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Operation: Bearded Wanderer @OperationBeard1

Welcome to 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫 | 2021 Stoke to Cornwall | 2023 @stokecity to @watfordfc | 2025 Glasgow - Manchester - Stoke

Joined July 2021
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🚨Auction🚨 A huge thanks to @Everton for providing a signed 25/26 men’s First Team shirt Help me, help The Davies Foundation and The Macari Centre Please DM me with an offer 🚨 Action Closes: 19-Oct 25 at 5pm (UK) 🚨 #auction #silentauction #makemeanoffer #everton #signed
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It’s nearly time to close my @JustGiving page but before I do, here are some stats I know my original target was £2000 but how can I be just £3 of £3000!!! Come on peeps please help me smash the £3k mark 🤞🏼 justgiving.com/page/operatio… #nearlythere #walk #sponsor #sponsoredwalk
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I was even lucky enough to attend the brand new chapter for “The Grand Old Lady” 🔵⚽️ Watching @EvertonWomen historic first home game at Goodison Park. No flag or walking gear with me today but still in shorts and a great view of @BBCSport #evertonwomen #Everton #goodisonpark
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A huge thank you to the media team at @ManUtd for featuring me on their website Lou is a true United legend! It’s almost international recognition 😂 manutd.com/en/news/detail/fo… justgiving.com/page/operatio…

'Why I walked 300 miles for Lou Macari!' | Manchester United

Meet the 50-year-old who trekked from Celtic Park to the bet365 Stadium, via Old Trafford, in the name of charity.

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And just like that, my 𝟏𝟓 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 of 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 were over! Starting at @CelticFC on 29 June, calling in at @ManUtd on 11 July and finishing on 13 July 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 later at The Macari Centre ❤️ Thank you for all the support ❤️ justgiving.com/page/operatio…
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Beginning-Middle-End There were some special moments in this stomp Day 1-Celtic Park The beginning of my 300 mile adventure at @CelticFC Day 13-Old Trafford Meeting Lou at @ManUtd Day 17-Bet365 Two days after my finishing meeting Lou at @stokecity justgiving.com/page/operatio…
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On a very sunny penultimate day of my 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 adventure - from Glasgow to Stoke I couldn’t miss my annual visit to Alsager Music Festival A huge thank you to the #AMF team for your support Yep, little ol’ shy me in stage 😂 justgiving.com/page/operatio…
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Apologies all, The Wanderer adventures have been ongoing but over on Facebook and Instagram! But I did it!! One of the most frequent queries I’ve received (other than why!?) is just how far did you walk and did it match what you planned. Have a look 🤦🏻‍♂️ justgiving.com/page/operatio…
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🚨 One week today 🚨 On 29 June, I start my next epic stomp. I’ll be at Celtic Park to then head south for 300ish mile 🚨 Sponsor me 🚨 I’d love to be over the 50% mark before I leave and I’m sooooo close justgiving.com/page/operatio… #OneWeek #Celtic #ManchesterUnited #stokecity
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Signed 24-25 Stoke City shirt 🔴⚪️ Please help me raise funds for my stomp, DM me with an offer for this fantastic @stokecity memorabilia (previously let down ☹️) Offers up to 25-Jun at 5pm #makemeanoffer #stokecity #signed #signedshirt #signedmemorabilia #memorabilia #scfc
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Thank you for the support @OfficialPVFC much appreciated. Not somewhere I expected to appear #onecity justgiving.com/page/operatio… #sponsoredwalk #charity #stomp #SponsorMe #CharityWork #CharityWalk #DaviesFoundation #macaricentre #macarifoundation #stokecity #PortVale

Operation: Bearded Wanderer - Skip to my Lou

Help Paul Venables raise money to support The Davies Foundation

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Port Vale Football Club
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His colours may be wrong, but his initials certainly aren’t. 😉 PV keeps doing best by their local community in Stoke-on-Trent. Wishing Paul Venables all the best as he takes on another incredible challenge for two brilliant causes: stoke.nub.news/news/local-ne… #PVFC
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Signed 24-25 Stoke City shirt Please help me raise funds for my latest stomp, DM me with an offer for this fantastic @stokecity memorabilia Auction closes 15-Jun at 5pm #auction #makemeanoffer #stokecity #signed #shirt #signedshirt #signedmemorabilia #memorabilia #charity #scfc
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Signed 24-25 Port Vale Ball Please help me raise funds for my latest stomp, DM me with an offer for this fantastic @OfficialPVFC memorabilia Auction closes 15-Jun at 5pm #auction #makemeanoffer #PortVale #signed #ball #signedball #signedmemorabilia #memorabilia #charity #pvfc
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One Month to go! Sponsor me justgiving.com/page/operatio… Follow me linktr.ee/operationbeardedwa… Key diary Day 1 - Celtic FC - 29 June Day 13 - Old Trafford - 11 July Day 13 - BOXX2BOXXCoffee - 11 July Day 14 - Alsager Music Festival - 12 July Day 15 -The Macari Centre - 13 July
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First 𝘷𝘭𝘰𝘨 in a while Feeling drained and achy in my muscles, joints n bones for some reason, more than the usual Ehlers Danlos. But need to stroll, even if I can’t stomp justgiving.com/page/operatio… #walk #sponsor #sponsoredwalk #charity #walkingandtalking #walkingsbrilliant
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Time to plan It’s official, all stopovers are now locked in, the route is set…. Operation: Bearded Wanderer - Skip to my Lou is a go!! A huge thank you to those that have helped my secure my stopovers, you are amazing people ❤️ justgiving.com/page/operatio… #walk #sponsor
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A huge thanks to Bev for being the 15ᵗʰ donator to this latest Operation: Bearded Wanderer I’d love to smash my target on this one before I hang up my 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 boots once I’ve done the walk! If you’re able, please donate below: justgiving.com/page/operatio… #walk #sponsor
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After a huge marathon of a stomp the day before, I start day 13 on 11th July at Old Trafford. Rather fitting that Lou, The Macari Foundation’s patron had an amazing career from 1973-1984 for @ManUtd . I might also try and find time to visit Lou’s famous chippy too
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Whilst I finish the route planning, here’s where I’ll be starting this mammoth adventure On Sunday 29ᵗʰ June my trip south starts at @CelticFC Remembering where the patron of The Macari Foundation, Lou Macari, started his football career as a youth, way back in 1966.
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Planning is going very well but with not all of the stopovers locked in quite yet. However, it’s almost set in stone. In-fact if anyone wants to help with stopovers please drop me a line #TheRoute #planning #walk #sponsor #sponsoredwalk #charity #stomp #walkingandtalking
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