OU Students Vice President Student Welfare

We have have just past 100 miles on our Lands End to John Groats virtual 874 miles

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Last weekend the Student Leadership Team including me met on the OU Campus in Milton Keynes to work on our Priorities 2024-26. When they are finalised they will be shared with the student body and other stakeholders.

We commenced it a couple of weeks ago and are currently in Devon. PLEASE contribute anything you can via this page justgiving.com/page/mark-walk… For our progress via this page end2endvirtualwalkies.org.uk OUSET WEBSITE

Therefore I commenced a walk from Lands End to John o' Groats - all 874 miles but virtually meaning it is all walked in my local area or further afield. I will be accompanied by my dog Diesel for the majority of it and is a fundraiser for OUSET.

As part of the OU Students Vice President - Student Welfare role is acting as a champion and Trustee of our student charity, Open University Students Educational Trust (OUSET).

OU Fit Club is for people to support each other to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Some members will be aiming for that healthier body, other a healthier mind and for some both. What ever your reason for joining you will be made welcomed. facebook.com/groups/1049847…

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This weekend I will be on the OU Campus in Milton Keynes with the Student Leadership Team and we will be deciding our priorities for the next two years.

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