Over 400 walkers brave night walk
Over 400 walkers in 64 teams braved the elements last Saturday night in the annual Moonraker sponsored night walk on Exmoor to raise money for the Children's Hospice South West and other Rotary Charities.
The teams walked one of three routes in poor conditions - continuous drizzle and thick fog in places - between Wimbleball Lake and Luxborough. A team of over 50 members from the organisers, Taunton Vale Rotary Club, and the Inner Wheel ensured that the walkers were well equipped, marshalled, checked on route, and fed in the middle of the night. Additionally, search and rescue facilities and four minibuses ensured that all walkers were successfully returned to the base camp - with the last team finishing the course at 4:30 in the morning!
The walkers once again proved to be enthusiastic and up for the Moonraker Challenge, which it is anticipated will certainly generate in excess of £10,000 for the Children's Hospice South West. The majority of the walkers are certainly looking forward to next year's Moonraker event - but would like to see a bit more of the moon during the night!
David Montgomery, President of Taunton Vale Rotary Club, praised the walkers for all their efforts on the night and for the amount of sponsorship raised on behalf of the Children's Hospice. He also thanked all the marshals and support teams, as well as the local farmers and residents, for their help in making Moonraker a big success on the night.
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