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Ride & Stride
Ride & Stride 2021 for Holy Trinity Meldreth
Cyclists and walkers are wanted to take part in Ride and Stride 2021 for Holy Trinity Meldreth. This event is planned to take place on Saturday 11th September between the hours of 10.00am and 6.00pm. Unfortunately I am unable to either take part in or organise this year’s event on behalf of Holy Trinity. I desperately need people of any age, either as individuals or in groups, to take part in this year’s event to raise sponsorship money which would be equally shared between Cambridgeshire Historic Churches and Holy Trinity Church Meldreth. I realise there are quite a few keen cyclists and walkers in Meldreth who might like to rise to the challenge of creating a route to visit churches in the area and outside the area if they wished to. I have visited the city of Cambridge, including College chapels, on more than one occasion. There is no set route to follow; the only limit is to complete it between 10.00am and 6.00pm on 11th September. Apart from one year, I have ridden every year for the last 25 years or so and it has been a lot of fun, come rain or shine. This year should be no different. Last year (see the photograph below) my daughter and grandson joined me for our 30 mile ride.
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I am also looking for someone to take over the organisation for this year’s event. Therefore if you would like to know more about this role, would you please contact me either by email on meldrethpctreasurer@btinternet.com or call me on 07732106828 and I will happily offer assistance. Information on taking part, including sponsorship forms and participating churches, may be found on https://camhct.uk/ride-and-stride.
Although large numbers of churches were not open at the time, Ride & Stride 2020 turned out to be a great success despite the challenges and uncertainties of the year. Income was up by over 20% and refunds to parishes increased to £9,524. Ride and Stride will take place again this year, with whatever adaptations are needed to keep people safe whilst exploring our fabulous churches and raising funds.
David Hollamby Holy Trinity Meldreth PCC Treasurer
