News Release

7th May 2009

Run, walk or toddle to help Feed The Children (UK)!

Serious or fun runners and enthusiastic leisure walkers are being asked to help raise money for Feed The Children (UK), in Twyford, by taking part in a walk starting at Grey’s Green Golf Course, Peppard on Sunday 6th September. There is something for everyone, for keen athletes and fun runners alike there is a 10k run, which starts at 10.30am and for leisure walkers and families (including the dog, however, we would ask dog walkers to respect local residents property and privacy and ensure dogs are on a lead when passing residents property. ) there is a slightly shorter 7k route starting at 10.35am. Registration is at 9.30am. 

The run starts from Greys Green Golf Course, adjacent to the Dog Inn at Peppard Common, on the B481 Reading to Nettlebed Road, RG9 5JU.

“For serious runners the cross-country run complements their training regime,” explains Sally Brown, project manager.  There are a few stiles, and a short stretch along a road on the route.  People who run for fun will find a friendly atmosphere, and it's great for encouraging children to keep fit - the whole family can run, walk or jog together.”

There will be trophies to be won for the person or group of people who raise the most sponsorship, medals for the first man, first woman, first boy and first girl (under 16) and everyone who participates receives a certificate. Entry fee for runners is £8 in advance or £12 on the day, walkers, £5 in advance and £6 on the day. All children under 16 are £1. Anyone who would like to go that extra mile and raise sponsorship please ring 0118 9320 095 and ask for an official sponsorship form.

All proceeds are for Feed The Children (UK), the children’s charity, which works worldwide, as well as within the UK, to develop sustainable communities and provide food and other necessities for those in great need.  The charity concentrates aid on children suffering the effects of poverty, especially those who have been orphaned or abandoned. The charity believes that wherever there is famine, conflict, disease or poverty, it is always the children who are most vulnerable.

Feed The Children (UK) is also seeking volunteers for the event, about 40 people are needed to help register participants, man the water stations and marshal the course. Anyone interested in running, walking or volunteering for this worthy cause can download a registration form or please call us on 0118 932 0095 if you want to find out more about volunteering on the day.