26/02/2007 by the walkers.

Veronica writes; had an excellent opportunity today to talk about the plight of seafarers as my two companions in the swimming pool (where I am preparing for the walk) spoke about the wonderful hospitality of the Filipino crewmembers serving on the cross sea ferries. They were interested to hear about the the poor conditions experienced by some seafarers, and dismayed that they spend so long at sea in order to keep our supermarket shelves filled. Talking to my friends about the work of the AOS was a real eye opener for them.

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19/02/2007 by the walkers.

We are pleased to be able to report that our training continues to go well. We completed an 11 mile walk on Friday last (16th), and a 10 mile walk today (19th). Please say a little prayer that this progress may continue.

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11/02/2007 by AOS.

As word of the planned walk begins to spread, we can report that to date we have received donations totalling £186.00.

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10/02/2007 by AOS.

Veronica and Eddie, report good progress with their training to date, but do feel a little frustrated by the weather. Having said this they completed a twelve mile training walk in thick snow last week. They are looking forward to the better weather when they can ’step up’ their preparations.

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08/02/2007 by webmaster.

Veronica and Eddie plan to set off on Monday 30th April and will tackle the walk in stages of around 12 miles per day, staying in overnight accommodation en-route, all of which has been booked in advance, and hope to arrive in Robin Hood’s Bay on Tuesday 15th May.
“I’m under no illusion…” says Eddie, “It’s going to be tough!”

Veronica says:
“I have always been interested in the sea, and this was heightened following a visit to Teesport on a Kingdom Tour some years ago. The tour really made an impression on me; we went on board a large roll-on roll-off ferry and met seafarers working on board. They were very pleased to see us and made us very welcome. It was great to talk to them about their families back home.
Seafarers lead such a difficult life, away from loved ones for up to nine months at a time; they suffer loneliness, isolation and sometimes ill treatment and abuse, and all to keep the shelves of our supermarkets filled with all the goods and produce we take for granted.
The Apostleship of the Sea does a great job in caring for seafarers, many of whom are Catholic, so we decided that it is this organisation which should benefit from any sponsorship monies raised to help with their work”.

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