It was not A Bridge Too Far for members, friends and family, who tackled the route taking in the Netherlands bridge made famous in the 70s war film.
Fence Club members raised more than £10,000 for children’s charities by completing a 40km walk in Europe over the weekend.
The intrepid team, comprising 10 Fence Club members and nine accompanying friends and family, took on a route through the Netherlands, following in the footsteps of Second World War troops involved in the ill-fated Operation Market Garden.
The walkers, who travelled to the Arnhem Bridge on their 25-mile trek, the focus of the movie 1977 A Bridge Too Far, were pleased the say it was not a bridge too far for them!
The group shared some emotional moments, visiting sites of military significance, alongside plenty of laughs and camaraderie that the club is known for.
Derek Scott, the Fence Club chairman for 2024/25 said: “It’s been an amazing weekend, with commitment from members, who all self funded, attending. We are delighted with the generous sponsorship received, and I cannot speak highly enough of the efforts made by all in every way. Thank you!”
Anyone who would still like to sponsor the cause, can at www.justgiving.com/charity/fenceclub.
