2012 Jane Tomlinson Walk For All: Key role for small army of helpers

The day would not have been possible without the help of an army of volunteers, from first aiders and mountain rescue crews to marshals and checkpoint workers.

Among the unpaid group of helpers was Charlie Tatman, 30, from Halton Moor, Leeds.

He acted as a “roaming marshall” on his lightweight mountain bike which enabled him to keep tabs on walkers doing the 26 miles. He was unfazed by the poor weather, having seen far worse at the Peak District Walk for All in April.

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“This is so much better. That was one of the worst conditions I have ever ridden a bike in,” he said.

Steven Tomlinson, the 15-year-old son of Mike Tomlinson, one of the chief organisers, also did his bit yesterday, taking over the microphone at the finishing point and keeping the crowds amused with his wit and wisdom.

Steven congratulated the finishers and shared a joke with them.

His grandmother, Alice Tomlinson, looked on proudly as the banter flowed.

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