Waterwalks 12th & 13th September 2009 Sponsored walks along and near selected towpaths throughout England and Scotland
The Waterways Trust is working with Leonard Cheshire Disability to create opportunities for friends, families, supporters of all ages, disabled and non-disabled, to enjoy the waterways whilst raising funds for disabled people.
bringing people together to raise awareness and money
Details: Waterwalks is a brand new event in aid of Leonard Cheshire Disability, the largest provider of services to disabled people in the UK. Over the weekend of 12th and 13th September 2009, a number of sponsored walks will be taking place. The locations of the walks are: Saturday 12th September ? Droitwich, Junction Canal ? Foxton, Leicestershire, Foxton Locks & Grand Union Canal ? Salterforth, Leeds & Liverpool Canal ? London, Regents Canal Sunday 13th September ? Bradford-on-Avon, Kennet & Avon Canal ? Edinburgh, Union Canal ? London, Docklands ? Littleborough, Rochdale Canal ? Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, Grand Union Canal
What the walks have in common is that they all take place next to or near waterways. Working with The Waterways Trust, a national charity who promote greater public enjoyment of our inland waterways, we hope that through this event you will discover the wealth of benefits our waterways have to offer. All participants are asked to raise a minimum sponsorship of ÂŁ7.50 per person or ÂŁ20 per family group (2 adults and 2 children under 16). All participants will receive a certificate. If you would like to be part of this exciting event, please either telephone 08450 552195 or complete the attached form.
We look forward to seeing you in September!
Registration Entry Form: To register for the event and receive your sponsorship forms please complete and return this slip: Name of Walk Full Name Others in party (partners/children etc)
Number of walkers
Number of wheelchairs
Address City/Town
Postcode
Daytime Tel
Mobile
Email Address I am happy to receive further mailings from Leonard Cheshire Disability I am happy to receive further mailings from The Waterways Trust Participants in this event take part at their own risk. It is important that individuals taking part obey the waterways code (see back page for details) and are considerate to other users of the canal and towpath. My party and I have read and understand the rules. Signed (By guardian if under 18) Print name
Return to: Leonard Cheshire Disability, Suite 3, Sovereign House, 22 Gate Lane, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, B735TT
Disabled people experience disadvantage and discrimination every day, largely through ignorance – this needs to change. We campaign to change the way that society thinks about, and responds to, disability. Leonard Cheshire Disability works in partnership with many leading organisations to make a positive difference to disabled people’s lives. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a registered charity no: 218186 (England & Wales) and SCO05117 (Scotland).
The Waterways Trust is a national charity which works with others to promote greater public enjoyment of our inland waterways. The Waterways Trust is a registered Charity in England and Wales (1074541) and in Scotland (SCO39264).
Waterways Code – Please obey the code To download a copy visit: www.britishwaterways.co.uk/ media/documents/Waterways_Code_Leaflet.pdf For further information, please contact the fundraising office on: 08450 552195 or Email waterwalks@LCDisability.org NOTE Walkers take part at their own risk and must not enter or drink from the canal.