Have some muddy good enjoyable at Pontesbury Potter!

A hospice charity is urging supporters to brush off their mountain climbing boots and switch their footsteps into fundraising and participate on this yr’s Pontesbury Potter.

Going down on Saturday 22 March 2025, the 13-mile sponsored trek by way of the beautiful Shropshire countryside guarantees muddy good enjoyable, journey, breathtaking surroundings, and an opportunity to make an actual distinction for native households being cared for by Severn Hospice.

Lizzy Ellis, Severn Hospice Occasion Fundraiser, mentioned: “The Pontesbury Potter is by far one among our hottest occasions in our calendar and it’s shaping as much as be an ideal day!

“Through the years walkers have helped us to lift an exceptional quantity in the direction of our care and we’re asking once more for everybody to affix the Potter Pack, stride with pleasure and lift much more for us.

“It could be named potter, however it’s no stroll within the park! There are a number of steep climbs however whenever you get to the hilltop it’s positively price it! And there’s an added layer of thriller too – the precise route will stay a carefully guarded secret till the massive day.

“If you happen to’re a rambler, seasoned hill runner, somebody who loves an excellent strolling problem, otherwise you simply need to assist your neighborhood we’d like to you to affix us!”

Severn Hospice depends on occasions like this to assist fund its important care companies. For each £3 spent, £2 have to be raised by way of donations and fundraising occasions.

One participant who is aware of the significance of this occasion is Samantha Beesley, who’s participating for the third yr in reminiscence of her mum, Wendy.

“Mum obtained a lot consolation and assist from Severn Hospice,” mentioned Samantha. “The chance to lift cash in her reminiscence for a charity which means a lot to us and plenty of others is a big honour and fills me with pleasure.”

“Potter is the proper method for me to do that,” she added. “It’s such a enjoyable occasion, set in a gorgeous a part of Shropshire. I like that the route isn’t the identical and also you flip up within the morning to a set of directions telling you the place to go. Everyone seems to be so pleasant and useful alongside the way in which—it actually has such a beautiful really feel to it.”

To register or discover out extra, go to severnhospice.org.uk/events or name 01952 221351.