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We taking on the Mayday Mile challenge to support RNLI volunteers

This May, I’m completing a mile-a-day challenge to help RNLI crews save lives at sea. This year Finley, the All Weather Lifeboat bear, has a travelling companion. 

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.

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My Updates

Final Day Day Mile of 2024 Day 31

Friday 31st May
Today's walk took us to the same place all this started 31 days ago Penarth Head, finishing with a visit to the RNLI Station and Shop on Penarth Esplanade. Pop into the Shop if you are ever at Penarth seafront, and say hello to Finley and Freddie's friends. 

May Day Mile Day 30 - Little and Broad Haven

Thursday 30th May
Visited Little and Broad Haven, whose lifeboat station operates a D class inshore lifeboat. We walked along a section of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, was rather windy, hence the fly away hair in some of the pics. 

May Day Mile Day 29 - Angle, pembrokeshire.

Wednesday 29th May
Today we did a circular walk in Angle, tooking in part of the Pembrokeshire coastal path and with only a slight detour  Angle lifeboat station. Angle station serves milford haven waterway and has a Tamar All weather lifeboat. Unfortunately it was not open for visitors, well they are all volunteers. The 'old point House'  pub had a collection of historic lifeboat photo"s and a opportunity to buy a crew  member a pint next time they pop in. Hence I did.

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MayDay Mile Day 28- Tendy

Tuesday 28th May
Had an interesting walk around Tendy, including visiting the current and 2 old lifeboat stations.

MayDay Mile Day 27 - Window Shopping

Monday 27th May
A short walk around the Penarth shops today. One shop seems to still have their Easter window up whilst Finley and I Particularly like the adapted Van Gogh Painting 'The starry Night' 

MayDay Mile Day 26 - LLantwit Major

Sunday 26th May
A wet Llantwit Major. Short walk along the coast path, very impressive coastline. Plus a visit to Dyffryn Gardens in the afternoon.. 

MayDay Mile Day 25 - Porthcawl & Kenfig Nature Reserve

Saturday 25th May
Today I split me walk into two halves. First a walk from Rest Bay along the promenade to the RNLI Porthcawl lifeboat station and back. Then an explore of Kenfig Burrows Nature Reserve. 

MayDay Mile Day 24 - LLandaff

Friday 24th May
A walk from Cardiff Central Station to Llandaff via Sophia Gardens and Llandaff Fields, Return via the Taff Trail and the Principality Stadium. Stopper in Llandaff to look in the Cathedral and refreshments at Jasper's. We bumped into a couple of friends on our walk which made the day even better. 

MayDay Mile Day 23 - Another walk around Cosmeston

Thursday 23rd May
Well Cosmeston, is such a great place for walks there was always going to be more than one. |Some interesting boats moored just of Penarth.  Stopped for coffee at Bluebell the Caravan coffee place plus Finley and Freddie insisted I buy them a Sandwich biscuit to share. 

MayDay Mile Day 22 - Cold Knapp to Barry Island

Wednesday 22nd May
The walk from Barry station to Cold Knapp and then Barry Island was windier that expected but thankfully no one got blown away. Lots of Swans on the ponds in Cold Knapp.

MayDay Mile Day 21 - Wet Evening Walk

Tuesday 21st May
The evening walk today ended up being rather wet. Had a walk along the esplanade and on the pier. Tuesday is RNLI training evening, so the Atlantic 85 was out, but Bendy the tractor was waiting patiently to bring it back in. 

MayDay Mile Day 20 - Cardiff Bay

Monday 20th May
Today's walk took us over the barrage to Cardiff Bay and then into the town centre. 

May Day Mile Day 19 - Horton & Port Eynon

Sunday 19th May
Excellent walk today, 
We first passed the Memorial to three members of the Horton & Port Eynon Lifeboat Crew. Then in Horton the Lifeboat crew were returning from training so Finley and Freddie stopped to say hello and inspect the D-Class inshore Lifeboat. Amazing views on the walk, finishing up with a visit to the lifeguard station, the end of a great day. 

MayDay Mile Day 18 - Sullly

Saturday 18th May
The Walk today was along the Welsh Costal Path at Sully. Finley and Freddie enjoyed looking at the small mosaics in the standing stones, and the plethora of wild flowers.  

MayDay Mile Day 17 - Llanishen Reservoir

Friday 17th May
Today at Llanishen Reservoir we all enjoyed spotting the different waterfowl and seeing the wild flowers. Plus the cafe has an excellent selection of cakes. 

MayDay Mile Day 16 - Cosmeston Country Park

Thursday 16th May
Sunny Cosmeston. The only Bears in the wood were Finley and Freddie, which they were slightly disappointed about.
However a excellent walk had by all. 

MayDay Mile Day 15 - Penarth

Wednesday 15th May
A short walk today, to see the Postbox Topper to commemorate 200 years of the RNLI and then a walk along the sea front. 

MayDay Mile Day 14 - Roath Park

Tuesday 14th May
Lots of Swans in Roath Park today, along with nesting moorhen. Plus the conservatory was open so Finley and Freddie said hello to the fish and, now rather large, terrapin. 

MayDay Mile Day 13 - Penarth Marine

Monday 13th May
Walk around Penarth Marine, spotted the RNLI Barry Docks New Shannon All Weather Lifeboat 13-51 and Challenge Wales. 

MayDay Mile Day 12 - Gloucester's Historic Docks

Sunday 12th May
A day trip to Gloucester and the really interesting historic docks. 
If you look carefully in one of the pictures you can see some Dragon Boats in the background. 

MayDay Mile Day 11 - Newport RSPB Wetlands & Treat

Saturday 11th May
A Visit to the RSPB Wetland Center Newport. Spotted lots of birds and a few other creatures. Went for an afternoon tea treat later. 

MayDay Mile Day 10 - Parks & Lifeboats

Friday 10th May
A lovely sunny walk around the parks of Penarth followed by a visit to the Lifeboat Station. 

MayDay Mile Day 9 - Drake and the Spanish Armada

Thursday 9th May
Todays walk took us over the Barrage to Cardiff Day is search of the Spanish Galeon Andalucía  and then onward to the wetland reserve. 

Mayday Mile Day 8 - Bute Park

Wednesday 8th May
A lovely walk around Bute Park. Finley and Freddy enjoyed watching the Grey Squirrels but they were too fact to photograph.


MayDay Mile Day 7 - Lavernock Point

Tuesday 7th May
Walk to Lavernock point via the Costal Path and back via the old railway line. 

MayDay Mile Day 6 - Canal Walk #2

Monday 6th May
Todays Canal walk was from Tal-Y-bont on usk to Llangynidr and back. Views of sheep, cows, Ducks and pigs on the route in addition to narrow boats and lock gates. 

MayDay Mile Day 5 - Abergavenny to Crickhowell via the canal.

Sunday 5th May
A walk along the Breacon and Monmouthshire Canal. Excellent walk very picturesque. 

MayDay Day 4 - Llandegfedd Reservoir & Cwmdu

Saturday 4th May
First visit to Llandegfedd reservoir really nice. Walk around the reservoir cut short due to very muddy path. Then a short walk around Cwmdu. 

MayDay Mile Day 3

Friday 3rd May
A blustery walk around Barry Island with an excellent views of the Barry Docks Lifeboat. 

Day 2

Thursday 2nd May
A slightly wet walk to the Cardiff Barrage. 

MayDay Mile Day 1

Wednesday 1st May
Just a short walk today up to Penarth Head. Freddie was excited to be out and about. Not a great day for seeing over to Somerset or  Flat Holm and Steep Holm. Finished the walk with a visit to the Penarth LIfeboat Station and Shop. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

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The Newtons

Well done Helen, Finley & Freddy! Amazing achievement. We've loved following your adventures on Facebook.

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Helen Phillips

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Ann Phillips

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John Ivins

Well done! The 3 of you are certainly clocking up the miles!

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Paul Goddard

Fab work, Helen. Great to see all the photos from your walks

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Martin Burgess

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Keep it up Freddie and Finley!