Radio presenters’ three-legged stroll for Children in Need

BBC radio presenters will stroll 50 miles round East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire as a part of a three-legged problem for Children in Need.

Every BBC native radio station is hoping to finish 25 miles (40.23 km) in the direction of a mixed whole of 1,000 miles (1,610km).

BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s Scott Dalton and Frances Finn and BBC Radio Humberside’s Kofi Smiles and Carla Greene will stroll their stints on 4 and 5 November.

They might be strolling every mile tethered to a distinct individual, from Make a Difference award winners to Hull City mascot Roary the Tiger.

Scott Dalton, breakfast presenter for Radio Lincolnshire, stated: “It’s going to be great to meet so many fantastic people and hear their stories as we take on the challenge.

“I’m snug with the strolling bit however I’m unsure how exhausting it may be strolling three-legged.

“When Pudsey calls you, just can’t say no to the famous yellow bear.”

After collaborating in a swimming problem final yr, BBC Radio Humberside’s Kofi Smiles stated he was “excited” to be collaborating in one other fundraiser for Children in Need.

“I’m looking forward to all the people we’re going to meet on this journey. It’s amazing how people come and support us,” he stated.

“These challenges aren’t about us. They’re about the people and the communities we serve. I can’t wait to learn more about the projects that are funded by Children in Need and meet some of the people involved.”

Day One – 4 November – BBC Radio Humberside

• Carla Greene will stroll from Flamborough to Bridlington through North Landing, Flamborough CofE Primary School, the Clock Tower Cafe, Sewerby, the Bondville Model Village, Land Train Bridlington, East Riding Leisure, Bridlington and Bridlington Spa.
• Kofi Smiles will stroll from Grimsby to Cleethorpes through St Andrew’s Hospice, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary and Nursery Voluntary Academy, The Trin Centre, Cleethorpes Library and Grimsby Town Football Club.

Day Two – 5 November – BBC Radio Humberside

• Carla Greene will stroll from West Hull to Hull metropolis centre through Costello Stadium, Francis Askew Primary School, Hessle street community, MKM Stadium, Paisley Primary School, Goodwin Development Trust Ltd and Queen Victoria Square.
• Kofi Smiles will stroll from East Hull to Hull metropolis centre through Craven Park, The Freedom Centre, Southcoates Primary Academy, East Park, Asda Mount Pleasant, Rooted in Hull and Queen Victoria Square.

Day One – 4 November – BBC Radio Lincolnshire

• Scott Dalton will stroll from Boston to Skegness through Pilgrim Hospital, Tower Road Academy, Boston St Mary’s RC Primary School, Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex, St Nicholas Primary Academy, Savoy Cinema, Asda superstore, The Stump and Skegness.
• Frances Finn will stroll round Gainsborough beginning at Central Railway Station, White Woods Academy, Castle Wood Academy, West Lindsey Leisure Centre, Mercer’s Wood Academy, Gainsborough Trinity FC and Marshall’s Yard.

Day Two – 5 November – BBC Radio Lincolnshire

• Scott Dalton will stroll round Skegness. He will begin on the fifth Haven Skegness Holiday Park, Skegness Railway Station, the Village Church Farm Museum, Project Cafe, Natureland, Embassy Theatre, Hildreds Shopping Centre, the boating lake, and Compass Gardens.
• Frances Finn will stroll round Lincoln and name into Ermine Primary Academy, St Francis Special School, BBC Radio Lincolnshire, Monks Abbey Primary School, LNER Stadium and the Lincoln City Foundation, and the Guildhall.

Both BBC Radio Lincolnshire presenters will stroll collectively up Steep Hill, Lincoln, to Lincoln Cathedral the place they are going to end.

In East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, 32 tasks are at present being funded by BBC Children in Need, to the worth of £1,886,457, which helps to help 11,147 kids and younger folks.

This yr’s BBC Children in Need attraction present might be on BBC One on the night of Friday 14 November and might be offered by Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay.