LeisureBench take on a 26 mile challenge!
Grantham to Cropwell Bishop: 26 Miles of Blisters, Banter, and Bravery (All for a Good Cause!)
They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but luckily for us, this one’s only 26 miles. Easy, right?
On the 22nd of August, a brave bunch of us from LeisureBench will be trading our swivel chairs and vans for walking boots, embarking on a scenic stomp from our office at Old Wharf Road all the way to the Chequers Inn, Cropwell Bishop. Yes, there will be celebratory pints afterwards.
The Route
We’ll be following the Grantham Canal, an idyllic route, with lovely views, fresh air, and probably a lot of discussion about whose Strava is lying. We’ve calculated the journey at an average of 3mph, which is a brisk-but-manageable “determined stroll” for most of us. It all kicks off at 7am (don’t worry team, we’ll bring coffee), and we’re estimating a finish around 5pm, depending on weather, blisters, and snack supplies.
We’ll be stopping every 5 miles or so for well-earned toilet breaks, hydration, and the all-important morale-boosting team talks.
Why Are We Doing This?
Aside from the chance to wear silly t-shirts and call ourselves “athletes” for a day, we’re walking in memory of two incredible people in the business: Martyn Mayes and Pete Bennett. Every penny raised will be split between two charities that meant a lot to them and their families:
- LOROS, in memory of Martyn Mayes
- National Brain Tumor Society, in memory of Pete Bennett
We’ve spoken with both Martyn and Pete’s families, and they’re not only on board, but they’re also genuinely touched we’re doing this in their honour. We’re hoping to raise a meaningful amount and make them proud, one step (and one blister) at a time.
Want To Support Us?
- Come cheer us on at the Chequers Inn finish line—cowbells, banners, and dramatic slow claps encouraged.
- Help us with fundraising, logistics, or simply by spreading the word.
- Donate on our JustGiving pages- links below.
Donate to LOROS: https://www.justgiving.com/page/leisure-bench-loros
Donate to National Brain Tumor Society: https://www.justgiving.com/page/leisure-bench-nbts
Let’s turn sore feet into something powerful. Let’s walk for Martyn, for Pete, and for the charities that do life-changing work every day.
We’ll be posting regular updates on our social media channels and will also document the walk on the day, so make sure you are following us!
Now, time to get training…
