On Saturday 14 March 2025 we will be going on a pilgrimage to Corfe Castle in Dorset in honour of St Edward the King who was martyred there in 978 AD. Please let us know by replying to this email as soon as possible if you would like to come! This year , the provisional programme is as follows: 830am meet at Corfe Castle 🏰 9am set off on walk along Purbeck ridge 👣 12pm catch steam train from Swanage (packed lunches on the train) 🚂 1230pm climbing and abseiling activity 🧗 4pm Set off for Brookwood cemetery (where St Edward's relics are held)🪦 630pm meet monks at Brookwood monastery ☦️ Corfe castle is stunning and the Jurassic countryside is beautiful , and with St Edward's blessing, we will have a wonderful time. Everyone is welcome to join even if you only want to join for part. The climbing /abseiling is organised by https://brenscombeoutdoor.co.uk/activities/climbing-abseiling and will cost £40 per person. Please contact us to make payment and book your place if you want to take part in this activity, at the latest by Friday 13 February 2026. Let me know if you would like to come! Also let me know if you will need a lift or can give a lift, so we can help arrange transport. Feel free to invite and encourage others to join! The main postcode for visiting Corfe Castle (National Trust) is BH20 5EZ for the village area, while the dedicated National Trust car park uses BH20 5DR. It is located on the A351 road in Dorset, near Wareham. Castle Ruins/Village Square: BH20 5EZ (The Square) National Trust Car Park (Castle View): BH20 5DR (A351, north of the village)