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Friday 19th November Michael & Joanne are attending the Bay Business Awards at Morecambe Football Club as Michael has been nominated for a award for the best tourism event of 2021! Now that is achievement, we will be posting the result on Facebook on Saturday 20th December 2021. Let wish Michael every success for this unique award.

On Sunday 20th June 2021 – Queens Guide Michael Wilson Guided the 1st ever Adult only Naked Bay Walk!.

Back in January, Ron from British Naturism contacted Michael to ask if it would be possible to do such a event. Michael was willing to guide the walk, as Michael said his job was to guide people safely across the bay. They aren’t doing anyone any harm. After a lot of planning and organisation 1.30pm on Sunday 20th June 2021 the walkers set off ready to bare all across the bay. Michael was interviewed at the beginning of the walk for Granada Reports. Cedric Robinson came along for the walk on his tractor and thoroughly enjoyed himself!

Watch the interview below:

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2021-06-20/morecambe-bays-first-ever-naked-walk-for-the-british-heart-foundation

Some more great articles from some local press:

https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/people/sun-shines-down-as-first-ever-naked-charity-walk-takes-place-across-morecambe-bay-3281048

https://www.lep.co.uk/news/people/sun-shines-down-as-first-ever-naked-charity-walk-takes-place-across-morecambe-bay-3281048

Queens’ Guide – Michael Wilson joins Job Hunter Podcast to bring you a live interesting Podcast – 2021

The Westmorland Gazette:

Change of the guard at Morecambe Bay as Michael becomes Queen’s Guide.

https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/17597989.change-guard-morecambe-bay-michael-becomes-queens-guide/

Lancashire Life:

Meet Michael Wilson – the Queen’s Guide to the Sands on Morecambe Bay

https://www.lancashirelife.co.uk/out-about/places/queen-s-guide-to-the-sands-1-6861285

BBC News:

Cedric Robinson: Morecambe Bay Queen’s Guide to retire

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-47828937

The Guardian:

Sands of time run out for Queen’s Guide to Morecambe Bay

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/apr/12/sands-of-time-run-out-for-queens-guide-to-morecambe-bay

Statement from the Clerk & Agent - Mr Dickon KnightCedric RobinsonThe Guide over Sands Trust is sad to announce the death of Cedric Robinson on 19th November aged 88. Cedric died peaceably at his home with his family around him.Cedric came from a long line of Flookburgh fishermen and having been brought up in the village, his life revolved around the Bay and fishing. In the early days this involved going out onto the sands with horse and cart and gradually moved to tractor and cart over the years. This fishing life gave him a firm understanding of the Bay and how the tides affected the sands and where was safe and where was not. Therefore when the vacancy of Guide for theKent Sands became available in 1963 Cedric seemed an obvious choice for the Trustees of the Guide over the Sands Trust, the charity responsible for the appointment of the Guides. Cedric and his wife Olive moved into the house at Grange over Sands that traditionally goes with the appointment. This consists of the farmhouse and barns, together with 12 acres of land.Cedric remained a full time fisherman, but began taking groups of people out on to the Bay by request, mainly on the weekends. He devised a crossing of the sands between Arnside andGrange. This became more popular and soon he was getting charities and other organisations who were using this as fundraising events. In time he would set dates for the walks early inthe year to take place throughout the summer months when the tides were suitable. He was meticulous about the safety aspect, as he could be taking up to 500 people at any one time. The crossing of the channel of the river Kent is the difficult part of the walks and Cedric would always go out on the day before the walks and check the most suitable route across that did not have any soft or quick sand and also was sufficiently shallow to allow the walkers to cross without difficulty. There were often occasions when he felt the walks could not be carried out safely and so would have to cancel the walk, but he would rather do this than risk the safety of his walkers, despite their obvious disappointment. Cedric built up a group of loyal helpers who would assist on the walk days and Olive was always a good support with taking any bookings. Over the years the charities would have raised considerable sums for their good causes and many of them used this as one of theirflagship fundraising event. Cedric was recognised for his work in this respect and was awarded an MBE. He was also recognised by many local organisations and was held in high regard. There are several books about Cedric and his life and a Guide and fisherman. He was never happier than when telling stories of what he got up to on the sands and sharing his experiences. Cedric retired as Guide in 2019, when he was succeeded by Michael Wilson, anotherFlookburgh Fisherman. Cedric remained on at the Guide’s Farmhouse and acted as an ambassador for the Trust. He would still come out on the sands for the walks on his tractor. During this time Olive was sadly unwell and so he spent much of his time caring for her. She passed away in August this year and this had a devastating effect on him from which he did not recover.The Guide over Sands TrustThe Trust is a charity and is registered with the Charity Commission under the name of The Charity for the Guides over the Leven and Kent Sands. It was formed in 1877 and set up by the Duchy of Lancaster, who owns much of Morecambe Bay. The guides have been appointed since the Dissolution of the Monasteries and probably earlier than this too. When the Charity was formed, it was endowed by the Duchy with a house for each of the Guidesand also some land. The Guides were appointed and were expected to reside in the houses provided and apart for some very small retainer, this remained the reward for the appointment.Three Trustees have always overseen the affairs of the Trust and the Trustees today are Lord Cavendish of Furness, DL, Mrs Shirley Cahill and Richard Stokes. All are local to the area, having been brought up in the area and an affinity for the Trust and the Bay.There are two Guides. Raymond Porter who oversees the Leven sands and Michael Wilson who oversees the Kent sands. Both are active fishermen.Email guideoversands@gmail.comWebsite www.guideoversands.co.ukDickon Knight,Clerk and AgentGuide over Sands TrustNov/202 ... See MoreSee Less

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It is with great sadness that we write this post, No words can be wrote to explain just how we all feel, Last night at the grand age of 88 our beloved Cedric Robinson close his eyes for the last time , Cedric is now at peace and is with his wife Olive who he missed so much. We ask that the family and friends are given some privacy at this difficult time. Back in 2019 Michael took over being the Guide from Cedric Robinson and Michael said ' they are big shoes to fill, the best memory this year was when Cedric joined us on the Naturist walk and when we asked if he was getting out of his tractor he simply replied no I have the best view from up here! ' .It was and always will be a honor to be your friend , Cedric had a huge following and we know that this news will make the community shed a tear upon reading this. Cedric joined us this year out on the sand even though he had retired he kept going all he could , now Cedric it is time to rest your sandy feet and keep a eye on us from up there Your team of marshalls old and new thought the world of you Cedric, Charlie horse will be looked after along with Katie your cat, don't get up to too much mischief up there , find Olive and be at peace We love you Cedric and thank you for everything and behave yourself Be at peace and sleep tight 🙏Michael & Joanne and all the team of Marshalls Guide Over Sands Trust ... See MoreSee Less

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Well guide Michael Wilson has only gone and won the award for best tourism / Visitor Attraction Award and we would like to dedicate this award to Cedric Robinson We couldn't of done this without our team of Marshalls and our charities who year in year out support us It was a tough year for everyone and we are pleased that all our hard work paid off Thank you Cedric it was a pleasure to take over the reigns from you and we will continue to do you proud In our hearts forever ... See MoreSee Less

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Bay Walk Booking Form 📝Due to the high demand of emails we are sharing our booking form here with you 😀 Our booking form is for the Trust Walks Only , kindly complete and return to us via email - guideoversands@gmail.com When making payment kindly use the reference baywalk....(date).../yoursurname The name on our account is - The Guide Over Sands Trust This way we can easily locate payments to booking forms Pleaae also write which date- 22nd May & 7th August 2022#baywalk #guideoversands #thebay #sandyfeet #michaelwilson #arnsidetogrange ... See MoreSee Less

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