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A History of the Coastal Walk

The Early Years

A North Wirral Rotary Club Founder member, the late, David Perrin first thought up the idea of a Community Project designed to enable local charitable organisations and individuals to raise money for the charity or good cause of their own choice. He felt that the Club could organise a Sponsored Walk, providing all the necessary facilities for participants to raise money, through personal sponsorship, in support of their chosen 'good cause'.

After some research he decided that the Walk" should follow the coastal route from Seacombe Ferry, via New Brighton, Meols, Hoylake and West Kirby to the Wirral Way, finishing at Thurstaston Country Park, a distance of approximately 15 miles. There would be Check Points at Leasowe, Hoylake and Caldy where soft drinks could be dispensed and assistance provided if necessary. Participants would pay a nominal registration fee to help cover some of the Club's operational expenses but it would be their responsibility to donate all sponsorship money they collected to the organisation/charity they were supporting.

With the full support of members, the first 'Charity Walk' got under way in the autumn of 1986. Our 'Registration Desk', sited on the open promenade, was a decorator's pasting table (suitably reinforced in. the middle to avoid possible collapse!) and the names of the participants were individually recorded by hand on an A4 refill pad, with their £2 (adult) fees tossed into a tin box with a complete disregard for security. Mind, we only attracted 100 walkers, including children and two dogs! But it was a great fun day, enjoyed by all our members involved and, with some satisfaction; we felt we had indirectly helped a few good causes. How much was raised for 'charity' that day? We hadn't got a clue but it was agreed that we would have another 'go' the following year.

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There are also many other organisations that help out. You can visit our links page to find out more, or click on any of the logo's in this margin to visit some of our sponsors and helpers...

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