Tell us about yourself:
This is me ~ and my name is Andrew Robinson.
Standing fairly short at only 5'2" -I am half-Belgian, currently 19 and about to undertake my longest walk yet.
After having studied Chemistry, Mathematics, French, Economics, Finance and Computing at college I decided that I wanted to take some time away from learning.
My interests include the fairly broad diversity of music I tend to listen to as-well as Japan and it's culture. I'd love to learn more about it and possibly travel there one day.
Standing fairly short at only 5'2" -I am half-Belgian, currently 19 and about to undertake my longest walk yet.
After having studied Chemistry, Mathematics, French, Economics, Finance and Computing at college I decided that I wanted to take some time away from learning.
My interests include the fairly broad diversity of music I tend to listen to as-well as Japan and it's culture. I'd love to learn more about it and possibly travel there one day.
What are you planning to do?
The idea is for me to depart on a long journey around parts of England. I intend to walk all the way - so no hitchhiking - armed with a backpack of supplies and a tent. I'm going to start by heading South and then will be gradually moving in an anti-clockwise circuit around various regions of England. Where I can I will try and get by on the hospitality of others.
There are certain towns I plan to visit, however the routes to those targets aren't going to be planned and I hope to just find my way there by walking.
There are certain towns I plan to visit, however the routes to those targets aren't going to be planned and I hope to just find my way there by walking.
Why are you doing this walk?
This walk has two purposes:
Primarily, to raise money for a charity that is close to my heart - the Ben Williams Trust. This charity was founded after a friend of mine suddenly died at the age of 14 due to Arrhythmia. The money raised goes to aiding those with these heart conditions.
This is also a personal challenge and hopefully a way to open my mind and see what I want to continue on to do in the future. I hope to gain a lot from this experience and raise money for a cause that I care about.
Primarily, to raise money for a charity that is close to my heart - the Ben Williams Trust. This charity was founded after a friend of mine suddenly died at the age of 14 due to Arrhythmia. The money raised goes to aiding those with these heart conditions.
This is also a personal challenge and hopefully a way to open my mind and see what I want to continue on to do in the future. I hope to gain a lot from this experience and raise money for a cause that I care about.
Is there anything I can do to help?
There are several ways in which you may be able to help! Firstly, you are able to Donate To The Charity. This is the main goal of my expedition and it would mean a lot to me if you would consider donating to help this cause.
Other things that can aid me is any form of hospitality along the way. If I am passing through an area then any form of food/ drink/ accommodation would be tremendously valuable ~ even if it is just refilling my water bottles or letting me pitch a tent in the garden. All of this helps me make this possible!
Otherwise ~ Please help raise awareness! Share this on social media, tell people about it - get the word out there! The more people who know, the better this will turn out!
Other things that can aid me is any form of hospitality along the way. If I am passing through an area then any form of food/ drink/ accommodation would be tremendously valuable ~ even if it is just refilling my water bottles or letting me pitch a tent in the garden. All of this helps me make this possible!
Otherwise ~ Please help raise awareness! Share this on social media, tell people about it - get the word out there! The more people who know, the better this will turn out!