Operation: Bearded Wanderer

Welcome to 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫 | 2021 Stoke to Cornwall | 2023 @stokecity to @watfordfc | 2025 Glasgow - Manchester - Stoke

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🚨Auction🚨
A huge thanks to @Everton for providing a signed 25/26 men’s First Team shirt

Help me, help The Davies Foundation and The Macari Centre

Please DM me with an offer

🚨 Action Closes: 19-Oct 25 at 5pm (UK) 🚨

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It’s nearly time to close my @JustGiving page but before I do, here are some stats

I know my original target was £2000 but how can I be just £3 of £3000!!!

Come on peeps please help me smash the £3k mark 🤞🏼

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#nearlythere #walk #sponsor #sponsoredwalk

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I was even lucky enough to attend the brand new chapter for “The Grand Old Lady” 🔵⚽️

Watching @EvertonWomen historic first home game at Goodison Park.

No flag or walking gear with me today but still in shorts and a great view of @BBCSport

#evertonwomen #Everton #goodisonpark

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A huge thank you to the media team at @ManUtd for featuring me on their website

Lou is a true United legend!

It’s almost international recognition 😂

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And just like that, my 𝟏𝟓 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 of 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 were over!

Starting at @CelticFC on 29 June, calling in at @ManUtd on 11 July and finishing on 13 July 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 later at The Macari Centre

❤️ Thank you for all the support ❤️

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Beginning-Middle-End

There were some special moments in this stomp

Day 1-Celtic Park
The beginning of my 300 mile adventure at @CelticFC

Day 13-Old Trafford
Meeting Lou at @ManUtd

Day 17-Bet365
Two days after my finishing meeting Lou at @stokecity

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On a very sunny penultimate day of my 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 adventure - from Glasgow to Stoke

I couldn’t miss my annual visit to Alsager Music Festival

A huge thank you to the #AMF team for your support

Yep, little ol’ shy me in stage 😂

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Apologies all, The Wanderer adventures have been ongoing but over on Facebook and Instagram!

But I did it!!

One of the most frequent queries I’ve received (other than why!?) is just how far did you walk and did it match what you planned. Have a look 🤦🏻‍♂️

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🚨 One week today 🚨
On 29 June, I start my next epic stomp. I’ll be at Celtic Park to then head south for 300ish mile

🚨 Sponsor me 🚨

I’d love to be over the 50% mark before I leave and I’m sooooo close
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#OneWeek #Celtic #ManchesterUnited #stokecity

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Signed 24-25 Stoke City shirt 🔴⚪️

Please help me raise funds for my stomp, DM me with an offer for this fantastic @stokecity memorabilia (previously let down ☹️)

Offers up to 25-Jun at 5pm

#makemeanoffer #stokecity #signed #signedshirt
#signedmemorabilia #memorabilia #scfc

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Thank you for the support @OfficialPVFC much appreciated. Not somewhere I expected to appear #onecity

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#sponsoredwalk #charity #stomp #SponsorMe #CharityWork #CharityWalk #DaviesFoundation #macaricentre #macarifoundation #stokecity #PortVale

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His colours may be wrong, but his initials certainly aren’t. 😉

PV keeps doing best by their local community in Stoke-on-Trent.

Wishing Paul Venables all the best as he takes on another incredible challenge for two brilliant causes: https://t.co/gcZv9KVzHP

#PVFC

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Signed 24-25 Stoke City shirt

Please help me raise funds for my latest stomp, DM me with an offer for this fantastic @stokecity memorabilia

Auction closes 15-Jun at 5pm
#auction #makemeanoffer #stokecity #signed #shirt #signedshirt
#signedmemorabilia #memorabilia #charity #scfc

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Signed 24-25 Port Vale Ball

Please help me raise funds for my latest stomp, DM me with an offer for this fantastic @OfficialPVFC memorabilia

Auction closes 15-Jun at 5pm

#auction #makemeanoffer #PortVale #signed #ball #signedball
#signedmemorabilia #memorabilia #charity #pvfc

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One Month to go!

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Key diary
Day 1 - Celtic FC - 29 June
Day 13 - Old Trafford - 11 July
Day 13 - BOXX2BOXXCoffee - 11 July
Day 14 - Alsager Music Festival - 12 July
Day 15 -The Macari Centre - 13 July

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First 𝘷𝘭𝘰𝘨 in a while

Feeling drained and achy in my muscles, joints n bones for some reason, more than the usual Ehlers Danlos. But need to stroll, even if I can’t stomp

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Time to plan

It’s official, all stopovers are now locked in, the route is set…. Operation: Bearded Wanderer - Skip to my Lou is a go!!

A huge thank you to those that have helped my secure my stopovers, you are amazing people ❤️

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#walk #sponsor

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A huge thanks to Bev for being the 15ᵗʰ donator to this latest Operation: Bearded Wanderer

I’d love to smash my target on this one before I hang up my 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 boots once I’ve done the walk!

If you’re able, please donate below:
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#walk #sponsor

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After a huge marathon of a stomp the day before, I start day 13 on 11th July at Old Trafford.

Rather fitting that Lou, The Macari Foundation’s patron had an amazing career from 1973-1984 for @ManUtd .
I might also try and find time to visit Lou’s famous chippy too

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Whilst I finish the route planning, here’s where I’ll be starting this mammoth adventure

On Sunday 29ᵗʰ June my trip south starts at @CelticFC

Remembering where the patron of The Macari Foundation, Lou Macari, started his football career as a youth, way back in 1966.

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Planning is going very well but with not all of the stopovers locked in quite yet. However, it’s almost set in stone.

In-fact if anyone wants to help with stopovers please drop me a line
#TheRoute #planning #walk #sponsor #sponsoredwalk #charity #stomp #walkingandtalking