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Right this year the travel to Rochdale takes on another just as interesting format as the buses last year, the ultras are looking into organising a charity walk to Rochdale for our away game later in the season, theres plenty of time to organise it from now till then.

What we are initially looking for are a list of people who will be interested, the walk is about 15/16 miles as a rough estimate this means it will be an early start for anybody who wants to get involved, looking to get to Rochdale for around 2pm to have a few well earned drinks.

We are looking into donating all the money raised into two half's with one half going to a local charity and the other going to a larger national charity, although at this moment the charity's are undecided we will be looking for one where the money actually means something to the cause its for, (any suggestions are welcome)

As you can tell there is still a lot to organise but hopefully with the right contributions and advice we will make this a huge success both for raising loads of money for the charity's as well as raising the profile of the club and the ultras in a positive light in the local media (would love to have someone from local radio/paper who would want to participate and maybe document the walk?)

So who's up for it?

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I work for a local charity JT, it's called Sense North and we have a residential home for 5 deafblind people in Accrington. At the moment we are trying to raise money to improve the garden at the home, we've planned a fund raising nightfor later in the year but if you choose us, all donations would be more than welcome:) plus you'd be able to come & see where your money has gone to

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I will of course give the walk plenty of air time on the show(Live link up ETC), If we get more than 2 local charity's then I think we (Ultras/OSC) should do A couple of Bucket collections at selected Home games?

Just a thought

Loweiy

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Go on I'll do it get some sponsorship forms sorted I'm sure everyone at work would like to see me in pain. :eek: :eek: :eek:

My charity for consideration is White Ash School in Oswaldtwistle.

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Not being in Accrington and District I’m not really aware of any local charities, but I like to propose the Lancashire Air Ambulance as one possibility.

Walking 15/16 miles? I’m 47 and idle. I normally walk in the lakes, climbing above the 2000 ft mark and would cover anything between 6 and 12 miles with large pack. So I would imagine I could manage this on the straight. What is being considered for transport back to FES?

If I don’t do the walk, I’ll certainly provide ground transport along the route for the injured and old farts who give way, I’d also agree to acting as a water carrier should it be required.

This is a good idea Mr Timmings.

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So? I'm 19 & bone idle! :D The most I ever walked was about 6 miles over a decade ago... and yet for some reason I agreed to this! :confused:

If I can do it, you can too Doug! I'll chase you if necessary! :)

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Well as you pass my gate i'll pass you a bottle of water - that is if im still here then!!! :D

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erm, sorry I'll have to be the designated lazy git in the car with me bad ankle and all that! its all Loweiys fault.

I'll try to get something sorted regarding transport back as well, but that will be nearer the time. Good shout on the local charities angle as well. Its something that I wanted to do with the OSC but was met with a deafening and confused silence when I mooted the idea.

Possible idea for the local charity would be to pick whatever the Mayors charity is this year (new mayor) as that would then get the backing of a few local dignitaries who could be shamed to putting their hand in their pockets. Mercenary but I like it!

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ooo looks like the ball is starting to roll with the ideas, keep up with the ideas and we can then get a meeting sorted asap to discuss the finer points :)

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I have a bad ankle too! You lazy sod!

I'm really not sure if this was a good idea to agree to, but ah well, too late... :D

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Is there a particular route from Accrington to Rochdale? How about cycle ride instead of a walk would definately be up for that or do both different set off times? Charity for consideration East Lancs Hospice also think the Sense North is a very worthwhile charity as well :)

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the big chairty maybe testicular cancer

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testicular achey charity? would need it after a bike ride!

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If you set off from Accy at 9am, and went via Haslingden, Edenfield, then Owd Betts, would you get to Spotland by kick off?

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we will be setting off earlier than 9am

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is anything happening about this ? :confused:

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we have an announcement soon....very soon

Loweiy

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Names are currently being taken and sponsers being collected,

with over 50 people now signed up its looking like ts going to be a success anyone wanting to do the walk or sponsor someone doing the walk pm me on here

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Different song to last night then? :rolleyes:

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stall??????

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there are now 60 people signed up and we have a coach sorted to bring folk back. it is not too late to sign up you can PM me if you like or leave your name with Lee in the club shop, we are hoping to have a shindig back at the Crown if anybody has any ideas I would be greatful

cheers

Loweiy

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I will have information sheets for all those taking part in the walk this Saturday but as I am part of the magnificent 7 and we are sponsoring the match please come and seek me out!!! I shall be on the Clayton end for the Morecambe game if you fail on Saturday.

we now have 60+ people walking and Rochdale are allowing us to have a bucket collection at Spotland. The coach is sorted for the way back and we are hoping to have some entertainment and grub on at the crown when we get back.

it's still not too late to sign up for the walk come and see me or PM me for a sponsor from.

Loweiy

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i'll wave to you from my bedroom window as you go past!!! :D:D:D

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What charity is the money raised going to?

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Half to a local charity and half to an international one. The international one is an orphanage near Mount Everest and the local one is for the save the Accrington Pals Chapel fund.

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follow the link from the Rochdale site for more info

Accy fans walking to Spotland | Rochdale | News | Latest News | Latest News

The Stanley site will be updated with stuff on the Walk after Thursday, why Thursday I hear you ask?

because on Thursday we will be holding a Photo shoot at the ground 12-12:30ish start with Sean Wilson AKA Martin platt of corrie fame (who is the patron for the nepal Charity) and as many of the walkers who can make it, it's sort of an official Press launch. we are hopeful of ITV and BBC coverage of the walk as well as our local papers and of course BBC Radio Lancashire.

if anybody who cannot complete the walk would like to help in some other way then please PM me or come and see me on Saturday at the match

Loweiy

P.S. all the walkers will be brought back to the Crown on a coach provided F.O.C by Fraser eagle and there will be a spud pie supper on at the Crown.

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anyone else doing the walk can you try and find me or loweiy, if we dont see you today as we are handing out information sheets

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and do not forget if you cannot do the walk you can always sponsor someone on Wed night!!

Loweiy

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Sorry I am unable to do the walk but I have sponsored and would like to make a small point about the sponsor forms...

it says to tick the box if you want to gift aid your money that you have sponsored..this costs you no extra but for every £1 you have sponsored the charity can claim another 33p (may have changed recently) from the government as long as you are a tax payer...however, many tick this box but don't give their full address with post code. If you don't give this then the gift aid cannot be collected as you cannot be proven as a tax payer!!

Just a point I wanted to make so as much money as possible can be collected :)

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cheers for that a very good point!!

fingers crossed the rain will stop before sunday!!!

Loweiy

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Great point from HR. It's 27p for every pound but still well worth claiming. The chancellor's just protected it it for a year or two to offset the reduction in the basic rate of tax from 22% to 20%.

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Just had a look on the bbc website for the weather forecast for sunday - forecasting heavy rain!!! Good luck was going to offer water as you hiked past but if its raining you wont need it!!!

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now says light rain so by tomorrow it should say cloudy , then on saturday overcast and by sunday it should be sunny:D

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On behalf of all the walkers I would like to thank ASDA who have just donated a load of bottled water for the walkers

thanks

Loweiy

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so 07:00 sunday morning is nearly upon us..... good luck to all who are walking and one last note GET TO BED!!!!

Loweiy

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why the early bed? its not tomorrow is it?

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How come you are setting off at 7am? The match isnt till 2pm - it wont take that long to walk to rochdale.

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ohh yess it will:D

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even the pub crawl wont last that long!!! lol

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Well theyve just gone through Rising Bridge.

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They are in 3 groups .........

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well done to everyone who did the walk today. You all did yourselves proud.

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Is anyone else hurting who did the walk because i extremely am ! Ouch!!! :( Im so glad we didnt have to walk back :)

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me clutch foot is aching a bit

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Well done to you all....it sounds as if the Team did the walk with you, hence the trouncing!!!!!

:hesoff:

is anyone posting any pictures on this site??

Tractorboy Red :)

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Well done to all the walkers !!!......I was with you in my thoughts , and my feet are sore
as well....but then I,ve got corns!!.

AGAIN..........WELL DONE EVERYBODY !!!!!!

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Accy to Rochdale Charity Trek <font color=red><b>*</b></font>

Some pictures for you.

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Who's the strange ginger haired lad?
Surely not the missing CAMMY?

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Blimey, well done all of you ! That's real dedication !:mosher:

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Yeah i gotta say well done to all those who took part, RESPECT

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Well done guys and gals, have to admire your guts and determination...shame it wasn't catching on the pitch
GOOD ON YA ALL
:mosher::mosher::mosher::mosher::mosher:

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Thanks, appreciated.

Tractorboy Red :)

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any one else still got sore legs or is it just me!!!

Loweiy

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Nah mate, me too! lol

Matt.

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Well done to all the participants:theband:
Hope you raised loads of cash for your chosen charities

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make that £150 :) was £30 in another one of the tubs :D

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Being half naked & pestering middle aged men (like me).........the total should have been £1500............. Maybe you'll be left something in a few Rochdale wills

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Good effort to those that did it especially for charity. Page 4 of observer shows a picture of the seven dwarfs:) well done chaps

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We were not half naked :)