Jeff Sloman’s Big Walk
In March 2007, in memory of my father, Jeff Sloman, I walked alone from Land’s End and four months later arrived at John O’Groats: A LEJOG of 1,687 miles. I walked for Sue Ryder Care, who had looked after my Read more…
In March 2007, in memory of my father, Jeff Sloman, I walked alone from Land’s End and four months later arrived at John O’Groats: A LEJOG of 1,687 miles. I walked for Sue Ryder Care, who had looked after my Read more…
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