THE BALLOON MAN

Circus performer to tackle charity walk on stilts

Stilt walker Lanky Panky
Wednesday 18th May 2011
from the Salisbury Journal.co.uk
By Morwenna Blake »
WALKING ten miles is hard on the feet at the best of times, so imagine what it must be like on stilts.
One intrepid fundraiser is soon to find out.
Circus performer Lanky Panky has signed up to take part in the third annual Midnight Walk, taking place from midnight on Saturday, June 4, finishing the following day.
Lanky Panky said: “I’m looking to do five miles on the stilts then I’ll see how I feel, but I hope to do the whole thing.”
As in previous years, the walk will start at Five Rivers Leisure Centre with the route taking walkers to the hospice via Devizes Road, Wilton Road, Churchfields, the Town Path and Harnham.
But in a change to the last two events walkers will return via Rowbarrow, the Cathedral Close, which will be open especially for the event, and the city centre - reducing the distance from 13 miles to ten.
For the first time, the walk is open to children aged 12 to 16 accompanied by an adult.
The aim is to beat last year’s fundraising total of £40,000, with up to 500 people taking part.
Entry is £15 for adults and £10 for children, which includes a t-shirt, glow sticks, refreshments and a medal.
All sponsorship money raised goes to support the work of the hospice, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.