Now entering its 4th year, Age UK Lancashire are inviting people to join their 25 mile canoe challenge along the Lancaster canal, all to help raise much needed funds for the charity. Due to its popularity the canoe challenge has become a regular event in the charities calendar and they are hoping that this year will become the biggest and best yet.
Participants will begin the challenge in Preston and make their way north along the Lancaster canal, completing the 25 mile course in Lancaster. The event takes place on Saturday 17th March.
Fundraising Manager, David Ward: “We are delighted to bring this event back for the fourth year. We are hoping to encourage people of all abilities to sign up to take part and help us raise money. We are providing a free practice session the weekend before the event for people to come along and get the hang of it before the main event. It is a tough challenge but a great day out and gives people a real sense of achievement. The course can take anywhere between 6 and 9 hours to complete so it’s no easy ride. I can vouch for that personally having done it myself”.
People wishing to sign up to the event are encouraged to do so as soon as possible due the limited spaces available. The canoes seat 2 people. You will require a minimum of 2 people in your team and teams of more than 2 are accepted.
David Ward: “I would encourage anyone looking to get fit or wanting to do something a bit different to get involved with family, friends or work colleagues. We have a full support crew along the canal and all the equipment and expertise is provided, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands and will have a great day”.
The event is free to enter with each participant expected to raise a minimum of £125 per person for the charity. The closing date for entry is 26th January, but people are advised to apply early as spaces are limited. All of the money raised stays in Lancashire and goes directly towards helping vulnerable older people to cope with a variety of situations they are faced with including loneliness, health and wellbeing.
To sign up or to find out more please contact David Ward on 01257 444410 or email [email protected]
