On Saturday 14th June our Altar servers are doing a sponsored walk to raise money for the Sick and Retired Priests Appeal. Anyone who would like to join us is welcome, here are the details:

We will meet at 10.30am and will leave hopefully around 10.45.

The meeting place is Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, Ticknall.  The postcode is DE73 7JW,  if you have a satnav, you can also get directions from Google Maps.

If you prefer old-fashioned directions:

• leave Chaddesden/Oakwood via Raynesway,
• take the new Alvaston bypass to Shardlow Rd,
• go straight over the roundabout on Shardlow Rd twds the A50
• keep right and follow signs to Stoke
• You will join the A50 heading West
• Leave the A50 at the next junction
• At the roundabout leave by the first exit following signs for ‘Calke Abbey’
• continue through Swarkestone and over the causeway
• pass through the village of Stanton by Bridge
• as soon as you leave the village turn right signed A514 Ashby and Ticknall.
• Continue into Ticknall under an arched bridge.
• take the next right into Ingleby Lane
• The Village Hall is about 200m on the left, after Rose Lane.

Kit List etc.

• Dress for the weather forecast
• Sturdy outdoor shoes, 6 miles is a long way for short legs and the ground can be rough and may be muddy in places
• Unless the forecast is for a super clear day then a waterproof is a good idea
• a rucksack of some description to carry drinks and some sweets and snacks.
• We will have a stop half way at Staunton Harold reservoir.  There is an outdoor cafe there so you can either send/bring pack up or provide money for food.
• We may also stop at Calke abbey if anyone wants to visit the shop or buy a further snack.
• A hat if the weather is sunny
• Please apply suncream if the weather is warm
• It’s a balance, but essential gear only is best as everything has to be carried!

All are welcome to join us, and of course to sponsor one of our servers.