Track our Progress...

 Challenge: Walk of Ages | Elspeth Davis - plotaroute.com: Click on this live link to see how we are doing with our challenge being undertaken by Helensburgh Parish Church Choir between 1st May and 6th June 2021 and tracked on plotaroute.com

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  1. Pauline5 May 2021 at 07:42

    Wow! Look at us go!

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  2. Stephanie6 May 2021 at 07:43

    Aren't we doing well!! I'm looking forward to the next few weeks ,this is such a novel experience and great fun!

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