Milestone Portsmouth 100 Walk

John Grant is leading the Milestone Portsmouth 100 Walk from the Nelson statue in Grand Parade, Old Portsmouth, on Monday 19 October, starting at 10am. He's looking for 99 volunteers to join him and make 100 walkers in total, a number that marks the 100th historical walk he's led as part of the Portsmouth100 centenary year.

Grant set up Solent Original Walks with a dual aim: to teach people about Portsmouth while getting them out walking and talking to improve their physical and mental health. The project grew out of personal tragedy, after John and his family lost their daughter Grace, and it's since become a charity fundraiser supporting organisations working in mental health and suicide prevention. He challenged himself to deliver 100 historical walks during the Portsmouth100 centenary year, and the series has already raised more than £10,000 for local support work.

This milestone walk supports young men's mental health through the Band of Brothers charity, which works with men aged 18 to 25. It's a cause that fits the whole project's focus on getting people out and talking. The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr Abdul Kadir, has already signed up, so you'll be in good company.

There's no charge to join, and you can just turn up on the day, though donations to Band of Brothers are gratefully received. It starts at 10am from the Nelson statue in Grand Parade, Old Portsmouth.