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A Walk for Adam – from Chandler’s Ford to Winchester Cathedral

August 24, 2018 By Janet Williams 12 Comments

This morning we joined our friends Mike and Alison Standing, together with Deborah Hockney (Alison’s sister) and her family on A Walk for Adam.

The walk aims to raise awareness of the high level of suicide that occurs in our society, especially amongst younger men, which seems to get hidden from view from the general public.

The 40-mile walk started from Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church this morning, and will spread over 4 days. Today we completed our first day’s walk and arrived at Winchester Cathedral. Friends and families will continue the rest of the journey over the next 3 days.

A Walk for Adam started from Chandler's Ford Methodist Church.
A Walk for Adam started from Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church.


We all enjoyed the beautiful scenery and nature, and had great conversations on our walk. Talking and sharing was what made the walk so meaningful to all of us.

Here are some photos from today’s walk:

Walking along Winchester Road
Walking along Winchester Road
Towards Compton and Shawford
Towards Compton and Shawford
Compton and Shawford Parish Council sign
Compton and Shawford Parish Council sign
A defibrillator in a phone box - what a great idea.
A defibrillator in a phone box – what a great idea.

 

I also came across a King Edward VII pillar box on our walk today.
I also came across a King Edward VII pillar box on our walk today.
Itchen Navigation - towards Winchester
Itchen Navigation – towards Winchester. 3 miles. Nearly there!
Walking to Winchester
Walking to Winchester
Peaceful and charming view
Peaceful and charming view
Destination on Day 1: Winchester Cathedral
Destination on Day 1: Winchester Cathedral

The aim of A Walk for Adam is to celebrate Adam’s life on the eve of what would have been his 40th birthday, and raise money for the following charities:

1) Mind, which supports people with mental health issues.

2) Perennial, a gardening charity for horticultural workers, who have supported Adam’s three young sons.

3) Earthtime for All, a charity in North Scotland that Deborah co-founded and works to promote outdoor, environmental activities for young families, to encourage stronger family bonds and physical and mental well-being.

How to donate

Donations can be made on the Just Giving website for A Walk for Adam. You may also wish to give any donations to Alison and Mike at the Methodist Church.

You can click the JustGiving sign below to donate online directly:

Donate to support 3 charities
Donate to support 3 charities

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  1. Ruby says

    August 24, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    Where was the post box? The location doesn’t look like where I already know there is one in Winchester.

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    • Janet Williams says

      August 24, 2018 at 11:30 pm

      Ruby,

      I’ve just checked the image source. The defibrillator phone box, and the pillar box were both timed at 11.06am. So I can now be sure they’re very close to each other. I took the pillar box photo first. The location is near here:

      pillar box King Edward II

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      • Ruby says

        August 25, 2018 at 11:21 am

        That looks like Shawford railway bridge. I’ll have to go there and have a hunt.

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        • Ruby says

          August 26, 2018 at 2:34 pm

          oh, hang on; I’m getting my Edward’s confused. Edward VII postboxes are uncommon but not rare. Edward VIII ones,however, are very few and far between – but there is one in Winchester.

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  2. Mike Sedgwick says

    August 24, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    Well done, Janet and everyone. It is a lovely walk but not quite the 40 miles you suggested. Unless you went via Salisbury.
    This summer there were often young people bathing in the river. Too cold today I suspect.
    Outdoor activity and some element of adventure are essential for us all. Unfortunately not all have the opportunity.

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    • Janet Williams says

      August 24, 2018 at 9:34 pm

      Mike,

      The total will be 40 miles – and there are 3 more days to go, but I only did Day 1.

      The rest of the journey will cover parts of St. Swithin’s way, and the Wayfarer’s walk.

      It was quite a feat today for me (and my legs)!

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    • Janet Williams says

      August 24, 2018 at 10:03 pm

      Mike,

      I have just edited my original post to make it clearer about the 40-mile walk. I wasn’t clear earlier and have confused the readers. Day 1 was enjoyable, but I’m not sure my legs would allow me to do 40 miles….

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      • Ruby says

        August 26, 2018 at 2:38 pm

        If you want to exercise your legs a bit more, you’d be welcome at Parkrun – people walk as well as run, and it’s only 3 and a bit miles.

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        • Janet Williams says

          August 26, 2018 at 2:43 pm

          I can see Ruby can’t resist advcating for parkrun. (What’s Saturday now called? A parkrun day!) To be honest I’m quite tempted as I’ve just realised walking can be ‘fun’.

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  3. Janet Williams says

    August 24, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    My legs are hurting me now so I can’t think…. I remember the post box was after the defibrillator (near Shawford station). I’ll ask if other walkers noticed the location of this pillar box.

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  4. chippy says

    August 26, 2018 at 2:46 pm

    Picking up your comment about conversations, talking and sharing reminded of when a few years ago the church I then attended arranged a walk – also to Winchester (where we joined the cathedral’s evensong). It was indeed a great opportunity for fellowship and to talk to different people and about different topics than the usual post-service Meet-And-Eat (as it’s called in my family).

    In fact, the event was so successful, we arrnaged three more short walks over the following few months.

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    • Janet Williams says

      August 26, 2018 at 3:06 pm

      Such a great idea – walking and talking and fellowship!

      Next time I’ll try to look more ‘professional’ – some walkers had a stick, a hat, a raincoat, sunglasses, sun cream …… They also have a free ‘bus pass’ should they feel like taking the bus back from Winchester. Luckily we were collected by church friends, who drove us all home safely.

      Just to say on our trip to Winchester, we also stopped by the Little Wedding Bakery & Cafe in Shawford (2 Station Terrace).

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