The OutdoorLads Whopping Great Wander

Join OutdoorLads, their friends and family for the Whopping Great Wander this Autumn.  A fundraising, sponsored 25 mile walk from Cheshunt, Hertfordshire to the Cutty Sark in Greenwich.

Do this at your own pace on your own or as a team. We'll take in some of the sights along route including the Lea Valley reservoirs, the 2012 London Olympic Park, the Hackney waterways, heading under the River Thames via the Greenwich Tunnel, past the O2 and finish up at the infamous Cutty Sark in Greenwich where it'll be time for a final selfie.  Then... if you can still make it a little further, we'll aim to enjoy a well earned drink at the George and Dragon for the OutdoorLads social.

This is your chance to fun-raise some money for OutdoorLads but not only that, we'll also be donating 50% to our event charity partner, the Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline -  https://switchboard.lgbt/ 

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline have provided support and information to millions of people since their phones started ringing in 1974. Throughout their history, they have been at the forefront of supporting our communities in facing the issues of the day.  Proudly, some OutdoorLads members also support the charity as volunteers, so it is a pleasure for us to support them as we all rebuild from the pandemic.

How do I gather sponsorship?

To raise sponsorship money individually, it would be best if you create your own fundraising page. You can do it by clicking on the ‘Start Fundraising’ button on the OutdoorLads Virgin Money Giving (VMG) page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charities/outdoorlads

You will need to enter you email address (or use Facebook), full name, and address.

Once the event has happened and the sponsorship is gathered up, OutdoorLads will then ensure that  Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline receive their contribution

IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement

You MUST complete a Participation Statement, in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this Participation Statement once, not for each event you attend.

COVID-19 – IMPORTANT, Please read the following before you sign up to this event:

• Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who lives or is in a support bubble with someone showing symptoms, is asked not to attend. This is in line with the government’s coronavirus advice.
• You must also immediately self-isolate and not attend the event if you or someone in your household or support bubble shows coronavirus symptoms or tests positive. Read the NHS self-isolation guidance.
• OutdoorLads strongly encourages all attendees to take a rapid lateral flow test immediately prior to attending an event. This will help to keep everyone safe. Order free Rapid Lateral Flow Tests.