A well earned pint and a pasty

Cheers! Walkers taking part in Hospiscare's FUGBY12 men's walk were rewarded with a much needed pint and a pasty.

Main sponsor Roger Wilkinson, of Wilkinson Grant, gave a stirring speech sending hundreds of walkers on their way from St James Park Football club, through the player's tunnel and around the pitch, before heading over to Mincinglake Valley Park and back to twatch the rugby where they enjoyed pints and pasties courtesy of St Austell Brewery and Chunk Pies. Thanks also to Exeter FC for its support.

Ian Botfield and friends walked in memory of his twin brother Keith, who died in Hospiscare's Exeter hospice. "We were so impressed with his care we wanted to support Hospiscare," said Ian. The team all wore Chelsea Football Club ties in memory of Keith who was a Chelsea fan. "By wearing the ties Keith is walking with us. Although we all support different clubs, today we're Chelsea supporters," said Ian.

The walk raised thousands of pounds for Exeter's essential end of life charity which every year provides professional support and care to 2,000 people and their families living across the city, East and Mid Devon. It costs £5m every year to run this service, with £1.2m funded by the NHS.