62 Years of Shree Bharatiya Mandal 1964-2026
Sewa Yatra Sponsored Walk
For our nominated charity
Peak District Mosaic
28 June 2026
Details:
- A sponsored walk in support of Peak District Mosaic, organised by Shree Bharatiya Mandal.
- Start time of walk: 9:30am.
- Distance: 11km
Meeting/Starting point:
Shree Bharatiya Mandal, 103 Union Road, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 8JN.
Instructions:
- Walk start and finish at Shree Bharatiya Mandal (Indian Community Centre) at above address
- Please arrive at the centre for 9.30am for registration and bring your sponsor form and money
- All walkers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear suitable footwear and clothes as per weather
- Please follow the marshal’s instructions at all times
- There are 3 check points on the route at Park Bridge Heritage Centre (2) and Alexander Park (1)
- At all times be aware of other road users, keep to the pavements, walking trails and walk on right side of the road (where there are narrow roads with no footpaths)
- Please bring your water, we will have picnic vegetarian lunch in Alexandra Park, provided FREE.
- If you are unable to continue walking please let the marshal know so we can arrange for you to get back to the centre
- If you have not collected all monies, the cut-off date for hand over is 13th July. You have a legal responsibly to ensure all donations received are paid to the organising committee
- There is a prize for the highest collectors of sponsorship money
Walk – 11 KM
- From SBM turn left and left again at the traffic lights
- Carry on straight, on Ladbrooke Road crossing Henrietta Street
- Join Cranbourne Road at the Scout hut turn right and join old railway track heading towards Park Bridge
- Carry straight on crossing Alt Hill Lane till you come to next stile at this point turn left go towards Park Bridge (Refreshments and Check point 1
- After short rest, we turn left towards Dean Terraces
- At the end of Dean Terraces go through stile towards Oldham
- Carry on walking till you come to Alexandra car park (Picnic and Check point 2
- At the benches we can have picnic, use of toilet facilities at the café and relax and socialise
- Return journey we follow the same route back
- At Park Bridge Heritage Centre (Refreshments and Check point 3
- Turn right onto old railway track
- Follow the path till the path ends at the top of Turner Lane
- Here turn left towards Henrietta Street and then onto Ladbrooke Road and back to SBM
It is not a race. Follow the Marshal’s instructions
Please enjoy and have a good day.
Event coordinators:
Manhar Taylor: 07882772813 email: tmanhar@hotmail.com
Ramanbhai Mistry: 07763253440 email: ramanmistry@talktalk.net
Equipment:
Please ensure you dress appropriately/take the necessary equipment with you for the group walk:
- wear comfortable walking shoes/boots (do not wear trainers)
- cool/warm clothing depending on the weather
- waterproof coat/jacket
- bring sun cream if necessary
- bring a packed lunch/snacks and water
- Your ICE card
NOTE: You can download and fill in an ICE card if you do not already have one. It is important to bring it with you.