Dear friends and supporters of LED,

The Trustee Board of LED have been meeting remotely (by telephone/ email) over the last week or so and have today decided in light of current Government advice regarding the Covid 19 Pandemic that our fundraising weekend in the Wasdale valley 15th-17th May, 2020 will have to be postponed.

While disappointing, the Trustees feel that we have no choice and furthermore believe that this is the only responsible course of action given that we would have been a fairly large gathering and many folks would be traveling from different parts of the UK (and even world!). We hope you will all understand this decision.

Our current intention is to try and reschedule the event for later in the year – hopefully around September time. That said, we are not in a position to confirm this yet and will have to wait and see how the coming weeks and months play out. As soon as we are able to give clarity we will of course do so.

Many people have donated money already in advance of the weekend we had planned. If anyone would like a refund of money donated, please do let me know and we will arrange that. We will, however, leave the fundraising page open until we have clarity over whether the event can be run later in the year.

If you are booked into the Strands/ Screes – please contact them directly to cancel if that is what you wish to do (019467 26237 email: info@thestrandsinn.com). I have spoken with the landlady, Lesley Corr, and she is very understanding of the situation and there should be no problem with cancelling. She is also aware that if it is possible to do so we will get together in the autumn.

Thanks for your understanding, and please do all stay safe.

Mike, Gwen, Peter, Mary, Simon – and Val

Join Val and friends for a day in the hills raising money for our work in Nepal and Peru.

This year’s LED Fundraising Event will be held on Saturday 16th May and we’ll be based in the village of Nether Wasdale, in the Western Lake District.

We are collecting donations, sponsorship and registration payments via our page on Just Giving: LED Wasdale Fundraising Challenge 2020.

When

Saturday 16th May 2020.

What

A challenging hike around the Mosedale Horseshoe in the Wasdale Valley in the Western Lake District, with an optional evening event featuring dinner, music, a quiz, a small raffle and the option to buy various Peru and Nepal-themed memorabilia.

Shorter walk options may be possible on the Friday afternoon and/ or Sunday in this stunning and remote valley, the home of Englands favourite view, highest mountain and deepest lake.

Where

The start and finish will be at the Wasdale Head (Grid Reference 186084). The evening activities will be taking place at the Strands / Screes Inn in Nether Wasdale at the other end of the valley.

Cost

• £20 per person
• An additional £25 per person if you would like to join us for dinner after the event. A Nepali / Indian-themed meal will be provided and drinks will be available. We have enough capacity for around 50 people. Please indicate on the registration form if you want to attend the dinner.

Restrictions

For this Challenge all walkers MUST be over 14. If you are under the age of 16 your parent or legal guardian must complete the “Under 16s” details on the registration form and you must be accompanied by your parent or legal guardian at all times.

Further Information & Registration

For further information and the registration form, email Mike Smith at mikejsmith563@gmail.com.

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Join Val and friends for a day in the hills raising money for our work in Nepal and Peru.

This year’s LED Fundraising Event will be held on Saturday 18th May and we’ll be based in the village of Mungrisdale, in the northern fells of the Lake District.

We are collecting donations, sponsorship and registration payments via our page on Just Giving: LED Blencathra Fundraising Challenge 2019.

When

Saturday 18th May 2019.

What

A 16 mile hike over Blencathra, one of the Lake District’s most beautiful mountains (a shorter walk has been planned for those who prefer) with an optional evening dinner.

Where

The start and finish will be at Near Howe just outside the village of Mungrisdale (Grid Reference 373288). We will advise of where to park, if not at Near Howe, closer to the event. We will be registering walkers at Near Howe on the day (we will signpost this).

The maps covering the route are OS Explorer Map OL5 The English Lakes: North-Eastern Area (Penrith, Patterdale & Caldbeck) (1:25,000) and Landranger 90 Penrith & Keswick (1:50,000).

Cost

• £20 per person
• An additional £25 per person if you would like to join us for dinner after the event (this will include food and some drinks). We have enough capacity for around 50 people (please indicate on the registration form if you want to attend the dinner).

Restrictions

For this Challenge all walkers MUST be over 14. If you are under the age of 16 your parent or legal guardian must complete the “Under 16s” details on the registration form and you must be accompanied by your parent or legal guardian at all times.

Further Information & Registration

For further information and the registration form, email Mike Smith at mikejsmith563@gmail.com.

Registration will close 5pm on Friday 3rd May 2019.