Week 4 of Walk in Memory of Michael

Today almost brings us to the end of the first month of my walk in memory of Michael. What a month it has been, my first walk seems such a long time ago. Likewise my last walk seems miles away!

Once again thank you for all of your support, I am really bowled over from the support, encouragement and donations I am receiving. It really does make a difference, to helping me go for my walk after a long day of work or with the testing weather conditions.

At the time of writing, I have completed 87.34 miles, so less than 1000 miles to go!

This week I have completed the following walks:

Walk 22 – walk around Lechlade with photo taken outside St Lawrence Church

Walk 23 – walk around Fairford with photo taken outside The Bull Hotel

Walk 24 – walk around Fairford with photo taken with Mute Swans

Walk 25 – walk around Fairford with photo taken by the Oxpens

Walk 26 – walk around Fairford with photo taken with the beautiful sunset

Walk 27 – walk around Wick, near Bristol with photo taken outside St Bartholomew Church

Walk 27’s location was chosen as this is where Michael’s wife Iris was from. This is also where they got married on the 28th August 1944. Michael is also remembered on the war memorial within the church. I have always wondered how Michael and Iris met and hope one day that I will be able to find this out.

This week I have been in contact with a venue which Michael visited during his RAF life, I hope this will materialise in the next month or so.

I look forward to having you with me in February. Cheerio for now.

Walk 28 – walk around Fairford with photo taken outside Lynwood’s café

Ken and Sheila Bowden

Ken and Sheila Bowden Ken (from Holmfirth in Yorkshire) was an RAF Fireman and Sheila (from Wymondham in Norfolk) was an RAF Stewardess/Batwoman. They met at RAF Swinderby, Ken having completed his training at Cardington and then Sutton upon Hull. He remained in the Royal Air Force after completing his National Service. Sheila did her […]