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John Service

Walk 30 Miles in September

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I'm walking 30 miles in September

I’m walking 30 Miles in September and raising funds for families affected by dementia. I would be grateful for your support.

An £8 donation could cover the telephone costs of two families seeking support through Dementia UK's free Helpline. £33 could fund an hour with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse, helping a family with practical solutions and emotional support.

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Day 30 - September Complete!!!

Tuesday 30th Sep
Woke up to a sunny morning, then finished off my walking month in style!  Took the train to Dorking, then walked along a stage of the North Downs Way back home.  A 15 miles hike managed in just over 4 hours to complete.   Takes my final total walking in September to over 150 miles.   Very pleased to help  the fundraising effort for Dementia UK, and special thanks to those of you who  supported my efforts with your donations.  much appreciated.

Day 29 Complete

Monday 29th Sep
Walk with Shona around Winkworth Arboretum, where the autumn leaves presented some stunning scenery.  Then I took the river walk home from Farncombe, to clock up another 5.1 miles to my September total.  Planning another walk tomorrow to complete my September walks in style...

Day 28 Complete

Monday 29th Sep
A bit overcast today, but went for a long walk with Claire along the North Downs Way to Shere, then back to Ye Olde Ship Inn for a welcome drink (or two!).  Took 3hrs 45 mins, and added another 12 miles to my September total.   2 days to go now.

Day 27 Complete

Saturday 27th Sep
Stopped off from trip to Garden Centre, to walk home along the River Wey from Farncombe.  Dry but mostly cloudy still, but enjoyed another 3.9 miles workout.  Planning a long walk tomorrow :-)

Day 26 Complete

Friday 26th Sep
Played a round of golf at Kingswood Golf & Country Club with Aidan & Chris which took us 3.5 hrs in dry but cloudy conditions.    Lovely course, played some decent shots, but my short game was poor today.  Managed 3rd place today :-). However, another 5 miles to my September total.

Day 25 Complete

Thursday 25th Sep
2 workouts today!  stroll around RHS Wisley in the morning with Shona, that a late afternoon walk around the Hogs Back in Guildford to get some fresh air & exercise.  Managed to add another 5.9 miles to my total...  

Day 24 Complete

Wednesday 24th Sep
Took another 4.5 miles walk home from Farncombe  along the River Wey, back home.  Nice and dry again, and the weather getting a bitter warmer for now. Only 6 days to go now...

Day 23 Complete

Tuesday 23rd Sep
Sunny day, and went for a long 12km walk along the River Wey to Shalford, then climbed up St Martha's on the North Downs before turning back home.  That takes me to 100 miles walked in September, and a week left to add some more.

Day 22 Complete

Monday 22nd Sep
Sunny day.  Took a long walk along the North Downs Way to Watts Gallery at Compton, then back home.  Clocked up 6.3 miles to take my total September workouts clocked to 92 miles.  Will definitely reach 100 miles before the month is out :-)

Day 21 Complete

Sunday 21st Sep
4hr dive home, but thankfully tge weather was fine and no traffic issues.
Chilled for a bit, then went for  a local walk around the Surrey Hills.  Good to be back home, and knocked up another 4.5 miles.

Day 20 Complete

Saturday 20th Sep
A short walk around Balloch Country Park, before heading down South on the motorway.  Was dry for the walk, then torrential rain from the Lake District.  Not great for driving through for over 2 hours !

Day 19

Friday 19th Sep
Played golf with Aidan at the The Carrick GC in Loch Lomond.  Super golf course, fantastic scenery, and a fab workout for 3.5 hrs.   Unfortunately lost the match 2&1....  :-)

Day 18 Complete

Thursday 18th Sep
Met up with our friend Laurence for lunch in Loch Fyne at the original Oyster bar, then went for a short walk in the late afternoon across to Balloch to walk-off the meal :-). Dry and partly sunny this time

Day 17 Complete

Wednesday 17th Sep
Aidan's 30th Birthday, so we all went for a walk along the West Highland Way from Balmaha and back.  Light rain or drizzle throughout, but we clocked up 11km without getting soaked!

Day 16 Complete

Tuesday 16th Sep
Now into the 2nd half of the month, and was greeted with a bright and sunny morning.   Lovely walk today, and another 5.8miles on the clock... :-)

Day 15 Complete

Monday 15th Sep
Did a morning walk to clear my head from last night's celebrations :-) 
... then a late afternoon stroll round the Wee Demon golf course in Loch Lomond.   Super scenery!

Day 13 & 14 Complete

Sunday 14th Sep
Been on the Motorway driving up to Loch Lomond for couple of days, and heavy rain showers at various parts of the day.  Managed to get out for a decent workout around Loch Lomond today, to celebrate my 62nd Birthday!

Day 12 Complete

Saturday 13th Sep
Spent most of the day on the motorway, driving up from Surrey to Preston for a stopover.  Very short walk to get some fresh air after checking in at the hotel.    No photos worth sharing :-o)

Day 11 Complete

Thursday 11th Sep
Managed to avoid some nasty weather again today, and popped out for an hour's walk in dry conditions (at the time of the walk!)

Day 10 Complete

Thursday 11th Sep
Very wet day mostly, so had to get the waterproofs out and persevere!

Day 9 Complete

Tuesday 9th Sep
Another day, another river walk.  This time after dropping my car off for an annual service in Farncombe...    Quite chilly first thing today.

Day 8 Complete

Monday 8th Sep
Walked home from Broadwater Park along the river.  Couple of skirmishes with light rain, but otherwise was mostly sunny.  Good start to the week though...

Day 7 Complete

Sunday 7th Sep
Another partly sunny day, spent walking home along the River Wey from Godalming.  Very pleased to have clocked 32 miles in the 1st week.

Day 6 Complete

Saturday 6th Sep
Took a brisk walk this morning, as had to drive up to London early afternoon.  Lovely sunny day, and average walking speed less than 10min/km. 

Day 5 Complete

Friday 5th Sep
Weather much better today!  Trekked along the Hogs Back past Guildford Cathedral, then connected with North Downs Way towards Watts Gallery in Compton.  Stopped for a coffee brak, then took the scenic route back home. 

Day 4 Complete

Thursday 4th Sep
Heavy rain overnight, but managed to catch a dry spell for today's walk.  Navigated some boggy puddles, but made it all the way up St Martha's Hill with some sunny skies...

Day 3 complete

Wednesday 3rd Sep
Manage to find a break in the rain, to fit in another 7km walk up the North Downs Way.

Onwards with Day 2

Tuesday 2nd Sep
Managed to avoid getting soaked, and walked a circular walk along the River Wey. in the light rain...  Managed 7km listening to great music.

Kick Off!

Monday 1st Sep
Looking forward to my walk on Day 1.  Looks like I'll be heading out in between rain showers, and some risk of thunder!     

Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

Daniel Sullivan

John, good walking and yes hopefully join you next year. Danny

£50

Aidan

£50

John Service

£50

Caroline Coleman

For The History of Beech Lane books purchased.

£50

Don Johnston

So be you simple, decent, kind, With gentle heart and quiet mind; And if to righteous anger stung, Restrain your temper and your tongue. Let thought for others be your guide, And patience triumph over pride . . . With charity for those who err, Live life so folks may say you were— God bless your heart!—A Character.

£50

Shona

John, Congratulations on a great achievement this month, I know you have enjoyed all the walking!

£50

Barbara Anne Service

Great walking, for a worthy cause , close to your heart ❤️ Well done 👏

£50

John Herd

Crack on!

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Chris Mcbain

£33

Tim Davis

Gotta keeping moving, the secret of life. Enjoy, a very good cause indeed.

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Anonymous

£33

Ian & Jacquie Robertson

Good luck John 🤩😘

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Anonymous

round numbers...

£30

Russell Lew

£27

Neil Burman

Here's a top up to make it to £800

£25

Laurence Mcginty

Well done John, a very worthy cause Helen & Stronso

£25

Chris Mair

Who put the ball in the Hibees net

£20

Claire Payne

Well done Birdman, proud of you!

£20

Anna

£20

Anonymous

Congratulations 🎊

£20

Ronald & Jean

Go for it John! A very worthy cause...

£20

John J

Good luck, John! 👏

£19

Dan And Jen Carter

Amazing work for an amazing cause John, well done!

£19

Kathryn M

A very worthy cause for our family . Good luck John

£19

Sven

Chapeau!!

£15

Noeleen

Good effort John xx

£15

Ana Krtic

Good luck, John!

£10

Tony Leigh

£10

Paul & Kathy

Go for it Wee Man!

£10

Neil Burman

Good luck John!

£10

Amie Service

£10

Melanie Rayment

Good luck John

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