Update

As we approach September 6th 2024 and 18 years since we lost our son and brother Adam, we thought it appropriate to update the website with what has been going on behind the scenes.

We are now working with Sustrans who are drawing up detailed plans to turn the footpath into a Multi-user Greenway to enable the route to be used by all throughout the year. This includes costings to create the path and ecological reports.

The money raised by the public will go towards funding these plans and construction costs. As soon as we have any further information and updates we will let you know.

We are determined to see this project through, in Adam’s memory, and carry out the initial aim of the Charity – to keep people safe when travelling between Lubenham and Market Harborough.

Thanks to all our trustees for their continued support and to you all for bearing with us. 

Kate, David and Lucie Mugridge

Britain in Bloom Award

All at AdamSmile are honored to have received an award for the committee’s achievement in creating the AdamSmile public footpath between Lubenham and Market Harborough.

We cannot thank everyone enough for their ongoing support for our charity and it’s overall goal of a safe public walking and cycling route.

This is just the beggining for us and we are excited for the future and where this charity is headed.

A huge well done to both Lubenham and Market Harborough for their respective awards for the Britain in Bloom competition.

Footpath progress

As many of you will have seen, over the past few months, both LCC and NCC have been working to improve the AdamSmile public footpath.

Recently, that has included the installation of gates, signposts and directional finger posts. We are delighted with how it looks and to see it all coming together fills us all at AdamSmile with great pride.

The new kissing gate, Lubenham side of the route
Brand new fencing and kissing gate, Market Harborough side

Adam’s Mile Public Footpath sign

Years of hard work suddenly became a reality this weekend as we stumbled across the public footpath sign’s we’ve fought for so long to create.

Our next step is to continue on our journey of creating a safe cycle route between Lubenham and Market Harborough, but this is a monumental occasion for our charity and we are ecstatic to share it with you.

We would like to thank everyone for their continued support and we look forward to sharing the path with you in the future.

All at AdamSmile.

Map modification granted

Adamsmile are delighted to announce that in March 2020, following the public enquiry at Leicestershire county council, the inspector decided in favour of the Map Modification Order and a public footpath is to be established along the proposed route between Lubenham and Market Harborough.

We are now starting the process to upgrade the footpath into a cycle route and are constantly in touch with Leicestershire County Council. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support.

AdamSmile map modification support

On Friday 29th March at 17:30 we will be meeting along the proposed AdamSmile route with both Neil O’Brien (MP for Market Harborough) and Paul Bremner (Market Harborough’s county councillor).

We would appreciate any support and we will be looking to take some photographs on the day too to boost our campaign further by sending these on to the Secretary of State.

We will be meeting and Lubenham primary school and then walking to the proposed route! We hope to see as many of you there as possible. Bikes and dogs welcome! 🚴🏼‍♂️🐶

We think Adam would have quite enjoyed the light heartedness of this post/picture. So let’s get out there and ensure we get a safe walking and cycle route in his memory! 

Map modification update

As previously reported, following the Leicestershire county council meeting held in September 2018-  “An order was made under the provisions of Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to add a Public Footpath to the Definitive Maps and Statements for Leicestershire and Northamptonshire”.

Succeeding this, members of the public were given the opportunity to object to the proposed route.  The application received 1 objection to the proposed map change, resulting in it now being passed on to the Secretary of State to make the final decision on whether or not the map change will take place.

We have received an abundance of support throughout the 12 and a half years since Adam’s accident and we are eternally grateful. We are also pleased to have received tremendous support and backing from MP Neil O’Brien and Narinder Singh (Senior Parliamentary Researcher) who have both been in constant contact throughout this process and have been  highly proactive with their ongoing support. We have also received full support from Market Harborough’s County councillor, Paul Bremner.

We now are waiting to hear back from the Secretary of State with the final decision. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you, not only for your support but also for your patience. We will continue to chase up and get a legacy in Adam’s memory.

Trustees at AdamSmile

Race Harborough’s festival of cycling 2019

We are pleased to be working alongside Race Harborough for their very successful festival of cycling. It’s been a huge success in the past and an event for all to enjoy. This year it will be taking place on Sunday 24th March. To avoid disappointment and get yourself booked on, visit: https://raceharborough.co.uk/cycling/ 

See you at the famous flapjack feed station!

 

Leicestershire county council meeting 13/09/18

We are pleased to announce that following yesterday’s Leicestershire county council meeting that…

“An order is to be made under the provisions of Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to add a Public Footpath to the Definitive Maps and Statements for Leicestershire and Northamptonshire”.

This is the first major hurdle of our long term project to create AdamSmile, a safe walking and cycling route away from traffic between Lubenham and Market Harborough.

We are delighted with this outcome and it is significant step towards achieving our ultimate goal. We would like to thank the charity trustees and all those that have continued to support us for the last 12 years.

Harborough Lotto

We are pleased to announce that an exciting new online lottery has been launched in the Harborough district to help local community groups and charities and AdamSmile has been chosen as one of the charities that you could support!
 
The new online lottery has been launched by Harborough District Council, 60p from every £1 lottery ticket sold will go direct to local charities, voluntary organisations and other good causes. As well as having a chance to win great prizes, people who buy a lottery ticket online will be able to nominate which good cause they would like to support.
 
Harborough District Community Lottery draw will take place every Saturday night with results posted on its website, Facebook and Twitter. Winners will be advised directly. All supporters will get the chance to win prizes of up to £25,000 – plus smaller prizes – for just £1 per week. Every ticket has a 1 in 50 chance of winning a prize every week.
 
For more information and to buy your tickets please visit:
 
www.harboroughlotto.co.uk/
 
Good luck!