Stroll Number 4 set for the Windmills of Bruges

Details have been announced of the 4th Stroll for St Michaels – the annual three day sponsored walk to raise funds for St Michael’s Hospice.

The walk has raised over £10,000 over the last three years and the organisers, Peasmarsh-based event management company Nice Work are looking to add substantially to that figure with this year’s walk.

This year the Stroll is based in the mediaeval Belgian city of Bruges and the stay in the ‘Venice of the North’ also coincides with the Pageant of the Golden Tree in Bruges’ historic centre. The pageant only takes place every four years and this colourful spectacle, with almost 2,000 participants and floats will parade through the streets of Bruges — and you can be there to watch!

The Stroll will cover some beautiful Flanders countryside and take in many places of historic interest, with a number of museums and places of interest for participants en route. There are also a number of refreshment stops along the route and the overnight base in the centre of Bruges will provide ample opportunities to sample the local cuisine.

The event is perfect for people of all ages and families are welcome to participate. The route is primarily flat and with a longest day mileage of around 15 miles, only a basic minimum level of fitness would be required. If you can raise the minimum amount in sponsorship, your place on the Stroll is fully funded.

Organiser Martin Burke says: “This is now a really popular event and as well as being a great weekend away, is a superb opportunity to demonstrate support for St Michaels Hospice in a healthy and fun way. This year is also very special – because its our first time in Belgium with a unique opportunity to take in the Pageant”.

The 4th Annual Stroll for St Michaels takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend with a coach departure from Hastings on Saturday morning – returning to the town on Monday evening. In addition to the coach, back-up vehicles will also carry basic first aid facilities and refreshments will be available at regular stops along the way. All meals, accommodation and refreshments for the duration of the walk are provided.

For more information, contact organisers Nice Work by visiting the Nice Work website.http://www.nice-work.org.uk/event_item.php?item=145