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Check out exciting Trans Pennine Trail #photography project @engagethetrail with Sustrans Volunteer Group Co-ordinator John Callaghan
Posted by Sustrans North West on Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Kickstarter 24 hour Update

Dear all...

Just over 24 hours ago I launched my 45 day Kickstarter https://goo.gl/3wwuiH ‪#‎ENGAGEtheTrail‬ . It's been a busy day and the interest and support has been amazing! The page has had approximately 180 visits and the film clip has been played 131 times. 3 backers have so far pledged 6% of the funding goal and I've also had an offer from the tourism department in Doncaster to include the Kickstarter in their new visitdoncaster.co.uk website. So, every bit of support that has been and can be offered is greatly appreciated.

The three ways you can #engagethetrail are...

Take 5 minutes to have a look at the ENGAGE the Trail Kickstarter...

1. If any of the rewards are tempting enough for you to pledge, then great!... if not, no worries, I understand and thank you for taking the time to view the Kickstarter... but
2. Even if you aren’t able to pledge, could you please SHARE the ENGAGE the Trail Kickstarter through your social networks... either by sharing this post or using the share buttons on the Kickstarter page.
3. Thirdly, any feedback, questions or suggestions are always welcome.

ENGAGE the Trail is also on Twitter @engagethetrail and we could always do with new followers.

Thanks again for all the support.

Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/engagethetrail/engage-the-trail

Dear all 

I'm sending this post out as I need support from all of you.  Some of you, I may have already spoken to about my photography project 'ENGAGE the Trail'.  Some may have seen a few of my previous posts, others may have not heard anything about it.  ENGAGE the Trail is a community focused project producing mobile photography workshops, exhibitions and events directly out on the Trans Pennine Trail.  It will also visit the local surrounding communities.  It aims to provide fun, creative, learning activities for all ages and abilities. 

I am producing ENGAGE the Trail in direct collaboration with the Trans Pennine Trail.  The Trans Pennine Trail organisation have already pledged some funding towards ENGAGE the Trail and have set ENGAGE the Trail as a high level priority for their programme schedule.  In order to make steps toward and realise the full potential of the project, I have produced a 'Kickstarter'.  Through the Kickstarter I provide information and details about the project.  There is also an opportunity for those that would like to, to pledge funding support towards the project.  In return for the support offered, the Trans Pennine Trail and I have put together a range of rewards.  The downside to Kickstarter is that it is an 'all or nothing' way of raising funds.  I have 45 days to reach the ENGAGE the Trail funding goal.  If it is not reached, the project does not receive any of the funds. 

Can I ask you all please to take 5 minutes to have a look at the ENGAGE the Trail Kickstarter... there are three ways you can support... 

1. If any of the rewards are tempting enough for you to pledge, then great!... if not, no worries, I understand and thank you for taking the time to view the Kickstarter... but 

2. Even if you aren’t able to pledge, could you please share the ENGAGE the Trail Kickstarter through your social networks... either by sharing this post or using the share buttons on the Kickstarter page. 

3. Thirdly, any feedback, questions or suggestions are always welcome and I thank you for taking the time. 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/engagethetrail/engage-the-trail

Timelapse Equipment Testing

We did a little test video today in not-so sunny St Helens and thought it would be good share. ENGAGE is planning to use a lot more of this image capture in the near future.  Interesting effect.

A Stones (or Needles) Throw from the Trans Pennine Trail

I suppose It's something that many would call a little 'sad', but I do enjoy having a good look at an OS map.  I particularly appreciate it when I come across something close to home that I had no idea about - The Holy Well of St Helen, Sefton.  A stones (or needles) throw away from the Trans Pennine Trail (NCN 62) between Jubilee Wood and the beginning of the Cheshire Lines path on the edge of Maghull.

The prominent church of St Helen, Sefton gives a good point for visual direction finding.  Take care traveling from the Trail along Bridges Lane turning right onto Lunt Road.  Pass the church and continue approximately 100 yards beyond 'The Punchbowl' public house.  The Holy Well of St Helen is located on the Left side of the road among the trees.

The ice cold waters of the well were reputed to be beneficial to the ailments of rheumatism, aches, pains and weakness of the nerves.  In more recent times, the well had become more of a wishing well by 'young folk'.  Throwing a pin into the water... if the pin could be seen at the bottom of the well, a favourable outcome was likely in the marriage of the young couple.(Ref: https://megalithix.wordpress.com/2011/03/23/st-helens-well-sefton/)

Unfortunately for those 'Young' people wishing to try their hand at this local custom, the well is now capped off.  It does however remain a sacred spot for the local congregation of the area.  Although located on a fairly busy road, the well offers a tranquil point of interest to visit and, The Punchbowl pub serves food for the opportune break from your travels. (http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/thepunchbowlseftonvillage/) 

Photographs J.Callaghan

Don't Forget to...

Follow @engagethetrail 

Stray from the Trail - Crosby Beach, Sefton.

Situated approximately 6 miles north of Liverpool and 15 miles south of Southport, the Crosby Coastline offers a break off point to visit from the Trans Pennine Trail. The beach is more recently noted for Antony Gormleys art installation 'Another Place'… 100 cast iron figures facing out to sea and spread along the 3km shore. It is also rumored that the artist Turner visited this coastline in order to observe the area and perhaps some of the many spectacular sunsets that one can experience.

Well placed as part of cycle route 810, Crosby Beach provides an open landscape with distant views of the Liverpool skyline, New Brighton and on a clear day, the rolling mountains of North Wales. In an unsheltered position looking outward to the Irish Sea, the encroaching weather plays its part in transforming this land and seascape from sun-soaked to an often majestic, fogged white-out. The many features of this ever changing scene enables a wealth of opportunity for the intrepid photographer or adventurous wanderer...Well worth a visit.

Photographs J.Callaghan

Don't Forget to...

Follow @engagethetrail 

Networking

ENGAGE the Trail has been busy recently updating its social networking platforms so, if you haven't already, please 'Like', 'Follow' and 'Share'.  Thank you for your continued interest in the project. ...Updates coming soon!

Twitter - https://twitter.com/engagethetrail

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/engagethetrail

Instagram - https://instagram.com/engagethetrail