Jonathan’s Pennypaws Charity Half Marathon 🐾
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Pennypaws volunteer Jonathan Slatter is taking on a 21K Half Marathon on Saturday 19th September to raise urgently needed funds for dogs rescued from the kill shelters of Romania.
But Jonathan is also running for the Love of Lenny ❤️
Lenny was a dear old boy rescued by Pennypaws in Romania. Thanks to the amazing support of Pennypaws supporters, he was able to spend his final months in a little more comfort, surrounded by love and care.
Now Jonathan is running in Lenny’s memory — and for all the dogs who still desperately need our help.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/portland-half-marathon
The Route
A slight change of plan for my 21K run today to raise money for Pennypaws Rescue and in memory of the rescued old boy Lenny.
I was supposed to be running it round the Isle of Portland today to raise money for Pennypaws Rescue, and Zoey and I were going to sail down there and make a few days of it based in Portland Marina.
Unfortunately, the strong winds have made sailing there with dogs a pretty bad idea. On top of that, I’ve unexpectedly ended up looking after another rescue dog called ‘James’ here in Bath, whose owner has sadly been taken seriously ill and is currently in hospital.
James needed somewhere to go urgently and so he’s here, and a lovely sweet boy he is – but with my two dogs already here, getting away to Portland on a boat became a bit of a logistical nightmare!
So, rather than postpone the run, I’ve decided to simply bring the half marathon home.
I’m still running 21K today at 8am (Saturday 19th) – it’ll just be around Bath rather than Portland. I’m heading out towards Bristol on the old Midland Railway Line – now known as the Bristol to Bath Railway Path, following the River Avon as it meanders towards Bristol.
21 kilometres. One spectacular route. One very special reason.
❤️ Please support Jonathan’s run
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/portland-half-marathon
Every donation, however small, will help Pennypaws continue rescuing, caring for and finding loving homes for dogs who desperately need a second chance.
Run for Lenny. Run for the dogs. 🐾
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Portland Marina and the Isle of Portland
We are planning to sail across from Poole aboard Bear Poles and moor the boat at the excellent Portland Marina, using the boat as our base for the run. Zoey will stay onboard to handle the YouTube livestream (and look after the dogs!) while I attempt to run around the Isle of Portland…
Portland Marina is one of the nicest marinas on the south coast that we have stayed at, and we come here as often as we can. It has a great location, first-class facilities and a really relaxed and welcoming vibe.
If you’re visiting by boat, the pilotage is very straightforward and the visitor pontoons are the first ones you see as you enter the marina. Just call the marina on VHF Channel 80 or book in advance during busy periods. It’s also worth listening to Channel 74 for Portland Port Operations, particularly if you are coming through the East Ship Channel (ESC).
The Isle of Portland itself is beautiful and historic, with lots of amazing walks and treasures to discover. If you’re feeling energetic, the walk all the way along to Portland Bill is well worth the effort. Alternatively, you can easily catch an open-top bus from near the marina entrance, next to the UK Sailing Academy.
On your doorstep you’ll find great pubs, restaurants, cafés and fish and chip shops, as well as Chesil Beach and the historic and busy commercial Port of Portland.
It’s a brilliant place to visit by boat, and we’re really looking forward to spending a few days here around the run.
Portland Marina
Osprey Quay, Portland DT5 1DX
Email. Portland@premiermarinas.com
Website: premiermarinas.com/marinas/Portland-marina
VHF: Channel 80