The boots were laced to make a difference… From Porlock to Stolford, almost 30 miles in 2 days Home-Start West Somerset walked in relay to highlight the new areas in which Home-Start West Somerset offers practical help, friendship and support to families. Recent HPC funding has expanded Home-Start’s provision into Stogursey, Nether Stowey, Cannington and its environs.

The Home-Start Relay walk event was a huge success and brought together participants of all ages for two fun-filled days of fitness, fundraising, unity and luckily sunshine. Everyone from tiny babies to trustees and friends played their part, in glorious weather to raise much needed funds. Part of the relay walk was a fun baby & buggy section from Minehead harbour to Jubilee Café for a free ice cream as a reward!

Manager Clare Pound said:

It was an incredible event, participants formed relay teams and took turns walking a designated route, showing their commitment to Home Start whilst enjoying the camaraderie of friends, family, and fellow supporters. One of our trustees Ann Bernard walked the entire distance. It’s a really tough time at the moment for funding, our charity is entirely self-funded and more families want and need our support, Home-Start West Somerset provides ratified Real Birth Workshop ante natal and post-natal sessions, Baby massage, Montessori endorsed Baby Start and Tuning in to Kids alongside our home visiting support with volunteers. In the last year we helped 605 families so its vital that this charity keeps going!

The Just Giving page is still open if you like to celebrate our achievement by donating. The more we can raise the more families we can help and support!