Further update posted on 5th October 2019 by John & Lesley:
Two enthusiastic cyclists, twenty churches, 40 miles, one rear wheel puncture and some tired limbs, together with some generous sponsors have helped to contribute £560 to this year’s event. A further £175.00 sent to Brian Boulton from former residents of Snape has raised the total figure to £735.00!
We would like to thank those of you that provided sponsorship and donations in support of this year’s Suffolk Historic Churches Trust, Ride & Stride and our local church St John the Baptist, Snape. Your generosity has helped to contribute to the much-needed income that this event generates each year. Thank you also to the volunteers at the churches we visited for their participation in the event. Their welcoming smiles and the provision of refreshment, during our ride was greatly appreciated.
John & Lesley Swann
update posted on 16th September by John:
I set off from home about 08.30hrs on Saturday morning and cycled to Aldeburgh along the main road. Lesley did not want to participate on this part of our planned route because of traffic conditions. Understandable. I arrived at Aldeburgh just before 09.00hrs and signed in. I then cycled to Knodishall and visited two further Churches, assisting a volunteer at the Methodist Church who had cut her finger and could not access the First Aid Kit. I continued to Friston and met up with Lesley at the Church there. We then continued together. I have listed the Churches locations visited for your information —
Sternfield ➡︎ Saxmundham (2) ➡︎ Kelsale Cum Carlton (2) ➡︎ Carlton ➡︎ Rendham ➡︎ Sweffling ➡︎ Bruisyard ➡︎ Cransford (2) ➡︎ Great Glemham ➡︎ Farnham ➡︎ Tunstall ➡︎
Blaxhall - Never to be missed as Miranda Barclay has a warm smile to welcome you and homemade Carrot Cake!
Snape - Return home.
A total of 20 Churches visited, a distance of just over 40 miles, completed in 4 hours and 1 minute. Lesley unfortunately sustained a rear-wheel puncture close to Snape hill upon her return towards home and was forced to "stride" to the final Church at Snape. We both walked home together.
Currently have Sponsorship total of just over £500.00 with a few individuals to approach.
John Swann
posted: 31st August by Brian Boulton
Once again John and Lesley Swann are supporting the Historic Church Cycle Ride & Stride on behalf of St John the Baptist Church Snape, and are currently in training. For the past two years they have raised the magnificent sum of £600.
Half of the money raised is returned to the Parish Church to assist with the upkeep of the fabric, and the remainder is for the Historic Churches Trust, who make grants to churches of all denominations to help fund repairs and improvements. I would ask the residents of Snape to support John and Lesley by sponsoring them, and to show appreciation for all the effort they put in for us. John and Lesley can be contacted on 687 423 or at jswann06@btinternet.com. If you would like to pop in and see them, they live at 3 Pryor Close, Snape, IP17 1RA.
Many thanks for your support.
Brian Boulton, Church Warden
on behalf of Snape Parochial Church Council