Big hearted Hastings man Nigel takes on 100 mile walk to help college students

A big-hearted Hastings man is undertaking an epic 100 mile walk this month to raise money to support students at Sussex Coast College.
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Nigel James, 54, works as a security officer at the college campuses.

He explained: “Every year I undertake a long distance walk for good causes and this is my 13th year. Last year I raised money for Hastings Pier by walking the Saxon Shoreway.

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It was while working at the College I witnessed the work done by the Tutors and learned of some of the struggles the young people studying there have had to endure.

“The Pathways Unit seemed a natural choice for this years walk.

“The staff I have seen work tirelessly, helping the young people of Hastings, whose lives has been affected by serious challenges that have impacted on their education.

Starting on August 25 I will follow the 100 mile Cotswold Way National Trail from Chipping Camden in Gloucestershire to Bath in Somerset. I will be walking alone carrying all I require to complete the trail.

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“The money raised will go towards buying musical and sports equipment to allow expansion of the curriculum as well as helping provide emergency food and housing for students.

“Everyone needs a hand up sometime, so this is my attempt to help these young people and their tutors.”

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/nigel-james-2018.

The Pathways programme supports and builds the confidence of young people who want to progress onto mainstream college courses.

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