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437 Lives saved

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Dad, Son, Stuart and Biscuit the dog are taking on the Mayday Mile Challenge to support RNLI volunteers

This May, my son Stuart, my dog Biscuit and I are attempting to walk from Hunstanton Lifeboat station to Cromer Lifeboat Station, calling into Wells Next The Sea station, where I currently volunteer, to help RNLI crews save lives at sea.

During summertime, more people flock to beaches and coastal towns to make the most of everything they have to offer – from glorious sunshine to adventurous watersports. And as temperatures rise, so do calls from people in trouble in the water.

By answering this Mayday call and giving a gift today, you can make a real, lifesaving difference. Your kindness will help give volunteers everything they need to launch to the rescue, and make sure they’re ready to face their busiest season.

Will you sponsor our RNLI Mayday Mile Challenge and support the courageous crews?

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Leg 4 Burnham Overy Staithe to Wells Next The Sea Lifeboat Station

Tuesday 19th May
Today (19th May) We set off from Burnham Overy Staithe and walked out onto the dunes bordering the beach. The dunes are immense and are not only a very important defence against the sea, but also a very important coastal environment for lots of flora and fauna.

We crossed Holkham beach, which I found quite hard going and I was pleased to reach Holkham Gap and in particular the Lookout and a welcome cup of tea and a piece of cake,

The final leg took us along the edge of the pinewoods to our final destination for the day - Wells Lifeboat Station and a warm welcome from Dave, one of my fellow voluneers.

Leg 3 - Burnham Deepdale to Burnham Overy Staithe

Sunday 17th May
A shortish leg, 4 miles. A pleasant walk along the bank from Burnham Deepdale, with almost 360 degree views across the marshes, punctuated by the creeks and at low tide the muddy flats. Turn inland and you have a lovely view of the windmill just outside Burnham Overy Staithe. On reaching the Hard we stopped for a freshly made coffee from Sandy at the Coffee Pedler, before catching the Coastrider back.

Leg 2 of our Mayday Challenge - Thornham to Burnham Deepdale

Saturday 9th May
Stage 2 of the Mayday Challenge saw Stuart, Biscuit and me — otherwise known as The Three Biscuiteers — set off from the lovely village of Thornham.
And yes… despite what people say, Norfolk does have hills! This section of the North Norfolk Coast Path heads inland for a while, with a steady climb away from the coast before eventually dropping back down towards Brancaster for the final mile.
By that point, we’d definitely earned a stop at The Ship Hotel, Brancaster for a sausage roll, a portion of chips and, naturally, a well-deserved pint.
Refuelled and ready, we picked up the coast path again, crossing the beautiful marshes towards Brancaster Staithe and finally on to Burnham Deepdale. There was just enough time for a welcome cup of tea at The Nest Farmhouse Café & Shop while we waited for the bus back to Thornham.
The perfect ending to the day came courtesy of Eric's Fish and Chips — takeaway fish and chips enjoyed in my VW campervan while soaking up the last of the afternoon sunshine.
If you’d like to sponsor The Three Biscuiteers and support the challenge — thank you, it would be hugely appreciated!

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Mike Caesari

Good luck with the walk, but don’t over do it

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