Everything you need to know about the Alvanley CC Stump Relay Fundraiser from Lords to Alvanley
Alvanley's four sightscreens are at the end of their life and a new set will cost £8500.
The idea is to raise this money by way of a sponsored Stump Relay from Lords to Alvanley over 6 days in October.
| Date | Activity | Where to where? | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues 15th October | Walking | Lords outfield to Watford | 15 miles |
| Weds 16th October | Cycling | Watford to Banbury | 70 miles |
| Thurs 17th October | Cycling | Banbury to Wolverhampton | 62 miles |
| Fri 18th October | Kayak / paddle | Wolverhampton to Gnosall | 21 miles |
| Sat 19th October | Kayak / paddle | Gnosall to Audlem | 21 miles |
| Sun 20th October | Walking | Whitchurch to Alvanley | 26 miles |
The stump that Simon Gee famously uprooted in stumping a Calmore CC batsman in 2021 will be taken back onto the Lords pitch and then heroically relayed back to Alvanley over 6 days.
You can choose any of the legs below, get a sponsor form and get that form filled in!
Not around that week?? You can donate at: Crowdfunding
Day 1.
The first leg will see the participants start a 15 mile walk to Watford from the Lords outfield. Lords have kindly granted us permission to spend a few minutes on the pitch before setting off on leg 1. Start time 1.30pm.
Day 2.
This is the first of two cycle days. If you do both accommodation will be arranged around Banbury. Exact, risk assessed route, will appear here
Day 3.
Day 2 of the cycle from Banbury to Wolverhampton. Exact, risk assessed route, will appear here
Day 4.
This is the first of two water-borne days. Kayak and paddle board are the modes of transport as the stump travels along the Shropshire Union Canal from Wolverhampton to Gnosall. If you do both water days accommodation will be arranged around Gnosall
Day 5.
Day 2 for Kayak / paddle board as the stump continues along the Shropshire Union Canal from Gnosall to Audlem.
Day 6.
The final day! The stump will start at Whitchurch at the beginning of the Sandstone trail. Depart at 7.30am. 26 miles to go along the trail which we break off from in Manley to walk along to the club.
Options to join the walk at Beeston (half a marathon!) or Gresty's Waste (7 miles) are available. Timings will appear here.
PLEASE CONTACT ANDY BENNION 07812 207571 OR ANDY.BENNION@YAHOO.CO.UK WITH QUESTIONS OR TO COMMIT TO A LEG
Participants so far.....
