1 week ago
Kathlyn a Thurling
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Mike
Recent donations
11th March
Beth Secker
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck! Enjoy your trip xx
11th March
Mel Secker
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Awesome! Good luck Mike.
10th March
Daniel Theron
£75.00
Good luck Mike!
7th March
Kerry
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Mike
5th March
All of us from Ashbrook :)
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Buen viaje Miguel Rey!
1st March
Annette
£10.00
Something to help you reach your target
27th February
Sandra Vermeer
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck
21st February
Anonymous
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck!!
21st February
Sophie Edwards
£10.00
I hope you enjoy the trip!
About us
We are a not-for-profit care home and independent living scheme for older people in Norwich. Established in 1952, we were founded upon the Christian ethos of community and caring for one another, which continues to underpin everything we do today. We are home to people of all faiths and none, and support older people to have rich and fulfilled later lives - not only our residents and tenants, but the wider local area through our community outreach projects.
Hiking the Camino with Mike
Event dates: Wednesday 2nd April – Friday 2nd May
Mike, a tenant at our independent living scheme Brakendon Close, will be hiking around 1000km across Northern Spain this April, following the traditional pilgrimage routes of the Camino Frances and Camino del Norte.
For centuries, pilgrims from all over the world have trekked the Camino routes across Europe as a journey for mind, body and soul. Mike - who has completed different Camino routes previously and is a keen walker and former rock climber - will be beginning his journey in Biarritz, France, crossing the Pyrenees and finishing in Santiago de Compostela, taking in Pamplona, Santander, Oviedo, Leon and more along the way.
Many pilgrims walk only the last 100km into Santiago, but Mike- who will be celebrating his 75th birthday en route - will be undertaking an impressive journey of around 1000km, all while carrying heavy equipment. He says, “It’s not just the places I am looking forward to seeing, but the people you meet along the way who really make the experience. I am very pleased to be fundraising for Corton House and Brakendon Close and would be grateful for any support you can give.”
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Our updates
Thursday 27th February
Mike has been training hard for his adventures, walking daily in Norwich and the surrounding area.
Before he leaves he will be giving an informative talk to residents at our care home, Corton House, detailing his plans and sharing memories from his previous Camino walks.
The map shows an approximate route he will take once in Europe.
Thank you for all your support so far, it is greatly appreciated!
