2021 Firefighters Memorial Walk cancelled

Thursday, 25 February 2021 06:03

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

This year's Firefighters Memorial Walk has been cancelled.

Organisers have taken the decision to postpone the event in light of the ongoing challenges being posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The occasion sees people taking on a 50km route around the Island from Peel to Ramsey with all proceeds going to the Firefighters Charity - last year's event was also called off due to the global Coronavirus situation.

Those behind it are hoping people will understand and support the move and say they look forward to welcoming back participants in 2022.

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