Will you be taking part in the Circle The City sponsored walk?
ON Saturday, 25 April 2015, Liverpool
will experience its 1st ever Circle The City sponsored walk. The Christian Aid
led event, which coincides with the charity's 70th Anniversary, promises to be a
fun filled affair, featuring activities for all of the family.
The 4.5 mile circular walk, launching for the 1st time this year, takes in some
of Liverpool's historic sites, places of worship, pop up exhibitions, and music.
The walk will start with an organ recital in the Lady Chapel of the Anglican
Cathedral, at 10am.
Andy Unwin, Christian Aid Volunteer who helped to plan the walk, said:-
"This promises to be a really exciting day out for everyone, with loads to see
and do."
Walkers will be given a brochure which comprises a route map, directions, and
information about several pinpointed locations on the walk. There are nine
checkpoints at which participants are encouraged to have their brochure stamped
by a Christian Aid steward.
The route incorporates many of Liverpool's landmarks, including:- the 2
Cathedrals, St John's Gardens, the Slavery Museum, the Maritime Museum, and the
Chinatown Arches. At St Luke's church, which was bombed during WWII, walkers can
take part in an Ethiopian Craft Making session with Christian Aid's Collective
Intern.
In addition to exploring the city sites, there are several organised elements to
the sponsored walk: a photographic exhibition is on display at St Nicholas'
Parish Church, showing some of the work Christian Aid has been doing in Haiti
since the devastating earthquake in 2010; a local jazz band will be playing at
St Luke's; and to top it all off, a face painting station and treasure hunt have
been organised for the younger participants.
At 3 of the check points, the Christian Aid brochure invites walkers to take a
selfie, using their phones or cameras to record their progress and create
memories of the day. The final checkpoint on the walk will close at 3.30pm.
Tea and coffee will be available on the route, toilets are accessible at most
venues, and the walk is wheelchair user friendly, with checkpoint stewards on
hand to guide participants to step free access.
Circle the City promises to be an enjoyable day out, and a great way to explore
Liverpool. Taking part and receiving sponsorship for the walk will help some of
the world's poorest to find freedom from poverty. Registration for the sponsored
walk is free, and no minimum sponsorship is required. To register your place, as
a group or individual, email:-
warrington@christian-aid.org.
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