I'm walking 50 Miles in January for Dementia UK
This January, I'm walking 50 Miles and raising funds to help ensure no family faces dementia alone. I'm taking on the challenge for Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, and would be grateful for your support.
Your donation, big or small, makes a difference. £33 could fund a new dementia specialist Admiral Nurse to spend an hour helping a family in the community, offering practical solutions and emotional support to cope with their loved one’s distressed behaviour.
Thank you!
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My Updates
31.1.25. Challenge completed 53 miles
Saturday 31st Jan Thank you to everyone for your support and sponsorship. Last day of challenge and the sun came out for our final 1.5 miles today ☀️.
Monday, 26th January ...challenge completed🎉🥳
Monday 26th Jan Today we walked another 3 miles which takes us over the 50 mile target for this challenge. (51.5 miles!)
Lyme Regis and Lister Gardens 3 miles
Saturday 24th Jan Stormy walk another 3 miles ....only 1.5 miles left ♥️ Share
23-1-26. 44.5 miles in total
Friday 23rd Jan 4 miles completed today and they were a hard 4 miles along the road as footpaths were flooded. The roads around this area are very steep and today we took them all on. Only another 5.5 miles to go to reach our target by end January! Thanks to all that have sponsored us, but if anyone can spare a bit of money for a good cause please follow the link. Thank you ♥️ Share
22.1.26 - Another soggy 3 miles (40.5 in total)
Thursday 22nd Jan We decided to do a circular walk around Chard Reservoir today as the description said it was well made paths around the whole reservoir taking in the old railway route and the canal.
19.1.26 Total 33.5 miles so far!
Monday 19th Jan Lovely day today so decided to do the Seaton to Colyford circular walk through Seaton Wetlands and marshes. Our longest walk in a while but nice and flat so not too much effort, slightly disappointing that after coming off the track and walking to Colyford both the pub and the cafe were closed 🙈 Story of our life!! 🤣. Everyone has been so kind sponsoring us, we will continue to try to do walks every day this week and add updates of our miles. Thank you so much Share
Storms stopped play!
Monday 12th Jan So the recent storm and the loss of electric and water, road closures and dangerous conditions put a bit of a stop to the plans for walking. Our little area of Cornwall was devastated by the storm, trees that have been standing tall and strong for years are now uprooted along with the ground surrounding the roots ...it is so sad to see and our landscape changed forever ☹️. Anyway, today was the start of a new week and I had to drop my car to the garage so walked from there to the town to meet a friend who then drove me to Penzance where we did another walk. I used my Strava to log these miles and this ha increased my total to 19.5 miles. I will hopefully now be able to continue walking a few miles each day ...weather permitting!! Share
Tuesday, 6th January
Tuesday 6th Jan Didn't get time to walk yesterday as on a First Aid training course and dark by time I got home and today we were looking after grandchildren and had things to do so only fitted in a short walk of 1.5 miles but a very nice walk in Hayle along King George Memorial walk. 😀 Share
Helston Boating Lake to Penrose Stables and back - 3 miles!
Sunday 4th Jan Joined by friends today for a walk from the Boating Lake to Penrose Stables and back. Forgot to set tracker on way there so photo only shows the return journey 🙈 Share
Another 4 miles added today!
Saturday 3rd Jan Lovely circular walk from Crowan Church, through Crenver Woods, into Clowance Estate (and a pit stop for a drink) then back through the fields to Crowan Church. Just over 4 miles on a beautifully crisp cold day. It's good to be out and about! 😀🌤️ Share
5 miles completed 👍
Friday 2nd Jan Never got out and about to walk until after 3pm so decided on a flattish walk from Wherrytown car park to Mousehole and back. Ended up walking back as it got dark but with the most beautiful full moon guiding us on our way ♥️. 5 miles done today -only another 45 miles before the end of the month. Thank you for sponsoring us for this charity. Please share my post to raise awareness for Dementia UK. Share
New Year - new challenge!
Friday 2nd Jan Thank you to everyone who has sponsored us already - so grateful ♥️
New Years Day - no time for walking
Thursday 1st Jan Thank you to those who have so kindly sponsored us already, it is very much appreciated.
Getting ready for the challenge!
Wednesday 31st Dec Been out to Porthleven today to walk along to Loe Bar. Beautiful day (although bitterly cold). Walked about 1.5 miles along the footpath and the walk was made even more special as we clearly saw and heard a Chough at the bottom of the cliffs near the end of the walk. Ready for 50 miles of adventures in January 2026!! ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£20
Andrew Charleston
£20
Joan Hennessy
Well done Jo, lost both my parents to different dementia so I appreciate your effort.
£20
Dave And Chris Minchin
£20
Tracy Pearce
£20
Joanne Pearce
The money I would have spent on sending Xmas cards this year is being donated to this cause instead.
£20
Carol Rudlin
Great cause. You will smash it xx
£20
David Sobey
£19
Tam
Well done Joanne. I'm enjoying following your posts xx
£16
Amanda
Way to go tou two. It's been wonderful looking at all the places you’ve visited and walks youve achieved. WELL DONE. XX
£10
David And Tricia Charleston
Good luck from Mum and Dad
£10
Bethany Frew
£10
Rachel Rudlin-chedgy
£10
Rebekka Charleston
Love Sam and Bekka xxx
£10
Julie & Richard Simpson Simpson
£10
Jade
£10
Jenny Knowles
£5
Mary Ann
Loving all the updates . Keep going! xx
