Walk for Wellness raises over £2000

The Walk for Wellness group have completed their collective 100 mile charity walk around Milford on Sea and surrounding areas in aid of Oakhaven Hospice.

In completing the challenge, the intrepid ladies raised over £2000.

Organiser, Melissa completed the full marathon distance in 7 & 3/4hrs with a couple of comfort breaks and a stop for a protein bar!, and most of the group did between 12 and 13 miles each. Halfway through, the ladies found time to meet for lunch in Lymington.

After completing their walks, the group met at The Needles Eye Café at 4pm for a well earned Prosecco, tea and cakes as a treat from Melissa and her husband. The Needles Eye Café proved warm hosts and even made a  generous donation to the cause.

Some people even gave money to the group on route but most was donated on the Just Giving website in addition to some generous anonymous donations.

Melissa comments: "The walk itself was lovely. A beautiful day and everyone enjoyed it - even me after that distance - although my feet are still a bit sore!"

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About Walk for Wellness

Walk for Wellness was set up by Melissa Page in August 2019, she is a qualified personal trainer and ex-lawyer who has a real passion for fitness, and has completed 4 marathons and various charity challenges. 

Melissa wanted to give something back to the community so she started free walking groups at 10am on Mondays and Wednesdays for anyone who would like to go along.  

The aim being for people to get some exercise and simultaneously have some social company.  

The exercise is followed by a well-earned coffee and chat. The groups tend to cover 3 to 3.5miles in the hour but different speeds can be catered for (including jogging).  She always does a warm up to start and a stretch after.  

Anyone that would like to join in can just turn up at 10am on Mondays and Wednesdays outside the Needles Eye Café.

The importance of fitness is clear, and people’s reasons for walking varies, and Melissa is keen to see new members join in for fitness and fun.

To join the Walk for Wellness free walking group, or to find out more, please contact Melissa on pagetwo@hotmail.co.uk or 07712 164310.