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Property Matters with Tim DalbyWalk for William
In 2000 William Gomez a classical guitarist and composer died of cancer.

Over the next few weeks Brooklands Radio will be tracking the progress of William's brother Robert and Robert's wife Ana Maria as they attempt to walk over 900 miles from Gibraltar to Finisterre in memory of William. They hope to commence their walk on Saturday April 17th and complete it in June just in time to celebrate Robert's 65th birthday. Details of their plans and news are at www.walkforwilliam2010.blogspot.com/

All money raised will go to the Sam Beare Hospice so please visit www.justgiving.com/walkforwilliam2010 and give what you can.

Tune in to BFM every Saturday at 11.30am for the latest progress when we talk to Robert live on air. Alternatively you can listen to all the reports using the links below.

 

Walk For William 10th July 2010
Mike Gurr taks to Robert Gomez for his final report after completing an over 950 mile trek with his wife Ana Maria from Gilbralta to La Coruna on the nothern most tip of Spain and recalls the highs and lows of the walk.

Walk for William 3rd July 10
Robin Corry talks to Robert Gomez and his wife Ana Maria having completed their 900 miles trek from Gibraltar across Spain to Finisterre and are now continuing to La Coruna to reach the northern most tip of Spain in two days time.

Walk for William 26th June 10
Robin Corry talks to Robert Gomez on day 69 his trek with his wife Ana Maria across Spain. They have 60 miles left to complete their 900 miles to Finisterre and may continue to La Coruna to reach the northern most part of Spain.

Walk for William 19th June 10
Robin Corry talks to Robert Gomez on day 64 on his trek with his wife Ana Maria across Spain. After three days of torrential rain and flooded rivers the weather has improved however they experienced a run in with the police and Robert has foot problems.

Walk for William 5th June 10
Robin Corry talks to Robert Gomez and his wife Ana Maria on day 50 of their 900 mile trek across Spain. Both are now suffering from blisters in 36 degree heat. Find out more about their adventures and friends they have met on their way to the north.

Walk for William 29th May 10
Robin Corry talks to Robert Gomez and his wife Ana Maria on day 43 after 530 miles of their 900 mile trek through Spain and finds out about the different nationalities they have met, what it is like to walk a Roman road and the comforts they most miss.

Walk for William 22nd May 10
Mike Gurr talks to Robert Gomez on day 36 of his trek from Gibraltar to northern Spain. Robert recalls being led astray by a local and reports on a hopeless Spanish guide book and very very hot weather.

Walk for William 15th May 10
Mike Gurr talks to Robert Gomez on day 29 of his 900 mile trek across Spain to raise funds for the Sam Beare Hospice. Robert describes the Roman road they have been walking along, the sights and the fellow walkers they have met along the way.

Walk for William 9th May 10
BFM's Gill Grace talks to Robert Gomez on day 23 of his walk with his wife Ana Maria across Spain. Robert explains about the impact of heavy rain and their use of pilgrim hostels. There is a reminder of how to raise money for the Sam Beare Hospice.

Walk for William 1st May 10
BFM's Mike Gurr chats to Robert Gomez on day 15 of his trek across Spain. Robert explains about how they are navigating their route, talks about the helpful people they have met on the way and about how to donate to the Sam Beare Hospice Weybridge

Walk for William 24th Apr 10
Mike Gurr talks to Robert Gomez after one week and the first 100 miles of the 900 mile trek and finds out about blister management, some of the sights see during the walk and how Robert and his wife Ana Maria are finding accommodation each night.

Walk for William 17th Apr 10
Mike Gurr talks to Robert Gomez as he and his wife Ana Maria start their 900 mile walk in Gibralta with a blessing from the Lord Bisphop of Malta and extensive coverage by the Gibralta press.

 

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