John White Memorial Walk 7 September 2008

www.flickr.com HCPT's John White Memorial Walk photoset Thanks to everyone who took part in the walk on Sunday 7th September, the rain held off for most of us! We don't have a final figure yet for this event but will post it here when we do. Some of the photos from the day are shown in the Flickr gallery.

Walk 2008 :: 5-9 December

Following on from our two very successful walks of 2006, "Walk 2008" has been organised with a difference. This time you have a choice of dates and a choice of distances something to suit all! All walks will be around Lourdes over two days and the routes will be different than our 2006 walks.  
 
Please support the walkers - see the all the walkers names here  
 

What is Walk 2008?

Walk 2008 is a fundraising event in aid of HCPT - The Pilgrimage Trust. The walks will take place around Lourdes as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Apparitions.  
 
All monies raised will be allocated to your Group's Child Sponsorship account or Hosanna House fare account.  
 

Walk 2008 - Costs

You make and pay for your own travel arrangements to/from Lourdes. (So you can choose which airport you fly to and from). Have a look at this page for ideas on getting to Lourdes
Once you have made your own travel arrangements you then only have to pay HCPT £75 which will cover 4 nights accommodation at Hosanna House, all meals, our support costs, Insurance and a walk polo shirt.
There is no minimum sponsorship and everyone is welcome to take part. However we would like to challenge every walker to try and raise at least £575 which would cover the cost of sending one child to Lourdes.  
 
Walk 2008 - How far will you go? How many children could you raise sponsorship for? One/Two ?
You choose the distance you wish to walk each day.

Total	Per day	Equals
50k	25k	15.5 miles
30k	15k	9.3 miles
20k	10k	6.2 miles

 
 

Walk 2008 - You choose the dates which suit you!

The walks will be held over two days, dates are as follows
8th -12th February 2008:
•Arrive Friday 8th
•Walk Sat / Sun 9th / 10th
•11th Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
•150th Anniversary of the First Apparition
•Depart Tue 12th
 
 
20th - 24th March 2008 (Easter):
• Arrive Thursday 20th March
• Walk Fri / Sat 21st / 22nd
• 23rd Easter Sunday (join your HCPT group if staying for the Pilgrimage)
• Depart Monday 24th
 
 
5th - 9th December 2008:
• Arrive Friday 5th
• Walk Sat / Sun 6th / 7th
• 8th (Feast of the Immaculate Conception)
• Depart Tue 9th
 
 

Walk 2008 - Route:

All walks will be on country roads. There will be no off road walking.
Day One:
Coach transfer to your start point.
09:00 25k walk starts at Bazet
12:30 15k walk starts at Ibos
12:00 10k walk starts at Ossun

All walks on Day one will finish at Hosanna House;  
 
Day Two:
09:00 25k walk starts from Hosanna House
10:30 15k walk starts near Peyrouse (Coach transfer)
12:00 10k walk starts at Rieulhes(Coach transfer)
All walks on Day two will finish at St. Michael's gate.  
 
There will be a Support/Route Crew on the road each day giving help with directions. There will also be signs to guide you along the route.  
 
Each vehicle will carry a supply of drinks and snacks for the Walkers.  
 

Walk 2008 - Registration:

Places on walks will be allocated on a first come first served basis on receipt of a completed application form and a £25 deposit. There will only be 100 places on each walk. So as not to be disappointed apply early.  
 
If you are interested in receiving an Information Pack please email sean.oflaherty@hcpt.org.uk with your name and address.  
 

Walk 2008 - Downloads:

Download the application form here:
Application form to support HCPT
Application form to support your Group

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Walk 2006 - look back

Have a look at the pople in the photo galleries from the Walk 2006 events -
Walk 1 gallery
Walk 2 gallery

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