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Sign up to 17th annual Crocus Walk from Deal to St Margaret's at Cliffe in aid of Breast Cancer Now

12:31, 29 March 2022

updated: 13:08, 29 March 2022

A sea of pink will be seen over the cliffs at St Margaret's this weekend with the return of the annual Crocus Walk.

Over 100 people are expected to take part in the 15k sponsored event on Saturday, raising money for Breast Cancer Now.

The Crocus Walk has raised more than £100,000 since it first began in 2006. Picture: Alan Langley
The Crocus Walk has raised more than £100,000 since it first began in 2006. Picture: Alan Langley

Check in is at 10am with the walk beginning at 10.30am from Julie's Bench above Walmer gravel car park in Kingsdown Road.

The route leads to Kingsdown and then along the picturesque White Cliffs to the Dover Patrol memorial.

Ambassador for the charity Kerry Banks BEM, who established the event in 2006, said: "We have a new halfway stop this year where complimentary nibbles and soft drinks will be provided.

"It will be at the FirstLight Cafe & Bar at the beginning of The Droveway in St Margarets Bay with the lovely Sam and Stuart Jaenicke.

"We will also have a raffle before walking back up through the village and down the countryside route from St Margarets back to our start point, where you will receive a certificate and wristband for your fabulous efforts."

Event organiser Kerry Banks BEM starts the walk at Julie's Bench, a memorial for her friend Julie Mortimer. Picture: Alan Langley
Event organiser Kerry Banks BEM starts the walk at Julie's Bench, a memorial for her friend Julie Mortimer. Picture: Alan Langley

Entry is £10 with sponsorship optional.

A pamper prize worth over £100 will be awarded to the person who raises the most sponsorship, courtesy of long term sponsors The White House in Victoria Road, Deal.

The walk is open to all, aimed at all ages and abilities and is not a race. Dogs on leads welcome.

To take part, call Kerry on 07708913976 or email kerryrubins@hotmail.com

Book online up until Thursday, March 31 at: 15kcrocuswalkbreastcancernow.eventbrite.co.uk

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