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General Interest

The Essex Provincial Grand Stewards
London Bridges Walk

The Essex Provincial Grand Stewards London Bridges
Walk took place on Saturday 29th January.
A total of 52 people signed up for the walk. 21 were
masons & 31 non masons. Wives, children & even a
grandchild of masons all took part.
The day began with heavy rain & wind & train lines
closed. This didn’t put us off.

We met at Battersea Park Station and afternoon
a quick photo outside the aptly names pub “The
masons arms” across the road, the group set off to
begin the 10 mile walk.
During the early stages the walkers had to struggle
through heavy rain and wind but thankfully the
weather improved as did the morale of the walkers.

Some walkers challenged themselves to complete the
walk without stopping, whilst some took their time
and enjoyed the sights along the river.
All walkers finished the walk and whilst some were
nursing aching feet and the odd blister, all agreed that
the walk was worth it, with charity being the winner on
the day.

The walk raised in excess of £5000 going to 12
different charities.
Look out for the date of next years walk.

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