Lynne's Supporters

Vigornia members, family and friends are supporting our President Lynne, who is walking Hadrian’s Wall over six days (Tues 10/5 to Sun 15/5).


There are six teams sharing the walk with each team (Cohort lead by a Centurion Commander) only walking one of the six days, spreading the commitment. Those taking part in the virtual challenge are encouraged to donate to Lynne’s worthy cause via the Just Giving site.

To bring this to life there is a Roman theme. Lynne will be known as ‘Primus Pilus’- The Commanding Centurion who leads by example and walking the whole eighty-three miles (75.5 Roman miles).

  • Elizabeth Hunt is the ‘Scriba’ - Public Notary or Scribe and collects and records the steps and miles walked by the Cohorts.

  • Claire James is the ‘Quaestor’ for the challenge (lead for the Just Giving website).

  • Bryan West is the ‘Imprimare‘(print / impression - pictures of our challenge) so coordinates updates to our website.

The six Centurion Commanders are; 

‘Pilus Prior’ -Stephen Hodgson

‘Pilus Posterior’ - Ali Chambers

‘Princeps Prior’ – Charles Robinson

‘Princeps Posterior’ – Ed Nixey

‘Hastatus Prior’ – Sue Smits

‘Hastatus Posterior’ – Celia Adams

The members, friends and family will cover 166,000 steps between them over the six days. The is 6,384 steps per person (3.2 miles each as an average)


Related pages...

Day 6 - Final day

Day 6, Final Day - Sunday 15th May 14 miles

more Heddon on the Wall to Wallsend. The final day of Lynnes challenge, supported by ‘Hastatus Posterior’: Celia / Legionnaires; Anita, Catherine, and Bryan

Day 5

Day 5, Saturday 14th May, Chollerford to Heddon on the Wall - 15.5 miles

more On this day Lynne is supported by Team ‘Chesters’ – ‘Princeps Posterior’: Ed Nixey / Legionnaires; Howard, Mel, John and Lance

Day 4 route

Day 4, Friday 13th May, Haltwhistle to Collerford - 15 miles

more Team ‘Birdoswold’ –‘Hastatus Prior’: Sue Smits / Legionnaires; Hans, Claire (Quaestor), and Alistair

Day 3

Day 3 Thursday 12th May - 10.5 miles

more On this day Lynne will be supported by ‘Pilus Prior’: Stephen Hodgson / Legionnaires; Lucy, Helen, Mike, Denise, and Murray

Carlisle to Lanercost Priory

Day 2 Carlisle to Lanercost Priory -14 miles

more ‘Princeps Prior’: Charles Robinson / Legionnaires; Rachel, Jacci, and Bryan (Imprimare)

Bowness on Solway to Carlisle

Hadrians Wall - Day One

more Team ‘Hadrian’ – Tuesday 10th May Pilus Posterior: Ali Chambers / Legionnaires; Steve Hunt, Elizabeth Hunt (Scriba), and Ian Chambers

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Hadrian's Wall Challenge

back Hi I am Lynne Newell and I am currently President of Worcester Vigornia Rotary. My Presidential Challenge is to Nordic Walk Hadrian’s Wall starting from Bowness on Solway on the 10th May and finishing at Wallsend on the 15th May, a total of 84 miles