Lorraine Williams from Stalbridge is halfway through her epic walking adventure covering a virtual distance from Land’s End to John O’Groats in memory of her late husband and Lorraine has already raised £1,200 for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Lorraine lost her beloved husband Bertram to Alzheimer’s almost three years ago, and, spurred on by lockdown last year, decided to walk the 875 miles to raise vital funds for the charity. Already Lorraine has walked 440 miles and says she is relishing every step.

“I live alone as my children live in Bournemouth, New Zealand and Ilfracombe, and during the pandemic my life was becoming so dull. I decided to take up the challenge and it has done me the world of good,” said Lorraine.

When restrictions eased last year, Lorraine ventured out to the Quantock Hills and Hengistbury Head, but Lorraine primarily walks in Stalbridge and the surrounding villages.

“I have discovered so many hidden places in Stalbridg,” she said. “Every day I find a new field or a stretch of wood I have never stumbled on before. I meet flocks of sheep and come face to face with deer and it is lovely.”

Lorraine started the challenge on October 26 and has one year to complete 875 miles.

If you would like to sponsor Lorrainego to justgiving.com/fundraising/lorraine-mary-williams.

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