We were deeply saddened to learn about the recent passing of Roy Roomes – a highly respected and much loved member of our Walking for Health/Wellbeing Walks team.
Roy helped found our popular Walks Programme here in Havering in 2003. Roy was an extremely passionate, enthusiastic and supportive man. He recognised the benefits of walking and then went on to encourage so many others to come along, enjoy the outdoors, learn about the fantastic green spaces we have available and make some new friends along the way. Many of our current Walk Leaders credit Roy in getting them to join the scheme describing him as welcoming, warm and inspirational.
Not only was Roy a brilliant Walk Leader, but he also set up many charity events and worked hard to raise money from our organised Charity Walks for the likes of the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, Diabetes UK and First Steps.
Without Roy’s efforts over the last 19 years the Havering Walks programme would not be as successful as it is today.
We send our heartfelt condolences to Roy’s family during this difficult time. He will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.