Valerie Sewry

The Frontline Walk 2024: The Western Front

Dear Friends and Family

As some of you may know, I am turning 60 this year and to celebrate(?!!), I'm taking part in the Frontline Walk: The Western Front. I'll be walking 100km across 3 days, in October, following in the footsteps of those who fought on the Somme and Passchendaele battlefields during the First World War, especially one of my great uncles, Archibald Brooks, who died of his wounds in October 1917 at the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele).  He is buried in Ypres Reservoir Cemetery.  My other great uncle, Rowland, died in 1915 at Gallipoli. 

I'll be doing this to commemorate the sacrifices made by those who fought in WWI whilst helping to support the soldiers and veterans of today.

It will be a physically and emotionally tough challenge, but I'm doing it all for a great cause: ABF The Soldiers' Charity, the national charity of the British Army who supports soldiers, veterans and their families when they need it most.

Please cheer me on by making a donation towards my target.  Thank you very much and with all good wishes.  Val

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Thank you and I did it!!

What a fantastic experience walking the First World War battlefields was: humbling, challenging and fun.  The organisation was brilliant and Steve, the historian, gave short talks and we listened to the voices of a couple of soldiers who fought: one who died and one who survived.  It all became real.
Thank you very much to everyone who donated to this worthwhile cause and helped me exceed my target.  It was good to talk with Dave and learn how he has benefitted from the ABF.  Thank you also to all my fellow walkers who were a great bunch, full of encouragement and friendliness.
The photo below was taken at the Canadian Memorial at Vimy Ridge at the end of the second day, having walked 22.5 miles!!

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Anonymous

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Ab

Will be thinking of you XXX

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Diana Sewry

Go on Mum!!☺️☺️☺️

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Anonymous

Well done, great effort!

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Toni B

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Hawkins Richard

Good luck

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Graeme Dickson

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Anton

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Philip Lowe

Good luck to you, Val! Happy 60th Birthday! Xxx

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Charles Thacker

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Weymouth Scottish Country Dancers

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Ann Dunn

Best wishes, Val. Happy 60th!

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Alexandra Burden

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Anonymous

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Nicholas Wright

Good luck Val. Great cause Love Nick and Venetia xx

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Becky J

Happy Birthday! Good luck with this special challengeVal. I'm sure it will be a very emotional and tiring, but unforgettable experience. Enjoy xx

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Angela Dawson

You've set yourself quite a challengeVal. Very much hope it all goes to plan and look forward to hearing how you get on. Angie xx

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Valerie Sewry

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Jennie K

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Thank You From Judith And All The Best!

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Kevin And Sandra

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Tony Prior

Good luck Val! Best wishes, Tony

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Anonymous

Go for it!

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Caroline Mann

Way to go Val, will be a very special and thought provoking walk. Good luck

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Tessa Guy

Good luck Val, I'm sure you'll smash it. I remember you & I would often sign up for those weekend walking events at Stonar?!

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Jacqueline Mitchell

Good luck Val. It will be an emotional ride for sure. I too lost an uncle but in WW2. What a waste. x

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Jo Gilmour

Good luck Val x

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Vins

I memory of our Brookes great uncles. Good luck Val🙏

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Alexa Beazer

Go for it Val! What a great way to mark your birthday!! Luv from Alexa x ps see you on the tennis court soon!

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Julie Lowe

Well done Val

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Keith Stock

Good luck

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Neil Weston

All the very best for a wonderful, memorable walk Val, and good luck with the rest of the training. Sorry this is so late, too!

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Dee B

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Anonymous

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Adam Sexton

Staff Sergeant Sewry, bravo!

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Phyl Ward

Good luck Val ..... just keep going ..... if you can!

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Marion

Good luck Val

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Justin Hunter

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