On the road to protect our rivers

AN AVID 82-year-old angler from Lancashire has walked nearly 300 miles with his dog to help raise funds to protect his local rivers.

Philip Lord is chairman of The Ribble Rivers Trust, a body created to protect and improve the Ribble and other local rivers. Based in Clitheroe, the organisation has incurred heavy costs during the pandemic, having had to expand its offices to make them Covid-safe, on top of its usual expenses.

With the Trust struggling, Philip took it upon himself to help by setting the target of raising £2,000. 

“I go out every day on a five-mile circuit with my dog Freddie, but we’ve still got further to go until I reach my target,” he said.

With the Trust struggling, Philip took it upon himself to help by setting the target of raising £2,000

With the Trust struggling, Philip took it upon himself to help by setting the target of raising £2,000

If you wish to support Philip, visit: www.gofundme.com/f/philip-lords-walking-challenge