Almost £3,000 in sponsorship was handed in, by walkers enjoying the annual Rotary “Walk The Wye” event on Sunday 15th May. It was a great day and a great result. Despite a shower early in the morning the footpaths were in excellent condition, and the forecast rain held off until all walkers completed their walks.
Phil Richards, President of Monmouth Rotary Club said “We were very pleased that over 200 walkers chose one of our five walks in the beautiful Wye Valley. With many walkers still collecting donations from their sponsors, it looks like being a very successful event. I ask everybody to give generously, to support both the walkers who made such a tremendous effort, and the breast cancer research team at Velindre”.
Walk co-ordinator, Rotarian Norman Williams, said” It was great to see so many walkers enjoying the day, and the various walks that we’d organised. A fifth walk, rising to Penallt old church, had been added this year, and proved to be the most popular walk. The self-guided walks of between 3.5 miles and 13 miles, starting and finishing at Monmouth Show Ground, were much appreciated, as were the excellent views over the valley, and to the Welsh hills beyond. ”
The Rotary Clubs would like to thank all those who helped make the day such a success. In particular, Monmouth Show Ground committee for providing an excellent venue for the event, Eagle Plant for site facilities, and St John’s Ambulance personnel for keeping a watchful eye on everybody. And last, but not least, all the walkers.
For details about future Rotary events, please visit www.rotarymonmouth.com