Wardle Village Boxing Day Walk‏

Wardle Village Boxing Day Walk‏

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Over three hundred people turned out for the Wardle Village Boxing Day Walk, despite very muddy conditions.

Norma Brandon, Group Scout Leader of17th Rochdale 1st Wardle Scout group, said: "Whilst there was low cloud on the tops, the rain (and snow) held off to give everyone who took part a difficult but not over-taxing challenge."

At the end of the one and a half hour walk, the walkers enjoyed bacon butties, tea and coffee.

Wardle Scout Group raised over £550 for their Scout HQ fund and the leaders and helpers cooked, and sold, 22Kgs of bacon.

Norma added: "We would like to thank the walkers for supporting us with such hearty appetites.

"The atmosphere in the Scout HQ after the walk was one of friendly exhaustion and it is a privilege to be part of this local event in its 40th year."