Rochdale Sponsored Walk
 

This year Stanley fans will once again take to the streets in aid of a good cause. Last year the Ultras raised a FANtastic amount of money to build a new school in Nepal and to aid the Accy Pals appeal. This year the cause is a lot closer to home and we are trying to ensure that we still have a club to support.

Can we beat the £5k raised by SU last year?

Can we get more than 60 people to do the walk?

The venue is the same, Rochdale, and will take place on the 24th October.

The walk is around 17 miles and took around 4 hours last year. Assistance will be provided if anyone is struggling during the walk and needs collecting via car.

Water will be provided en route

I would hope that a large representation of each 'group' will be made on the walk.

Groups that I hope are present will be
ASFC staff, youth team, non playing 1st team
OSC
ASSF
SU
Stanley Ladies?
Local politicians
Local media (Dan, Ben, Suzanne, Dany, get your boots laced up - you'll be there in time to set up)

I'll set to work on trying to ensure we have transport back

Please volunteer your services and bring a mate. Or sponsor others.

The buckets will be out as well.




Sponsorship forms will be available for the Darlo match

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Did you go Accrington, Baxenden, Haslingden, Ewood bridge, Edenfield, over “Owd Bets”, Norden, Rochdale last time?
I'll be doing it this year, need any help with it give me a shout

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I bit of incentive to get people out and raise money there is now a signed shirt for the person who raises the most, been kindly donated by the club

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Nice one K.S.H. It all helps to get the interest :)

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Now got a prize for the one who comes 2nd, signed A4 photo of a player of your choice kindly donated by Kipax, I'll frame it with a mount in an A3 or 14x11 frame

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Jack Barratt will be walking a short distance at the beginning and end (health allowing) of this walk.

For those that don't know, he walked from Accrington to Liverpool in aid of reforming the club back in 68.

It will be fantastic for the record books that the man who did so much to bring the club back to life will still be doing his bit to save the club over 50 years later.



A good few sponsorship forms were handed out last night, any of you planning to join in can get the forms from me at work (Lancashire Hardware on King St) or can collect them from me (or someone helping me hopefully) at the Darlo match next week.

I am in the middle of blagging all our friendly media folks to join in with the walk and Dan and Dany (2br and accy observer) have already agreed to do it. And I am reliably informed that Coley is planning to join in. The Don said last night that he will manning the front line with us as well

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when is it? if i can do it could you post or email a sponsorship form....

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24th october buddy, be nice to have you back

:Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20: :Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20:

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It would be nice to honour and pay tribute to Jack Barrett by re walking the original route on mass. Next year will be 42 since Jack’s contribution to Accrington Stanley’s History. Next year I should be free of working seven day weeks and should be still in reasonable health at 51……any body fancy it?

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You want me to put a table with water on my driveway for you all ... will do seeing as you pass my house on your way ...

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Mine's a tea with milk, no sugar. Ta :)

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i'll brew up if you want ...

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Make sure mines black with a white creamy top on it :D

Good on Jack Barratt for doing some of the walk, hope he's got a sponsor form as I'll sponsor him

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as long as you provide the whiskey to go in it ....... you forgetting im a non-alcoholic house .....

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Whiskey in Guinness :eek:

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i was thinking more of an irish coffee ....

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I think they call that an Irish Car Bomb? You drop a shot off whiskey (and glass) in to pint of the black stuff and downing it all in one!!!

I think I had one once but I don't remember:D

Anyway is there gonna be sponsership forms available at Turf Macca?? Or can you E-Mail us one?? Get an early start:D:D

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Coley said he would defo do the walk if we can get a couple of local firms to sponsor him any ideas?

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Greyhound Ford!!

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I need a good sponsor too :)

I've been thinking about this all day and finally made the decision-
IF I get a good sponsor I'm going to walk it back from Rochdale :eek:
It will be a long lonely walk, in the dark and probably raining, I'm NOT going to do it for the sake of a few quid, it will have to be a substantial amount, ie match or even double what I raise by doing the walk one way, I'm going to ask at the place I work and see what they have to say, if anyone knows of a firm that might be interested in sponsoring me feel free to contact me.

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If you will I will, the few people I've spoke to so far want to sponser me per mile, being clever sods pledging 50p a mile or so. Be a shock them havin to pay double.:D:D:D:D:D

Loads of time yet though:rolleyes:

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okay folks, this is probably the biggest fan initiative fund raiser we have left.

There are currently around 80 people pledged to do the walk and I am still hoping for more. It could be our last chance to publicly demonstrate our love for Stanley, or it could be our opportunity to publicly celebrate defeating this first hurdle in our quest for debt free Stanley.

Please do all you can to secure sponsorship and let's try to get to £10,000. All we can do now is do our best and let the suits do what they can (because god knows they've feck all else).

If everything goes tits up and we find ourselves without a club this is money that we will use to kick start A.F.C.A.S. or whatever comes next.

I WILL PUT THE FUNDS THROUGH THE SUPPORTERS CLUB BANK ACCOUNT

and if anybody else has any monies they want to pay in for anything at all please feel free to utilise this option

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I WILL PUT THE FUNDS THROUGH THE SUPPORTERS CLUB BANK ACCOUNT

and if anybody else has any monies they want to pay in for anything at all please feel free to utilise this option does this mean any money for the sos fund should now be paid to



the supporters club?not sos fund?

sorry but im little confused

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just to clarify the point regarding the bank account. The Rochdale walk is only hours before the HMRC can wind us up. Should this be the case then funds will need to be made available to rebuild whats left.

The money will be available to the SOS fund should we survive and a running total will be published as we go. Self preservation?

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[quote=maccawozzagod;750634]just to clarify the point regarding the bank account. The Rochdale walk is only hours before the HMRC can wind us up. Should this be the case then funds will need to be made available to rebuild whats left.

The money will be available to the SOS fund should we survive and a running total will be published as we go. Self preservation?[/quot,e]


thank you understand now my head is a little mashed this morning with everything going on:o

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you and me both! it feels like being pulled apart by horses at the moment

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Just over 2 week to go now, how you doing for forms Rob?

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I will buy you a beer and a whiskey, I would of thought that would do it for you, as I know you will do out for a drink:):)

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I would have settled for a beer but you just put me off by mentioning whiskey, it's :s_pooh: and makes me :sick:

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Good plan with the donations going into the OSC funds, I didn't want it to be wasted... I need to get round to getting people to sponsor me

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alright for forms at the moment Ken

Just as aside, and for everyone else, if you spot anybody with dodgy looking forms and you are not sure about the person, could you please let me know and I can try to get to the bottom of it. An eagle eyed forum member has already collared one possible conman.

Same goes for any collection anywhere, if it looks possibly dodgy beware of it - there will be people trying to profit on the back of our fundraising.

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just want 2 know how i can get on the walk,where do we start,where do we finish,what time do we leave.what should i bring with me.

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Speak to Macca, tomorrow night or http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...alk-49254.html :)

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We start at the club, finish at Spotland, have a little stop at the Cat **** Pub (maybe not this year!). Last year we started at 7am, there is a safety vehicle with booze & water (for the ladies). Last year it had 2 St Trinians in it... Club Photographer pops up every now & then (smile please)

The back of the walk is always harder than the front BTW....

Then we usually get beat in the game & I fall asleep in the crown, hoepfully after Loweiy gets carried out!

You'll love it, so will TM & Redraine

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do the crown rent out rooms for the whole weekend,bcause i will need 2 be up there friday night,all day saturday,and drive home on the sunday,and can i pick a ticket up for the rochdale game 2morrow.

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:) Pay on the gate for the Dale game!! Dont know if they let rooms at the crown but im sure someone will sort you out:)

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The Stanley Ultras Motel is always open, talk tomorrow

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7.00 am? Surely 9.00 am is early enough please. 4-5 hours, Loweiy says!

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Was an earlier KO last season!

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How do we go about getting back ? Coach or sort selves out ?

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At an average of 3mph, you're looking at up to 6 hours if it's 17.5 miles, even without stops.

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Ok, that figures. I just thought Loweiy would have based it on last year's times. Anybody remember how long it actually took them last year?

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set off time is indeed 7am - just like last time.

The earliest folk last time out were in the pub for around 11:30am with the last ones arriving no later than 12:30pm. A decent 1 1/2 hours in the pub before walking the last mile to the ground.

Transport back will be provided. JT is talking to Rigby's about FOC coaches for the walkers, but failing that I think OSC would probably sort it. Forgot to put it on the agenda last night but I will ring around to ensure it happens. Still hoping for a reply from Rochdale ref discounted admission ....

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I'm glad it's a 7am start. It'll give me time to actually get there before the kick-off...............lol

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One and a half hours in the pub is no good to me - any more than one pint and I will miss half the match with having constant visits to the loo. I'm setting off at 9.00am. Which pub will you all be in? Is it in Norden?

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I forget the name of it but its the one just a couple of miles past the Nutters restaurant. you go down the dip and as you come out onto the straight it is on your left hand side. Theres a good butty shop across the road

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Cheers, buddy!

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Think that one is called Brown Cow

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that sounds familiar jeff, thanks.

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Looks like we're gonna get wet on the final leg of the walk :eek:

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/a...1&d=1256138982

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I drove the route the other night. It is exactly 13.6 miles to the pub and exactly 15 miles to Spottyland. The half way point is the motorway flyover in the dip at Edenfield.

The Brown Cow has been confirmed for arrivals from around 11:30 onwards and are expecting between 80-100 people. I have names for 68 people + however many of The Ultras are doing it. 2 buses have been booked with one more on standby just in case anybody has ignored my appeals to get their names down. The buses will be free to all walkers. There may be space left on a bus if anybody has made their own way there but needs a lift back. Price will be £5 and will go into the appeal fund on my sponsorship sheet (not counted towards any prizes though!)

I am still trying to sort out water for the walkers and its 50/50 whether I can get it or not - so if anybody knows any really nice superstore owners who are willing to sponsor us to the tune of around 300/400 small bottles of water we'll try to be nice regards advertising!!!

The walk will set off from the club shop at around 7am - depending how long it takes to get every name down.


thanks you all for your participation - whether it is walking or sponsoring somebody and lets just hope that the club are true to their word and we are not walking to our last ever Stanley match. In the rain.

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You tried Asda Macca? . Sure they did it last year!

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yep, waiting on a phone call

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Macca

I'll sponsor everyone who makes it to the tune of £1 per person. Let me know the damage on Sunday.














Of course I trust your counting .... :D

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As we have to clock in I've changed my mind and will now be setting off with the rabble!:D
Rob, I don't suppose we will have the luxuryof a "baggage bus" to take a spare set of clothing to the finish?

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i have to confirm yet that we have the support car going but it will probably be able to carry spare clothers for people - especially considering the likelihood of bad weather at some point

If you still want to set off later it is fine as you had already told me, so you'll be logged anyway :D

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just had word from The Ultras. There's 200,000 doing it apparently!

cash or cheque Chimer? :eek:

cheers buddy, thats a fine gesture

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as i said before .. you can have a loo break here and if i get some paper cups you can have a water break i'll set a table up in my driveway ... that is if you want me to ... i know its not that far up the road .. but still its there if you want ..

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Rising Bridge Service Station is pencilled in as first stop

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im just before that .. its up to you ...

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rob im still waiting on word back from clitheroe rufus ie a support car but ill need a driver

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Its looking a little better :D

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/a...1&d=1256157988

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You do realise the times they are on about are Am not PM :D

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Are walkers getting in for a discount or is it usual dales prices of £20 adult & £12 for kids prices? I asked Mr T & he hasnt heard owt so presumes its usual prices. Just had an enquiry about it at the shop.

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Hi Accy. Dale fan here. Good luck with your sponsored walk. Hope its a success. There is plenty of sympathy amongst Dale fans for your plight. Have the Ultra's asked Dale for permission to do a bucket collection at the ground on Saturday. I am sure people would support it.

Best of luck - apart from the result of course.

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Do these forecasters know what their doing :rolleyes:
Its changed again :D

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/a...1&d=1256222458

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Shopping list Jen
100 cups
3 gallon of water
80 rashers of bacon
120 sausage
75 eggs
17 black puddings
64 hash browns
3 tins of beans
2 tins of tomato's
220 slices of toast (170 white, 50 brown)
1 bottle brown sauce
1 bottle tomato ketchup
:D

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i just wont go to bed ... ive been caught on here recently at 6am .. :D:D:D

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Maccydee's just along the road .. you can carry on walking to there for your bacon buttys and hash browns ... little chef for your eggs and beans and tomato's ...

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dear day out for us 2 adults 4kids £68:eek: good job we are not payng for travel to game as well least walkng is free:rolleyes:

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No word on support car yet?

if you can get a driver for trip there and back your welcome to use our people carrier,least everyones spare stuff and other items will fit in and seats for those who need a rest etc.....

i will need driver details for insurance by 4pm

and will the support car need a yellow flashing light?sure i can hold of 1 of these if need be

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Cheers, Macca, but I'll be on the start line at 7.
KSH's weather charts show a headwind against so it might be harder than I thought.:)

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so HOW much will it be in at Rochdale then? i need to know asap


thanx for asking for me Mel

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Your friend has just been in the shop and wasn't best pleased when I said to our knowledge the prices above ( £20/£12 ) as far as we know are the applicable prices. Must be one of the dearest grounds in League 2 :(

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ok, thanx for that Dave, hope she's got enough money left to get in by the time she gets there

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has anyone rang rochdale to ask about the walkers getting in for abit less?or does it have to be a club staff member?

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I tried emailing a couple of times - but got nothing back

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Are we collecting cash on the way or at the ground??

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there's nowt to stop anybody collecting who wants to but there is nothing in place to collect at the gorund itself. If anybody wants to organise an impromptu collection then please give Rochdale a call and get there permission first. I am sure that there will be plenty of helpers to man the buckets.

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support car sorted?

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Come prepared

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/a...1&d=1256326990

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That forecast has been changing day by day.........lol

Mind you, it's going to be pretty miserable if it's raining all the way. :(

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Unlike the "fundometer". :rolleyes:

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this is off the bbc website for haslingden ...

Next 24 Hours
Last updated: Friday 23rd October at 20:40 BST

22:00
White Cloud
Temp: 10°C 50°F

01:00 (Sat)
Partly Cloudy
Temp: 10°C 50°F

04:00 (Sat)
White Cloud
Temp: 10°C 50°F

07:00 (Sat)
Light Rain
Temp: 11°C 52°F
Sunrise: 07:54

10:00 (Sat)
Heavy Rain
Temp: 10°C 50°F

13:00 (Sat)
Light Rain
Temp: 12°C 54°F

16:00 (Sat)
Heavy Rain Shower
Temp: 14°C 57°F
Sunset: 17:51

19:00 (Sat)
Light Rain Shower
Temp: 12°C 54°F
Show Wind, humidity, pressure and visibility for the following 12 hours

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oh and ive sorted an early morning call for me to get up and make sure the water is outside ready and waiting for you as you go past ...

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hope we get plenty of pics of the walk :D

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well this is the one i got last year .. i got the tail end .. they went through faster than what they said!!!

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looks like all the walkers have gone to bed early ...

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:) good luck for thoses of you who are doing the walk today:)

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an update on the walk ...

the last ones are just through rising bridge now.

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now the photos of them coming through .... as i promised ...

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and more ....

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I'm following their progress on Google Satellite thingy..thanks for the pics..

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Well done Jen, keep them coming.........:)

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sorry thats it doug ... theyre well on their way now .. should be hitting road end at least ... the back markers that is!!!

By the way a staffie dog was found just before hollands .. its on its way to the vets at clitheroe ..

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good pics Jen, my mate and her son look a tad wet

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Got a call from Jase first thing this morning about the kitten hit by a car with two broken legs - if anyone else witnessed this or has any information can you please get in touch as the police want a description of events and the car. And secondly the dog that was found which we suspect was shot in the head - they think this is too much of a conincidence for two injured animals on the same stretch of road. They are both at the vets in Clitheroe on drips - we took them to RSPCA centre. I can't believe somebody would hit a cat and drive off, and to shoot a dog is sick. I will call Clitheroe later to see how they are both doing. If anyone knows anything or who these animals belong to please get in touch. Neither animals was chipped. Thanks xx

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Got a text from my youngest about 10 o'clock - they were at Edenfield so making good time, :) ............. and guess who's not amongst the walkers (as he promised) Mr o"Neil .... apparently he is going to join them en-route though?