The annual effort to find cyclists, walkers and ‘sitters’ to help raise money for Nottinghamshire’s old churches and chapels is under way.
The annual Sponsored Ride and Stride, organised by the Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust, takes place on Saturday, September 11, 2010, between 10am and 6pm and more than 250 churches and chapels of all denominations will take part in the effort.

The event is for both cyclists and walkers and each church maps out its own route, taking in an average of five or six churches, with riders and walkers being sponsored according to how many churches they visit. Individuals are allowed to have their own itinerary in regard to visiting a different number of churches.

 In 2009 the event had a bumper turnout which resulted in the biggest ever total raised in Nottinghamshire - £21,232. It is hoped this amount will be bettered in 2010.

To find out more information about the event please contact the organiser Mike Elliott on 0115 937 6506 or via e-mail elliottnews [at] btconnect [dot] com

Sponsorship forms and a list of participating churches can be downloaded below.

Look forward to seeing you on your saddles and walking shoes!!! Remember - It is a healthy way to spend a day!!