Saturday 13th September 2025
This national event happens every year across the country. Any mode of transport is fine – you could walk, cycle, ride – simply choose a route and find lots of sponsorship from all your friends and family, perhaps every person in your congregation could sponsor you?
You can go by yourself or in a group, any time between 10am and 6pm and many people make a day of it. There are so many wonderful and interesting churches to visit, many will be open and offering refreshments too. There are some suggested routes on this page of the website – any further suggestions would be very welcome.
There is also the Daphne Barnes-Phillips trophy which is awarded to the most successful church each year – this is a splendid silver cup which was won last year by St Nicolas, Newbury, which raised the most sponsorship in 2024.
Your nominated church will benefit hugely as they will receive half of your sponsorship. The remaining 50% goes to Berkshire Historic Churches Trust which in turn makes generous grants to churches in need. More details are available here or from your local co-ordinator or from the Ride & Stride coordinator rideandstrideberks@gmail.com.
