The Jubilee Walden Walk organised by Rotary in Saffron Walden to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee attracted more than 250 entrants and attracted hundreds of spectators to the attractions on The Common.
The walk was planned as a 5k discovery of the town’s hidden secrets and followed a route which took in some of the historic sites of the town, the local gardens and onto Audley Park, before returning to the Common.
Entrants in The Walk also took part in a quiz about the various sites on the route. All children who submitted entries in the quiz received a small gift. Everyone who completed The Walk was presented with a souvenir Jubilee Medal.
The attractions on the Common included the Golden Era Jazz Band, a Flight Simulator, the Buffy PlayBus and an exhibition of Classic MG cars.
The event was openly jointly by the president of Rotary in Saffron Walden, Mark Ferland and the 2021/2022 Mayor of Saffron Walden Richard Porch.
Rotary project leader for the Jubilee Walk, Tony Collett said, “This was the first event of its kind that Rotary in Saffron Walden has ever held and all our members are very pleased with the outcome.
“Visitors came from a wide area to take part in The Walk and to see the attractions on The Common.”
Although entry to The Walk was free donations received on the day exceeded £1,500.00 for Saffron Walden Young Carers (the Rotary president’s charity) and the 2021/2022 Mayor’s Charities (Uttlesford Foodbank, Uttlesford Children’s Clothing Bank and Opendoor Counselling Services).
Tony Collett said, “Rotary in Saffron Walden would like to thank its supporters who helped during the day and to everyone who attended and donated to the good causes”.
He added, “Anyone who was unable to donate on the day or who was unable to attend and donate, can make a contribution on Rotary’s JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/campaign/waldenwalk”
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Three Jubilee Walden Walk entrants proudly display their Jubliee medals awarded for completing the walk.
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Highlights of The Jubilee Walk and attractions on The Common.