A 4,000 mile walk around the coastline of England and Wales.

More than 10 years after retiring from a career in the oil industry, Brendan Hemming decided, in his seventies, to raise money for charity by walking 4,000 miles around the coastlines of England and Wales.

Battling injuries, horrible weather, crumbling cliffs, and paths that were often steep, overgrown, or very muddy, Brendan always found a ray of sunshine after each storm. And that sunshine often came from the people he met.

From helpful hosts and friendly strangers to fellow walkers and unexpected friends, each encounter left its mark. Along the coast Brendan discovered that almost everyone has a story worth hearing - and that kindness and generosity are often found where you least expect them. And as he admits at the end of the book, the experience has had a major effect on him.

Books will be on sale at the event and Brendan will be happy to sign them for you.

This event is in support of The National Year of Reading.

Key information about booking:

The event starts at 6pm

The event is suitable for adults

Tickets are £3 each. Please book a ticket for each person attending

Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment

Please arrive 10 minutes early

Books will be on sale following the event. Cash only payments please.

If you have any additional needs or require any special assistance, please let us know prior to the event by contacting library.events@surreycc.gov.uk (this inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).

If you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit the library that is hosting the event to purchase a ticket in person.

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