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Frome Times deliverer gets walking again for charity

January 5, 2022
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FROME Times delivery person, Chris Hill, has put his walking boots on again to raise money for charity. 

Chris, who has been delivering the Frome Times for 13 years, walked from Radstock to Bath in support of Parkinson’s UK, raising approximately £570, matching the amount he raised last year completing the same walk. 

“I would like to thank everyone who supported me,” said Chris. 

Chris, who lives with Parkinson’s, also attends a monthly coffee morning for people living with Parkinson’s and their partners.  

“If anyone is interested,” said Chris, “there is a Coffee Morning held in support of this on the second Monday of every month at the Cheese and Grain in Frome (10am-12pm).” 

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