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SHAKE OFF THOSE WINTER BLUES AND STEP INTO SPRING………………..

On Good Friday April 6th, Sue Gearing, Les Davies and MAPS (Mendip Area Perambulation Society!) are once again leading walkers over the Mendip Hills for the Butcombe Brewery Pub Walk in aid of Arthritis Research UK.

Walkers will meet from 11.15am at Ring O’Bells, Compton Martin where they will be transported to The Swan at Rowberrow for a glass of mulled wine before setting off on the walk.

The distance is 8.75 miles stretching through contrasting landscapes, taking in several points of interest.........an ancient iron age hill fort, the highest point on Mendip, a nature reserve and old flues once used in the lead resmelting industry as well as new forest. Outstanding views along the way!

The walk ends at The Ring O Bells at Compton Martin where walkers will enjoy a well earned supper!

Cost £12.50 to include mulled wine, supper and transport.

Final registration date Thursday 29th March, but book early to avoid disappointment!

Walkers are encouraged to raise sponsorship for Arthritis Research UK.

For further information on the Butcombe Brewery pub walk please contact:
Suzie Ladbrooke, The Old Sweet Shop, Church Street, Wedmore BS28 4AB
Tel: 01934 713906

E-mail s.ladbrooke@arthritisresearchuk.org

Liz Shorney

www.arthritisresearchuk.org

Introduction

Arthritis afflicts all age groups, children and young adults as well as the elderly. It is a painful and debilitating disease for which at present there is no cure. Treatment options involve drugs, physiotherapy, diet and exercise or joint replacement to control pain and slow the progress of the disease. Research is urgently needed in all these areas but is entirely funded by voluntary contributions from charities such as Arthritis Research UK.

25 years ago a small group got together in Chew Stoke to organise fundraising events and today many of this same group are still dedicated to the cause. Between them they raise £5 to 6,000 a year through coffee mornings, house to house collections, village fetes or rattling a tin outside a supermarket. But more local help is urgently needed. If you feel you could spare an hour or two to man a stall at your local fete or to help in the House to House collection due in June you could make a significant contribution. We would like to hear from you.