14th
SEPTEMBER
2024

Kent Ride & Stride

The Friends of Kent Churches Sponsored Ride & Stride takes place on the second

Saturday in September each year.  This year it will take place on Saturday 14th September 2024.

 

The Ride & Stride sponsored event also takes place in other counties https://ridestride.org/ 

 

Ride & Stride Day is an opportunity to raise money for Kent’s churches and chapels by

cycling or walking or being a welcomer in a church or chapel.  Money raised is shared equally between the church or chapel nominated by the participant and the Friends of Kent Churches which awards grants to Kent’s churches and chapels to help preserve them. In 2023 Kent’s Ride & Stride raised £140,019. Many congratulations and thanks to all who took part and raised this magnificent sum. There were 335 riders and 281 striders, in addition, 92 welcomers were sponsored too.  Since it started in Kent, Ride & Stride has raised over £3 million and we hope to add to this total in 2024

 

Participants in Ride & Stride are sponsored, and visit as many, or as few churches and chapels in Kent as they wish.  Make the most of visiting churches and chapels not seen before and enjoy the refreshments and time to look around.  On the day of the event many of the participating churches and chapels are open from 10-6pm, but if a church is not open, participants can still log their arrival on a sign-in sheet outside the church or chapel.

 

Cycling is the most popular way of travelling. Explore Kent has many town maps that may be useful for planning your route. from church to church, but participants can walk, run or use public transport, or even go by car, horse, scooter or canoe – whatever you choose, make it a special fun day for a worthy cause. More suggested routes can be found here

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Share your progress during the day on social media, tagging our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to let people know how far you have got and encourage others.

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Click here to download a  sponsorship form , and a list of participating churches. For further information send us an email  or check out our Facebook page.

 

The Nightingale Trust, has made a very generous offer this year to Kent Riders and Striders in the Sittingbourne area. Be one of the 1st 25 visitors to Murston Old Church and/or St Giles Wormshill and the Nightingale Trust will add £20 to your sponsorship for each of these churches visited. Click here for more details.

Watch this delightful short film featuring some riders and churches which gives a flavour of the day!