Preston's charity pub crawl Sup & Mooch aims to get people walking and talking
A charity pub crawl in Preston aimed at getting people walking and talking will take place next month.
Sup & Mooch - a 15-mile walk, which includes 15 pubs, starting and ending in Preston city centre, will take place on on Saturday, May 30, with funds raised going towards Lancashire Mind charity.
Organisers of the second annual walk, Chris Maddock, Rachel Maddock, Jack Toner and Lauren Nutten aim to get the Prestonians outside for a good walk, exploring different areas of their hometown, visiting some pubs along the way and just generally having a good time through exercise and socialising.
They said: "We are very lucky in Preston to have some many brilliant pubs, bars, cafes and social clubs, but we're aware how difficult times are for many businesses, including hospitality, so we saw this as a way to support them and get the local community to visit some new or old places, to spend some money on the actual day, but to hopefully come back all year round.
“These venues are so much more than just somewhere to go for a drink, they are real key parts of the community and we don't want to lose them.
“Many now offer quiz nights, comedy evenings, chess clubs, run clubs, loads of things that bring people together when we know so many people can struggle socialising or meeting new friends. Which is why we are really proud to support Lancashire Mind as well.”
They added: “If you’re thinking of coming along on your own, don’t worry, you’ll quickly find yourself in good company, with plenty of friendly faces and shared interests to help you feel part of the day.
“Whether it’s craft beer, soft drinks, cocktails, going for walks or whatever else has inspired you to join us, there’s lots of different people that come along for various reasons - so you should quickly find your people.
“We believe that getting active, spending time outdoors, and connecting socially can make a real difference to people’s wellbeing - and that is exactly what Preston Sup & Mooch is all about.”
Last year's event which attracted over 300 people and well behaved dogs, raised over £5,000 for mental health support charity Lancashire Mind.
To celebrate the event, Preston Sup & Mooch are collaborating with Chainhouse Brew Co to brew their own beer, available in local craft beer venues around Preston at the end of May.
After-walk party
This year there's an additional after-walk party at the finishing point Chew's Yard.
Tickets start at £15, or if the walk isn't for you but you'd like to join the celebration afterwards, that is just £7 with all proceeds going to Lancashire Mind.
For more information or to buy tickets see Preston Sup & Mooch click here