MP thanks Veolia and Toomey Motors for sponsorship
On Friday evening, at the Meeting Hall behind the Rising Sun Pub, Billericay, John Baron MP and his Fun Walk Committee held their planning meeting with Marshals prior to the event on 18th May at Barleylands farm. John also took the opportunity to thank Veolia ES Cleanaway and Toomey Motors for their corporate sponsorship.
As Chairman of the Fun Walk Committee, John said:
“It is clear this year’s Fun Walk will be the best yet, with over 60 local charities and good causes set to benefit. We aim to make the day great fun for all the family with a BBQ, live music, a wide selection of stalls and other entertainment.”
“Part of the attraction of this event is that each of the charities are given a bonus cheque over and above what they raise themselves in sponsorship, and this is down to generous donations from Veolia ES Cleanaway and Toomey Motors.”

· As with previous years, the aim of this year's annual Fun Walk is to raise money for local community projects, charities and good causes, in what will be a fun afternoon for all the family.
· John Baron MP and his committee will organise the event which will be held at Barleylands Farm. There will be live music, BBQ and refreshments, together with plenty of parking space for coaches and cars.
· There is also plenty of room in the Barleylands Barn for participants to set up stalls in order to help raise awareness.
· There are 2 walks to choose from on the day. One will be 3 miles and will take in the circular public walk around Crays Hill (which includes a couple of stiles!) . The second will be a much shorter walk within Barleylands Farm and will be suitable for toddlers, families and the disabled. Both will start (at the same time) and finish at Barleylands Farm.
· Projects/causes chosen to participate will raise money through their own sponsorship efforts in the run-up to the walk. The committee will supply sponsorship forms.
· In addition, because we have attracted local business donors, participating organisations will receive a bonus over and above what they raise in sponsorship
· Since 2002, the Fun Walks have raised over £137,000 for over 50 local charities and good causes, and momentum is building with £27,000 being raised last year alone.
· Having seen for themselves how successful the Fun Walk is, local charities and good causes have tended to sign up for subsequent years. For information, attached is a list of those which participated last year
· The only obligation on those local causes and charities taking part is that they must supply one Marshal for the walk on the day.
· If your organisation would like to benefit from this walk or would like to raise money for others, then please write to Mrs. Ann Akinin, 125 Bramble Tye, Noak Bridge, Essex SS15 5GR by 14th March in order to register.