Millets Glastonbury walk raises thousands

13 May 2009

Walkers at the start of the Millets walk to Glastonbury.

Credit: Millets

On Sunday 10 May, 250 people took part in the highly successful Millets Walk to Glastonbury 2009.

Friends, families and pets all took part in the lovely 12 mile walk from Cheddar Gorge to Glastonbury, raising thousands of pounds to support WaterAid’s vital work.

Once walkers had completed the walk they were met by Michael Eavis at Worthy Farm and treated to an exclusive acoustic set from The Travelling Band.

Kate Vigar, Assistant Marketing Manager at Millets, who also took part in the walk, said:

"We couldn’t have asked for a better day. The sun shone for us as we completed the 12 mile walk over stunning scenery to Worthy Farm, where Michael Eavis met and greeted everyone and The Travelling Band performed a private acoustic set.

Michael Eavis met and greeted everyone   

"As the walk got tougher towards the end, it was a good reminder of those people less fortunate than us, who have to walk miles every day to collect water. We are really pleased that we could play our part in helping to raise money for such a worthwhile cause."

Michael Eavis and The Travelling Band.	£5 from every Millets Pyschadelic tent sold will go to WaterAid.
Credit: Millets

Millets are continuing with their fantastic support of WaterAid with an exclusively designed Psychedelic tent. WaterAid receives £5 from each tent sold, so if you’re looking to buy a new tent for your summer camping trip or need a tent that stands out from the crowd at the summer festivals, then get your hands on one of these bright and colourful tents today!

Pop into your local Millets store or buy yours online here.

What do you think?

Did you take part in the walk? How was it for you? Are you going to Glastonbury Festival and getting excited? Discuss this story on our blog here. 

For more information contact Lisa Martin, WaterAid's Senior Press Officer, on:  
 
t: +44(0)20 7793 4524
m: 07887 521 552
e: lisamartin@wateraid.org 
 
Note to editors

• WaterAid is one of the Glastonbury festival's three chosen charities and has benefited from the festival for over 10 years. 
• Find out more about WaterAid and Glastonbury here. 
• WaterAid enables the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.