Join a sponsored heritage walk around all the former Port Vale grounds and support the final push for erection of statue of Port

Join a sponsored heritage walk around all the former Port Vale grounds and support the final push for erection of statue of Port Vale legend

The Closer to Home Walking project has joined forces with The Sproson Fund to promote a 3- hour sponsored walk around all the former Vale Grounds. Chairman Dave Felstead said “Following the approval of the planning application for the erection of the statue, the way is now clear for the fans recognition of one of Port Vale’s finest. All funds are now in place with the exception of the erection costs, and it’s for this that we are seeking sponsorship.”

Walkers should meet outside Tommy Cheadle’s at 10.30 on Sunday Sept 12th. Sponsor forms can be picked up from the Vale shop or downloaded from www.closertohomewalks.org.uk.

Walk leader Owen said “The pleasant walk takes in all six of the old vale grounds, as well as many of Stoke’s little known beauty spots along the greenways, canals and lesser known footpaths, whilst raising money for a good cause.”

Elise Butler Project Assistant Closer to Homes Circular Walks team said, ‘this is a great opportunity to take a healthy walk whilst exploring Port Vale’s heritage and visiting the sites of its five previous grounds. We hope that that this will whet people’s appetite for joining the regular walks to the match and our programme of health walks across the City, many of which feature past Vale pitches.’

Walkers raising over £100 can have their name inscribed on the statue plinth.

To download a sponsor form, or it if you would like to find out more about the sponsored walk or any other walk across the City, please contact the ‘Closer to home, Circular Walks’ Team on 01782 831900, email: walks@stadiumcommunities.org.uk or log on to www.stadiumcommunities.org.uk.