Lambert Chapman Ladies make it through 12 or was it 13 miles raising money for Farleigh Hospice

On Sunday 18^th July, 8 ladies woke up at 3.15am, yes that is am and not pm, and rushed to dress in what can only be described as funky 80’s gear.   This was the second year for some and the first year for others of partaking in the Sunrise Walk raising money for Farleigh Hospice.  We arrived at the Notley Discovery Centre for 4am, it was still dark and with sleep in our eyes we were still keen to get going along with about 290 other ladies.      

At 5.04am we set off on the first leg of the journey only to be called back for a photo start, we rebelled and set off with others on the start of the 12 mile journey to Felsted and back to Notley along the Flitch Way.  It was here for the second year running that we took the wrong direction and ended up walking extra.  We sadly missed Sean from the office who was busy marshalling the first part of the route. We joined the other walkers further along the route including those that had set off some 20-30 minutes after us.   The first part of the route was hampered by a dodgy stile which one of the members of the team quickly dismantled to prevent the other walkers getting injured.   Early on we lost the quickest member of the team, Sarah Phillips, we frustrated at our slow pace strode ahead to beat us all home.  

At the half way stage we were welcomed by two friendly faces from the office, Nick and Nigel, who were marshalling and very kindly took the half way photo. We also met up with the Lambert Chapman Fan Club as we were approached to have our photos taken with them.  At Felsted School valuable chocolate and water were provided to the walkers and a welcome loo break.  Yet again we rebelled and managed to find an open door at the school to bypass the 20 minute queue

The last stretch of the walk took us along the Flitch Way and was a welcome flat path different from the fields we had endured on the first stretch.   At 9.05am we crossed the finish line to a cheer from the crowd and all left for a welcome foot rub and kip.  

We hope to have raised £850 for Farleigh Hospice and thank all those that were kind enough to donate.   It still isn’t too late and if you wish to enter a last minute donation please contribute on our just giving page. 

 

For more laughs and to see our outrageous costumes please visit our flickr page.

Date:19 July 2010

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