorship money from eager walkers, or walking themselves – a true team effort”.


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ith sponsorship money still coming in from businesses and firms supporting


Rotary and Saint Francis, the sum raised is already several thousand pounds, with more to come!


ospice Community Fund Raising Coordinator, Rochelle Hodds – who


attended the walk - said: “We would really like to thank the Rotary Club of Hornchurch and Upminster for organising another walk for Saint Francis this year. This walk is now in its 16th year, and, as Hornchurch & Upminster Rotary runs this event at a different location in the community every year, I would urge anyone who has not yet taken part to think about dusting off their walking boots and joining in next year.”


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