The Rt Revd Dr Martin Gainsborough, Bishop of Kingston, invites you to join him on a journey of prayer, repentance and vision for justice in our response to the climate and ecological crisis. Everyone is welcome, and walks are accessible to all ages. There are six separate walks taking place across the Diocese of Southwark during Lent. CLIMATE PILGRIMAGE: Reigate and Tandridge Walk Saturday 17 February Walk leader Rev Helen Burnett vicar@chaldonchurch.co.uk (for volunteer stewards). A 7-mile semi-rural walk on the North Downs which is mainly off road. The theme of this walk in relationship to climate and ecology is biodiversity, farming and transport, with part of the walk crossing the M25, and plans for a farm stop on route. Walking boots or wellingtons for muddy off-road walking will be essential, plus clothing appropriate to the weather forecast on the day. Pack a rucksack with waterproofs, 1 litre of drinking water, a packed lunch and enough snacks for the day. There are two steep climbs, with a minibus option for those who may find these difficult. All pilgrims must follow instructions given by the walk leaders and stewards and take full responsibility for their own safety and welfare, as well as for the supervision and safety of all children under their care. Any dogs must be well behaved and kept on a lead at all times. Plot a route link: Lent Climate Pilgrimage Feb 17thStart - gathering from 10 for 10.30 start: The Yard at Reigate Station: 3a The Facade, Holmesdale Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0BB. (entrance Gates Opposite China House Restaurant).Public Transport: Reigate Station, trains from London Victoria and London Bridge via East Croydon and Clapham Junction.Lunch Stop 12.30-1.30: St Katherine's Merstham, Church Hill Merstham Redhill, RH1 3BJFinish 4.30: St Peter and St Paul's Church, Chaldon CR3 5ALLifts will be provided at the end of the walk to Merstham Station or Reigate Station/car park.
'You're on light duties' I was told, which I completely misinterpreted. Instead of putting my feet up, I was required to hang lights, affix baubles and generally liaise with the expert team obviously on loan from London's west end ;)Actually what really happened was while the three pictured did the hard work, I stood around on 'media' duties, hung the lights wrong, moved the tree about six inches and attached about three baubles.The result, however, speaks for itself and I hope you'll be visiting over the Christmas period to see for yourself.
